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In today’s edition of 200 Peachtree Radio, current 200 Office team member Chevon Hines talks to Alan Urech and Dana Barrett. Ms. Hines is a recent graduate of Georgia State University and she has always has a passion for entrepreneurship. She started her entrepreneurial career at the ripe old age of six by selling candy around the neighborhood.

Chevon founded the CEO program at Georgia State to pass on her knowledge of and love for entrepreneurship. She is also spearheading the Collegiate Ambassadors at 200 Office to spread the word about our space and the services we provide to the local business community. Chevon is the perfect addition to our team here at 2-O. You can contact her at chines@200-office.com.

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Joshua’s full title is External Awareness & Alumni Relations at the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University. His background is in food service and restaurant management. Joshua landed a job as a food stylist for Paula Deen in his hometown of Savannah soon after graduating in 2010 and recently came back to Atlanta to take the position at Georgia State. The GSU School of Hospitality will be celebrating it’s 40th anniversary next year.

Joshua also discusses GSU’s global reach, the School of Hospitality’s short and long term goals, and the diverse backgrounds of the wonderful faculty and staff at the School of Hospitality. What better place to study the hospitality industry than in the Jewel of the South? Look for more information at robinson.gsu.edu/hospitality or search GSU Hospitality on Facebook and Twitter.

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Mr. Johnson’s core capabilities are in finance and commercial real estate.  He was in China on business relating to commercial real estate when one of his partners there asked for help importing several American pet food products to China. So the business started strictly as a distribution company in 2004. After 2007 Mr. Johnson and his brother, a veterinarian, decided to formulate and sell their own brand of pet food. Benchmark has plans for cat food and a new website in the near future.

The group goes on to discuss the issue of increasing food quality through better packaging rather than more preservatives, assembling an advisory board, business opportunities overseas, and gaining access to the American big box stores. Mr. Chattman also speaks on his professional inspirations and family history of entrepreneurship. Find out more at www.benchmarkpetproducts.com.

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Pam grew up in New Orleans and moved to Atlanta by way of Hilton Head, SC. She is another proud downtown Atlanta resident. Here she speaks with Alan Urech about one of the things that makes downtown so special: the historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market. Pamela was initially a financial consultant to the Municipal Market Company. After working through audits and getting the business back on track she was asked to stay on and manage the market herself…and she has been there ever since.

The Municipal Market (also known as Sweet Auburn Curb Market) is owned by the city of Atlanta and has been on Edgewood Avenue since 1924. Pamela discusses the market’s origins at the geographic center of the city, other markets around the country that inspire her work, and the challenges of advertising the market among other topics. This is a great interview for anyone with an interest in Atlanta history.

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John is an ambitious young entrepreneur who has gained significant influence in the blogging community over the last several years. In this interview, he talks to Alan Urech and Elizabeth Gordon about his history of work in Digital Media for major corporations like Dell, Johnson & Johnson, and News Corp. In 2007 John started his entrepreneurial career and the likes of TechCrunch and Mashable quickly took notice.

Action & Influence uses “person theory” to help teams optimize their performance by understanding their skills and putting each person in the right role. 8BIT is a specialized WordPress based business focused on making web publication as easy as possible. John goes on to discuss his favorite and least favorite parts of being an entrepreneur and  his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. You can find more information on all of John’s ventures through his landing page at john.do.

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Mr. Langston works with the state’s leading organization for promoting, marketing, and supporting growth. His office recruits new business to the state (with an emphasis on the TV and film industries) and promotes destinations all over Georgia to tourists from around the country. Georgia has 391,000 citizens employed in the tourism industry.

Georgia is the eighth most visited state in the nation! Kevin also discusses Georgia’s competition with Tennessee and the Carolinas for visitors within the region and the state’s attractiveness as a destination for international tourists. Georgia’s new marketing campaign is called “The South With A Twist.” Find out more at exploregeorgia.org or call 1-800-VISIT GA.

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Susan has been a downtown resident since 1994. She has been active in downtown for years and has seen it grow to 6,000 residents downtown not including GSU students. Here she talks with Alan and Dana about Atlanta DNA’s mission to advocate for downtown residents and businesses. It all started with downtown residents having Saturday morning coffee and talking about how they could affect positive change in the area. ADNA maintains a close relationship with the Atlanta Police Department, played a central role in the renovation of Woodruff Park, and are always striving to increase community involvement.

There are plenty of ways to get involved that don’t require a major time commitment. E-mail Susan at president@atlantadna.org or visit http://www.atlantadna.org/ today to find out how you can help!

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On today’s show, Mr. Copeland speaks to Dr. Alan Urech and Dana Barrett about his history of entrepreneurship – from starting his own trucking company to organizing for the Obama campaign, from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to DC Government Relations. He talks about the importance of being humble, working hard, and working with people who can compliment your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses. His top two book recommendations are The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Mr. Copeland’s enthusiasm for his business is evident throughout the interview! Contact Dan at 404-897-3489 or e-mail 22dancopeland@gmail.com.

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Alan and Dana speak with Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director of Entrepreneur and Small Business Development at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In her position, Mary Ellen helps find solutions and effective ways to build an entrepreneur environment and support small business. She served as President of two chambers of commerce in rural Georgia. Mary Ellen talks about the importance of Hartsfield-Jackson airport to business in Georgia, state tax breaks for small businesses, and her role in attracting companies to the Peach State from around the country. She also details the Mentor/Protege program in which large corporations will mentor small companies for one year at no cost.

Find out more at georgia.org/smallbusiness or contact Mary Ellen at 404-962-4820.

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On today’s edition of 200 Office Radio, Dr. Alan Urech sits down with Julie Brown. Julie is founder of Julie Bee’s, LLC – a social media consulting company. She is also currently volunteering with Next Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program (NSYEP) which provides entrepreneurial training for at-risk youth in the Atlanta area. The program uses the STEM method, harnessing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to train kids in strategic planning and business development. NSYEP is also using the Atwood Community Gardens to give the kids an appreciation for the farm to table movement and fight the influence of “food deserts” in Atlanta. You can find out much more about the program and all the great work they are doing by going to http://www.nextstepsyep.org/.