#gannfam hosts meet-up to support area notaries
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Nayshunda O. Burke, Owner of Notary Needz Mobile, recently hosted the Georgia Process Servers and Notary Power Session for new and seasoned notaries in the Atlanta area. This session focused on networking, information sharing and adding value to notaries at any stage in their business.
Attendees were challenged to use their creativity and critical thinking skills during the event's activities and to apply these strategies and steps to their notary businesses. The session's featured guest was Vanessa Thompson, of Academy GPPS who shared how notaries can become process servers in Georgia. Check out a recent article on Nayshunda by American Notary USA. Way to go Nayshunda! We see you #gannfam! #processserver #georgia #notarypublic #power #meetup |
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GaNN VP Featured in
Grow Georgia
Sydney Jordan, Georgia Notary Network founding member and 2023 Vice President is featured in the recent edition of Grow Georgia. According to the website, "Minority-owned businesses in Georgia provide over 575,000 jobs to hard-working Georgians and energize the state’s economy. Grow Georgia strives to power these businesses’ growth by connecting them to specialized resources, increasing their partnerships with Fortune 500 firms, and celebrating their success."
Congratulations Sydney!
We see you #gannfam!
Read her blog post HERE.
#blogpost #gannfam #navyveteran #estateplanning #notary #loansigningagent
GaNN attends "Women Who Lead" for Women's History Month
Co-Founders Samantha Smith and Kandi Thomas represented the #gannfam at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s recent event, “Women Who Lead”. This one-day event held in Tifton, Georgia was filled with experience, wisdom and energy from women leaders from across the state who are making national and global impact.
Those in attendance participated in large group discussions, received information and stories of inspiration from panel members, and participated in breakout sessions focused on mentorship and personal and professional branding.
Co-Founder and 2023 GaNN President Kandi Thomas believes the impact of this event will last for years to come. “The insight that was shared helped reset my perspective on the areas of my life where I want to add value.”
Attendees also got the opportunity to network during the event while sharing stories and making valuable connections.
“This was hands down the best, female focused, event that I have ever attended,” said Co-Founder and 2023 Communications Coordinator Samantha Smith. “No one was left hungry, empty, or uninspired. Those in attendance either saw themselves or found themselves during the day’s activities.”
Click HERE for more events hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
Those in attendance participated in large group discussions, received information and stories of inspiration from panel members, and participated in breakout sessions focused on mentorship and personal and professional branding.
Co-Founder and 2023 GaNN President Kandi Thomas believes the impact of this event will last for years to come. “The insight that was shared helped reset my perspective on the areas of my life where I want to add value.”
Attendees also got the opportunity to network during the event while sharing stories and making valuable connections.
“This was hands down the best, female focused, event that I have ever attended,” said Co-Founder and 2023 Communications Coordinator Samantha Smith. “No one was left hungry, empty, or uninspired. Those in attendance either saw themselves or found themselves during the day’s activities.”
Click HERE for more events hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
GaNN Co-Founder selected as inaugural TruisT Fellow
The Truist Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, is a 16-week program that equips entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders with technical training, directly applicable business skills, and financial literacy to increase their positive impact within the communities they support through job creation and economic development. GaNN Co-Founder Samantha Smith has been accepted into the inaugural cohort as a 2023 Truist Fellow.
This Fellowship is for individuals impacting or serving emerging markets across rural and urban Georgia.
"I am excited to be apart of this amazing group of leaders who are impacting Georgia in these different industries," Smith said. "I am intentional about learning new skills that I can bring back to the organization that will impact the Georgia Notary community."
The Truist Fellowship provides award-winning training, committed mentorship, and a powerful community of peers to equip Fellows with the tools and knowledge they need to support their venture’s continued development and impact.
ABOUT THE TRUIST FOUNDATION
The Truist Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Truist, which is the seventh largest bank in the United States. Truist’s purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Truist partners directly with nonprofit organizations that support wealth building for historically excluded communities.
You can learn more about this program here: https://watson.is/truist-foundation-fellowship/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/watson_inst/
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GaNN Executive board member selected as GSU's 40 under 40
Mrs. LaShai Campbell, Treasurer of the Georgia Notary Network, Inc., has been selected as a 2022 40 Under 40 recipient! This honor, given out by the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association, recognizes young alumni that are leading the way in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors. The forty are chosen by a selection committee based on their professional expertise and achievements, as well as dedication to charitable and community initiatives.
Click here to watch the formal announcement by Georgia Southern University's President, Dr. Kyle Marrero!
LaShai, not only serves as GaNN Treasurer, but she is also the Owner and Financial Consultant of LoSeEd Financial & Business Solutions. "LoSeEd" stands for Love, Service and Education which are the guiding principles of her company. LaShai and her husband Phillip are also the Founders of Restoring the Breach, a non profit organization whose mission is, "to provide light in darkness by uplifting the poor in spirit and rebuilding the community, thus raising up the foundations of many generations."
Congratulations LaShai! The #gannfam appreciates all that you do and we are proud of you!
Click here to watch the formal announcement by Georgia Southern University's President, Dr. Kyle Marrero!
LaShai, not only serves as GaNN Treasurer, but she is also the Owner and Financial Consultant of LoSeEd Financial & Business Solutions. "LoSeEd" stands for Love, Service and Education which are the guiding principles of her company. LaShai and her husband Phillip are also the Founders of Restoring the Breach, a non profit organization whose mission is, "to provide light in darkness by uplifting the poor in spirit and rebuilding the community, thus raising up the foundations of many generations."
Congratulations LaShai! The #gannfam appreciates all that you do and we are proud of you!
Celebrating through service: Notaries recognize National Black Business month
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August is National Black Business Month and notaries celebrated celebrating through service!
Office Depot hosted members of the #gannfam for a day of service during "Free Community Notary Day" on Saturday, August 6th at Office Depot in Statesboro, Georgia. GaNN members Samantha Smith and Kandi Q. Thomas notarized documents for FREE during the day-long event. "The free community notary day was a great way to not only celebrate National Black Business Month, but it also allowed us to connect with people in the community and create other opportunities for service," said Samantha Smith. |
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GaNN fam at juneteenth festival
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GaNN Member Ms. Vannetta Iddrisu, Owner of VBI Notary Services participated in Paulding County's 1st ever Juneteenth Festival! The festival was presented by the Hiram Rosenwald School Museum. Rosenwald schools were built all over the South by Julius Rosenwald, co-founder of Sears and Roebuck to educate black children during the 1930s-1950s. The Hiram location is one of the few buildings left in existence and serves as the Black History Museum. GaNN thanks Ms. V for the way she supports and represents GaNN!
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NOtarize: 2022 America Saves Champion
GaNN Corporate Member Notarize is pleased to announce its recognition as a 2022 America Saves Champion.
The America Saves Savings Champion Award is an annual, industry-respected award that recognizes organizations that effectively and actively promoted saving strategies during America Saves Week, which took place this year from February 21-25, 2022.
Notarize launched their own employee-focused savings program, Stampers Save, designed to promote the financial well-being of our team members. You can read more about this achievement and America Saves here.
2021 gann gathering
Photos by Candid Coe Photography
