Montgomery joins the City of Snellville after serving as Assistant City Manager for the City of Chamblee where she managed the directors of the Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, and Economic Development departments as well as a range of policy development and special projects, including housing policy, downtown activation strategies, and collaborative community service provision.
Fans of the economic development scene know that the secret sauce turning Gwinnett into the success hub it has become boils down to the people charged with making that magic happen. Think of these folks as the all stars of "Economic development". Their efforts span across the county, business organizations, and the cities. Their ongoing missions is...
The Gwinnett Chamber was honored with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 'Chamber of the Year' designation at the annual ACCE conference in Salt Lake City. It's the first time the Gwinnett Chamber has received this honor, making it one of only two times in the organization's history as a finalist.“We are honored and humbled...
Lawrenceville’s Mayor and Council adopted the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update and Transportation Master Plan at a public hearing on Wednesday evening, December 13, at 7 pm. The 2045 Plan Update is a revision of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2018. It outlines the City's strategic direction and establishes a long-term, sustainable growth pattern framework. Comprehensive...
The Gwinnett Chamber announces the hiring of Marlene M. Fosque to its executive leadership team. Fosque will be the new Vice President of Economic Development leading the Partnership Gwinnett initiative.
She brings more than 20 years of corporate business experience to the role and served for four years (2019-2022) in public office with the Gwinnett County Board...
The Gwinnett Chamber and Council for Quality Growth hosted Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson this morning for the annual State of the County Address, presented by Axis and HNTB. The program, held at 12 Stone Church in Lawrenceville, brought together business and community leaders to celebrate collective successes while learning the vision for Gwinnett’s future.
“To serve with intention is...
After nine years with the organization, Meredith Bailey has been promoted to Creative Director. In this elevated role, Meredith will lead creative direction and branding strategy for the Gwinnett Chamber, working initially to complete a comprehensive style guide that yields consistent brand positioning throughout the organization. She will manage the day-to-day operations of graphic design and implement...
The Gwinnett Chamber announced the promotion of Lisa Sherman to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Sherman will now oversee a consolidated team of marketing, communications, and design professionals for the Gwinnett Chamber. She was hired back to the Gwinnett Chamber in November of 2021 to develop strategic communication plans for both Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership...
