NEWS
Gwinnett Chamber On Topic: State of the Region, Presented by Porter Steel
At the Gwinnett Chamber’s On Topic: State of the Region, ARC Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach highlighted Gwinnett’s role as an economic powerhouse and its significant contributions to the region’s growth. She emphasized that Gwinnett is instrumental in helping...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Update – Week 7
Lawmakers convened for legislative days 22-25 this week. Next Thursday, March 6, is Crossover Day, and lawmakers will rush to get their bills out of committees and on the floor for a vote. The Senate approved HB 67 the Amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget with changes to...
Ribbon Cutting – Raising Canes
On February 25, Raising Canes - Duluth celebrated their Grand Opening of their Duluth location with a ribbon cutting. Their ONE LOVE is craveable Chicken Finger meals. They use only the highest-quality ingredients with a cook-to-order system that ensures a great...
Ribbon Cutting – Get It Fast Printing
On Monday, February 24, Get it Fast Printing celebrated their new location with a ribbon cutting! At Get It Fast Printing, they specialize in high-quality, fast-turnaround printing solutions for businesses, organizations, and individuals. They provide conventional...
Ribbon Cutting – Ryan Homes – Alexander Towns
We had a great time celebrating Ryan Homes - Alexander Townhomes at their ribbon cutting on February 25th. Home is where the heart is—yours and ours. Since 1948, their passion and purpose has been in building beautiful places people love to call home. And while...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Update – Week 6
This week, lawmakers convened for legislative days 18-21. Officially more than halfway through this year’s legislative session, six legislative days remain before Crossover Day, the last day in which a bill can pass out of its chamber of origin to still be considered...
Ribbon Cutting – Aylo Health
Aylo Health celebrated their new office with a ribbon cutting on February 20. Discover the future of primary care at Aylo Health’s newest location in Suwanee. Aylo Health redefines healthcare by combining the convenience of urgent care, the comprehensive services of a...
Chairman’s Club Reception Connects Business Leaders and Highlights Gas South Arena’s Future
The Gwinnett Chamber’s Chairman’s Club Reception: Beyond the Spotlight, presented by Piedmont Eastside, brought together more than 250 business and community leaders on February 18 at Gas South District. This exclusive event provided high-level networking and insights...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Update – Week 5
Lawmakers convened for legislative days 14-17 this week. Governor Kemp’s tort reform bills, SB 68 and SB 69, carried by President Pro Tempore John Kennedy, advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday. SB 68 includes comprehensive changes to Georgia’s tort...
Voice of Business – Celebrating Black Business Leaders
Celebrating Black Business Leaders: Leadership, Legacy & Impact with Tami Wilder and Lanier Levett Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We’re thrilled to be joined by Tami Wilder, Co-CEO at Positive Impact International,...
Gwinnett Chamber’s After-Hours Event Brings Networking and Business Growth Opportunities to Lanier Islands
Professionals from across Metro Atlanta gathered at Lanier Islands for After Hours: Score + Connect, a Gwinnett Chamber event designed to foster business growth and professional connections. Sponsored by Eagle Rock Distributing Co. and ServPro, the evening combined...
Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates the 77th Annual Dinner
Event hosts 900+ attendees, Recognizes outstanding contributions to the community GWINNETT, GA - February 7, 2025 - The Gwinnett Chamber gathered at the Gas South District on February 7 for its 77th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Update – Week 4
Lawmakers convened for legislative days 10-13 this week. Over 800 bills have been filed, and committee activity has picked up. The House passed the amended fiscal year 2025 budget on Thursday. House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett presented HB 67, highlighting...
Building Relationships and Reputations One Hire at a Time
Hiring practices affect more than staffing levels; they impact your brand’s reputation. That principle guides Aysha Abdullatif, vice president of marketing and franchisee at Spherion Atlanta Northeast, where she connects employers with the right candidates, ensuring a...
Shaping the Future of Water
Water is one of the world’s most precious resources, and Chairman’s Club member Melissa Meeker has dedicated her career to ensuring its sustainability. As CEO of The Water Tower — a global water innovation center in Buford — Meeker leads research, technological...
Selling Smiles and an Exceptional Customer Experience
Marcus Sonnier says he’s in the business of selling smiles. As the owner of Snowie Atlanta, a rapidly growing shaved ice company, Sonnier has transformed a frozen treat into a joyful experience that brings families and communities together. His journey from corporate...
Leveraging 30 Years in Gwinnett to Propel the Business Community
As the incoming Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors for 2025, Brad Carr has a clear mission: to help local businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. He believes the Chamber’s strength lies in its diversity, long-term vision and action-oriented...
From the CEO’s Desk – Winter 2025
Chairman’s Club Members, As we step into 2025, there has never been a better time to embrace the innovative ideas and inclusive mindsets that will define the future of our business community. This quarter’s issue of The Executive magazine focuses on just that: the...
Ribbon Cutting – Maracas Bar
Maraca's Bar celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on February 6. Maracas Bar is a sophisticated sports bar offering savory bites, classic brews and artisanal cocktails. Experience a lively atmosphere, DJ, VIP, pool tables, and slot machines. Open late...
Ribbon Cutting – Elite Personalized Medicine Dacula
We had a great time celebrating Elite Personalized Medicine - Dacula at their ribbon cutting on February 5th. Elite Personalized Medicine is the leading functional medicine center in Dacula and Peachtree Corners. We provide a range of services that includes functional...
Global Atlanta Consular Conversation Series – Germany
The Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett co-hosted the Global Atlanta Consular Conversation Series at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in Duluth, Georgia. The event, presented by Miller Martin, featured Melanie Moltmann, Consul General of Germany in Atlanta, and...
Gwinnett Chamber Legislative Session Update – Week 3
Lawmakers returned to the Gold Dome for legislative days 6-9. Tuesday, January 28 was Gwinnett Chamber Day at the Capitol where a delegation of chamber business leaders connected with our lawmakers and state leaders on key policy issues like legal reform. On Thursday,...
Ribbon Cutting – Code Wiz Lawrenceville
Congratulations to Code Wiz on opening their new location in Lawrenceville with a ribbon cutting on January 31! At Code Wiz, they believe that learning to code is the easiest way to shape your child’s future. Their students develop programming skills along with...
Gwinnett Chamber Day at the Capitol
The Gwinnett Chamber took 18 business professionals to meet with lawmakers and statewide leaders to discuss key issues impacting business during this year’s Gwinnett Chamber Day at the Capitol. Sponsored by Jackson EMC, the program fell on Legislative Day 7 of the...
Ribbon Cutting – Pediatric Digestive Health and Wellness
Congratulations to Pediatric Digestive Health and Wellness on their ribbon cutting that took place on January 24, 2025 in Loganville! At Pediatric Digestive Health and Wellness, their mission is to deliver exceptional, compassionate care for children with...