S U C C E S S
ANNUAL REPORT
2015
B U I L D S
H E R E
PA R T NER SH IP GWINNET T EXECUTI V E CO UN CI L CHAI RS
Partnership Gwinnett has
worked with its local partners
to build a brighter future for
Gwinnett by attracting and
retaining jobs, cultivating capital
investment, supporting educational
institutions, fostering workforce
development and contributing to the
exceptional quality of life found
in Gwinnett.
The Executive Council oversees the
implementation of the Partnership
Gwinnett strategy and its three main goals:
Comprehensive Economic Development,
World Class Talent and Community &
Leadership Development.
Anthony Rodriguez
Todd Evans
J. Michael Levengood
Taylor Anderson
Aurora Theatre
2015 Chairman,
Partnership Gwinnett
Jackson EMC
Goal 1 Chair
Law Offices of
J. Michael Levengood
Goal 2 Chair
Blue Landworks, LLC
Goal 3 Chair
PA R T NER SH IP GWINNET T EXECUTI V E CO UN CI L M EMBERS
J. Alvin Wilbanks
Charlotte Nash
Gwinnett County
Public Schools
Gwinnett County
Gwinnett Village CID
Bd. of Commissioners
Glenn Stephens
Lisa Anders
Gwinnett County
Administrator
Explore Gwinnett
Chuck Warbington Dr. Dan Kaufman
Doug Jenkins
Jimmy Burnette
Gwinnett Chamber
of Commerce
Georgia Power
City of Suwanee
Nick Masino
Philip R. Wolfe
Trey Ragsdale
Angie Woo
Gwinnett Chamber
Econ. Development
Gwinnett Medical
Center
Kaiser Permanente
of Georgia
Cisco
PA R T NER SH IP GWI N N ETT STAFF
The Partnership Gwinnett staff
carries out the daily tasks and action
items set forth by the Partnership
Gwinnett strategy ensuring success
of the overall initiative.
Nick Masino
Sr. Vice President
Andrew Carnes
Mark Farmer
Adam Forrand
Director,
Economic
Development
Director,
Entrepreneurship &
Information Services
Director,
Education & Talent
Development
Shantell Wilson
Haley Tolbert
Tashieka Moore
Sr. Project Manager
Sr. Program Manager
Research Associate
Becky Duran
Economic
Development
Coordinator
Valued investors, partners and members of Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber:
Because of your support and unwavering commitment to Partnership Gwinnett, 2015 has been a year of
building, growing and creating. Thank you for your strategic guidance and support as together we build
a community unlike any other and one that is a powerhouse of economic success.
BUILDING
OUR REACH
Much like the Legos we played with as a child, the Gwinnett we are operating in is an interconnected
world with endless possibilities for creation. With Partnership Gwinnett serving as the instruction
manual, brick-by-brick we are building a model community that is quite impressive.
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Through our efforts aimed at the recruitment, retention and expansion of new and existing companies
in Gwinnett, we are growing job and wealth creation opportunities by leaps and bounds. We had 23
project wins that translated into more than 1,600 jobs across five target industries. A few of these wins
include Suniva, Inc. (up to 500 new jobs); Comcast (150 new jobs); and GEIGER Automotive (120
new jobs). We also visited more than 70 existing companies, including national brands such as
CareerBuilder, Cisco and Hyundai, to learn more about their current and future growth plans.
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Our goal is to help these companies maximize any opportunity our community has to offer.
However, our efforts to create and retain jobs did not stop in Gwinnett as we continue to build
business internationally as well. Through global business mission trips to Europe and Asia, we
met with economic development prospects and existing companies to explore partnerships and
international expansion opportunities.
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Small business and entrepreneurship played a major role in our growth this year, with the formation
of the Gwinnett Angels, an official chapter of the Atlanta Technology Angels. The development of
livable communities, connectivity and the value of public-private partnerships drew record-number
attendance on both our annual Redevelopment Peer Tour and at our Redevelopment Forum.
