As a young boy, Dr. Mike Miller was constantly warned about the difficulties of becoming a Veterinarian. He was told that he had to get straight A's and that getting into Vet School was harder than getting into Medical School. Despite the countless warnings, Dr. Miller accomplished what he set out to do and is now the owner of...

Created a decade ago, Brightside I.T. was the merger of one man's idea to bring fast and friendly customer service to healthcare professionals. CEO and creator, Rich Hervig, saw a window of opportunity in 2005 for healthcare IT services, and jumped on it. "I was an independent IT consultant back in 2005," Hervig says. "In 2006 I started Brightside because...

The quaint shop of Van Adams Jewelers has a history that dates back to 1975, when a mother and her three children moved to America as Vietnamese refugees. Owner Van Adams, is thankful for all of the blessings hes received, as well as his mothers influence over his career path and moral compass. When Van and the rest of his...

Marisa Humphrey has been putting outfits together for years. As a young married couple, she and her husband lived in the basement of her in-law's house. When she would get homesick or depressed, shed go to her closet and put together outfits. Getting creative with her apparel and accessories served as her therapy. Today, she's the owner of her own...

When John Adams got involved in the restaurant industry, he probably would have never guessed he'd be purchasing the house that his father was born in, and repurposing it as a restaurant. Today, that house is The Bleu House Market, one of two family owned restaurants. John and his wife Maureen have been restaurateurs since high school. Maureen's father owned...

Tipsy Pig BBQ, only six years old and nestled between Brookwood and Parkview High School communities, has truly made a name for itself in the Gwinnett area. Originally started as an additional means of income and a way to get back on their feet financially, husband and wife team, Terry and Dale Lee, quickly realized that people really liked...

Gwinnett County will raise about $950 million over six years for capital improvements funded by the voter-approved SPLOST program that will start after the current one expires in March. All 157 precincts supported the proposed extension with 63 percent approval overall. The County will continue to share proceeds with all 16 cities, as we've done for 15 years. The cities'...

Putting your company on the map. If you're a business owner, nothing's more vital than marketing. Reaching customers, attracting new prospects, spreading the news about who you are and what you do, and asking people to do business with you is vital. In fact, many business leaders rank marketing as the most important business function. The marketing mix usually includes some...

Can you hear me now? From cell phones to security systems, to cable and satellite, our Best of Gwinnett communications providers know the answer. Need a new device or system? Or, maybe you want to compare your current monthly plan with other options. Here is a list of companies and providers that are experts in all aspects of communication. CABLE & INTERNET...

A special event take more than planning to get it just right. Your daughter's wedding. Your parent's 50th anniversary party. The stockholder's meeting. Your boss's retirement dinner. You want these events to be memorable in the best possible way. Any truly special event is a feat of orchestration and organization. Matching the timing with all the right elements. The perfect venue....