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Bank of America to hold homeowners assistance event

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:46pm

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Bank of America will be holding a Homeowner Assistance Event in Duluth for their local customers on Thursday.

BOA customers will receive face-to-face assistance from specialists who can help evaluate their financial situation and provide them with personally tailored assistance.

The event will be held at the Gwinnett Center, which is located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth.

Those interested in attending the event can register online at Bank of America: Homeowner Event --- or they can call 1-855-201-7426.

The event is being held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Appointments are available between 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m .

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Coke partners with Firehouse Subs for national contest

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Tuesday, March 5th, 10:31 am

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola and Firehouse Subs are partnering for a national sweepstakes centered on stock car racing.

Coca-Cola is sponsoring the Coca-Cola Photo Finish sweepstakes at Firehouse Subs locations through Apr. 21.

During the contest, life-size cutouts of participating Coca-Cola Racing Family members will be placed in FIrehouse Subs locations. Firehouse Subs guests can snap a photo with the cutout and submit it to win. Guests can submit photos via text to cocacolaphotofinish.com, or entries can be mailed.

Participating drivers include Joey Logano, representing the Georgia and Gulf region; Greg Biffle, representing the West and Central region; Danica Patrick, representing the Florida region; Denny Hamlin, representing the South region; and Tony Stewart, representing the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Sam's Club, Business Savings Expo offer savings to Atlanta-area small businesses

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 2:01pm

Sam's Club, Business Savings Expo offer savings to Atlanta-area small businesses

ATLANTA -- Many Sam's Club locations near Atlanta are taking part in the Business Savings Expo through Sunday, February 17, where small businesses can get extra savings on items for their companies.

A spokeswoman for the Expo reported that savings can reach $2,500, and apply to 200 items which help business owners save more. The savings are offered at checkout, no coupons or rebates are needed.

"Sam's Club wants to provide local business owners with the tools and goods they need to lead each day with increased confidence and optimism," Betty Marshall, vice-president for Sam's Club southeast operations said. "Everyday our associates strive to positively impact and serve small business members, who are so important to the fabric and success of our country. We hope by offering savings atop low prices that Sam's Club can contribute to increased small business success in 2013."

The nearby stores offering the savings include:

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Credit union supports Gwinnett scholarship program

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 10:23am

Credit union supports Gwinnett scholarship program

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Peach State Federal Credit Union has given $10,000 to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation scholarship fund.

The money will go to four scholarships awarded to exceptional Gwinnett high school seniors.

"I applaud Peach State Federal Credit Union for this effort," GCPS Foundation President David Seago said in a statement. "Gwinnett depends on the quality of the workforce, and it is a smart investment to help students achieve post-secondary success."

The GCPS Foundation is a non-profit that helps Gwinnett County students succeed in both school and life. Learn more at gcps-foundation.org.

Formerly Gwinnett Federal Credit Union, Peach State Federal Credit Union now serves Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee and Walton counties. It awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarship money and educational grants in 2012.

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Fast growth earns recognition for 12 Gwinnett businesses

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 8th, 2013, 2:36pm

Fast growth earns recognition for 12 Gwinnett businesses

GWINNETT COUNTY -- Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development recognized twelve local companies who made the UGA Alumni Association's 2013 Bulldog 100 on Friday.

UGA recognizes 100 of the fastest-growing businesses across the nation that are either owner or run by UGA alumni.

"With more than 700 nominations for the 2013 Bulldog 100, businesses included on the list have proven to be highly competitive, successful companies," Stan Jackson, Director of Communications for the UGA Alumni Association.

The twelve companies to make the list include Sovereign Systems (#3), Asa Carlton, Inc. (#22), The Service Team of Re/Max Legends (#29), RIA Solutions (#39), i9 Sports of NW Gwinnett & Hall Counties (#42), NovoLogic, Inc. (#49), Square 1 Art (#55), FineLine Technologies (#64), Innovative Outdoors, LLC (#65), Evans, Simpson & Associates, Inc. (#80), LAN Systems (#84) and Direct Technologies, Inc. (#98).

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Bank of America adds 35 small biz bankers in Atlanta

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 4:44pm

Bank of America adds 35 small biz bankers in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Bank of America Corp. reported Wednesday it hit its target of hiring more that 1,000 small business bankers in 2012, including 35 in Metro Atlanta.

The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank said it extended $280.2 million in credit to Georgia small businesses and $8.7 billion nationally last year. The $8.7 billion was an increase of 28 percent over 2011.

It recently reported net income of $2.8 billion for 2012. It also saw its head count shrink by about 5,000 employees to 267,190 in the fourth quarter, evidence that BofA is still trimming staff levels as it works to lower its expenses. Branches also continued to close, with BofA reporting 5,478 banking centers across its U.S. franchise at the end of the year, down from 5,702 centers a year earlier.

Bank of America is the third-largest bank in metro Atlanta with 145 local branches and $20.4 billion in area deposits for a market share of 17 percent.

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5 advantages of having a virtual accountant

Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald

Monday, January 14th, 2013, 10:55am

ATLANTA -- A metro Atlanta-based accounting firm is part of a growing business trend: providing outsourced financial services. Not just bookkeeping, QuickBooks services or tax planning— but the duties of an entire accounting department, including those of the chief financial officer— are now done virtually, in the clouds.

To stay ahead of industry trends Chris Smith, a Certified Public Accountant and former corporate controller who is owner of CB Smith & Associates, P.C., began offering remote accounting services in 2006. He knows firsthand how small to midsize businesses can reap financial advantages by outsourcing. Here are five:

· Cost savings. Businesses can save money on the health insurance, payroll taxes, physical office space and other costs a full-time employee would incur.