By Ken Rutherford | May 21, 2013 at 4:57 pm | No comments
Leading distributor of financial products celebrates “opening day” for its state-of-the-art 365,000-square-foot headquarters
John Addison and Rick Williams, Co-CEOs of Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI), the largest independent financial services marketing company in North...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 20, 2013 at 11:14 am | No comments
The May 2013 General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featured radio talk show host, Ken...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 20, 2013 at 8:00 am | No comments
Company: Cartridge World
Title: Owner
Lawrenceville: 770-995-4465
Duluth: 770-497-4910
Email: nancy@cartridgeworldlawrenceville.com
Career:
After over 20 years of entrepreneurship, management and sales experience I read a Wall Street Journal article about the...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 16, 2013 at 3:03 pm | No comments
Simply go to the App Store and search for "Gwinnett edge" and download the app for...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm | No comments
The May, 2013 General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featured radio talkshow host, Ken Coleman.
All photos by Ken Rutherford ©2013 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. To order a full-sized version, please note the image number and contact Ken Rutherford with your...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm | No comments
Pictured L to R: Vince DeSilva, Sr. Vice President, Membership Services, Gwinnett Chamber; Terry Hart; Mary Hester; Lauren VanBuskirk; and Adam Warner of LAN Systems.
Congratulations to LAN Systems, the May 2013 Business of the Month.
LAN Systems provides a wide-range of IT...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 7, 2013 at 10:14 am | No comments
Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta Business and Community Leaders Meet with Top Washington Decision Makers
The Gwinnett Chamber recently hosted a delegation of 25 business and community leaders on a trip to Washington, D.C. to have meaningful conversation with national policy makers....
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By Ken Rutherford | May 6, 2013 at 12:13 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | May 6, 2013 at 11:06 am | No comments
Welcome to Gwinnett County, one of the most dynamic and successful communities in the nation!
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Whether it's leading the state in job creation, education, or population...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 3, 2013 at 10:07 am | No comments
Pictured above (L to R): Dennis Gerber, General Manager; Kim Barth, Office Manager; Rob McClure, President/Owner; Tony Pursell, Vice President; and Matt Bemister, Director of Membership Services for the Gwinnett Chamber.
Congratulations to Smith Bailey Restoration named the May...
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By Ken Rutherford | May 2, 2013 at 5:13 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | May 2, 2013 at 10:39 am | No comments
All photos copyright ©2013 Kate Awtrey, Gwinnett Event Photography.
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By Ken Rutherford | May 1, 2013 at 2:31 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | May 1, 2013 at 9:38 am | No comments
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In an effort to recognize Gwinnett's small businesses and entrepreneurs as pivotal to America’s economic growth and stability, the Gwinnett Chamber and Presenting Sponsor The Atlanta Journal-Constitution hosted...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 22, 2013 at 10:53 am | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:04 am | No comments
This prestigious black-tie dinner meeting is attended by over a thousand Chamber members to celebrate past successes and welcome new leadership. The event is the Chamber’s largest networking event of the year held at the Gwinnett Center and features the presentation of a...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:04 am | No comments
This is Gwinnett’s largest networking event usually held on the third Thursday of every month with an average of over 300 business and community leaders in attendance. It is the perfect event to generate exposure for your company and is ideal for promoting new locations and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:03 am | No comments
Toss your coat and tie and join the Gwinnett Chamber for its inaugural Button Down Dash – the 5k Race/Fun Run for a Healthy Community. Encouraging positive competition among businesses, co-workers, friends and family, this event brings metro Atlanta’s citizens together for a...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:02 am | No comments
This annual event, a private invitation-only affair, is exclusively for our Chairman’s Club members, their top executives and decision makers, statewide economic development leaders and elected officials. The day is filled with opportunities to mingle with the movers and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:02 am | No comments
Chairman's Club businesses are the recognized, elite leaders in the community who express a genuine interest in the economic development and continued success of Gwinnett County. They make a significant investment in the future of the community and the Chamber. these...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:01 am | No comments
Chairman’s Club businesses are the recognized, elite leaders in the community who express a genuine interest in the economic development and continued success of Gwinnett County. They make a significant investment in the future of the community and the Chamber. This annual...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:00 am | No comments
Chairman’s Club businesses are the recognized, elite leaders in the community who express a genuine interest in the economic development and continued success of Gwinnett County. They make a significant investment in the future of the community and the Chamber. The...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 11:00 am | No comments
Always smiling, always giving of their time and talents, the Gwinnett Chamber Ambassadors act as an extension of Chamber staff by acclimating new members and serving as mentors to fellow members. The Ambassadors make it possible for the Chamber to offer many of its programs and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:59 am | No comments
Increase productivity and reduce your company’s workers’ compensation premiums by up to 7.5 percent when you join Drugs Don’t Work. This unique program educates Gwinnett employ- ers about the prevention, intervention and elimination of substance abuse in the...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:58 am | No comments
This is the Gwinnett Chamber’s signature monthly event and features high-profile speakers throughout the year. These meetings are designed to keep members well informed about current business and regional issues. The luncheon is open to members as well as non-members.