The beauty of Legos is that the plastic bricks allow you to create and recreate, unleashing endless
possibilities. But in order for the model to become a reality, there must be a well-thought-out set of
instructions. With Partnership Gwinnett, our instructions are quite clear. We understand the job set
before us as we are diligently building capacity, community and talent. And as we prepare for another
year, we are building anticipation for the economic success that is to come.
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With much gratitude in allowing me to serve you this past year, I invite
you to join us as we continue to build a brighter future for Gwinnett.
It has been my pleasure to serve you and our community.
Anthony Rodriguez
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Optimize efforts aimed at the recruitment, retention
and expansion of new and existing companies
in Gwinnett’s five target sectors: Advanced
Manufacturing, Professional & Corporate Services,
Health Sciences & Services, Information & Technology
Solutions and Supply Chain Management. Continue
to encourage companies of all sizes to contribute
to job growth and wealth creation, including
entrepreneurs and small business, as well as
international and minority-owned businesses.
Promote the success of Pre-K through 12th grade
educational systems, while encouraging the
expansion of higher education institutions. Support
the enhancement of talent development programs
and resources to meet the needs of the growing
Gwinnett community.
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Encourage mobility and competitive infrastructure
within Gwinnett and throughout the region; promote
redevelopment and more sustainable development
patterns; enhance the arts, cultural and recreational
resources of the County, as well as the development of
dynamic public spaces and activity centers; maximize
Gwinnett’s diversity to enhance community vitality;
foster the next generation of leadership; and boost
awareness of community assets.
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ACHIEVEMENT OVERVIEW
EXPANSION
500 New Jobs
Assisted with the expansion of Suniva, Inc., in the city
of Norcross. Suniva, which originally established its
headquarters in Gwinnett County in June 2008, is the
leading American manufacturer of high-efficiency
crystalline silicon solar cells and modules. Suniva’s
expansion represents $96 million of capital investment to
the community and is expected to add up to 500 new jobs.
RELOCATION
150 New Jobs
Facilitated Comcast’s relocation of its new regional
headquarters to the city of Peachtree Corners. The relocation
and expansion will add 150 new jobs and relocate the
company’s existing 532 full-time local employees.
GLOBAL BUSINESS
BUILDING
SUCCESS
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120 New Jobs
German-based GEIGER Automotive opened a U.S.
manufacturing operation in Gwinnett County, which created
120 new jobs in the metro Atlanta community. Located in
the city of Suwanee, the new 48,000-square-foot facility
will manufacture plastic automotive components for engine
compartment powertrain applications.
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Eagle Rock
Studios Atlanta
This $15 million
capital investment is
located in the former
690,000-squarefoot Kraft warehouse
space, also the site
of Eagle Rock’s
beer distribution
center. The space
was converted
to house four,
30,000-squarefoot sound stages.
Eagle Rock Studios
Atlanta is the
largest television
production studio
under one roof in
the U.S. and brings
320 new jobs to
Gwinnett.
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PROGRESS SUMMARY
Metro Atlanta 5 Core Counties Unemployment Rate
(August 2009 - August 2015)
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13.7
12.4
12
12.3
11.1
10.8
10.8
10.8
9.5
LOW UNEMPLOYMENT
Partnership Gwinnett is building job
growth and wealth creation opportunities
helping to maintain Gwinnett’s low
unemployment rate which is one of the
lowest in the region
Gwinnett’s employment continues to
be on the increase, with more than
42,000 jobs added from August 2009
to August 2015
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9.4
9.3
3
2009
2010
Clayton
DeKalb
Partnership Gwinnett, in cooperation with community and business
partners, assisted in the relocation of new businesses to Gwinnett County
and supported the expansion of existing local companies.
