Entries by Lizzi

Joann Cebulski, Alicia Cardillo, and Patricia Pichado, Seed & Feed Marching Abominable

Whether they’re weaving down the street like a multicolored amoeba in the Inman Park Festival Parade, busting out with an impromptu jam session at a MARTA station, or falling to the asphalt in unison while in mid-march, if you stay in Atlanta long enough, you’ll likely stumble across the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable. The […]

Jerome Sabol, owner and president, Plumb Works

Lenz on Business · Jerome Sabol, owner and president, Plumb Works Sabol is the award-winning owner and president of Atlanta-based plumbing service, PlumbWorks. He’s also a master plumber himself. One of the city’s leading plumbing companies, PlumbWorks has been in business since 1989. The company proudly bears an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau. […]

Meisa Salaita and Jordan Rose, co-executive directors and co-founders, Science ATL, the engineers of Atlanta Science Festival, Yvonne Whitaker, NCR Foundation

The Atlanta Science Festival, a celebration of all things science, takes place March 9-23 with more than 150 events dropping throughout metro Atlanta. The Festival takes over the program this week with Salaita serving as guest host. She chats with Rose about operating the Festival, which is celebrating its 11th edition this year. Additionally, the […]

John Ernst, Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

City of Brookhaven, one of metro Atlanta’s most vibrant and diverse communities, has seen great growth in recent years. Since becoming a municipality in 2012, it has made incredible strides in many areas, from public safety to infrastructure. A major win that continues for Brookhaven is its community engagement, especially its annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, […]

Jon Wollenzien, CEO of YourTown Health

This week’s guest will be telling us all about the relevance of community health centers in our country. Wollenzien is CEO of YourTown Health. YourTown Health’s network of seven community health centers serve the communities of Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Carroll, Coweta, and South Fulton counties. The centers are strategically located in areas facing limited access […]

Sue Sabol, co-owner, Plumb Works

Family businesses are an American tradition, and this week’s guest has a unique perspective of the concept. Sue left a corporate recruiting role after 20 years to join her husband in running Plumb Works, the family business. She talks about the transition, the unique challenges, and the opportunities she’s experienced since she began this role […]

Jeff Patterson, President, Phoenix Parking Solutions

In a bustling city like Atlanta, parking is always a much needed asset. And this week’s guest knows all about the business of parking and how to make it work in a metropolis like Atlanta and beyond. Considered an expert in the parking industry, Patterson brings more than 15 years of industry experience in parking […]

Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

College football season recently wrapped up, and many serious fans may be struggling to fill that void. However, Atlanta is the best place to get your college football fix in the off season thanks to the Chick-fil-a College Football Hall of Fame. The Hall has been operating in the city since 2014, and it’s located […]

Stéphane Lefebvre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, a Canadian company and the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, currently has nearly 4,000 employees representing 80 nationalities. It’s currently presenting more than 45 shows and sells more than 9.5 million tickets annually. Stéphane joined Cirque du Soleil in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and later served as […]

Sue Sabol, co-owner, Plumb Works

Family businesses are an American tradition, and this week’s guest has a unique perspective of the concept. Sue left a corporate recruiting role after 20 years to join her husband in running Plumb Works, the family business. She talks about the transition, the unique challenges, and the opportunities she’s experienced since she began this role […]

John Park, Mayor Elect, City of Brookhaven

The City of Brookhaven, the acclaimed metro Atlanta community with small town charm and big city access, has experienced quite a decade. 11 years ago, it officially transitioned into city hood. And since then it’s achieved notable growth by investing in its police force, improving infrastructure, promoting its cultural diversity, and much more. In January, […]

Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, CEO of Morgan Medical Center

Lenz on Business · Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, CEO of Morgan Medical Center Independent hospitals are incredibly important to the communities they serve, not only for the health and welfare of the citizens but also due to the fact they create an economic ripple effect. Our guest this week, Ralph Castillo of Morgan Medical Center […]

Nick Johnson, founder and head coach, CrossFit Liminal

This week on the program we’ll be taking a look at a unique fitness business with an inspiring nonprofit model. Nick Johnson is founder and head coach of CrossFit Liminal, a nonprofit gym in Clarkston, Georgia. Clarkston is known for its refugee population, and CrossFit Liminal is designed to provide services for that community. In […]

Madeleine Simmons, District 3 Councilwoman, City of Brookhaven

Brookhaven, the acclaimed metro Atlanta community with small town charm and big city access, became a municipality 11 years ago, and it’s been evolving ever since. This week’s guest shares her frontline insight on how Brookhaven continues to grow and how its citizens and businesses are benefiting from this. In addition to being a member […]

Jerome Sabol, owner and president, Plumb Works

On Lenz On Business, we feature business professionals from a variety of different industries, some that may or may not touch our lives as individuals. One industry that most of us have had contact with in one way or another is the plumbing service business. Sabol returns to the program to talk about Plumb Works, a […]

Stéphane Lefebvre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, a Canadian company and the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, currently has nearly 4,000 employees representing 80 nationalities. It’s currently presenting more than 45 shows and sells more than 9.5 million tickets annually. Stéphane joined Cirque du Soleil in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and later served as […]

Jon Wollenzien, CEO of YourTown Health

This week’s guest will be telling us all about the relevance of community health centers in our country. Wollenzien is CEO of YourTown Health. YourTown Health’s network of seven community health centers serve the communities of Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Carroll, Coweta, and South Fulton counties. The centers are strategically located in areas facing limited access […]

Andy Hingley, co-owner of Eddie’s Attic and talent booker at Live Nation

Business careers often take unorthodox turns, and this week’s guest went from playing soccer in sports arenas to booking concerts in them. After a professional soccer career in the U.K., Andy found his way to Atlanta where eventually began working for legendary concert promoter, Alex Cooley. Cooley took Andy under his wing, and later on […]

Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

College football excitement is at a fevered pitch, and arguably there’s no better place to celebrate that excitement than right here in Atlanta at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. The Hall has been operating in the city since 2014, and it’s located in the heart of downtown Atlanta’s entertainment and attractions district. It […]

Kelly Stocks, president of the Little Five Points Business Association, and Melaine Raab, secretary of the Little Five Points Business Association and co-owner of the Little Five Points Corner Tavern

The Halloween season is upon us, which means it’s time for the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade, which takes place October 21 and 22 in Atlanta. More than 55,000 visitors are expected to attend this annual fundraiser for the Little Five Points Business Association. So it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the business […]