Date:...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:58 am | No comments
The mission of this council is to support the Gwinnett Economic Development team in recruiting direct foreign investment into Greater Atlanta as well as provide leads for recruitment and expan- sion of international prospects. The council operates as a forum and works to...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:57 am | No comments
Partnership Gwinnett works to identify opportunities for making Gwinnett more attractive to global business, trade and investment, while providing the resources for Gwinnett companies to take advantage of international business opportunities. Partnership Gwinnett provides the...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:56 am | No comments
This bi-monthly program is designed to assist in the success of business women within the community. The series helps women to become more competitive in the business arena, establish a network of business contacts and address areas of personal and professional growth, by...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:55 am | No comments
The Chamber’s annual one-day business tradeshow and job fair featuring more than 150 exhibitors and attracting 5,000 attendees. This event typically sells out and is a great opportunity to expose businesses to thousands of potential clients, network with peers, generate...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:55 am | No comments
Designed to assist business owners, executives, and managers from companies of all sizes in navigating the strategies that lead to success, the Gwinnett Chamber Business Institute is an interactive collection of learning opportunities providing attendees with practical,...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:54 am | No comments
The Fall Classic at the prestigious TPC Sugarloaf brings Chamber members together for a one-of-a-kind recreational networking event. This event provides tremendous opportunities to mingle with leaders in the Gwinnett business community and statewide economic development leaders....
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:53 am | No comments
Held annually, Gwinnett Day at the Capitol is the Chamber’s premier public policy event tar- geting the state’s policy makers and Gwinnett local leadership. Events include an invitation- only luncheon and unique photo opportunities, proclamations in both the House and Senate...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:53 am | No comments
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team identifies and develops young leaders within the Gwinnett’s Future Leaders community who have demonstrated leadership skills, an emerging civic sense, and a willingness to serve their schools and community.
Date: August – April...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:52 am | No comments
The Gwinnett Technology Forum (GTF) provides technology professionals with a unique opportunity to interact and stay abreast of the technology issues, ideas and industry leaders impacting their business and customers. The Forum also provides an environment for stimulating and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:51 am | No comments
Gwinnettworking is a networking group of Gwinnett Chamber members designed to build relationships, support professional development, and develop lead generating affiliations. This is the perfect opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who wish to grow their business...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:50 am | No comments
Partnership Gwinnett works to identify opportunities for making Gwinnett more attractive to global business, trade and investment, while providing the resources for Gwinnett companies to take advantage of international business opportunities. Partnership Gwinnett provides the...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:49 am | No comments
The Partnership Gwinnett Healthcare Forum provides an opportunity for the community’s health care providers, industry professionals, suppliers and partners to network, exchange information and discuss topics of mutual interest as well as to serve as a clearinghouse for health...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:48 am | No comments
The Healthcare Summit will provide members of the business community with the opportunity to discuss developments in healthcare, the outlook for the healthcare industry in Gwinnett County and actions that could strengthen the Health and Life Sciences Industry in Gwinnett...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:47 am | No comments
The Human Resource Management Association (HRMA) is a group of human resource professionals in Gwinnett County, networking and sharing current issues relating to human resource management. The Association provides an opportunity for HR representatives to meet on a monthly basis...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:46 am | No comments
The Department of Labor event is an annual event that provides a unique forum to discuss developing ERISA issues. The purpose of the event would be to explain the provisions EBSA’s mission, role and responsibilities; to explain common pension plan and health issues; to...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:45 am | No comments
The Employment Law Seminar is designed to educate businesses on workplace issues. This seminar can help your company take proactive measures to stay compliant with ever-changing labor and employment laws. This is targeted for human resource professionals, supervisors &...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:44 am | No comments
hYPe, Gwinnett’s leading Young Professionals organization, is a high impact, savvy group of diverse young professionals working together to showcase Gwinnett as a unique, fun, and cool place to work and live. hYPe provides its members with opportunities for building...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:43 am | No comments
Reception honoring members of the Gwinnett County General Assembly Delegation, mayors and city councils, Gwinnett County and Buford City Boards of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and Constitutional Officers. This reception is attended by the county’s most...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:42 am | No comments
This annual reception kicks off the 2012 legislative session by honoring the members of the Gwinnett legislative delegation and Georgia’s leadership in the General Assembly. The Chamber will also present the legislative agenda for the new year.