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PRO
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10.9
9.8
9.7
9.4
7.9
8.4
7.8
8.2
7.0
7.7
6.8
RELOCATION & EXPANSIONS
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9.3
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Gwinnett has the highest percent increase in jobs (11.3%) of any of the
five core counties from August 2009 to August 2015
20T WINS
11.1
7.9
Gwinnett had one of the largest increases in jobs (42,502), second only
to Fulton (46,648) in that same time period
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2012
Fulton
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2014
Cobb
7.5
5.9
5.9
5.2
5.0
2015
Gwinnett
BUILDING
OUR REACH
These wins gained
coverage throughout
the year in local and
regional media outlets
including:
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BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND EXPANSION
BUILDING
RECOGNITION
EXISTING INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE
RELOCATIONS
& EXPANSIONS
Kraiburg TPE
LifeArt Cabinetry
Comcast
Madison Electric Products
Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta
GEIGER Automotive
USA Go Goal Cabinets
SELF Electronics USA
Dalton Carpet One
Tech-Long
Linhai Powersports
Ningbo Huige
DuraMax
Suniva
Aluvision
YSS
Murrelektronik
Veristor
Level 3
The leading global manufacturer of Thermoplastic Elastomers,
Kraiburg TPE Corporation announced the opening of
its 70,000-square-foot facility representing a $15 million
investment. Partnership Gwinnett assisted the company
with PR and marketing for its grand opening event, provided
connections with the Georgia Department of Economic
Development and as well as local resources, and facilitated
a strategic partnership with Gwinnett Tech for training and
recruitment for its niche advanced manufacturing positions.
Level 3 Communications, a leading global
telecommunication provider, expanded into Gwinnett
bringing 350+ jobs. Partnership Gwinnett assisted the
company with PR and marketing for its grand opening
event, provided connections with the Georgia Department of
Economic Development as well as local resources, and served
as the project liaison.
SELF Electronics USA Corporation expanded its operations
to Gwinnett with the opening of a new office and warehouse
facility. Partnership Gwinnett assisted the company with
PR and marketing for its expansion celebration event and
facilitated a fast-track permitting process.
VeriStor Systems, an advanced IT solutions provider
specializing in virtual infrastructure and enterprise private,
public and hybrid cloud services and solutions, opened its new
corporate headquarters in Gwinnett. Partnership Gwinnett
facilitated a fast-track permitting process, assisted with PR and
marketing for its grand opening event and identified potential
partnership resources.
20 NEW JOBS
$15 MILLION INVESTMENT
30 NEW JOBS
$500,000 INVESTMENT
150 NEW JOBS
$13 MILLION INVESTMENT
The City of Duluth was
ranked in the Top 10
Most Beautiful Towns in
Georgia by The Culture
Trip Magazine.
City of Suwanee
was honored with a
Voice of the People
Award for Excellence
in Community
Engagement and
Recreation and
Wellness from the
International City/
County Management
Association.
320 NEW JOBS
$15 MILLION INVESTMENT
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BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND EXPANSION
EXISTING INDUSTRY VISITS
AES Clean Technologies, Inc.
Airgas Regional HQ
AKESOgen
BoPlan
BPI Outdoors, LLC
Brightree
Cabinets By Design
Caprico Biotechnologies
Careerbuilder.com
CFS Corporation
Cisco
Comforce
Conway
Deutz
Doosan Infracore America Corp
Eagle Rock Distributing
EMC Security
Fascinate, LLC
Fusiion Software
GariMark Foods, LLC
Genesis Biosciences
Harlem Globetrotters
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
Hollis Cobb
Hyundai MOBIS
Hyundai Welding
Incomm
IntelligIS
Jaipur
JSI Store Fixtures
Kraigburg TPE
Level 3 Communications
LifeArt Cabinetry
Mirae VC Co., Ltd
Murrelektronik
NanoLumens, Inc.
National DCP, LLC
National Vision, Inc.
NEFAB
NEMA, Inc.
