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Masino Now Leads Gwinnett Chamber

Nick Masino began his tenure as the Gwinnett Chamber’s president and CEO in July, after serving as the county’s lead economic development officer at Partnership Gwinnett for over a decade. That’s not the only headline for Masino this summer. He was also named of one of Atlanta’s 100 Most Influential People for 2019.

New Economic Development Leaders Announced

Partnership Gwinnett announced the promotion of two staffers effective immediately. Andrew Carnes, previously serving as the Senior Director of Economic Development for PG, accepted the role of Vice President of Economic Development, and Deven Cason has assumed the role of Director of Economic Development. “I am proud to have Andrew as my successor. He has been a tremendous asset...

CarMax to Create 300+ Jobs In Gwinnett County

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create more than 300 jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Peachtree Corners early this summer. Over the coming months, CarMax will hire customer experience consultants, assistants, and managers to work at the location. “CarMax is...

Nick Masino to Become Next Chamber President

The Gwinnett Chamber, one of the largest suburban Chambers of Commerce in the nation, recently announced Nick Masino as its new president and CEO, effective July 1. Following a four-month search process, members of the Gwinnett Chamber board of directors voted in support of appointing Masino, currently Gwinnett Chamber & Partnership Gwinnett’s...

Oyster Bay Folks Open T-Ray’s Fire Grill Steakhouse

The Lawrenceville restaurateurs who own Oyster Bay are keeping it in the family. Steve and Jo Green  have partnered with Steve’s daughter,  Taylor Ray  Green,  to open T-Ray’s Fire Grill on W. Crogan Street in downtown Lawrenceville. But steak isn’t the only thing on the menu. “T-Ray’s offers a variety of delicious dishes that...

Sprint and Peachtree Corners Create Smart City Transportation Lab

Sprint and Peachtree Corners are partnering to build an intelligent vehicle test track, which will feature Sprint’s low-latency 5G technology combined with Curiosity IoT and micro-positioning. “CuriosityTM Lab at Peachtree Corners,” a real-world laboratory, will consist of a 1.5-mile test track constructed within the 500-acre Technology Park. Launching in the spring, the track will be used...

GF Health Products Expands Global Headquarters in Gwinnett

GF Health Products, Inc., a global leader in medical equipment manufacturing, is celebrating the opening of the company’s new global headquarters in Gwinnett with the addition of 20 new jobs and $10 million in capital investment in the local community. The new facility, near Norcross, will house Graham-Field’s global headquarters and 110 employees, as well as an expanded manufacturing and...

Hapag-Lloyd America to Create 360+ Jobs in Peachtree Corners

Multinational transportation company Hapag-Lloyd America, LLC, is bringing more than 360 jobs to Peachtree Corners as part of a $5.5 million expansion of its existing service center in the county. New jobs will include positions in administration, technical support and customer service. Governor Nathan Deal was on hand for the announcement. “Hapag-Lloyd America will strengthen its competitive edge by utilizing...