Date: December 10,...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:42 am | No comments
This meeting features the Gwinnett State Delegation giving a recap of bills that passed and failed in the previous session. They also discuss current events and needs and the upcoming year’s plan.
Date: April 26, 2012
Projected Attendance: 100 community and business...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:40 am | No comments
Through excellent, engaging speakers, this seminar-style event highlights topics that are current and relevant to the Manufacturing & Supply Chain industries. The Forum is a breakfast event open to the public with preferential pricing for Partnership Gwinnett Investors and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:40 am | No comments
Monthly networking function to provide an opportunity for members to learn about Chamber programs, benefits of membership, involvement opportunities, meet the staff and network with other members.
Date: Monthly – 4th Tuesday (November & December dates may change due to...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:39 am | No comments
The Chamber’s annual campaign to sell memberships, sponsorships and advertising buids the overall resources of the Chamber. The campaign is volunteer-driven involving a large force of people in our community. The 2013 campaign team consists of 40+ corporate teams and over...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:38 am | No comments
Annual Movers & Makers Awards celebrates the outstanding effort put forth by Gwinnett small, medium, and large size manufacturers to be the best in state.
Date: March 2014
Projected Attendance: More than 200 business leaders, manufacturing, and logistics...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:37 am | No comments
The New Company Reception is an annual event bringing together companies that have expanded in or moved to Gwinnett County during the past twelve months. It provides an opportunity for companies to introduce themselves and share the details of their growth and expansion. This is...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:37 am | No comments
The Partnership Gwinnett Summit is an annual event that brings together influential business, community, and elected leaders to review the County’s successes in growing companies, jobs, and wealth. The event also provides an opportunity to explore new ideas, emerging themes,...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:36 am | No comments
Gwinnett Economic Development is proud to welcome the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour to Greater Gwinnett. In an effort to bring together our partners in economic development and recognize our existing industry companies, we would like to invite you to participate in and partner...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:35 am | No comments
One of the Gwinnett Chamber’s most prestigious awards, this event recognizes both emerging companies as well as companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business. This awards celebration also recognizes top non-profit organizations in...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments
Principal for a Day provides CEO-level business leaders a firsthand, authentic look at the operations of today’s schools and the principals who lead them. They will observe, up close and personally, the rewards, challenges, and satisfaction that comes with being the...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:33 am | No comments
Get your message out to decision drivers within our community, region, state, and even on a national scale.
Contact: (678) 584-2266, abby@gwinnettchamber.org
Public Policy Newsletter Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor at $750 – One (1) available
Benefits for Presenting...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:32 am | No comments
An exclusive opportunity to connect with the policy makers and decision drivers within our community, region, and state.
Contact: jann@gwinnettchamber.org, 678-672-2555
Public Policy Council Membership –Multiple Council Memberships Available
Public Policy Council...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:31 am | No comments
The Redevelopment Forum is the Chamber’s premier event where industry leaders will learn about the region’s vision for redevelopment, prime locations and possible tools available to implement a new wave of growth.
