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The Cottages at Noble Village celebrates new home sites in Lilburn
The Cottages at Noble Village in Lilburn celebrated its 68 new home sites with a ribbon cutting event on August 31, hosting local officials and dignitaries. The community features modern farmhouse style luxury with a hometown feel and boasts a location in close-in...

Better Beans Branding celebrates ribbon cutting in Duluth
Better Beans Branding is your single source for addressing all of your branding, signage, interior and exterior design, and construction needs. Whether you're a small or large business, or looking to make that spare bedroom that's transformed into a home office a bit...

Community herb and vitamin shop opens in Duluth
Wandaful Herbs is a community herb and vitamin shop located at 2715 Buford Hwy, Suite 400, Duluth, GA, offering a wide variety of organic bulk herbs, essential oils, aromatherapy, tinctures, herbal teas, and Irish Sea Moss, and gifts. Its homemade products are...

Georgia named ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for seventh consecutive year
Georgia has done it again – for a record seventh year, Georgia has been named “Top State for Doing Business” by Area Development magazine. Prior to a tour of the new Amazon fulfillment center in Gwinnett County on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced...

Gwinnett County highlighted in Georgia Trend
The September issue of Georgia Trend highlights all the exciting things happening in Gwinnett County, including the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. To read online, CLICK HERE.

World-class research park and innovation district announced for Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County has announced a new innovation site, Rowen, which will be a catalyst for education, research, innovation and transformation through the creation of a global destination which recognizes stewardship of the land as the cornerstone of an inspired...

Proud Gwinnett Chamber sponsors featured on Business RadioX show
Business RadioX’s show, “The Voice of Business” features and highlights businesses and business leaders that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber. This month’s show featured some of our dedicated sponsors, including Nancy McGill of Cartridge World Lawrenceville, Steven...

Gwinnett Chamber recognizes 2020 Moxie Award winners
Built for women who are bold in business, the Gwinnett Chamber honored more than 80 finalists and seven winners at the 2020 Moxie Awards on Friday, Aug. 28. Presented by Northside Hospital, the third annual event began with a powerhouse panel discussing finding...

On Topic features U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak
Attendees at the August On Topic heard from U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Bjay Pak. He spoke about about law enforcement during the pandemic, current trends, and his office’s initiatives to combat COVID-19-related fraud and unemployment insurance...

Atlanta Community Food Bank opens first community food center in Gwinnett County
The Atlanta Community Food Bank opened its first-ever Community Food Center in Gwinnett County, serving as a local food pantry operated directly by the Atlanta Community Food Bank and its volunteers. Located at 1979 Parker Court, Stone Mountain, Georgia , the new...

Gwinnett Chamber supports passage of transit referendum
Following the Gwinnett Chamber August board meeting, Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Nick Masino announced that the chamber’s board approved a resolution to support the upcoming November 3 transit referendum. If the referendum passes, implementation of a 30-year,...

Gwinnett Chamber and Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta-Georgia sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce (GCOC) and Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta-Georgia (GAKACC) have agreed to participate in an alliance and made it official at its August board meeting. This Memorandum of Understanding is meant to encourage and further...

Gwinnett Chamber says Yes to Education SPLOST on November 3 ballot
Following the Gwinnett Chamber August board meeting, Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Nick Masino announced that the chamber’s board approved a resolution to support the county education SPLOST (E-SPLOST), which will be on the ballot November 3, 2020. “Our county’s...

The Shepherd’s Academy celebrates grand opening
The Shepherd's Academy, a new private Christian school, housed in Annistown Road Baptist Church, recently celebrated its grand opening. We believe a child's potential is maximized when they're engaged in fun, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning...

Gwinnett Chamber small businesses featured on Business RadioX show
Business RadioX’s show, “The Voice of Business” features and highlights businesses and business leaders that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber. This month’s show featured some of our small business members, including Denise Dancie of CPR Cell Phone Repair, Amber...

Local public servants receive top honors for bravery at the Valor Awards
Local public servants received top honors for bravery and much-deserved praise at the 2020 Valor Awards on Tuesday, July 28, held at the Infinite Energy Forum. The event, hosted by Gwinnett Chamber and presented by Mobile Communications America and Motorola Solutions,...

Membership Development Manager Ansley Jones recognized for ACCE sales award
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Membership Development Manager Ansley Jones with its Bronze Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award for achieving 500 sales or $175,000 in sales in chamber memberships throughout her career....

The Awkward Cup Sorbet, Smoothie & Juice Bar celebrates grand opening
The Awkward Cup Sorbet, Smoothie & Juice Bar, located in the Wisteria Village Shopping Center, at 2420 Wisteria Drive SW, Ste 5, Snellville, recently celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Gwinnett Chamber. The Awkward Cup started out as a cool...

2020 Cities Guide now available
The Gwinnett Chamber Cities Guide explores and uncovers the many gems of the county that help to make Gwinnett a great place to live, learn, work and play. There is no place quite like Gwinnett and each of the cities located within the county contribute to the area’s...

2020 Moxie Awards finalists announced
The Gwinnett Chamber is pleased to recognize women who are making it happen at the Moxie Awards, presented by Northside Hospital, on Friday, Aug. 28. Built for women who are bold in business, the third annual Moxie Awards will begin with a powerhouse panel and...

Gwinnett Chamber public policy manager featured on Business RadioX
Business RadioX’s show, “Gwinnett Business Radio" recently featured Gwinnett Chamber Manager, Public Policy & Community Affairs, Paul Oh, as well as Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy Vice Chair Dean Collins, Founder, Axis Companies. The pair gave an update on the...

Georgia Tech economist gives mid-year update at On Topic
At the most recent monthly membership luncheon, On Topic, held on July 15, at the 1818 Club, attendees heard a mid-year economic update from Dr. Alfie Meek. The Director of the Center for Economic Development Services at the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation...

Condor Tours & Travel adventures to new Lawrenceville location
Are you ready to plan your next adventure? Condor Tours & Travel is a full-service travel company offering travel worldwide. They have been in business since 1991 and recently relocated to its new home in downtown Lawrenceville, located at 470 N Clayton Street,...

Taste of Tichi Food Truck celebrates ribbon cutting
Tichi Southern Cuisine presents its Taste of Tichi Food Truck, which recently celebrated its ribbon cutting with the Gwinnett Chamber. It will be serving all the favorites from tower of fish, southern cheese steak, shrimp and grits, the triple threat burger, and so...

Celebrating the spirit of enterprise
Before the COVID-19 pandemic caused an untimely recession and global health crisis, the U.S. economy was at the peak of historic economic recovery. From record-low unemployment to exponential job growth and billions of dollars of economic investment, millions of...