2022 Knowledge at Noon - Surviving & Thriving in a Difficult Work Environment

Help us welcome back Bedford native, Tracy Pato, as she discusses surviving and thriving in a difficult business environment! 

Tracy Pato and her husband, Rufino, are owners of A to Zinc Health Store & Smoothie Bar in Clarkesville, GA.  Tracy has a passion for helping people take control of their health.  She is a Certified Traditional Naturopath from the Trinity School of Natural Health.  She and her husband host a weekly radio show on health called “I Need a Remedy” on WCHM 94.3.  Tracy is on the Main Street Board for the City of Clarkesville and was recently elected Vice President of Operations for the Habersham Community Theater.  They have a beautiful daughter, Hailey, who is a student at the University of North Georgia and recently got engaged. 
 
Prior to starting her own small business, Tracy was the comptroller for a large insurance agency for over 18 years.  She has extensive knowledge in accounting and a passion for marketing and promoting small business awareness.  Tracy is excited to share how her small business was able to not only survive, but to thrive during these recent uncertain times. 
 
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” Booker T. Washington