Date: October 31, 2013
Projected Attendance: Between...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:30 am | No comments
his half-day summit provides the community with the opportunity to learn about Gwinnett and regional water supply issues and policy from multiple federal, state and local subject matter experts.
Date: August 2011
Projected Attendance: 75 -100 business, community and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:30 am | No comments
This annual luncheon co-hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Council for Quality Growth is an overview on the County’s efforts in economic development, revitalization, public safety, and transportation. Attendees also have the opportunity to find out how the...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:29 am | No comments
The Chamber’s half-day State of Transportation Forum gives the community the opportu- nity to learn about local, regional, state, and federal transportation planning and funding options and features updates on Georgia’s Department of Transportation and what we can expect to...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:27 am | No comments
The Gwinnett Chamber’s Strategic Leadership Visit allows regional business leaders to meet with their peers in comparable communities across the country – including Fairfax Co., VA; Collins County, TX; Research Triangle in North Carolina; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:26 am | No comments
The STAR program begins each year in participating high schools throughout Georgia when the STAR student is named and chooses a STAR teacher to share in this recognition. STAR students and their teachers are honored by the Chamber at a luncheon recognizing district winners....
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:24 am | No comments
Designed to profile the successful business and community leaders who have made Gwinnett what it is today, the Success Lives Here Leadership Series will touch on their lives and how they got to where they are today.
Date: Scheduled throughout the year
Projected Attendance:...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:23 am | No comments
The Annual Sustainability Summit is the Chamber’s premier environmental event at which business leaders, policy makers and industry professionals come together to explore sustainability practices, methods and technologies which may provide economic benefit and improve quality...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:22 am | No comments
The Amazing Entrepreneur contest reaches out to new companies and to potential entrepreneurs with a business plan competition. Winners and finalists receive prizes they can use for support during the critical early phase of their ventures. Sponsorship will not only help create...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:21 am | No comments
An elite opportunity to be on the front line of Gwinnett and regional transportation issues that effect the mobility of goods, materials, and people. Transportation planning, fund- ing, and implementation has a huge effect on economic development , commerce and a company’s...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:20 am | No comments
This special luncheon pays tribute to Gwinnett’s public safety professionals including firefighters, police and emergency personnel. The program presents the following awards: the Medal of Valor; the Lifesaving Award; the Public Safety Award given to the Public Safety Person...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 19, 2013 at 10:19 am | No comments
The Gwinnett Chamber’s D.C. Fly-In allows local business and community leaders the exclusive opportunity to meet one-on-one with U.S. Senators and Congressmen and a host of national policy makers to discuss federal legislation and regulatory policies that will impact business...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 4, 2013 at 9:42 am | No comments
To help further promote your organization, a Member News Blog and a Member Events Calendar is now available!
Click HERE to submit a news item.
Click HERE to submit an...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm | No comments
Families can start Spring Break April 5 with an exciting event at Peachtree Ridge High School that will bring together Wounded Warrior Amputees Softball Team (WWAST) and Atlanta All Stars from the NFL, MLB and NBA for a first-ever charity basketball game, fun kids’ activities,...
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By Ken Rutherford | April 1, 2013 at 2:49 pm | No comments
The community and economic development initiative, Partnership Gwinnett, announced the winners of its second annual Movers & Makers Awards Friday morning’s ceremony held at the Buford Community Center.
Georgia’s largest local awards event for Manufacturing and Supply...
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By Ken Rutherford | March 27, 2013 at 10:04 am | No comments
Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – March 25 – Public safety professionals from across Gwinnett received much deserved praise at today’s Gwinnett Chamber Valor Awards presented by Mobile Communications of Gwinnett, Inc. and Motorola Solutions, Inc. More than half-a-dozen...
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By Ken Rutherford | March 15, 2013 at 9:30 am | No comments
(GWINNETT - METRO ATLANTA) March 14, 2013— The Board of Directors of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce today announces the selection of Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman as its new President and CEO. Dr. Kaufman will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and direction of...
