What it must be like to be a soon-to-be parent in the COVID-19 era. No matter when it happens, becoming a parent is a truly unique time, full of emotions. So, what is it like for the Moms that still have to travel to hospitals to give birth? Well, its scary. There...
By Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
For over 400 years, chambers of commerce around the world have
been champions of free enterprise, job creation and community response. In
unsteady economic times throughout history, chambers have organized the troops,
raised funds for war efforts, coordinated disaster response, been the voice of
progress during civil unrest,...
Turn on the news or read the news online and you’re likely to see another collection of health worries, business troubles and governmental officials delivering news that just doesn’t give ya that warm and fuzzy feeling.
Unemployment is rising, downsizing and layoffs are happening already, and economic woes are coming at us head-on.
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In response to the potentially devastating impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Gwinnett, Gwinnett Magazine President David Greer announced an offer to all small businesses in the county for free advertising and promotion.
"A few years ago we started this thing called LoveGwinnett, and there were three...
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Today restaurants around Gwinnett County are beginning to pivot their business practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which eating in close-packed dining rooms is not ideal.
Many have had to invent new curbside pickup and ordering practices overnight.
Some, like Buford's Main St....
Georgia United Credit Union is part of a very big community, and they’re giving back in a big way. Through its School Crashers® program, Georgia United Foundation provides makeovers to elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the state. That’s some big love they’re showing for the statewide community.
“Giving back is not only the...
Coming soon to a county near you...
We're already thinking about next year and what the future of Gwinnett is going to look like. Gwinnett County already proposed a 2020 budget that totals $1.83 billion, which includes a $1.43 billion operating budget plus another $401 million for capital improvements.
With the...
After almost two years since its inauguration, the owner of Wow Poké and Juice, Annie Kim shares her experience running her first restaurant.
By living in California as a college student, Kim has noticed the ultimate growing food trend in the Golden Coast: Poké Bars. The Poké culinary consists mainly of diced raw fish...