NetPlanner Systems, Inc.
nGimat
Nidec Elesys Americas
Nikels Inter Ag
OCS Checkweighers
Okabashi Brands
PartnerTech, Inc
Pike Nursery
Quality Technology Services
Rossini North America
S&ME
Sago Networks
Self Electronics USA Corp.
SPOKE Custom
Sports Challenge Network
Suniva
Tech-Long USA
Tecme
Terra Pacific Global, LLC.
TravelSky
TrussTech Industries
TSI Solutions
Veristor
ViaSat Inc
WAM
Weg USA
WestRock
WIKA Instrument, LP
Woodgrain Distribution
YSS Athletics
120 NEW JOBS
$600,000 INVESTMENT
130 NEW JOBS
$5 MILLION INVESTMENT
500 NEW JOBS
$96 MILLION INVESTMENT
350 NEW JOBS
$6 MILLION INVESTMENT
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Identifying a need for a lifecycle-based resource tool for Gwinnett startups, the
Entrepreneur Council created a task force from among its members and worked during
the year to craft a ‘Resource Navigation Tool’ that was included in the third edition of
Partnership Gwinnett’s Entrepreneur Guide. The instrument allows startup owners to
quickly locate resources based on their company’s life stage. Additionally, the Council
toured the Entrepreneur Village at the newly opened Discovery High School, and
discussed ways to connect the Gwinnett school system’s burgeoning entrepreneurial
activities with the County’s existing resources.
REDEVELOPMENT
More than 50 local leaders and elected officials
participated in a peer community tour in Macon,
Georgia. The 7th Annual Redevelopment Forum was
attended by more than 200 business and community
leaders and featured organizations such as Jones
Lang LaSalle, Terwilliger Pappas, Wheeler/Brand and
Solomon Development Services, LLC.
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The Global Business Council meetings highlighted
growing business opportunities, updates on the
County’s Europe and Asian recruitment activities, and
available resources. The Annual Global Trade Summit
attracted more than 75 attendees and focused on the
Atlanta Metro Export Plan (MEP).
TECHNOLOGY
Four quarterly Technology Forums featured topics such as An inside look at the TAG State
of the Industry Report, Gwinnett’s Gaming Industry and Tech Trends in the Healthcare
Industry. Featured organizations included Sports Challenge Network, Georgia Department
of Economic Development and Rickwood Music.
MOVERS & MAKERS
More than 300 attended
the 4th Annual Movers
& Makers Awards to
recognize Winton
Machine, PartnerTech,
Nidec Elesys Americas,
National DCP, LLC and
Heatcraft Worldwide
Refrigeration. Steve
Voorhees, CEO of
WestRock, keynoted
the ceremony.
MANUFACTURING
& SUPPLY CHAIN
Four Manufacturing &
Supply Chain Forums
brought together
industry experts and
featured speakers from
organizations such as
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne,
National DCP, Atlanta
Regional Commission
and Honeywell. The
forums highlighted
topics such as future
workforce, talent
development and
protecting industrial
intellectual capital.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS
THE AMAZING ENTREPRENEUR
Partnership Gwinnett partnered with the University of Georgia Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) to host the 5th Annual Amazing Entrepreneur Contest
to foster new business development in Gwinnett. The
2015 winner, Sky High Tutoring, received a grand
prize of $10,000. Business and community support
elevated 2015 cash and prize amounts to $20,000 directly
benefiting 10 local entrepreneurs.
GWINNETT ANGELS
Supported by Partnership Gwinnett, Gwinnett Angels (GA) is an affiliate chapter of
the Atlanta Technology Angels (ATA) that provides
a platform for evaluating and selecting companies
to fund through a private group of high-networth individuals. In 2015, the angel investment
group held 25 pre-screening meetings, 14 company presentation including six that
were Gwinnett-based. The group also partnered with with 22TechPark, a Gwinnett
incubator, to host a startup/investor “speed dating” event with more than 100
attendees. In 2016, a marketing campaign will be launched along with six meetings.
