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PCBA Celebration on Tap
Gwinnett Chamber President to Speak
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Celebrating the receipt of Large Community Deal of the Year were Peachtree Corners City Council members Lorri Christopher, Eric Christ, Mayor Pro Tem Weare Gratwick, and Phil Sadd, with Eddie Sarrine, VP of global commercial finance and sales operations at Intuitive. City of Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett County staff were also pictured. | |
Intuitive project garners 'Deal of the Year' award | |
The Intuitive Surgical expansion project in Peachtree Corners received accolades from the Georgia Economic Developers Association on Nov. 14. Representatives from Intuitive, Gwinnett County Government, the City of Peachtree Corners, and Partnership Gwinnett received the Large Community Deal of the Year Award at the Georgia Economic Developers Association Annual Awards at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
The Deal of the Year Awards recognize outstanding achievement in new business expansion or relocation that have significant community support and meet economic development goals. Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and a pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, previously announced their expansion at 5655 Spalding Drive, which will include $500 million capital investment and 1,200 new jobs.
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Stacey Key, of GMSDC, and Rod Robinson, of Insight Sourcing Group, work together to find the right suppliers for business. |
ISG partners with GA Minority Supplier Dev. Council
Insight Sourcing Group (ISG), located in Peachtree Corners, recently announced a partnership with the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC), a not-for-profit organization that fosters value-driven partnerships between corporate entities and minority-owned businesses.
The GMSDC is the state of Georgia's leading advocacy organization for small business development and supplier diversity. One of its primary activities is to connect minority businesses with the supply chain, said Stacey Key, president and CEO of the council.
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Lt. Governor shares insights with Chamber members
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan spoke with members of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber last month about authentic leadership. He spoke candidly about the 2020 Presidential Election and the divisive divide that followed. He mentioned the impact on the GOP and stressed that the election was not rigged.
"Our problems aren't going to be resolved in deep partisan corners," he said.
Duncan, who is not seeking reelection, spoke about the economy in Georgia, which he said is performing well. He noted that the state's best days lie ahead for Georgia, and that policies matter. "We need to get people ready for the next century," he said. "And it starts with education."
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New UPS Store opens in Peachtree Corners
On Wednesday, November 17, members of the City Council took part in a Ribbon Cutting for the newly opened state-of-the-art Blue Horizon UPS store.
Councilmembers Weare Gratwick, Lori Christopher and Phil Sadd were on hand to congratulate Owner Ray Paracha and Operations Manager Deedee Javed on the opening in the Ingles Parking lot at 5075 Peachtree Parkway.
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Funding available through PTC app
Businesses participating in the CHOOSE PTC program are receiving checks automatically and getting exposure on the CHOOSE PTC App. Consider attracting new customers by using this technology. If you would like to know more about the program READ MORE.
Or call City Hall at 678-691-1200 and speak with Jennifer or Louis.
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New Businesses opening doors in Peachtree Corners
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Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See READ MORE most recent new businesses and license.
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Gwinnett Chamber President to speak
Nick Masino, president and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, will speak at the First Friday Breakfast of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Known for his strong leadership and community influence as the President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Nick’s commitment to Gwinnett County spans more than two decades of making an impact in the community and economic development arenas. Masino has received many accolades, including Most Notable Georgians, Power 100: Most Influential Atlantans and 100 Most Influential Georgians.
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Year-End Celebration event on tap
Join the PCBA on Thursday, Dec. 8, for its Year-End Celebration at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required, as space is limited.
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PTC Business Briefs
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Siemens celebrated the month of October after nearly two centuries of research and innovation. The company turned 175 years old in October. With partners around the globe, the company is working to develop solutions for a sustainable future.
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Cradlepoint collaborates with Curiosity Lab on technology | |
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Cradlepoint, a leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions, recently announced a collaboration with T-Mobile and the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners to enable advanced IoT connectivity solutions, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AR/VR, using 5G Wireless WAN technology.
The solution, developed by Bosch and Cradlepoint, leverages T-Mobile’s 5G network —Cradlepoint’s purpose-built wideband adapters and routers to facilitate near real-time parking and safety monitoring in Peachtree Corners, one of the nation’s first smart cities.
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