Before the COVID-19 pandemic caused an untimely recession and global health crisis, the U.S. economy was at the peak of historic economic recovery. From record-low unemployment to exponential job growth and billions of dollars of economic investment, millions of Georgians have benefited from the past decade of economic prosperity. Much of the positive economic impacts...
After lawmakers reconvened from the pandemic-interrupted session, the 2020 Legislative Session concluded on Friday, June 26 as lawmakers maximized the remaining 11 days prioritizing legislation to pass and send to the Governor’s desk. Highlighted below are some key takeaways. $25.9 Billion Fiscal 2021 State Budget Lawmakers had the pressing task of passing an adjusted budget...
Business RadioX’s show, “The Voice of Business” features and highlights businesses and business leaders that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber. This month’s show featured some of our small business members, Reggie Mobley of Mobley HVAC, Reno Borgognoni CPA and Pierina Anderson of Twin Kookies and Sweets. To listen, CLICK HERE.
After several months of popular online educational and networking opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gwinnett Chamber was excited to welcome back its members for in-person events. The weekly networking group, Gwinnettworking, hosted its first in-person meeting on Friday, June 12, and Gwinnett Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon, On Topic, kicked off Thursday, June 18, at the...
Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Nick Masino recently announced the chamber’s board approved the support of passage of HB426, in partnership with the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta-Georgia, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta. Georgia is one of only five states without hate crimes laws, and the Gwinnett Chamber believes the 2019 passage of HB426,...
The Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice of business, large and small. There is strength in numbers. Because we represent more than 2,500 companies, we present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community and advocate on their behalf. The Gwinnett Chamber believes in the importance of civic engagement and...
In a global economy where talent is the #1 challenge for an enterprises’ success, Gwinnett’s diverse and talented workforce has always served as a community differentiator. Making connections is what we do best, and the Gwinnett Chamber job board is here to connect employers needing talent with employees in need of work. The Gwinnett Chamber...
We are looking forward to seeing you again and your input is very important to us. While we follow guidance from health experts and the government to make sure we are making safe decisions, we are developing our reopening plan to host in-person events. The health and safety of our members, guests and staff are of...
It’s time to begin the economic recovery and the Gwinnett Chamber is taking the lead in getting businesses safely back to work. We have determined that our employees need to return to work on Monday, May 4. Our goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and productive work environment. The following guidelines have been created...
To view the digital Spring 2020 issue of The Executive, click HERE. This online publication provides an inside look into the community’s movers and shakers—Gwinnett Chamber Chairman’s Club members.
