Using Our Powers for Good!

Luckily for us, here at Hayslett Group we get to work on a large number of projects that make a difference in people's lives. Whether it's helping communicate important health care services to a community, educating citizens about the state of public services, or connecting individuals with the right people to achieve organizational goals, we often get to feel good at the end of the day in regards to what we've done. This recent article, pitched on behalf of our client, McCarthy Building Companies, is one of those happy stories we are always excited to share. It reminds us of how big companies can and do care about their communities and individuals.

With help from company, Lilburn resident gets ‘man cave’, Gwinnett Daily Post

LILBURN — Drew Leathers is a charming 23-year-old. He is funny, intelligent and engaging.

And he’s been living since age 10 with a condition called schwannamatosis, a rare form of neurofibromatosis, which has rendered him wheelchair-bound. Of the many changes this disease has brought into this young man’s life, independence and navigating his living space have been the two most imposing. But now all of that has changed.

After hearing Leathers’ story through the friend of a friend at McCarthy Building Companies’ Southeast team, company leaders decided to do whatever they could to help Leathers’ situation. Through a program called Heart Hats, McCarthy assembled a team of volunteers consisting of professional subcontractors as well as company employees. The team set to work changing the young man’s life, and the life of his family, for the better.

Read the whole article:

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/community/headlines/With_help_from_company_Lilburn_resident_gets_man_cave_116941173.html

Three Cheers for Three Promotions!

Congrats to our recently promoted staffers! They deserve it!

Russ Williams, who marks six years at Hayslett Group and manages clients such as the Georgia Department of Transportation and Gwinnett Medical Center, was promoted from Vice President to Senior Vice President and will be assuming expanded firm management responsibilities.

Katie Little Blevins, who has been with the firm for three years and leads much of the firm's social media work, was promoted from Account Executive to Senior Account Executive; and

Dori Mendel, who recently marked her second anniversary with Hayslett Group and plays a key role in its media relations work, was also promoted from Account Executive to Senior Account Executive.

When asked what they felt was the most satisfying accomplishment they achieved during their time at HG, our team members said:

"Winning a PRSA Georgia Phoenix Award for a McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. feature in College Planning & Management’s July 2010 issue." - Dori Mendel

"I would say working on the Georgia Statewide Trauma Campaign was the most satisfying. It was so exciting to drive a campaign that brought together business people, healthcare folks and citizens statewide – all in an effort to make the lives of all of our citizens better. I was allowed the opportunity to meet and work with people from everywhere, share their stories and energize their actions…and I guess I am pretty happy that my media relations efforts scored pretty high too!!! (500 news clips/49 newspapers/19 television stations/102 radio stations and affiliates) " - Katie Little Blevins

“Assisting Gwinnett Medical Center in achieving approval from the state to create their open heart program is one of my most gratifying achievements. We helped build a groundswell of public support that is bringing a vital lifesaving service to a community in need.” - Russ Williams

Post Expo Excitement

Business people–and aspiring entrepreneurs–showed up in droves to the 2011 Business Expo, presented March 4 by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The six cities of North Fulton–Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Sandy Springs–were the title sponsors, along with Progress Partners.

Hayslett Group's Charlie Hayslett, Katie Little Blevins and Michelle Clark Fry attended and presented our services at a booth. We made great contacts, had some fantastic local food and engaged in spirited and enthusiastic conversation regarding the state of North Fulton. A great time was had by all!

Don't believe us? Check out the Roswell Patch's shot of Director of Creative Services, Michelle Clark Fry, as she gesticulates excitedly, explaining our services to a fellow Chamber member and Expo attendee. For more photos from the event, visit Roswell Patch.