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By Ken Rutherford | March 15, 2013 at 6:39 am | One comment
Kevin O’Brien, CFP®, ChFC®, is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial and has been with Ameriprise for over 14 years. His office is located in Suwanee, at Town Center Park. He provides financial planning services to individuals, executives and business owners....
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By Ken Rutherford | March 1, 2013 at 12:02 pm | No comments
Pictured (L to R): Vince DeSilva, Sr. Vice President, Membership Services for the Gwinnett Chamber presents the March 2013 Small Business of the Month Award to Dave Knooihuizen, Owner of Georgian Home Solutions.
Georgian Home Solutions does interior and exterior home...
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By Ken Rutherford | February 28, 2013 at 3:45 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | February 21, 2013 at 2:26 pm | No comments
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Job Description:
The Gwinnett Chamber is expanding our Account Executive team. Individuals must have 3+ years experience in sales and be willing to work in a very fast paced environment. The job would involve working with businesses in the Metro Atlanta area to help...
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By Ken Rutherford | February 20, 2013 at 1:51 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | February 15, 2013 at 3:11 pm | No comments
Most photos courtesy of Anthony Stalcup. To request full-sized files of any of these photos, please note the image number and contact Ken Rutherford.
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By Ken Rutherford | February 8, 2013 at 10:00 am | No comments
Gwinnett’s Largest Networking & Lead-Sharing Group
Gwinnettworking (formerly Network Gwinnett) is a networking group of Gwinnett Chamber members designed to build relationships, support professional development, and develop lead generating affiliations. This is the...
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By Ken Rutherford | February 6, 2013 at 5:08 pm | No comments
The Gwinnett Chamber celebrated a record-breaking year Friday evening in front of a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 business and community leaders from across Gwinnett and metro Atlanta at the 65th Annual Dinner Presented by Gwinnett Medical Center. The formal celebration was held...
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By Ken Rutherford | February 6, 2013 at 5:07 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | February 4, 2013 at 5:05 pm | No comments
The 65th Annual dinner was held on Friday, February 1 at the Tommy Hughes Ballroom at the Gwinnett Center. All images have been reduced in size. To request a full-sized file, please note the image number and contact Ken Rutherford with your request.
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By Ken Rutherford | February 4, 2013 at 2:38 pm | No comments
Belfor USA Group has been named as the Gwinnett Chamber’s Business of the Month for February,...
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By Ken Rutherford | February 4, 2013 at 2:33 pm | No comments
Pictured above (L to R): Vince DeSilva, Sr. VP, Member Services with the Gwinnett Chamber presents the February, 2013 Small Business of the Month award to Steve Daniels, Principle Consultant and Chris Reese, President of Cirrus Business Group.
Cirrus Business Group has been...
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By Ken Rutherford | January 17, 2013 at 11:49 am | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | January 8, 2013 at 10:32 am | No comments
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Congratulations to Bob Lamp’l, owner of Business Plans & More, the recipient of the January 2013 Small Business of the Month.
More about Bob Lamp’l, M.B.A., C.Q.P.A.:
Bob was...
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By Ken Rutherford | January 7, 2013 at 1:47 pm | No comments
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[caption id="attachment_12504" align="alignright" width="400"] Brandy Swanson, Executive Vice President & Al Simon, President[/caption]
Sandler Training, Simon, Inc. is a sales performance company providing training programs in business development, sales and sales...
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By Ken Rutherford | December 6, 2012 at 4:14 pm | No comments
Pictured (L to R): David Snell, Vice President of E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. receives the December 2012 Business of the Month Award from Gwinnett Chamber Sr. V.P., Membership Services, Vince DeSilva.
About E.R. Snell
As a local, family-owned company, we have a commitment to...
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By Ken Rutherford | December 6, 2012 at 4:01 pm | No comments
The December 2012 General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featured author and public speaker, John C. Maxwell. Click HERE to view photos of the...
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By Ken Rutherford | December 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm | No comments
The December 2012 General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featured author and public speaker, John C. Maxwell. Click HERE to listen to the podcast of the event.
To order full-sized files, please note the image filename and contact Ken Rutherford, VP, Branding...
