Each month, a different Chairman's Club Member is featured in the Spotlight section of the FOCUS newsletter.
June-July 2009
GiANT Impact
Global leadership development company GiANT Impact, with offices in Duluth, helps organizations create thriving leadership cultures by awakening leaders to lead with not just their heads but also their hearts – to be “liberators” instead of “conquerors.” >>more.
May 2009 eFOCUS
WineStyles
From the moment you walk through the doors at WineStyles at the Avenue Webb Gin, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the old world wine cellar of your dreams. And there’s no reason to feel overwhelmed: not only are the taste “styles” clearly marked, but there is always a smiling and knowledgeable wine lover at your service to help answer any questions you may have or to suggest great gift ideas. >>more.
April-May 2009
Sandler Training
Sandler Training is the world leader in sales performance training and coaching, and sales management training and coaching, with over 250 locations in 25 countries. Sandler-trained professionals have developed their skills and acumen in the world of person-to-person deal-making. >>more.
March 2009 eFOCUS
The PrivateBank
To The PrivateBank, being a ‘private’ bank means you get highly personalized service from a team of professionals who get to know you and what matters most to you. >>more.
February-March 2009
Garrard Construction Company
Founded in 1993 by Ron Garrard, Garrard Construction Company prides itself on being a different kind of construction company and those who have worked for or with them agree. Garrard believes there is more to the construction process than bricks and mortar— but that a solid foundation of trust and confidence is needed. This could explain the company’s steady growth since inception and its 80 percent repeat client record. Garrard is a family-owned and operated company with its values defining not only its operations but how clients are treated as well. >>more...
December 2008-January 2009
Georgia Campus-Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Recruiting, educating, training and retaining students from Georgia and the southern states for the practice of medicine in the South is the current focus of Gwinnett County’s only medical school, Georgia Campus-Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM). Located a mile east of Interstate 85 at Exit 109 on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee, our focus is expanding. As a not-for-profit private institution, PCOM is fast becoming a public resource in Georgia. >>more...
November 2008
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
Stiefel Laboratories, the world’s largest independent dermatology company, first arrived in Gwinnett County in 1993. The company was so pleased with Gwinnett County’s rapid growth and robust offerings that it relocated its Global Sales and Marketing Headquarters to Duluth in 2003. Now, with more than 300 employees working in two Duluth-based facilities, Stiefel is a proud and active member of the Gwinnett County community. >>more...
October 2008
Graebel Atlanta Movers, Inc.
Graebel, the world’s largest privately owned full-service relocation company has for over 30 years been a Gwinnett County-based business. Graebel employees and crews are proud members of the community where they live and with that in mind, they place a great emphasis on Graebel’s corporate and community social responsibilities. >>more...
September 2008
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate & institutional clients. SunTrust operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels. >>more...
August 2008
Camera Repair Japan
Camera Repair Japan (CRJ) was founded in 1978 and has been located within the Gwinnett area for over 12 years. The company was founded with the focus to provide a quick and convenient alternative to factory repairs. All of CRJ’s technicians are factory trained and well versed in the proper and professional way of camera repair. They provide service for all makes and models of digital and film cameras and camcorders. CRJ has been hand picked by a number of major manufactures and retailers to help provide service for their customers. >>more...
July 2008
United Way in Gwinnett
United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life—a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve this life. >>more...
June 2008
Atlanta Real Estate Specialists
After visiting relatives in Atlanta several times a year for six or seven years, Michael “Mike” Runyan, broker with Atlanta Real Estate Specialists, decided that Gwinnett was the place to be and moved to the Sugarloaf area in 2003. >>more...
May 2008
The Paragon at Satellite
Located near the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement district, just past the former Harry’s Farmer’s Market on Satellite Boulevard, between Pleasant Hill Drive and Beaver Ruin Road, you will see a new commercial development project being developed by the successful Korean-American entrepreneur Victoria Kim. >>more...
April 2008
Atlanta Classic Foundation
The non-profit Atlanta Classic Foundation celebrates its 40th year on the PGA TOUR as the host organization for the AT&T Classic May 12-18. The popular event is in its 12th year at TPC Sugarloaf. >>more...
March 2008
Cardiovascular Group, P.C.
The Cardiovascular Group, P.C.,(CVG) founded in 1982 by Marc Unterman M.D. and Michael Lipsitt M.D., is now a group of 17 cardiologists and staff which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Cardiovascular Group P.C. is committed to providing the highest quality medical care available today. CVG physicians and staff are sincerely interested in our patients and their well being. >>more...
February 2008
Executive Advisor Group, LLC
Executive Advisor Group, LLC, offers an integrated and coordinated approach to financial planning for business owners and executives. “It is important to have a master strategy in place and the confidence that the pieces fit together”. As such, offerings include comprehensive fee based financial planning, succession planning, estate planning and retirement analysis. The firm also offers implementation and integration services for investments, insurance, retirement plans and executive benefits. “Everything is coordinated to keep a client ‘on course’ to achieving their ultimate financial goals.” >>more...
