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Prominent businesses and business leaders that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and featured and highlighted on "The Voice of Business Podcast".

  1. Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2022 Small Business Award Winners

    09/24/2025

    Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2022 Small Business Award Winners

    The Gwinnett Chamber hosted the annual Small Business Awards on December 9th at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. The program, presented by Atlanta Small Business Network, named ten winners among the best in the region for exceptional business practices and entrepreneurial excellence. “99% of all businesses in Georgia are small businesses, making this industry a critical component to the future of our economic health and well-being,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO, Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “We are honored to champion these amazing individuals and organizations through this program and want to congratulate the nominees, finalists, and winners on their incredible success this year.” Rikki Klaus, producer for CNN, emceed the awards program, calling out each of the ten winners by name and category to come to the stage and receive their award. Category winners included: Community Contributor Award – Annandale VillageCulture Creator Award – Virguez LawEmerging Entrepreneur Award – Elizabeth M’balu Oke – PivotPathFounder Award – Grace Fricks – Access to Capital for EntrepreneursLaunch Award – Byron HospitalityMinority-Owned/Woman-Owned Business Award – 32 Pearls Family DentistrySmall Business (0-5 Employees) Award – Cartridge World (Lawrenceville)Small Business (6-24 Employees) Award – El-Amin Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine InstituteSmall Business (25+ Employees) Award – Capital RestorationSupport System Award – Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneurs ClubThe program also hosted featured speaker Terri-Nichelle Bradley, Founder & CEO of Brown Toy Box, who sat down with Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Atlanta Small Business Network, to share her journey of success from start-up to one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2022. This awards program comes on the heels of Gwinnett’s recent announcement on being named a five-star accredited Chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where it credited its members and investors, many of whom were present for today’s program, for their commitment and contributions that helped earn this designation for the non-profit organization. For more information on the Gwinnett Chamber and future events and programs, please visit GwinnettChamber.org/events. About the Gwinnett ChamberThe Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice for businesses, facilitating quality job growth opportunities while enhancing the community’s vitality and quality of life. The Chamber offers the metro Atlanta business community a wealth of growth opportunity by collaborating with regional partners to drive economic and community development initiatives throughout Georgia. Through its fundamental objectives to help create quality jobs and wealth, strengthen the community, and grow business, the Chamber serves more than 2,000+ member companies in metro Atlanta while delivering innovative programs to connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. www.gwinnettchamber.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  2. 2022 Gwinnett Chamber Multi-Chamber Mixer

    09/17/2025

    2022 Gwinnett Chamber Multi-Chamber Mixer

    Gwinnett Chamber Doubles Attendance to Annual Global Business EventMulti-Chamber Mixer hosts more than 400 business professionals, Celebrates diversity and culture Gwinnett County, GA – The Gwinnett Chamber recently worked in partnership with thirteen other strategic business organizations to host the second annual Multi-Chamber Mixer at the Gas South District in Duluth. The event celebrated the community’s cultural diversity and its global connections with multiple business organizations. “The Gwinnett Chamber has strategically worked with our global partners to formalize agreements that foster relationships, build business, and create opportunities to strengthen the local economy,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “This event is a culmination of that work and an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and collective success as one business community.” Strategic partners of the Gwinnett Chamber included the Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneurs Club, Chinese Business Association of Atlanta, French American Chamber, Georgia Hispanic Chamber, Georgia Indo-American Chamber, Georgia Pakistan Business Council, German American Chamber, Global Atlanta, Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast – Georgia Chapter, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta Georgia, Latin American Chamber, and the Liberian Community Association of Georgia. The event also featured a wide range of authentic global cuisine from 16 Gwinnett-based restauranters including Cosmo’s Pizza+Social, Fumi Hibachi and Sushi, Jack & King Ready Meals, Latin Fresh, Lobster Banh Mi, Mochinut – Duluth, Nothing Bundt Cakes – Snellville, Pat’s Poutine, Queen Nola’s, Catering & Concessions, LLC, Roma Italiano Ristorante, Scrumdiddlyumptious, Shayona Cafe, Swainson Catering, Tucker’s Catering, Versace Dominican Restaurant, and Yifan Kitchen. “We would like to thank our partners, restaurants, and sponsors – including leading sponsors Georgia Power, Northeast Georgia Health System, and RudHil Companies – for supporting such a successful event this year,” added Masino. “Looking ahead to 2023, the Gwinnett Chamber is excited about the growing opportunities to champion global business in our region.” The Gwinnett Chamber hosts more than 300 events each year that serve its 2,000-plus member organizations and countless professionals who represent them. To learn more about the Chamber’s upcoming events, visit GwinnettChamber.org/Events. About the Gwinnett Chamber The Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice for businesses, facilitating quality job growth opportunities while enhancing the community’s vitality and quality of life. The Chamber offers the metro Atlanta business community a wealth of growth opportunities by collaborating with regional partners to drive economic and community development initiatives throughout Georgia. Through its fundamental objectives to help create quality jobs and wealth, strengthen the community, and grow business, the Chamber serves more than 2,000+ member companies in metro Atlanta while delivering innovative programs to connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. www.gwinnettchamber.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

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Prominent businesses and business leaders that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and featured and highlighted on "The Voice of Business Podcast".