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'Economic Outlook' with Dr.Alfie Meek | Voice of Business

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli [https://vox-pop-uli.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. Host Nick Masino sits down with Dr. Alfie Meek for a wide-ranging conversation on inflation, consumer confidence, housing, AI-driven productivity, and the broader economic outlook heading into the second half of the year. Drawing from decades of experience in economic development and public policy, Dr. Meek breaks down why inflation may remain stubbornly high, what weakening GDP signals could mean for businesses and consumers, and how artificial intelligence is already reshaping productivity across industries. The discussion also explores housing affordability, shifting labor dynamics, consumer debt trends, and the opportunities—and disruptions—AI could create for the future workforce.

Valor & Public Service with Police Chief J.D. McClure | Voice of Business

Valor & Public Service with Police Chief J.D. McClure   Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure for a wide-ranging conversation on public safety, community policing, and the deep partnership between law enforcement and the local business community. Together, Nick and the Chief reflect on the power of Gwinnett's unique public safety culture, the significance of the annual Valor Awards, and what the department went through, and came out stronger from, during the turbulence of 2020. The conversation closes with a practical call to action: how business owners, employers, and community members can actively partner with the department.

'State of the County: 2026 Preview' With Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson | Voice of Business

State of the County: 2026 Preview Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, is joined by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for a candid, forward-looking conversation about what’s driving Gwinnett’s momentum in 2026. Together, they discuss the county’s foundation for growth—strong public-private partnerships, award-winning planning, a business-friendly permitting process, and investments in infrastructure that protect quality of life. Chairwoman Hendrickson also previews what attendees can expect in the upcoming Gwinnett State of the County Address, presented by Amazon, Atlas, and Axis, and cohosted by the Gwinnett Chamber and the Council for Quality Growth.

'Legislative Insider' With Paul Oh | Voice of Business

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. Host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Paul Oh, Vice President of Public Policy & External Affairs for the Gwinnett Chamber, for a timely conversation coming off the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast. Together, they unpack the theme shaping this year’s legislative session and election cycle — affordability — and what it could mean for families, employers, and local governments. Paul breaks down how state leaders are approaching income and property tax relief, why “affordability” extends far beyond housing, and how Gwinnett’s delegation holds outsized influence under the Gold Dome. The conversation closes with a clear look ahead: the key races to watch, what polling can (and can’t) tell us this early, and how the Chamber is creating opportunities for members to hear directly from top candidates in official settings.

'AI for the Everyday Executive' With Dave McMullen | Voice of Business

'A.I. for the Everyday Executive' Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli! In this conversation, President & CEO Nick Masino sits down with Dave McMullen, President of Media Frenzy Global, to unpack what A.I. really means for marketers, membership organizations, and business leaders who want practical results not sci-fi hype. Dave shares his journey from launching an innovation-driven agency in the early 2000s to creating FaceDeals, a facial-recognition app that landed him on 60 Minutes with Lesley Stahl, and how those early experiments prepared him for today’s wave of AI-powered tools. Together, they explore why everyday “thinking and writing” use cases are still level one, how agent-based A.I. is unlocking true personalization at scale, and why human craft and machine speed must coexist. You’ll also hear how the Gwinnett Chamber is using AI to create customized member engagement plans, what leaders should watch out for (hint: hallucinations and legal), and why the future may look like a world with fewer apps and zero need to lose sleep over the Terminator.