At first, you see a sign or maybe a large truck unloading lights outside of a nearby diner.  Then you hear that Paul Rudd is in town, or maybe Jennifer Aniston. You think nothing of it. "It's cool, but whatever."  Then you see Captain America himself coming out of Whole Foods. "He looked familiar," you question yourself, "Was that...

You never know when you'll be "tapped" for show-business. That's supposed to be a pun by the way. Because if anyone had asked Steve Economos a few years ago if he would be the head of a television and film studio, he would have thought they had been drinking a little too much of the...

Partnership Gwinnett's 2015 Summit reflected an overriding theme – Gwinnett has been very successful in bringing industry into the county, improving and expanding educational opportunities and building vibrant communities that will be attractive and viable for future growth. In short, Success Lives … and Works, Starts, Learns and Builds…Here. "Gwinnett is the center of innovation," ...

Economic development leaders from Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber consistently travel worldwide to explore trade and export opportunities, recruit direct foreign investment and share the message that Gwinnett County is an excellent location in which to conduct business. These business and trade missions are a key reason Gwinnett is now a hub for...

If Partnership Gwinnett is Gwinnett's A-Team, Nick Masino is "Hannibal" Smith, and like the beloved television and movie character, he "loves it when a plan comes together." "When Gwinnett decides to do something, they go all in," comments Nick Masino, senior vice president, Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett, Gwinnett Chamber. The evidence is clear, ...

The success of Gwinnett's economic development is a group effort, county leaders say, the result of cooperation among business and industry, education, nonprofits, and government. Charlotte Nash, chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners says, "Our vibrant economic development efforts are supported and advanced by the strong foundations within our county. Having a...

Technology is constantly evolving, and that means new companies are opening their doors just as frequently. Gwinnett County continues to build upon its reputation as a center for new and existing technology companies and the jobs these firms provide. Thanks to the influx of these businesses, Gwinnett now employs more than 23,000 people in technology-related jobs...

Junior Achievement Discovery Center at Discovery High is changing the way students learn about business. The center, a 45,000-square-foot facility, is the first of its kind to serve Gwinnett and instruct middle school students about the business and entrepreneurial world from both a classroom and experiential, hands-on setting. The center opened this fall and...

To provide students an early link between academic knowledge and career focus and skills, seven Gwinnett County high schools have been transformed into College and Career Academies. These schools provide students with a rigorous curriculum delivered through the lens of a career. "As schools prepare young people for college, careers, and life, it's...

Concord Hospitality has announced the commitment to build a 300-room, full-service Marriott hotel adjacent to the Infinite Energy Center complex. A Courtyard by Marriott and an Embassy Suites are also being built nearby. These hotels are part of a master plan to attract up to $1 billion in new development in the complex surrounding the...