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By Ken Rutherford | December 6, 2012 at 8:33 am | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | December 5, 2012 at 4:31 pm | No comments
Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – December 5 – The Gwinnett Chamber’s Healthcare Excellence Awards honored more than 40 professionals and organizations for their contribution to the continued well-being of Gwinnett and metro Atlanta citizens. Of those nominated, nine...
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By Ken Rutherford | December 5, 2012 at 3:14 pm | No comments
Photos by Anthony Stalcup. To request full-sized photos, please note the image filename and submit your request to Ken Rutherford, V.P., Branding & I.T.
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By Ken Rutherford | December 5, 2012 at 1:50 pm | No comments
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By Ken Rutherford | December 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm | No comments
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Pictured L to R: Lila Brennan, Director of Staffing and Santa Ho, V.P. of Business Development accept the December 2012 Small Business of the Month Award from Matt Bemister, Director of Member Services for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
I-Tech Staffing was named the...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 30, 2012 at 1:09 pm | No comments
The November, 2012 Success Lives Here Business Leadership Breakfast, held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at the 1818 Club, featured Dr. Manfred Sandler.
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By Ken Rutherford | November 27, 2012 at 1:36 pm | No comments
A delegation of Chinese business representatives from Pudong Shanghai visited the Gwinnett Chamber on November 27, 2012. The group was hosted by Nick Masino, Sr. V.P. of Economic Development & Partnership Gwinnett along with several Chamber staff members and several...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 27, 2012 at 1:16 pm | No comments
The November 2012 Chairman’s Club reception was held at the Gwinnett Arena in conjunction with The Gwinnett Convention & Visitor’s Bureau who made a presentation about the Greater Gwinnett Championshipgolf tournament that will take place at TPC Sugarloaf in April...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 26, 2012 at 1:35 pm | No comments
Event focused on education, entrepreneurs, young professionals
(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) November 16, 2012— Partnership Gwinnett and Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development held its annual Partnership Gwinnett Community and Economic Development Summit today at Gwinnett...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 16, 2012 at 3:38 pm | No comments
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The November 2012 General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featured a panel discussion with Gwinnett healthcare CEOs. The panel included Philip Wolfe, President & CEO, Gwinnett Medical Center; Kim Ryan, CEO, Eastside Medical Center, and Dan Styf, Vice President of...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 13, 2012 at 8:56 am | No comments
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen was named the November 2012 Small Business of the Month.
Picture Above (L to R): Jill Andrusko, Event Manager and Todd Staley, GM for Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen at Jimmy Carter Boulevard accept the November 2012 Small Business of the Month Award...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 13, 2012 at 8:26 am | No comments
12Stone Church has been named as the November 2012 Business of the Month.
Pictured above (L to R): Vince DeSilva, Sr. V.P., Member Services, Gwinnett Chamber presents the November 2012 Business of the Month Award to Norwood Davis, Chief Financial Officer, 12Stone...
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By Ken Rutherford | November 2, 2012 at 4:48 pm | No comments
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Logistics leader celebrates with ribbon cutting in metro Atlanta
(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) November 1, 2012 – Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and Georgia Department of Economic Development joined with FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx...
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The 2012 Key Leadership Reception, an opportunity for Gwinnett Chamber Board Members and Public Policy Council Members to interact with elected officials, was held on Thursday, October 18 at River Club.
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By Ken Rutherford | October 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm | No comments
Atlanta Falcons President & CEO, Rich McKay addressed the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce at the October 2012 General Membership Meeting held on Wednesday, October 17 at the 1818 Club.
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By Ken Rutherford | October 18, 2012 at 9:20 am | No comments
The October 2012 General Membership Meeting, held on Wednesday, October 17 at the 1818 Club, featured Atlanta Falcons President & CEO, Rich McKay.
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By Ken Rutherford | October 16, 2012 at 2:28 pm | No comments
Click HERE to view pictures from the 2012 Gwinnett Chamber Fall...
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By Ken Rutherford | October 12, 2012 at 12:02 pm | No comments
Event focuses on engaging, educating, and energizing metro Atlanta developers and leaders
Partnership Gwinnett joined with The Council for Quality Growth to host the Annual Redevelopment Forum at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. Attended by more than 200 local government...
