NEWS
Gwinnett Chamber Loves Georgia Day
Love for Georgia was palpable at the State Capitol on Tuesday as the Gwinnett Chamber conducted its annual Day at the Capitol program presented by Jackson EMC. The 18-member chamber delegation representing 13 businesses in Gwinnett spent the day meeting with...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Updates – Week 5
The General Assembly convened this week for Legislative Days 13-16. Legislators will resume business on Monday for Legislative Day 17. Activity has started to pick up as more than 200 bills have been introduced in the House and nearly 100 in the Senate. Lawmakers have...
Curating Your Executive Influence
Members of the Gwinnett Chamber recently gathered together for the first GLOW event of 2023. GLOW, or Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women, seeks to highlight and empower women leaders through informative, educational, and networking exchange. Jill Edwards with...
Ribbon Cutting- Because One Matters
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Because One Matters, a local non-profit, celebrated the ribbon cutting of their first physical location in Lawrenceville, GA. Because One Matters (BOM) is a Georgia Non-Profit that exists to both positively influence and directly impact...
2023 Bourbon & Blues Photo Gallery
Ribbon Cutting- HOTWORX Buford
HOTWORX Buford is now open! They celebrated their ribbon cutting and grand opening with a ceremony on Monday, February 6, 2023. HOTWORX Buford is a 24-hour infrared Fitness Studio. Our boutique- style studio offers unlimited member access to a variety of workouts...
Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates Honorees at 75th Annual Dinner
The Gwinnett Chamber celebrated its Diamond Anniversary with the Seventy-Fifth Annual Dinner at the Gas South District on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. This annual event, presented by Northside Hospital, focused on local and regional business growth while honoring the...
Gwinnett Chamber Launches The NETT
The Gwinnett Chamber recently launched The NETT, a weekly program for businesses to network, engage, transform, and thrive. Formerly known as Gwinnettworking, The NETT is designed to help professionals build their business acumen, while expanding their connections. ...
Ribbon Cutting- The NETT
On Friday, February 3, 2023, The Gwinnett Chamber celebrated the ribbon cutting and and launch of their new weekly networking event, The NETT. Formally Gwinnettworking, The NETT will provide an avenue for all things networking. Featuring a fresh format each week, this...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Updates – Week 4
The General Assembly convened this week for Legislative Days 9-12. On Thursday, lawmakers passed the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 Budget that includes a one-time property tax exemption that would save Georgia homeowners an average of $500. Other notable AFY23 budget...
Ribbon Cutting- Village Medical at Walgreens Lawrenceville
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Village Medical at Walgreens Lawrenceville celebrated their ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony in Lawrenceville, GA. Congratulations! Village Medical provides comprehensive primary care services. Our doctors and staff partner with...
Ribbon Cutting- iS3 Tech Services
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, iS3 Tech Services hosted their ribbon cutting in Lawrenceville, GA 30043. iS3 Tech Services provides security and safety technology solutions to commercial and industrial client facilities. We help our clients implement next generation...
Gwinnett Chamber Promotes Lisa Sherman to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Chamber Executive to oversee consolidated marketing and branding team Gwinnett County, GA – January 23, 2023 – The Gwinnett Chamber announces the promotion of Lisa Sherman to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Sherman will now oversee a...
Award-Winning Small Business Leader Builds Success One Relationship at a Time
Nancy McGill is a true relationship builder, and that strength has been key to her success as the owner of Cartridge World Lawrenceville, which recently won the Chamber’s Small Business (0-5 Employees) Award for all of Gwinnett County. “This award means so much to me....
Transforming Diversity & Inclusion Programs from Slogans to Strategic Growth Drivers
“Building diversity in your company is not only the right thing to do, it can also help you be more effective in achieving your business goals,” says Fred Dawkins, Esq., founder and president of Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq., legal firm. Dawkins, who specializes in...
What to Expect at ‘State of the County’
A humble beginning and heart for helping others laid the groundwork for Chairwoman Hendrickson to serve as the top elected official in Georgia’s second-most populous and most diverse county. As she prepares to unveil the county’s priorities in her third State of the...
2023 Board Chair Outlines Chamber Priorities
“If you want to succeed in Gwinnett, you have to become part of the fabric of the community,” says Dean Collins, owner and president of Axis Companies and the 2023 Chairman of the Gwinnett Chamber. “Being an active member of the Chamber is one of the best ways to do...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Updates – Week 3
The general assembly was back in session this week for legislative days 5-8. On Wednesday, Governor Kemp delivered his annual State of the State Address. Governor Kemp touted the recent economic development projects that will bring over $17 billion in investment. He...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Updates – Week 2
The general assembly spent this week in budget hearings for Amended Fiscal Year 23 and Fiscal Year 24 budgets. Governor Brian Kemp and state agency heads presented their budget requests to the Appropriations Committees. Attached is a copy of the Governor’s proposed...
Ribbon Cutting- Piedmont Urgent Care
Piedmont Urgent Care celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their Pleasant Hill location on Friday, January 20, 2023. At Piedmont Urgent Care, our mission is to help patients feel valued and well-cared for. We offer best-in-class urgent care services...
On Topic with Federal and State Legislative Issues
Get into government or get out of business. Some rather practical advice delivered by Cole Porter, President of Porter Steel, and this year’s presenting sponsor for the Gwinnett Chamber OnTopic Legislative Luncheon. His opening remarks set the tone for the event where...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Updates – Week 1
The 2022 Legislative Session kicked off on Monday with new faces in leadership. After the untimely passing of the House Speaker David Ralston last year, the House voted for Majority Leader Jon Burns as the 75th Speaker of the House. Newly elected Lt. Governor Burt...
Gwinnett Chamber Welcomes New Board Members
Board orientation meeting provides overview of governance, Responsibilities of the board Gwinnett County, GA – January 13, 2023 - The Gwinnett Chamber welcomed 17 new members to its 2023 Board of Directors with a comprehensive board orientation meeting. The program...
Ribbon Cutting- SMILE Pleasant Hill
On Friday, January 6, 2023, Dr. Julia Kinser and the SMILE Pleasant Hill family celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new dentist office in Lilburn, GA. Smile Pleasant Hill Dentistry is a startup office that incorporates all aspects of general...
Ribbon Cutting- Tommy’s Express
Tommy's Express Car Wash is a new car wash facility in Lawrenceville, GA that held their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 5th. Congratulations! Your next-level neighborhood car wash, featuring express washes on our flat, easy-to-load dual...