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Tim Grady is the Executive Producer and Co-Host of Manufacturing Talk Radio, a live show and podcast discussing issues important to the growth and health of the industry. He is also Vice President of All Metals & Forge Group, an open die custom parts and rolled ring manufacturer for heavy industry. In addition, Mr. Grady is Editor-in-Chief of Metals & Manufacturing Outlook, an eZine circulated to over 40,000 readers in the manufacturing industry. He is also involved in other entrepreneurial projects with individuals, start-ups and non-profits. Learn more by visiting their website, and follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
David Thurston is the owner of Zippy Shell of Greater Atlanta. Before owning Zippy Shell, David had a long career at Emory University as the Vice President of Financial Operations. Previous to this, David’s family owned an industrial distribution business, which is where David learned the ins and outs of running a business. Connect with them on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
C Nicole Henderson, the Social Impact Catalyst, is Author, Speaker, and sought after Industry Expert. C Nicole Henderson & Associates offers Hi-touch Consultancy with a vision to create community and a better world filled with loving and lasting relationships among organizations that are purpose driven and impactful. Active in the nonprofit community for more than 25 years as a professional, volunteer, board member, and consultant. She has a proven Fast Track 501c3 System to attain exemption for nonprofit organizations. Since beginning, she has assisted well over 150 organizations from small, all-volunteer start-ups to multi-million-dollar foundations. Her portfolio has spanned the United States and included organizations in Haiti, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Proven results raising money for organizations with annual budgets ranging from less than $25,000 to millions of dollars. Deep experience with organizational capacity-building, group facilitation, Social enterprise, and corporate grants and funding. C. Nicole helps organizations discover the resources that are already available to fulfill their missions and visions.
She is fully familiar with the challenges and rewards of working in the nonprofit sector – too often under-resourced, under-staffed, and over-worked, yet full of passionate and committed people capable of extraordinary things. C Nicole is a Facilitator and Instructor. Learn more about Nicole on her website, and follow her on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Carolyn Wright is co-owner of The LONA Gallery. The LONA Gallery is located in Historic Downtown Lawrenceville where it is a showcase for original art by local artists, and unique handcrafted gifts including pottery, wood-crafts, fabric arts and jewelry.
LONA Gallery opened in April of 2010 in a small (550 square foot) space nestled between two restaurants. In November of 2012, LONA moved to its present location (a 2400 square foot facility) on the opposite end of the block, at 176 W. Crogan Street. Since the move to a larger location, LONA has been able to offer classes for both children and adults (drawing, painting and arts & craft workshops). Through a partnership with Faux Effects International, LONA is hosting faux painting workshops taught by local artist and faux painting specialist Bridgit Taylor. The gallery offers custom framing services and is an elegant venue for private events such as intimate weddings, receptions, meetings, book signings, birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
For the owners (Carolyn Wright & Sylvia Culberson), opening an art gallery was a natural progression due to their enduring interest in the arts in all its forms. The gallery has an eclectic mix of art styles to suit many tastes. Prices vary widely ($40 to $5,000). Each visitor here will know that they can indeed afford a unique piece of original art. For more information about The LONA Gallery, visit their website.
Vito Papariello serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Billion Technology Laboratories, Inc., and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and general management of the company. In this role, Mr. Papariello has helped establish Billion Technology Laboratories, Inc. as a respected, a well recognized software company, both domestically and internationally. Under his management, Billion Technology Laboratories, Inc. consistently achieves year-over-year growth, expanding its customer base by 100 percent or more each year.
Landry Tientcheu was born in Châtenay Malabry, a town in the Paris suburb of Hauts-de-Seine. He lived there until the age of 4 years and then moved to Douala, Cameroon where he spent his childhood and adolescence. Later, as a young adult, he immigrated to the United States where he graduated as an engineer.
Matt Young is a passionate health, recreation & sport servant leader who believes that supporting quality athletic achievement is good for our children, communities and society. He has 25 years of experience in the allied health care sector where he was recognized as one of British Columbia & Canada’s Top 40 U 40 business leaders of the year. Matt also has 15 years of experience coaching at the grass roots level.
