Partnership Gwinnett

Nominations for the 2024 Movers & Makers Awards are now open! Do you know a deserving manufacturing or logistics company in Gwinnett that deserves to be recognized?

Nominate them today: https://loom.ly/bmWjyi8

Thanks to AAF Flanders - Residential for hosting us for LEAN Breakfast. AAF Flanders is the world’s largest manufacturer of air filtration solutions, operates production, warehousing, and distribution facilities in 22 countries across four continents. Sponsored by Scotland Wright Associates, Platinum Cargo Logistics Headquarters, and Ark Temporary Staffing LLC.

Wednesday, November 15th Partnership Gwinnett hosted it's first Talent Development Dinner for business leaders who's work focuses on talent, community, and workforce development. The landscape of talent and workforce development is everchanging and this group of leaders had the opportunity to share trends, best practices, learnings, and collaboration opportunities.

Thank you to our sponsors Ovie Mughelli, Colton Benz and Fred Dawkins Esq. for making this event possible!

“Nonprofit Georgia health systems have invested more than $1 billion in Gwinnett County since 2019 and another $1 billion is on its way. That's record spending for a previously underserved county,” said Nick Masino, president and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. Read more: https://loom.ly/04KsfRg

(Pictured: Northside Hospital Lawrenceville Campus)

Partnership Gwinnett is excited to announce the promotion of Andrew Hickey to Director of Economic Development! In this new role, he will serve as the point of contact for all project activities within Partnership Gwinnett and will oversee the project team and the events that fall under their scope. Andrew’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing the community’s goals, and his dedication to excellence has earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and trusted industry professional. Please join us in congratulating Andrew on this much-deserved recognition.

More than 38,000 veterans live in Gwinnett. Around 90 own businesses in Gwinnett. And ALL have fought selflessly to preserve the freedoms that we enjoy today.

With our deepest gratitude, Partnership Gwinnett honors your bravery.

Partnership Gwinnett hosted its annual Georgia Ports Tour presented by Bank of America. Business leaders from Gwinnett learned how the ports accelerate global commerce, empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, and sustain communities. A special thanks to the Georgia Ports Authority for their hospitality!

🎉Happy birthday to our Vice President of Economic Development Deven Cason! Enjoy your special day!🎉

Thank you to our 2023 Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit Sponsors! Learn more: https://loom.ly/192zjc4

Congratulations to the 2023 Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit Award winners!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/Y65mjXo

"The Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS) – cohosted by Partnership Gwinnett and the Council for Quality Growth – featured an inside look at upcoming redevelopment projects from around the region. The program also offered insight into trends affecting the industry, networking and best practices from successful redevelopment projects and the presentation of the annual MARS Awards."

Read more: https://loom.ly/Y65mjXo

We are excited to announce that Partnership Gwinnett has accepted the International Economic Development Council Bronze Award for its LEAN Breakfast program! A business recruitment and retention event, the LEAN Breakfast conducts small group meetings with peers in the manufacturing and supply chain space for the purpose of strengthening connections and learning best practices with peer executives in this robust and ever-growing industry in the Greater Gwinnett region. The program was selected from thousands of applications across the globe for its unique approach to industry retention efforts in economic development.

For more information on Partnership Gwinnett or to engage with us on your next expansion or relocation, please visit https://loom.ly/WFHDvQU

Thank you to all the industrial brokers who attended our networking dinner. The conversation was lively and great connections were made! Sponsored by Jackson EMC and Garrard Construction.

Congratulations to the 2023 MARS Awards finalists! Winners will be announced at the annual Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit on Nov. 2!

Grab your tickets today! https://loom.ly/xp9uyqs

Thanks to DISH, a connectivity company, in the City of Suwanee, Georgia - City Hall. They provide television entertainment and technology to millions of customers with satellite DISH TV and streaming SLING TV services. Sponsored by Cresa, Platinum Cargo Logistics, and Ark Temporary Staffing LLC.

"Renova Technology, Inc., an after-market repair services company, celebrated the recent expansion of its supply chain operations with a grand opening. The event highlighted the company’s $600,000 capital investment in Gwinnett and outlined plans for thirty new jobs, including customer service, marketing, repair, and sales positions."

Read more: https://loom.ly/QNGzq1M

The Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS) addresses trends in the real estate market and highlights projects and opportunities throughout the 11-county metropolitan area!

Register to attend on Nov. 2. https://loom.ly/S2BsZn8

"nesevo, a global leader in networking solutions, IT services and logistics, recently announced plans to expand its footprint in Gwinnett County, leasing a 13,000 square-foot facility in Norcross for manufacturing and office operations. The company plans to create 30 new jobs over the next five years and is working with Partnership Gwinnett on the expansion."

Read more: https://loom.ly/rhc-EoE nesevo Group

Partnership Gwinnett coordinated a FAM tour to bring project managers from the State (Georgia Department of Economic Development), Jackson EMC, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber together to see all that Gwinnett County has to offer. We visited CleanSpark, Okabashi, Office Creations and thredUP to provide the Project Managers with a look into the variety of industries we have and support here in Gwinnett.

Congratulations to the State of Georgia for being the No. 1 State for Business for the 10th year in a row! A strong business climate is paramount to successful economic development strategies and we appreciate Georgia’s leadership and commitment to our collective future! Georgia Department of Economic Development

Georgia celebrated being named the No. 1 State for Business for the 10th consecutive year from Area Development, a trade publication for site selectors. Thank you to all our partners, past and present, who support economic development and create an environment for successful businesses and vibrant communities.

