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Thrive Y’all | John Upchurch | Building Babies’ Brains | Ep 22
Did you know 52% of children in Gwinnett County aren’t ready for Kindergarten when the time comes?
In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines a spotlight on the Building Babies’ Brains to hear how John Upchurch and his team are ensuring that Gwinnett’s youngest residents are ready to thrive when kindergarten arrives.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Neil Stevens | Creating Remarkable Experiences | Ep. 21
On this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the banking industry’s most admirable leaders, Neil Stevens.
Having served as Oconee State Bank’s President and CEO for the last four years, Neil and his team have carefully crafted an organization that generates remarkable experiences for the communities it serves.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Raymer Sale & Annie Valenty | Red, Blue, & You | Ep 21
From teachers to first responders, countless heroes in the Gwinnett County community continue to step up when needed most.
So, in this episode of Thrive Y’all, we’re shining the spotlight on Red, Blue & You, an event that’s sole purpose is to honor the feats of these individuals.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Lisa Anders | Collaboration in Tourism | Ep 20
Ensuring Gwinnett County remains a destination for conventions, sporting events, travel, and the film industry is no small feat. But time and time again, Lisa Anders and her team at Explore Gwinnett find new ways to grow the area’s reputation for dining, events, and recreational opportunities.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Craig Haynie | Mastering the Pivot | Ep. 20
With a constant drive to innovate and tackle new challenges, CablesandKits CEO, Craig Haynie has become a master of building businesses; helping his online business grow and overcome various challenges since its launch in 2001. And now, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, Craig has once again found new ways to build on the impressive capabilities of his team and online platform.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Jamie Hamilton | Educational & Therapeutic Programming | Ep 19
When it comes to education, teaching students the value of patience, tolerance, and compassion can sometimes be overlooked. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, we shine a spotlight on the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett’s, Jamie Hamilton to hear what his team is doing to provide both educational and therapeutic programming in 2021.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Annie Valenty | A Healthier Tomorrow | Ep 18
For organizations that provide relief to families in emergency situations, downtime is never an option.
In this week’s Thrive Y’all Episode, we hear from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s, Annie Valenty as she shares how her team continues to help Metro Atlanta families prepare and overcome the challenges of the recent pandemic.
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Vaccine Scam
As infection rates continue to climb in the weeks preceding the holidays, those interested in the COVID-19 vaccine are left wondering when it’ll be openly available for all to receive.
But as vaccine manufacturers do their best to meet this nation-wide demand, cybercriminals have quickly begun to capitalize on the public’s desperation and confusion.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Colleen Frangos | Goodbye 2020 | Ep 17
As 2020 comes to a close, Rocket IT would like to take a moment to thank our guests that allowed us to share their stories through Thrive Y’all. Now, Rocket IT is excited to announce that it will continue to shine a light on those individuals making huge impacts in their communities, industries, and the clients they serve.
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