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The next Mayor of Lawrenceville?

Lawrenceville City Councilman David Still’s bid to become the next mayor An easy-going humor and humility are the first things one notices about the fourth-generation Lawrenceville native who has announced his bid to be the city’s next mayor. At 58, current City Councilman David Still has deep roots in the county. His...

Peggy Slappey Inducted Into REALTORS PAC Hall of Fame

Braselton Town Councilwoman and Buford real estate broker Peggy Slappey was inducted into the REALTORS Political Action Committee Hall of Fame this spring. “I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame!” Slappey said of the distinction. Slappey has served on the Braselton town council for a decade...

People On the Move – July 2019

Dorinda (Dori) Garcia joined the sales team at Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta. The Lilburn Community Improvement District appointed Tad Leithead as its new executive director, succeeding Emory Morseberger. Gwinnett County Juvenile Court Judge Tadia Whitner was appointed to the county's...

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...

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...

Kaufman to Retire from Chamber’s Top Job

Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman is retiring from his role of president & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. “It has been my honor to serve as the Gwinnett Chamber president for the past six years. Our goal has been to make the Chamber relevant and credible for the entire Gwinnett community, and the extraordinarily talented members of the Chamber...

Above and Beyond: Gwinnett Chamber Honors Community Contributions

There are a host of factors that make Gwinnett the unique community that it is – from our world-class schools to vibrant city centers, affordable housing to award-winning parks, and so much more. But Gwinnett has also been shaped by one undeniable truth. There’s a special sense of community spirit here, a willingness to come together from every...