December 2007-January 2008
Andersen, Tate & Carr
Andersen, Tate & Carr (ATC), founded by Tom Andersen and his wife Ethel in 1988, has grown from a small, two lawyer practice to be the largest business law firm in Gwinnett. The firm now has 30 attorneys, including Andersen, who has been in Gwinnettsince 1974. ATC has become one of the preeminent law firms in suburban Atlanta. >>more...
November 2007
American Painting & Renovations, Inc.
American Painting & Renovations, Inc., based in Duluth, GA, provides ‘the perfect touch” to a wide variety of renovation services for single-family, multi-family and commercial properties. The company specializes in exterior painting, roofing, vinyl siding, cementious siding, carpentry, concrete, stucco, gutter replacement, etc. They also provide complete apartment to condo conversions, which include both interior and exterior renovations. >>more...
October 2007
Anderson Insurance
Anderson Insurance has provided quality insurance products and programs since 1946. Anderson Insurance offers a wide range of insurance services designed to meet any need a client may have. Representing hundreds of highly rated carriers, the agency provides complete solutions to meet any business’ needs, from professional liability and property coverage to employee benefits and 401K plans. Anderson also protects individuals and families with products such as home and auto insurance, long-term care coverage, life insurance and annuities. >>more...
September 2007
Merial
Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. >>more...
August 2007
redpepper
Located in historic downtown Lawrenceville on the square, redpepper is a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm that specializes in discovering clients’ unique marketing opportunities. >>more...
July 2007
McCollister's Transportation Systems
Founded in New Jersey in 1945 with roots in commercial cartage and distribution, McCollister’s Transportation Systems rapidly developed a regional reputation for superior home relocation services. An early focus on the quality of the move experience and growing demand for a nation-wide capability led to an affiliation with United Van Lines that has lasted over fifty years and continues successfully today as their top agent. >>more...
June 2007
Habasit Belting, Inc.
Founded in 1946 in Reinach, Switzerland, Habasit’s aim was to revolutionize the power transmission and conveyor industries by introducing the world’s first fully synthetic belt.
“Our success is rooted in our commitment to quality, innovation and technology,” said Harry Cardillo, CEO, Habasit Belting, Inc. >>more...
May 2007
Canvas Systems
Canvas Systems is a leading provider of full lifecycle technology solutions. Founded in 1998 and based in Norcross, Canvas Systems is a reseller of pre-owned IT equipment and has been innovative in developing disaster recovery solutions, datacenter relocation services, and short-term IT equipment rentals. As a leader in the IT industry, Canvas Systems is dedicated to providing quality equipment and service at a great value to our customers. As a Gwinnett-based business, Canvas places specific importance on delivering technology solutions to local businesses—like CheckFree, Lucent Technologies, Gwinnett Medical Center and Georgia Pacific—enabling them to serve their customers’ needs quickly and efficiently. >>more...
April 2007
Nightglass Media Group
Rob Mottola, General Manager at the NightGlass Media Group, smiles when he talks about Gwinnett. Once unsure how the business would deal with moving from Atlanta to Berkeley Lake, he now knows what a smart move it was. >>more...
March 2007
Jordan, Jones & Goulding
Jordan, Jones & Goulding (JJG) is a client-focused consulting firm offering a full range of engineering, management and planning services in water and wastewater; land development; transportation and transportation planning; management and operations; tunnels and geotechnics; and environment and water resources. Services are provided to clients in both private and public sectors, including municipalities, industries, land developers, architects and government agencies. >>more...
February 2007
Charter Communications®
We started with cable television more than a decade ago. Now we bring you so much more. We make access to all the latest communication and entertainment technology affordable, useful and fun. We’re Charter Communications®. >>more...
December 2006-January 2007
AGCO Corporation
AGCO Corporation, based in Duluth, Ga., is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment for a good reason. “Many AGCO employees live and work in Gwinnett County, which is one of the finest in Georgia,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. “We support a number of organizations that enhance the quality of life for these employees and everyone else living and working in Gwinnett. And, being a member of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce keeps us tied to the local business community as well.” >>more...
October-November 2006
ProCare Rx
Eighteen years ago Roger and Barbara Burgess had a vision that technology would play a significant role in the delivery of healthcare. They founded ProCare Rx, a healthcare information technology company in 1988. ProCare Rx has grown nationwide, with two corporate offices in Gwinnett County. During this time, ProCare Rx has earned a notable reputation for successfully providing employers, third party administrators, and health plans with innovative health management solutions to assist them in controlling their pharmacy costs. >>more...
August-September 2006
DE Fine Art
For more than a decade, DE Fine Art has been supplying some of America’s finest art galleries with original works of art from more than 35 European artists. Since moving their gallery to Norcross at the beginning of this year, the 15,000 square-foot facility is the only showroom of its size in the metro area representing such works. >>more...
