East Cobb realtor honored as ‘Rising Star’ in corporate leadership

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East Cobb realtor Janice Overbeck with Tom Gonter of MUST Ministries.

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On February 18, 2021, The Atlanta Business Chronicle  will hold their virtual ceremony recognizing Janice Overbeck as the 2021 Leadership in Corporate Citizenship “Rising Star” recipient. According to The Atlanta Business Chronicle, this program recognizes individuals who have found the perfect intersection of social good and corporate success by integrating relevant societal concerns into their core operating strategies and embracing them as positive for businesses, customers, employees and the metro Atlanta community. This award was only presented to three recipients including Overbeck. 

She will be recognized for her efforts to support animal activism, raising funds and awareness for Emory ALS Research Center, serving as a Child Ambassador for World Vision, serving on the boards of Fix GA Pets, Georgia Pet Foundation, Keep Cobb Beautiful, and The German School of Atlanta. Much of her charitable work is done through the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team charity JO Gives, Inc. which was founded in 2016 and is a non-profit organization.

Janice believes deeply that her company operates first and foremost as a community center that just so happens to sell real estate. In an interview with Atlanta Business Chronicle Janice stated,

“As business leaders, we have a duty to corporate social responsibility. If you do what is right and go above and beyond to give back locally and make your local community a little brighter, then, at some point, you will likely be seen and recognized for your work. Although you should initially do these things altruistically (and probably because it makes you feel good to do so), others will see the good. I strive to live by this quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “If you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something to repair tears in your community, something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That’s what I think a meaningful life is — living not for oneself, but for one’s community.”

The Janice Overbeck Real Estate team holds over fifty events a year such as poker nights, wine tastings, art shows, pet adoptions, low-cost vaccination clinics, and more to raise money for various programs including the Homeless Pets Foundation, Emory University, Chin Up Foundation, and Project Mexico.

The team was also named the 2020 Stewardship Partner of the Year with Cobb County in honor of their environmental and sustainability practices. “It is very important to me as a business owner to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible here at the business and also conserve water and reduce single use plastic” said Janice Overbeck. The team places a heavy emphasis on setting achievable monthly goals that turn into big yearly goals and ultimately result in reaching their biggest goals.

JO Gives, Inc. is focused on low-cost pet vaccination clinics in which they have raised over $100,000 for animals in need since 2016. Since April 2019, JO Gives, Inc. has been working to spay and neuter over 2,000 cats and dogs by the end of 2020. JO Gives, Inc. also works in conjunction with a local veterinarian to build after-school programs that teach humane education of animals to children.

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Sweets With Santa features holiday treats, train rides and photos

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The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team of Keller Williams hosted their fourth annual Sweets with Santa event on Saturday, December 5th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Guests were able to enjoy a complimentary visit with Santa and were given holiday treats to take home while maintaining social distancing and following CDC protocol. Professional printed pictures with Santa were available for visitors to take home and have emailed. There was a train for the kids to take a ride around the building- unlimited free rides!

There was even an opportunity for visitors to bring their furry friends for a visit with Santa Paws. Dogs and cats were given treats to take home with them.

Sponsors for the event included: First American Home Warranty, Chick-fil-A East Lake, Perrie and Associates and 2-10 Home Warranty who sponsored the treats for two and four legged visitors.

The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team office is located at 2249 Roswell Road in Marietta. For more information visit the events tab on www.JaniceOverbeck.com.

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Children and nephews of Janice Overbeck and their dogs with Santa
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First responders treated to lunch by East Cobb realtor

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On Thursday, May 21st, The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team held an appreciation barbeque lunch to honor local police, firemen, and EMTs. The Capital City Home Loans grilling food truck served up burgers and hotdogs with a variety of sides sponsored by other local partners. Attendees were welcome to use the “social distancing patio” to enjoy their meal or take it on the road. Event sponsors and members of the Janice Overbeck Team had a great time serving guests and appreciating them for what they do day-to-day. Additional sponsors for the event included: Arrow Exterminators, First American Home Warranty, Amerispec Home Inspection, Chick-fil-A East Lake and Perrie & Associates. Local Cobb County and surrounding area first responders, police, fire, and detective units were all invited. Lunch was also packed up and delivered to Cobb County 911 dispatch. For more information on community events at the Janice Overbeck Team office, visit: www.JaniceOverbeck.com.

 

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East Cobb realtor to hold Women’s Empowerment Day seminar

Women's Empowerment Day

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East Cobb realtor Janice Overbeck, is hosting a Women’s Empowerment Day at her real estate office on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am -2:00 pm.

The event will include a panel style seminar featuring business owners and leaders in the Atlanta community. The speakers will include: Emmy Award winner Mishael Porembski, Celebrity Hairstylist Nyema Bennett, Marine Corps Veteran & Motivational Speaker Chonta Flowers, Owner of Goodlife Magazine Kristen Bland, and Immersion Spanish Specialist Natalia Barrero. 

The event will also feature breakout sessions and a vision board workshop. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a break from vision boards and treat themselves to a chair massage compliments of Life Moves Manual Therapies in Marietta. 

The cost of the event is just $15 and covers materials and t-shirt. Attendees have the option to buy lunch catered by Red Sky Tapas or bring a packed lunch from home. 

Coffee will be sponsored by local roaster Aroma Ridge and breakfast snacks will be sponsored by First American Home Warranty. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the events tab at www.JaniceOverbeck.com.

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