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DATE CHANGE! Join the Southwest Gwinnett County Chamber for a state of the County Message

Charlotte Nash, Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will be providing an overview of the economic status of our county. What is the Gwinnett County Brand? How does it impact our growth as we near the end of the second decade of the millennium? The direction and goals of the county are expressed in our new tag line,...

Workshop to Help Businesses Owned By Women, Minorities, Vets Compete for County Contracts

Gwinnett County is hosting a workshop on its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan, a national program to help businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans compete for federally funded transportation projects. This free workshop will discuss the process of becoming a registered DBE as well as how to do business with Gwinnett County government. It also will cover upcoming construction projects...

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System Reach Agreement on Combining Operations

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced today that they have submitted their proposed merger agreement to the State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General for review and approval. Depending on the review process, the five-hospital Northside-Gwinnett Health combined system could be operational in early 2018. Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System previously...

Multi-Chamber Luau Mixer: Four Chambers, One Great Event

Join hundreds of chamber members from the Alpharetta, Gwinnett, Johns Creek and Greater North Fulton Chambers of Commerce as we unite for a unique after-hours networking experience, at a Multi-Chamber Luau Mixer When: Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 5:00 - 7:30 PM Where: The Carl Black Club @Verizon Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Dress: Dress for our theme, or keep it professional, it's your choice! Admission: Includes...

City of Suwanee Recognized Once Again for Superior Management and Leadership

The City of Suwanee has been recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for superior performance management. Suwanee is among 13 jurisdictions receiving the Certificate of Distinction, and one of 57 recognized overall. This is the eighth year that Suwanee has been recognized for its accomplishments since the certificates were first awarded in 2002. "Performance management is a bedrock...

RaceTrac President Billy Milam to Speak at Gwinnett Chamber

Billy Milam, president of RaceTrac, will speak at the Gwinnett Chamber's Executive Insights program on August 23. Launched last year, Executive Insights provides an in-depth look at metro Atlanta's most inspiring leaders. "There is much to learn from this third-generation company," said Mary Hester, CEO of LAN Systems and program presenting sponsor. "RaceTrac is the third largest privately-owned company in...

AZZ Inc. Announces Expansion and Relocation of Specialty Welding Operation in Gwinnett

AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leading global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services, joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett to announce the expansion and relocation of its specialty welding operation in Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta, Georgia. "AZZ's specialty welding business is dedicated to developing innovative weld overlay products and services to address the...

Luxury Millennial Community Development Breaks Ground

Echo Lakeside, a new luxury apartment community targeting the millennial-age market, broke ground on Thursday, Aug. 3. City leaders and developers were on hand to celebrate the development that will feature high-end amenities such as lake access, boat dock, a dog park and interconnected hiking and biking trails. Echo Lakeside, situated on two adjoining lakes within Technology Park Atlanta, will...