For decades now, Gwinnett County has been among the fastest growing counties in the state and even the nation. The dramatic growth that began in the 1970s has been sustained at enviable levels, fueled by an outstanding educational system, affordable housing and cost of living, and an impressive list of quality of life features that include an award-wining parks...
Denise Zannu began making soaps in her kitchen years ago to give to friends and families as gifts. These days her company, Black Mermaid's Bath and Body, manufactures all-natural soaps and other products that are used in upscale hotels and spas and sold in a variety of shops.
The idea for the Snellville-based business was planted around 2013, when friends...
People start companies for all sorts of reasons, but for Peter Hildebrandt, one reason is that "business is fun."
Hildebrandt calls himself a serial entrepreneur because he has started a wide variety of companies: A highly localized weather forecasting firm that wind surfers in Portland, Oregon, loved. A software startup that Steelcase purchased. A gourmet brownie company (well, that was...
Peachtree Corners is celebrating the ground breaking of its new town center and a few raindrops couldn't dampen their enthusiasm! The 21-acre mixed used development is expected to open in the fall of 2018 and will be the heart of the city.
On the eve of celebrating its 5th anniversary, the City of Peachtree Corners marked another pivotal occasion -...
Two area students nearly took home the top prize in the Gwinnett Chamber Shark Tank Tuesday.
Emma Hearn and Morgan Hongkham, both of Brookwood High School, placed second and third respectively in the countywide competition that rewards students for their entrepreneurial prowess. Hearn pitched her photography business, These Moments Captured, while Hongkham, wowed judges with his Smokey Mountain Cutting Boards.
Hearn,...
On Wednesday, May 10, the Gwinnett Chamber recognized the City of Suwanee as the leading organization in the Hospitality Category at the IMPACT Regional Business Awards, presented by Contemporary Marketing Group.
"The city works hard to plan quality events that people want to attend, as well as work closely with those who choose to host events here. It's our attention...
United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and Service Champion program.
The following individuals and team were recognized as top producers in their respective areas for the first quarter of 2017:
Mortgage: Adam Kernen
Kernen is based in Charleston,...
Piksel today announced Dev Khosla has joined their organization in the U.S. and will take the role of Senior Solutions Architect. He will focus on leading the technical expansion of product opportunities for Piksel as it continues to build its successful online video business in the North American region.
Dev brings more than 15 years of experience in engineering video and...