GWINNETT ENTREPRENEUR GUIDE
Gwinnett Entrepreneur Guide was printed as a “calling card” for the
GwinnettEntrepreneur.com website as a means of drawing more
traffic to the website. More than 5,000 Gwinnett Entrepreneur Guides
were distributed at various points around the County during 2015,
including business license offices, CID offices, co-working locations
and more. The revamped guide also saw the addition of new
sections including topics on market research, manufacturing,
minority, veterans, women and nonprofits. Of special note was
the addition of a section that arranges resources by the lifecycle stage of businesses.
This year’s Amazing
Entrepreneur Contest
featured an invitationonly Contestant
Reception prior to
the announcement
of winners at the
Gwinnett Chamber
Impact Regional
Business Awards.
Highlights of the
Contestant Reception
included the
announcement of the
finalists in both award
categories as well as
an opportunity for all
attendees to select a
pre-venture company
that is the “Most Likely
To Succeed.”
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & GLOBAL BUSINESS
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership
Continued collaborative marketing and outreach through Innovation Crescent Regional
Partnership, an economic development organization comprised of 15 counties.
2015 International BIO Conference
Partnered with the ICRP, Georgia Department of Economic Development, along with private
and public institutions and business to market the region’s life science assets at the annual
conference held in Philadelphia.
Atlanta Metro Export Plan
Joined with metro area leaders in the launch of the Atlanta Metro Export Plan (MEP), an initiative to
stimulate economic growth in the region and create quality jobs through exports. To support the
implementation phase of the plan and help small and medium-sized businesses increase their export
capacity, JPMorgan Chase announced a $300,000 grant awarded to the Atlanta MEP program. The
grant will assist Gwinnett companies in expanding their exporting capabilities.
Georgia’s Innovation Corridor
Continued involvement with the Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority in the marketing of
the Highway 316 Corridor as “Georgia’s Innovation Corridor.”
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
China Trade Mission
Participated in trip, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia
Power and Georgia EMC, to China where leaders were given the opportunity to develop new business
opportunities and express appreciation for existing investors. The list of visits included electronics giant
Hisense, which has its R&D center, in Gwinnett County.
China and Korea Business Mission Trip
Led a delegation of Gwinnett public and private leaders on a 12-day business mission trip to China and
Korea. During the trip, four companies announced new operations or the opening of North American
headquarters in Gwinnett County including Tech-Long USA, Ningbo Huige Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.,
LifeArt Cabinetry and Linhai Powersports.
Metro Atlanta
Economic
Development
Forum
Joined with metro
area public and
private leaders
and economic
professionals
at the Metro
Atlanta Economic
Development
Forum, which was
a collaboration of
the Atlanta Regional
Commission’s
Regional Economic
Competitiveness
Initiative.
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WORLD-CLASS TALENT
Gwinnett Technical College
In the 2015 academic year, Gwinnett Tech saw 2,089 graduates earn
more than 4,000 technical certificates of credit, diplomas and associates
degrees. Gwinnett Tech launched a new Professional Accelerated Business
Management program for Spring 2016, which is the State of Georgia’s first
accelerated associate degree program in business management.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia Campus (GA-PCOM)
In its 10 years, GA-PCOM has conferred more than 900 doctorate and master’s degrees
and more than 300 certificates. GA-PCOM fills a significant local need for physicians
and with more than 7,000 student volunteer hours contributed last year, makes a
significant impact on our communities. The school directly and indirectly generated
over $108 million in economic impact in the region and state.
University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
UGA Gwinnett serves the educational needs of working professional students
from more than 46 Georgia counties with more than 19 graduate-level programs
in fields such as pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, information technology, public
administration and business. In addition, UGA-Gwinnett provides non-credit
professional development courses and programs through the Georgia Center for
Continuing Education and the Small Business Development Center.