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By Ken Rutherford | October 12, 2012 at 11:57 am | No comments
Event focuses on engaging, educating, and energizing metro Atlanta developers and leaders
Partnership Gwinnett joined with The Council for Quality Growth to host the Annual Redevelopment Forum at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. Attended by more than 200 local government...
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By Ken Rutherford | October 1, 2012 at 9:50 am | No comments
Pictured Above: Susan and Rick Strawn receive the October 2012 Business of the Month Award on behalf of Paradigm Security.
Bringing with us over 200 years of collective law enforcement, private security and financial management, Paradigm Security is in the business of...
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By Ken Rutherford | October 1, 2012 at 9:47 am | One comment
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Pictured (L to R): Erica Bonilla; Ryan Bonilla,...
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By Ken Rutherford | September 27, 2012 at 3:32 pm | No comments
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Congratulations to Guardian Products, Inc., the September 2012 Business of the Month.
Guardian Products is a Promotional Products company operating out of the Norcross Ga. area for over 33 years. Its current Headquarters are at 5575 Spalding Dr, where it operates its...
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By Ken Rutherford | September 11, 2012 at 11:29 am | No comments
All the information you want is now at your fingertips wherever you go.
The Gwinnett Chamber is pleased to announce that our website is now available as a mobile app. It's easy! Simply go to www.gwinnettchamber.org on your smart phone and you will be automatically re-directed...
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By Ken Rutherford | September 10, 2012 at 11:32 am | No comments
(GWINNETT - METRO ATLANTA) September 7, 2012— Jim Maran, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, has announced his plan to retire, concluding his tenure at the organization on December 31, 2012.
Maran has served as President and CEO of the Chamber since 2003. Prior to...
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The 2012 Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair, presented by Gwinnett Medical Center, showcased Gwinnett's vibrant business community and demonstrated why Gwinnett is leading the way in economic development and job...
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By Ken Rutherford | August 27, 2012 at 4:48 pm | No comments
The 2012 Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair, sponsored by Gwinnett Medical Center,[gallery link="file"]
was held on Thursday, August 23 at the Gwinnett Center. The Expo was followed immediately by the August 2012 edition of Business After...
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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal addressed the August 2012 General Membership Meeting that was held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Gwinnett Center in conjunction with the Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair.[gallery...
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By Ken Rutherford | August 27, 2012 at 3:35 pm | No comments
U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss addressed a Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy Special Event on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Atlanta Marriott — Gwinnett Place.[gallery...
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Pictured above: (L to R) Steve Williams, President; Dorsey Grist, Sr. Vice President; Glenn White, President—Atlanta Region; and Jimmy Tallent, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Congratulations to United Community Bank—August 2012 Business of the...
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By Ken Rutherford | August 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm | No comments
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal addressed the August, 2012 General Membership Meeting of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 23 at a luncheon in conjunction with the Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair held at the Gwinnett...
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U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss addressed the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August 22 at a Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy Special...
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The 5k/10k run - benefiting local charities Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, and Dream House for Medically Fragile Children - was designed to encourage positive competition among businesses, co-workers, friends and family. Following the race,...
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By Ken Rutherford | August 10, 2012 at 8:55 am | No comments
The Gwinnett Chamber kicked off its 2012 Membership & Sponsorship Campaign on Thursday, August 9 with a night of Casino and Karaoke.
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By Ken Rutherford | August 3, 2012 at 12:10 pm | No comments
(pictured L to R) Aimee Hoeker, Board Member; Bill Hammock, Board Member, and Brent Seyler, VP receive the September 2012 Small Business of the Month award from Matt Bemister, Gwinnett Chamber Director of Member Services.
Right to Hike was named the September 2012 Small...
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By Ken Rutherford | July 3, 2012 at 11:59 am | No comments
Pictured Above (L to R): Vince DeSilva, Sr. Vice President, Member Services for the Gwinnett Chamber presents the July 2012 Small Business of the Month award to Owners George and Toni Ippolito accompanied by their granddaughters.
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By Ken Rutherford | June 29, 2012 at 1:22 pm | No comments
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