Pro Business Channel

Larry Williams

President and CEO at the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

Guest BIO:

• Successful experience building and managing state and local economic development, international business development and tourism development.

• Results-oriented professional with a reputation for service, satisfaction, and results.

• Creative troubleshooter able to quickly identify and resolve problems at all levels.

• Multilingual with international experience and understanding of global business practices.

• Solid leader able to build, mentor, and develop highly motivated, productive, and loyal teams.

• Track record of developing strategic plans and public-private partnerships.

• Skilled administrator able to consolidate and streamline organizations, manage budgets, and direct change.

Specialties: Economic development, international business development, global branding, marketing, non-profit and government administration and management, business finance, budget management, customer service, organizational development, leadership, deal structuring, change management, strategic planning, building public-private partnerships, public and industrial policy, international trade and operations.

Brief Description of Your Product or Service:

The Technology Association of Georgia's mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances Georgia’s tech-based economy.

Topics to Discuss:

Importance technology plays in GA's economy

Relevance

Support and engagement in TAG

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

https://www.tagonline.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrykwilliams

Atlanta Tech Podcast

Interviews and conversations with the movers and shakers in the tech space in Atlanta.

Covering brands, organizations, individuals and industry experts and trends!

Learn more at: http://www.AtlantaTechPodcast.com

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta. With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

https://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.AtlantaTechPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.

Global Hospitality Expert Solutions CEO Jacquel Tucker on Georgia Podcast

Jacquel is a seasoned sales leader with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.As a former Director of Sales & Marketing she founded Global Hospitality Expert Solutions to continue her passion for serving in the hospitality industry. Providing consulting services, sales & customer service training and business development to the hospitality & Tourism industry.

Jacquel is also founder and Executive Director of her non-profit The Jamaica Project USA with a mission to transform rural communities and schools in Jamaica her native country.

Also an International Advisory Board Member for Caring For Others, Inc, the second largest disaster relief non-profit organization in the Southeast which is on a mission to eradicate poverty in America and Internationally.

Topics:

The Hospitality Industry

Experience transitioning from corporate America to your true passion.

Investing in the future generation

Giving back/community service

The role Global Hospitality Expert Solutions is playing in all of this.Your company's ideal clients.

Website and/or Social Media Links:

www.gheshospitality.com

https://www.facebook.com/gheshospitality

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquel-tucker-17ba17b 

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Health Insurance Alternatives and Well-being Benefits on Georgia Podcast

Robert Steele

My passion is helping companies grow revenue. Taking a company with $600,000 of revenue to a successful close on a $35 million dollar valuation, building the sales for a company with $6 million in revenue to more than $80 million in revenue or designing, building and deploying a product where we were able to license the product for $90 million dollars are the type of projects that excite me.

I have served as President, CEO, Founder and business leader at various companies and bring a record of success and expertise helping craft the strategic vision behind challenging initiatives and high-impact organizations. Creating startups to working with the Fortune 100, I love being the person that makes things happen. I enjoy speaking to groups, mentoring people, being a trusted advisor to other start-ups, writing articles or books on subjects I am passionate about and enjoying the journey we call LIFE!

I excel at transforming innovation into high value businesses, building and developing global organizations, and positioning my companies at the forefront of their category. Beyond expertise, I have an ability to get things done regardless of the internal or market challenge-this highly driven leadership style consistently inspires standout contributions from top-performing teams.

Topics:

2019 open enrollment

Healthcare is in a state of chaos

Alternatives to health insurance

Financial wellness

Companies need to offer well-being benefits not just wellness benefits

Website and/or Social Media Links

SteeleHere -Twitter

Robert H Steele - Facebook

Linkedin.com/in/roberthsteele

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Stay The Course, Change Your Business Model, Or Shut Down the Company? on Georgia Podcast

Jason Scott Montoya

Protheseos Inc.

Jason Scott Montoya grows small business owners, teams, and incomes around Atlanta, Georgia as a freelance consultant. He's also an author of two books, one for aspiring freelancers (Path of the Freelancer) and another for striving small business owners (The Jump). On his blog — JasonScottMontoya.com — He shares stories and systems to live better and work smarter. Jason lives with his wonderful wife and five cherished children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Book Outline Topics

Exploring the Five Natural Stages (IDEMA) of Every Business

IDEMA Framework - IDEMA is a project management process for capturing and sustaining ideas. Ideate, Discover, Execute, Maintain, Audit. https://medium.com/@IDEMA/idema-a-framework-for-capturing-sustaining-ideas-91cc811d917

The Jump: From Rogue Action Management (RAM) To System-Oriented Leadership (SOL)

Should You Stay On Course, Change Your Business Model, Or Shut Down the Company?