In partnership with Junior
Achievement (JA) of
Georgia, GCPS opened the
JA Discovery Center at Gwinnett. Reflecting a true
Gwinnett experience, it incorporates landmarks
and local companies to bring the personal and
professional economic simulations to life for the
25,000 middle school students who will visit the
center annually.
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)
GCPS is a three-time finalist for The Broad Prize for Urban Education (2009, 2010, and
2014) and two-time winner (2010 and 2014), designating GCPS as one of the nation’s
top urban school districts. GCPS is serving more than 175,800 students this school
year and still growing. Gwinnett’s 2015 SAT average was 1497—seven points above the
national average and 47 points above the state average. GCPS also topped state and
national averages with an ACT average of 22.1 out of a possible 36.
Buford City Schools (BCS)
Buford City Schools enrolls more than 4,300 students of which 25% are non-residents
and 20% pay tuition to attend. Non-resident students hail from 14 other school systems
and 11 different counties. BCS is close to completing a $21 million, 130,000-square-foot,
three-level, multi-purpose facility to serve the needs of the system.
Georgia Gwinnett
College (GGC)
Georgia Gwinnett
College is the most
ethnically diverse
Southern regional
college (2015 and
2016, per U.S. News &
World Report College
Compass). Since
2005, GGC has grown
to almost 12,000
students, pursuing
bachelor’s degrees
in 15 majors and 40+
concentrations. GGC
has contributed more
than $1 billion in
economic impact to
Gwinnett, including
its most recent annual
contribution of $361.5
million. It has created
3,687 jobs.
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QUALITY OF LIFE
DIVERSITY
Partnership Gwinnett continues to play an important role in enhancing the quality of life and place
in the region by supporting a number of projects and initiatives that help to present Gwinnett as an
attractive and welcoming location to live, learn, work and play.
INFINITE ENERGY CENTER
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT @ DULUTH
TOWN CENTER @ PEACHTREE CORNERS
Gwinnett County
boasts a diversity
index of 78.2%*,
making it one of
the most diverse
counties in the state.
78.2%
DIVERSITY INDEX*
$70 million, public/private project includes 300room, full-service Marriott, two additional hotels
and mixed-use developments.
42,000-square-foot, $52 million public/private
project includes entertainment district & new
urban design residential.
Mixed-use, 20-acre tract across from The
Forum. Includes offices, retail, restaurants,
townhomes and two-acre town green.
ATLANTA MEDIA CAMPUS @ GWINNETT VILLAGE
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT @ LILBURN
SUGARLOAF MARKET @ DULUTH
WHITE
BLACK
ASIAN
HISPANIC
OTHER
$1 billion, mixed-use movie studio project on
107 acres of OFS Brightwave Solutions Plant
(I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd.).
Transportation improvements and an
$11 million, 24,000-square-foot new city hall
and 20,000-square-foot replacement library.
75,000-square-foot, $94 million mixed-use
development in the City of Duluth includes
330 luxury apartments, stores and restaurants.
EPICENTER @ SUGAR HILL
SUGARLOAF CROSSING @ LAWRENCEVILLE
SOLIS TOWN CENTER @ SUWANEE
2014 U.S. CENSUS,
AMERICAN SURVEY
1-YEAR ESTIMATE
*The Diversity Index is the
likelihood that two people
chosen at random would be of a
different race or ethnic group.
Mixed-use development with gym and
community theater wrapped with commercial
space for restaurants, retail and office.
1.3 million square-foot mixed use, campusstyle office and retail development on 160 acre
property located at Hwy 316 and US 29.
$46 million development with 10,000 square
feet of street-level commercial/retail/restaurant
space and 235 high-end apartments.
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BUILDING MOMENTUM
As we look ahead to the future, Partnership Gwinnett will continue to build
on its successful past.
Begin to implement Partnership Gwinnett 3.0, which is the
next phase of strategic planning for economic development
in Gwinnett County. This process, supported by Partnership
Gwinnett, will help the County and its various communities
continue to improve their competitive positions and
elevate their strategic, intentional approach to economic
improvement through the collaborative efforts that are
embodied and implemented by Partnership Gwinnett.
