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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...

Mall of Georgia Announces Dining Pavilion and Renovation Plans for the Village

Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that Mall of Georgia, the Southeast's largest shopping mall, is set to begin renovations in The Village and start work on a reimagined food space called 'The Dining Pavilion.' The existing food court is set to undergo a major transformation, becoming a premier...

Gwinnett Chamber Achieves Record Successes in Inaugural Membership Blitz

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's first-ever membership blitz exceeded goals, expectations and broke a few records in a collaborative two-day, high-energy event. "It's certainly been an exciting week at the Gwinnett Chamber," said Vince DeSilva, Gwinnett Chamber Sr. Vice President Membership Services. "The membership blitz truly exceeded all of our expectations. The event presented staff and Chamber members with a...

I Love My Job!

If you have to work and who doesn't? working for a great employer can make all the difference. Five companies with Gwinnett roots have been named "Best Places to Work." The five made Georgia Trends annual Best Places to Work in Georgia list. Getting the nod were BrandBank, based in Lawrenceville; Rocket IT, Duluth; and Mighty 8th Media, Buford; plus Duke...

Suwanee Town Center is Growing

Suwanee's already bustling Town Center is expanding, bringing more retail, dining and living options to residents. Shop, eat, live... plus parking! The City of Suwanee Downtown Development Authority, with developer Terwilliger Pappas and Carlyle Realty Partners, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last month for Solis Town Center, a 240-unit mixed-use apartment development situated adjacent to Suwanee Town Center. Set on six...