Step 1: Transform Your Business By Leveling Yourself Up

a. Understanding Your Growth Trajectory, & How You Accelerate The Journey

b. Internal Dive: Facing Your Fears & Knowing Yourself

c. Embracing Reality & Accepting Responsibility

d. Leading Courageously & Operating Wisely

e. Outwardly Manifesting Your Transformation

Step 2: Build A Strong Business Foundation

The Formula for Intentionality - https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/images/2019/08/formula-intentionality.png

The Strategy Formula for actioning your business intentions - The Four Pillars of Business Strategy helps us identify our offering, positioning, leverage, and promotional strategies.

https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/464-business-mission-strategy

Step 3: Lead Your Dedicated Team Forward

How The Fig Tree Parable Guides our leadership approach

Step 4: Elevate Your Business With Bullet-Proof Systems & Mental Models

Eight Mental Models To Help You Move Your Small Business Forward

A Five-Phase Process For Transforming Your Business From Chaos To Order https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/business-development/304-transform-business-effective

Three Stories

1.  There was a moment several years into my small business, where I questioned moving forward. At that moment, I decided to proceed with the business and rebuild it the way I would if I had started over at that moment. Here, we can also explore the Formula for Intentionality, which is a visual tool for building a strong business foundation and making sense of how purpose, mission, vision, and core values work together. https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/images/2019/08/formula-intentionality.png

2.  The story of how our marketing business was chaotic and struggled to retain good project managers. To resolve this, we developed the IDEMA project management process for capturing and sustaining ideas. It allowed a group of creative folks to make stuff happen without that elusive project manager we sought. Ideate, Discover, Execute, Maintain, Audit. https://medium.com/@IDEMA/idema-a-framework-for-capturing-sustaining-ideas-91cc811d917

3.  The story of shutting down my marketing company to pursue solopreneurship. Sometimes, ending things is the best thing to do for you the small business owner, your team, and the future of everyone involved. https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/idema/341-audit-ending-transition

Website and/or Social Media Links

https://www.

Patientory Founder and CEO Chrissa McFarlane on Georgia Podcast

Named as one of the top women, “leaving their mark on the MedTech field in health IT,” by Beckers Hospital Review, Chrissa McFarlane is the Founder and CEO of Patientory, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta and a contributor for Forbes on Healthcare and Blockchain topics.

McFarlane founded Patientory in December 2015 after seeing the need in the market for more personalized and secure consumer-driven health information management solutions. McFarlane has published international healthcare research, created and deployed the first global healthcare crypto currency and helped to create breakthrough digital health companies that have provided services to companies such as Tumblr, Blue Apron, Casper, and Meetup. Patientory is part of the Startup Health portfolio, a global organization leading the movement to transform health. To learn more visit patientory.com.

Topics:

Healthcare

Blockchain

Crypto Currency

Book Launch

Website and Social Media:

http://www.Patientory.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissamcfarlane

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Michael J. Coles: Cookies, Coffee and Kennesaw on Capital Club Radio

Please join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Michael J. Coles, Atlanta business executive, serial entrepreneur, education advocate, well-known public speaker, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University and author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. His book explains how he started a $100 million company with only $8,000, overcame a near-fatal motorcycle accident, set three transcontinental cycling world records and ran for Congress twice.

Prior to writing his book, Michael was the Chairman of the Board for BrandBank and for Brand Group Holdings, Inc. Additionally, he was the former CEO of Caribou Coffee from 2003-2012 and co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company in 1977.

Moreover, he was in the clothing industry for over 19 years and launched two clothing businesses. Michael has been a highly engaged philanthropist with organizations such as Hillels of Georgia, the Georgia Film Commission, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, the Kennesaw State University Foundation Board and the Walker School Board. He and his wife, Donna, have also supported the American Lung Association, Georgia Special Olympics, Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center, and the March of Dimes.

He and his wife reside in Atlanta and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Here is a glimpse of what Michael shared in the interview.

“…it doesn’t matter how many thousands of miles you ride, it doesn’t matter how many weeks, or months, or even years you might put into something, it’s the last five miles that count.”

“So, I’ve always believed that the difference between success and failure is how you’re prepared…How you deal with the unexpected.”

“Information, innovation…implementation, and then the last one, the most important one is improvement.”

Capital Club Radio

Hosted by: Michael Flock

Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance

Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.

Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.

For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:

http://www.FlockFinance.com

To listen to more episodes visit:

http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

https://www.OnAirGuest.com

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http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Financial Freedom Shepherd, Marlon Hurd on Georgia Podcast

Marlon Hurd, born and raised in Youngstown, OH and currently living in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA with my beautiful wife and 4 beautiful, active, inquisitive and creative daughters.

I love EVERYTHING about building leaders and leading them to financial freedom.

Money isn't everything but it's ranked right up there with oxygen.

I love college football (Ohio State Buckeyes), track and field, 90's R&B and rap, reading, learning, sharing value, traveling and just plain having fun.

Topics Discussed:

My products/services

From Facebook:

Title: Financial Freedom Shepherd (Explain)

Cover - Think and Grow Rich (not called Think or Grow Rich)

3 Things Repairing Your Credit Can do For You & Your Future!

How to Support Family and Friends Without Spending any Money

The Difference an Extra $500 Month Can Make

Opportunities

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/financialfreedomshepherd

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Business Law, Estate Planning and Immigration with Scarborough Law on the Georgia Podcast

Stephanie Scarborough

Scarborough Law LLC

I am an Attorney and Business Counselor to small businesses and multinational corporations. I manage Scarborough Law’s offices in Jacksonville, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and am admitted to practice law in New York and Georgia.

