NEWS
Ribbon Cutting – Rejoice Christian Books & Gift Shop
On July 15, Rejoice Christian Books & Gift Shop celebrated their ribbon cutting in Lawrenceville, GA. Rejoice Christian Books & Gift Shop is a new independent bookstore and giftshop in the Gwinnett County Georgia area. Our goal is to acquire local market share...
Public Policy Update – 2022 Primary Runoff Election Results for Gwinnett
Yesterday’s runoff election concluded the 2022 primary election cycle where voters decided who will be the party nominee for several races. Voters who chose a republican or democrat ballot during the May 24 primary election could not switch party ballots for the June...
Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) Recognize Up and Coming Leaders
GYP honors leading young business minds, Celebrates with THEYPARTY Awards Event Gwinnett County, GA – June 17, 2022 – Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) hosted its second annual THEYPARTY event celebrating the region’s top young business minds. This 35 Under-35 awards...
Spectrum Autism Support Group: Meeting Gwinnett’s “Special” Needs
A December 2021 article in Forbes magazine highlighted the impact that corporate philanthropy can have on employee retention and satisfaction. Giving time, investing dollars, and supporting meaningful causes are not only ingrained in the Gwinnett business community;...
The Art of Being Fully Invested
When asked how to address her, “Dr. Joseph, Madam President (that is my favorite) but no… it is just Jann. Most of the time, I am just Jann,” said the president of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), an accomplished scholar with a PhD, active leader at both national and...
Dentistry 4 You: A Well-Balanced Smile
Husband and wife dental team Drs. Uday and Shetal Parikh, came to Gwinnett County from New York City more than sixteen years ago hoping for a slower-paced life. Not only did they find a more balanced lifestyle for family, work, and community involvement, but they have...
King of Kings Firm: Think Like A Millionaire
King of Kings tax and accounting firm wants you to think like a millionaire. “People think it’s about the money. It’s not about the money; it’s a mentality,” said Karen Quintanilla, King of King’s co-founder and Senior Accountant. Everything from how you eat, to what...
Edward Jones Celebrates New Location and New Concept With a Ribbon Cutting
On June 7, Edward Jones celebrated a new location and a new concept with a ribbon cutting ceremony! The Dacula location is the 1st in the Southeast to implement a cutting-edge approach, which offers a multi-financial advisor office. The combined expertise includes...
Gwinnett Chamber Signs MOU with Georgia-Pakistan Business Council
The Gwinnett Chamber and the Georgia-Pakistan Business Council (GAPAKBC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this week during an official ceremony attended by fifteen Council members as well as key Gwinnett Chamber and local elected officials. The MOU...
Altitude Lawrenceville Celebrates Jumping into Sugarloaf Mills with a Ribbon Cutting on May 27
Altitude Trampoline Park, a premier indoor adventure attraction, is bringing more of the Jump LifeSM to Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville, GA. This new flagship 40,000 sqft park location will be opening at 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy in Spring 2022, marking it as the...
Greater Dental Health Ribbon Cutting
Greater Dental Health celebrated their new office with a ribbon cutting on May 27.
Life Care Center of Celebrates Gwinnett Ribbon Cutting
We had a great time celebrating Life Care Center of Gwinnett at their ribbon cutting on May 25th.
Gwinnett Chamber Hosts Second Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
The Gwinnett Chamber recently hosted its second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Summit presented by Georgia Power. The SHRM- and HRCI-certified event welcomed 250 business professionals and community leaders at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE – Norcross...
Gwinnett County Public Library System Celebrates Purple Heart Certification
On May 24th, Gwinnett County Public Library system celebrated receiving their Purple Heart Certification at the Dacula branch!
Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy Update
Governor Brian Kemp has already signed over 800 bills into law in 2022. Bills that have passed out of the House and the Senate are submitted to the Governor for final consideration. The Governor can choose to sign into law, veto, or take no action on a bill. Bills...
Gwinnett Chamber VALOR Awards Honor Local Public Safety Professionals
Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – May 20 – The Gwinnett Chamber VALOR Awards, presented by Mobile Communications America and Motorola Solutions, Inc., honored local public safety officials during a ceremony this morning at the Gas South Convention Center....
Oconee State Bank CelebrateS New Location
On Wednesday, May 18 Oconee State Bank celebrated their new location with a ribbon cutting! After the ribbon cutting, OSB hosted Burgers & Brews at After Hours at their new location.
2022 Primary Election Update
Advanced voting is underway in Georgia for the May 24th Primary election. Georgia saw the highest day 1 turnout for early voting before a Georgia primary and nearly double the number of ballots casted compared to the first day of early voting in the 2020 primary...
Duluth Urgent Care & Aesthetics Celebrates Grand Opening of its new Facility
Walk-ins are always welcome at our medical clinics! We’re open 7 days a week, and our highly trained doctors and medical staff are here for you and ready to treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. With our onsite x-ray and lab, we can help you get seen and...
Small Businesses Make Large Impact.
Small Business Week was anything but “small” at the Gwinnett Chamber during this nationally recognized affair, May 2-6, 2022. From veteran-, women-, and minority-owned businesses to the “how to’s” of operation, virtual programs brought together more than seven hundred...
Body Brite Celebrates Opening of New Llocation
On May 5, Body Brite celebrated the opening on their new location with a ribbon cutting!
String & Story Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Duluth
On April 29, String & Story celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting in Downtown Duluth, GA. String & Story is a quilting education company and quilt shop. For over five years, we have served our students exclusively online. They are excited to...
The Marquez Family Medical Center Celebrated Grand Opening in Duluth
On April 29, the Marquez Family Medical Center celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting and reception in Duluth, GA. Centro Medico Familiar is a Primary Care Center dedicated to the uninsured/underinsured Hispanic population of Gwinnett county and the...
Fearfully Divine Salon Celebrates New Salon Location
On April 18, Fearfully Divine Salon celebrated their new Buford salon with a ribbon cutting! Fearfully Divine is a full-service salon specializing in Curly Textures, Locs, Color and Cuts. Hours of Operation: Tues 10am-5:30pm Thurs 10am-7:30pm Fri 10am-4:30pm Sat...
On Topic Features Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director
Of the 496,700 jobs that the Georgia Ports provide for the state, 40,000 are in Gwinnett. Let that sink in a bit; that’s roughly 10 percent of the whole. That alone explains why Griff Lynch, Executive Director for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) had a lot to share...