Community Sustainability Enterprise partners with financial institutions to provide tools, resources to create more economically stable communities To become a stable contributing member of the economy, community development practitioner and self-described “change agent” Deirdra Cox believes there are four areas that individuals must address: mental and physical wellness, educational attainment, workforce/career development and, only then,...
It is hard to stop looking at your own face during a video call. That high-definition video reveals far more fine lines, wrinkles and sunspots than the bathroom mirror. Now more than ever people are using video calls to keep in touch with work, friends and loved ones; and more than ever, they are turning...
With buildings all over the metro Atlanta area, WePartner Group is a successful property management and development company based in Gwinnett County. Now, with the addition of WePartner Realty, run by WePartner Group Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Broker, Hilda Abbott, the Group offers boutique commercial and residential real estate services as well. WePartner Realty...
Michelle Pluskota, Vice President of Business Services for Comcast’s Big South Region, watched with dismay as the 2020 pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses across the country. Pluskota knew that at the Comcast corporate level, programs were in development to alleviate some of the pressure caused by COVID, but she could not shake the feeling that...
Ministering to those who have lost loved ones is a family legacy for the Levetts. They own and run Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home, which has four Atlanta-area locations in Lawrenceville, South DeKalb, Scottdale and Conyers. Though the Gregory B. Levett and Sons business is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, the Levett family...
Walking through the glass doors of Snellville’s A&J Jewelers jewelry store, the interior feels luxurious. The display cases sparkle under the reflections of the ornate chandelier, offering contents to delight customers and fit any budget. Now online shoppers can have a similar high-end experience. For the first time in its 34-year history, customers can browse...
Stuck at home? Find that special international food item perfect for reliving your last big vacation at the local Nam Dae Mun Farmers Market. The grocery store has eight locations in the metro Atlanta area, including its flagship store in Duluth, which carry fresh produce and packaged food from all over the world. Alice Kim,...
Luis Varela co-owns not one, not two, but three businesses: MCCI Consulting, an international mining equipment and efficiency consulting company; J&M Parts, another international company that sells mining equipment and parts; and Filt-Air Cleaning, a domestic industrial filter cleaning service. All of these are not only owned but also run by 35-year-old Varela and his...
