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2020 Legislative Session Recap
After lawmakers reconvened from the pandemic-interrupted session, the 2020 Legislative Session concluded on Friday, June 26 as lawmakers maximized the remaining 11 days prioritizing legislation to pass and send to the Governor’s desk. Highlighted below are some key...

Gwinnett Chamber small businesses featured on Business RadioX
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, Reggie Mobley of Mobley HVAC, Reno Borgognoni CPA and...

Gwinnett Chamber’s hybrid membership luncheon sets example for chambers across the nation
After several months of popular online educational and networking opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gwinnett Chamber was excited to welcome back its members for in-person events. The weekly networking group, Gwinnettworking, hosted its first in-person...

Chambers of Commerce band together to support passage of anti-crime bill
Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Nick Masino recently announced the chamber’s board approved the support of passage of HB426, in partnership with the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta-Georgia, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Chinese...

Gwinnett Chamber launches voter information resources
The Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice of business, large and small. There is strength in numbers. Because we represent more than 2,500 companies, we present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community and advocate on their behalf....

We’d love your feedback: Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett in-person events
We are looking forward to seeing you again and your input is very important to us. While we follow guidance from health experts and the government to make sure we are making safe decisions, we are developing our reopening plan to host in-person events. The health and...

Gwinnett Chamber announces framework for returning to work
It’s time to begin the economic recovery and the Gwinnett Chamber is taking the lead in getting businesses safely back to work. We have determined that our employees need to return to work on Monday, May 4. Our goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and productive...

The Executive Spring 2020 issue now available
To view the digital Spring 2020 issue of The Executive, click HERE. This online publication provides an inside look into the community’s movers and shakers—Gwinnett Chamber Chairman’s Club members.

Gwinnett Chamber’s Pat Brannon retires after 23 years
Please join us in congratulating Pat Brannon, who most of us affectionately refer to as Ms. Pat, on her retirement. She has been an influential part of the Gwinnett Chamber team for 23 years. She began as a temp on January 3, 1997 and later hired part-time as...

Gwinnett Chamber President & CEO featured on “The Voice of Business” podcast
On the latest special episode of Gwinnett Business RadioX's “The Voice of Business Podcast,” Gwinnett Chamber President & CEO Nick Masino provides an update on the chamber’s continued efforts to support local businesses during the worldwide viral pandemic and what...

Access recordings of Gwinnett Chamber webinars
The Gwinnett Chamber has rolled out an expansive portfolio of online offerings to provide you with both connections and valuable content during this uncertain time. Recorded webinars can be viewed HERE. Click HERE to visit our online calendar and get plugged in...

Learn more about loans and resources for small businesses
The CARES Act contains $379 billion in relief for small businesses. Learn more about EIDL, EIDL Advance, PPP and more by visiting our resource page HERE.

Process Certificates of Origin without ever leaving the office
The Gwinnett Chamber is pleased to provide essCert, which is an online platform that offers exporters and freight forwarders with a secure solution for issuance of electronic Certificates of Origin (eCOs). The system even applies the Chamber’s official stamp and...

Join us daily for virtual networking
We know it’s not business as usual, but the Gwinnett Chamber is here for your networking needs! Enhance your exposure and build your business at these digital, daily networking events! Events will occur at 10 a.m. daily. More info: GwinnettChamber.org/events. Due to...
SBA offers disaster assistance to Georgia small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Georgia small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today....

An update from our President & CEO
Based on guidance and information from Governor Kemp and the Centers for Disease Control, and for the health and safety of our staff, members and the community, adjustments have been made to the following events: Business After Hours (March 19) has been postponed to a...

FlossinFit Studio celebrates ribbon cutting in Lawrenceville
FlossinFit Studio is a facility for WOMEN to come express themselves freely through various fitness activities, such as dance, cardio strength, yoga and booty boot camp etc. The owner, Flossy, is calling WOMEN of all ages to come together to encourage, inspire and...

Kendra Scott VP of Brand and Innovation wows at GLOW Luncheon
Gwinnett Leadership Organization of Women (GLOW) hosted its spring luncheon featuring Cheryl Mills Knight, VP of Brand and Innovation at Kendra Scott. Cheryl Mills Knight is one of the original “Super 7” joining forces with Kendra Scott in 2005. She has helped grow...

First American Bank & Trust opens in the heart of Lawrenceville
First American Bank & Trust is a full-service Community Bank established in 1928. It offers a full range of consumer and commercial deposit and lending services. Additionally, First American offers expertise on a wide range of trust services though our Trust...

Gwinnett Chamber names Paul Oh Manager, Public Policy and Community Affairs
The Gwinnett Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Oh as Manager, Public Policy & Community Affairs. In his new role, Oh is charged with strengthening the Chamber’s relationships with local, municipal, state and federal officials, as well as expanding...

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta Sugarloaf celebrates opening
A suite stay near Infinite Energy Center located in Gwinnett County near Duluth, Home2 Suites by Hilton is five minutes from Infinite Energy Center and just one mile from shopping at Sugarloaf Mills. Dine out or cook in the comfort of your in-suite kitchen. Perks...

Networking was hot at February Business After Hours
More than 250 attendees gathered to enjoy networking at the February Business After Hours, hosted by Holtkamp Heating & Air. Photos by Hakim's Studio. [gallery link="file" columns="4"...

Chairman’s Club members featured on Business RadioX show, “The Voice of Business”
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 Chairman’s Club members, McKenzie Lamb of Camp Gladiator and Rene Alegria of Mundo...

Girl power exudes at GLOW luncheon
More than 150 women were treated to a luncheon and panel of professional women speaking about finding their confidence in their careers at Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women's February event. Panelists included Dr. Jann Joseph, Georgia Gwinnett College, Dr....

Orangetheory Fitness celebrates opening in Sugar Hill
Orangetheory is a one-hour, full-body workout, focused on training endurance, strength and power. It uses heart rate-based interval training, which burns more calories post-workout than traditional exercise. Intensity is based on your own individual heart rate zones,...