Georgia ranked No. 1 in seven categories, most notably earning the nation’s top workforce development program for the 14th consecutive year. Please see the press release for additional details and accolades.

https://bit.ly/3tknlDZ

Join us to learn about trends and best practices in the technology sector at the State of Technology Summit on Oct. 17!

Register today: https://loom.ly/x3Ta_pA

We are excited to announce that Partnership Gwinnett has received the International Economic Development Council Bronze Award for its LEAN Breakfast program! A business recruitment and retention event, the LEAN Breakfast conducts small group meetings with peers in the manufacturing and supply chain space for the purpose of strengthening connections and learning best practices with peer executives in this robust and ever-growing industry in the Greater Gwinnett region. The program was selected from thousands of applications across the globe for its unique approach to industry retention efforts in economic development. For more information on Partnership Gwinnett or to engage with us on your next expansion or relocation, please visit https://loom.ly/WFHDvQU

Join us to learn about trends and best practices in the technology sector at the State of Technology Summit!

Register today: https://loom.ly/x3Ta_pA

Deven Cason, Madeline Lester and the City of Norcross Economic Development team visited Waffle House Corporate on Tuesday!

Gain industry insights from the brightest minds who drive technology! Register for State of Technology today!

https://loom.ly/x3Ta_pA

The Partnership Gwinnett team attended the Georgia Economic Developers Association - GEDA annual fall conference in Savannah this week. We had a great time connecting with other Economic Developers from across the state!

Partnership Gwinnett has received a Certificate of Merit from the Southeast Economic Development Council (SEDC) for our “Why Gwinnett” campaign which targets site selectors and commercial real executives with strong data-driven reasons for why business should consider Gwinnett for their next location or expansion. We are grateful to our investors and partners who work with us to drive economic prosperity in Gwinnett. Congratulations to everyone on this much-deserved recognition!

For more information on why you should choose Gwinnett for business, visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

Thank you to everyone who attended our LEAN Breakfast Club at Cencora (previously AmerisourceBergen). Cencora fosters a positive impact on the health of people and communities around the world by advancing the development and delivery of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.

Thank you to James Acton, the Director of Operations, for leading the discussion on labor and workforce management in distribution centers. This event was sponsored by Platinum Cargo Logistics Headquarters, a global freight forwarder specializing in domestic and international shipping and logistics services.

We would like to recognize and celebrate Greater Gwinnett's Hispanic business community. Thank you for choosing to do business in our County.
Queremos reconocer y celebrar a la comunidad empresarial Hispana de Gwinnett. ¡Gracias por elegir hacer negocios en nuestro Condado!

The MARS nomination deadline is tomorrow! Redevelopments of all sizes are welcome to apply for the Metro Atlanta Summit Redevelopment Awards. Sites must be located within the metro Atlanta region which include: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale, and the city of Atlanta.

Winners will be honored at the annual Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit on November 2, 2023. Grab your tickets at https://loom.ly/xp9uyqs

Congratulations to the State of Georgia on 50 years of unprecedented success in the film industry! In 2023, TV and film production invested more than $4.1 billion in the state and provided thousands of hardworking Georgians with jobs and opportunity.

Film and television productions spent $4.1 billion in Georgia in fiscal year 2023, bringing economic benefits to every corner of the state. Small businesses felt the positive impacts as productions spent weeks or months in small towns and cities, employing Georgia-based crew members, using local vendors for catering and transportation services, and sleeping in hotels and short-term rentals.

Learn more about the far-reaching economic benefits of film in Georgia: https://bit.ly/3rgcvy7

The Georgia Film Office

Partnership Gwinnett is seeking an event coordinator to support the department's event logistics, planning, and marketing support needs.

Learn more and apply today: https://loom.ly/Crv8UCw

Thank you to all the women executives who attended our Dinner Series in partnership with HLB Gross Collins and Bank of America, for great conversation on in !
Bank of America HLB Gross Collins

Our office is closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

"Partnership Gwinnett recently hosted its first Workforce Forum focused on "Winning at Work-Based Learning.” The program facilitated a workforce discussion for employers looking to create and grow successful work-based learning programs in their own organizations."

Read more: https://loom.ly/ZYcMUSs

Happy seventh to our Senior Director of Economic Development, Deven Cason!

We value your dedication, expertise, leadership, and professionalism, recruiting and retaining thousands of businesses and jobs in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County will be hosting its annual Supplier Networking Event on Wednesday, August 16 from 8:30am to 11:00am at the Gas South Convention Center. Make plans to attend and learn more about how you can do business with Gwinnett County Government!

Join us for our annual Supplier Networking Event on Wednesday, August 16 from 8:30am to 11:00am at the Gas South Convention Center! You'll have the opportunity to meet buyers and contracting officers from our Purchasing Division, County departments, and other metro agencies. Vendors will also have networking opportunities designed to establish new connections.

To register for the free event, visit GwinnettCounty.com/AnnualSupplierEvent.

Happy first to our Research Analyst, Kendyl Lewis! Thank you for all that you do to contribute to the success of Partnership Gwinnett!

Partnership Gwinnett hosted its annual Women in Economic Development Day sponsored by Jackson EMC, Georgia Power and Rowen Foundation. More than 40 local, regional, and state partners toured key assets in Gwinnett that highlight opportunity and success in job growth for the community. This event has been held for more than a decade and continues to celebrate women who are driving business and economic prosperity for the metro Atlanta region.

Site visits included Rowen Foundation , Intuitive Surgical, Moneypenny, available office, and industrial spaces.