I have worked with multinational corporations to meet their high-volume and specialized immigration needs.

Aside from my immigration practice, our Georgia offices counsel businesses and individuals to protect their assets and families through effective business structures and legacy planning. My journey to estate and business planning came from my desire to work closely with clients and help them protect their families. I have 3 teen boys and a spouse who need to be protected as well as aging parents who have been married for 51 years. When I considered the individual and unique needs of my family, I realized that I really wanted to do something that would support parents and business owners. I look forward to working with you, your family, and your business as your Personal Family Lawyer.

Topics:

Business Law

Estate Planning

Legacy and Asset Protection

Protection Planning for Minor Children

Business Succession Planning

Business Formation

Estate Planning for Families and Business Owners

Immigration Law specializing in Business Immigration (H-1B, Intracompany Transfers-L1, Investors, Workforce Planning through Immigration, and Employment Compliance)

Web Site / Social Media Links:

https://www.scarboroughlaw.com

https://www.facebook.com/ScarboroughAtlanta

Instagram: @scarboroughlawllc

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniescarborough

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Generational Conversations on the Georgia Podcast

Sidney Browning is the co-founder and CEO of Integras Partners, a national Registered Investment Advisor with clients in more than 20 states. The firm started in 2010, is headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Georgia.

Sid worked in Merrill Lynch’s headquarters during and after his studies at NYU. He joined Fidelity Investments in 1998, earning three promotions and multiple recognition awards. He earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2001.

An active third-generation Rotarian, Sid served in board positions including Club President and District Membership Director. He also served as Board VP for Unity Atlanta Church, and through numerous volunteer roles with Junior Achievement, Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanities, USO and others.

Recently, Sid launched Generational Conversations; a program to prompt and support conversations between adult children and their elder parents to craft proactive strategies for housing options, care management, investment continuity, legal strategies and security.

Sid and his wife, Alia live in Alpharetta, GA and celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. He is an avid baseball fan, a good cook and loves music and the fine arts.

Topics:

Demographic trends

The genesis of GenConvos

The mission

Client case studies

Our offering

Upcoming events

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.genconvos.com

https://www.facebook.com/genconvos

www.integraspartners.com

https://www.facebook.com/integraspartners

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidneybrowning

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Kyle Waide, Atlanta Community Food Bank President and CEO on NonProfits Radio

Kyle Waide, President and CEO

Atlanta Community Food Bank

As President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Kyle Waide oversees the distribution of nearly 70 million pounds of food and grocery products each year through a network of 600 local and regional partner nonprofit organizations that feed those in need across 29 Georgia counties.

Prior to being named CEO in June of 2015, Waide served for three years as the Food Bank’s Vice President of Partner Operations, leading the organization to record-breaking years of food distribution to the hungry. Through Waide’s collaborative efforts to improve distribution best practices, the Food Bank dramatically increased the nutritional quality of its product offerings, including fresh produce.

Currently the Food Bank distributes more than 14 million pounds of produce each year. Prior to joining the Food Bank, Waide held several management roles at The Home Depot Inc. in disaster relief, corporate responsibility, community affairs and store operations. He also previously served as part of the management team that created and launched Charity Navigator, the nation's premier charity evaluation service. Waide is a graduate of Harvard University and serves as the Chair of the Southeast Regional Cooperative, the Vice Chair of the Georgia Food Bank Association and is a member of the Ending Hunger Advisory Committee and the Policy, Education and Advocacy Committee for Feeding America. In our local community, Waide is a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2015, the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the Community Advisory Board for The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc., the Super Bowl LIII Host Committee Advisory Board and the Committee For A Better Atlanta. Waide resides in Decatur with his wife, Christina, and their three children.

Brief Description of Service:

1. The Atlanta Community Food Bank + their vision, mission and Bold Goal. The Atlanta Community Food Bank distributes enough food for over 60 million meals each year and distributes to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies serving families and individuals in 29 metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties.

2. Every day, one in seven Georgians struggle with hunger. We are asking you to join us in supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank today to make a donation, visit acfb.org

3. The Atlanta Community Food Bank’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The 4-star rating is the highest grade awarded by Charity Navigator. For eight consecutive years, the Food Bank has earned 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Topics to Discuss:

Other details about the Food Bank's service area - 1 in 7 Georgians struggles with hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. These folks include children, seniors, and hardworking families. Each year, an estimated 755,400 (or 1 in 7) people in metro Atlanta and north Georgia turn to Food Bank partner agencies for food. Clients visit agencies an average of 8 times a year.

Web Site / Linkedin / Social Media Links:

http://www.acfb.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-waide-4339a31

Non Profits Radio! Be Our Guest and “Broadcast Your Cause!”

Mission: Share compelling stories of local community nonprofit organizations.

Inviting nonprofits and companies/individuals supporting nonprofits to join us in the studio for a guest interview on NonProfits Radio! A passion project of Pro Business Channel, the creator of NonProfits Radio "as our way to support and help tell the stories of local nonprofits"!!

Hosted by: Rich Casanova