Launch a new, five-year Capital Campaign to fund the
acceleration of its five-year economic growth strategy to
recruit, retain and help expand businesses, attract, educate
and retain workforce talent, and improve quality of life for
County residents.
Continue to support and help grow the Gwinnett Angels
group, including conducting outreach suggested by the
parent organization’s communications firm. Additionally,
Partnership Gwinnett will strengthen ties between the
investors and the county’s incubators.
Continue to add features to the Amazing Entrepreneur
Contest to attract contestants and sponsors, such as this
coming year’s planned prize giveaway for attendees at the
Contestant Reception.
Continue
efforts to recruit,
retain, expand and
facilitate businesses
of all sizes in five
target industries:
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH SCIENCE
& SERVICES
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
HEADQUARTERS &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Lead and facilitate international business recruitment trips to
Europe and Asia.
Partner with our public and private schools, colleges and
universities with local business and industry to implement a
world-class, community-based internship initiative.
SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
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PARTNERSHIP GWINNETT INVESTORS
ANGELS ($50,000+)
ASSOCIATES ($5,000 – $9,999)
Crescent Communities, LLC
Explore Gwinnett
Georgia Power
Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett Medical Center
Gwinnett Village CID
Jackson EMC
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta Gas Light
BB&T
BrandMortgage
BrandBank
CAB Incorporated
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Comcast
East2West Media Group
Fox Building Company
Georgia United Credit Union
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP
Hire Dynamics
Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLP
Mahaffey, Pickens & Tucker
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Metro Atlanta Chamber
MetroPower
Millennium Mat Company
National Vision
Northeast GA Medical Center
Paradigm Security
Peach State Credit Union
Piedmont Bank
Precision Planning, Inc.
Shumate Mechanical
Smith & Howard
T.Y. Lin International
FOUNDERS ($30,000 – $49,999)
Cisco
PARTNERS ($20,000 – $29,999)
City of Sugar Hill
City of Suwanee
Gwinnett Place CID
Primerica
ADVISORS ($15,000 – $19,999)
City of Norcross
Evermore CID
Garrard Group, Inc.
NCR Corporation
BUILDERS ($10,000 – $14,999)
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
CONNECT WITH US
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GwinnettEconomicDevelopment.com
Andersen, Tate & Carr, LLC
City of Duluth
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lilburn
City of Peachtree Corners
City of Snellville
Gas South
Gwinnett Community Bank
Merial Ltd.
Pond & Company
Quantum National Bank
SunTrust Bank
Wells Fargo
COMMUNITY INVESTORS (< $5,000)
American Family Insurance (Duong Vo)
Ameriprise (Kevin O’Brien)
Atkins Global
Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC
Atlanta Maxim Realty
Avion Energy
Baumueller- Nurmont Corporation
Blue Landworks, LLC
CH2M Hill
City of Auburn
City of Berkeley Lake
City of Grayson
Coca-Cola
Coles Barton, LLP
FarraTech
Fisher & Phillips
Hayes James
Hettich America
IntelligIS
LAN Systems
Lilburn CID
Lloyd Pro Group
Lose & Associates
McFarland Dyer & Associates
Mighty 8th Media
NEMA, Inc.
Power 10
Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan
Rocket IT
Spectrum Business
Sterling Rose Consulting
Sugarloaf Wealth Management
The 1818 Club
Town of Braselton
TRC Staffing
TSI Solutions
United Community Bank
United Consulting
Web Industries
Winfield Realty Group
Wolverton & Associates
Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber have a business policy to drive continuous improvement and success for their investors and
members. The information contained in this report is derived from internal research, as well as public and private sources. Although we strive to
maintain the integrity of all specifications and information herein, we are not responsible for any discrepancies found between this report and
other sources.