The Voice of Business with the Gwinnett Chamber

AAPI Insights for Tomorrow with Bin Liu and Jay Patel In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business Podcast shines a spotlight on the rich contributions and cultural values shaping our business community. This episode features two inspiring Chamber Board Members: Bin Liu, owner of Simple […]

Inside the Gold Dome: Legislative Recap with Senator Shawn Still and Paul Oh Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by the Gwinnett Chamber! Today, we’re diving into the 2025 Legislative Session with guest host Paul Oh, Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs at the Gwinnett Chamber, and special guest Senator […]

The Global Business Playbook in the #1 State for Business with Kristi Brigman and Trevor Williams Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We’re thrilled to be joined by Kristi Brigman, Chief Economic Development Officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Trevor Williams, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta, for an […]

Celebrating Black Business Leaders: Leadership, Legacy & Impact with Tami Wilder and Lanier Levett Welcome to today’s episode of The Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We’re thrilled to be joined by Tami Wilder, Co-CEO at Positive Impact International, and Lanier Levett, 2024 Board Chair and 3rd Generation Funeral Home Owner at Gregory B. […]

Workplace Evolution in 2025 with Fred Dawkins and Jeff Spence: Trends in Culture, AI Innovation, Legal Shifts, and More Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine. We’re thrilled to be joined by Fred Dawkins, Owner at Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C., and Jeff Spence, Founder and CEO at WithFuel, for an in-depth […]

New Year, New Leadership with Dr. Darice Irby and Rick Packer: Common Leadership Lessons, Navigating Change Management, Combating Burnout, and More Welcome to today’s episode of “The Voice of Business” presented by Gwinnett Magazine, where we’re thrilled to have Dr. Darice Irby, Owner of Thriving Partners LLC, and Rick Packer, Principal Consultant at The Table […]

Building Big Goals with Joy Mitchell and Charbel Aoun: From Gwinnett Roots to Entrepreneurial Impact and Community Collaboration Welcome to today’s episode of “The Voice of Business”, where we’re thrilled to have Joy Mitchell, CEO/Owner of Office Creations, and Charbel Aoun, Founding Executive Director of the Georgia First Generation Foundation, sharing their journeys and insights [&#8...

Exploring Organizational Culture with Evie Suarez: From First-Gen Professionalism to Leadership’s Role in Shaping Workplace Success. This month, we dove deep into the heart of workplace dynamics with Evie Suarez, Founder of WorkWise Guide and a first-generation professional blazing trails in organizational culture. Tune in to explore what it means to be a first-gen pro, […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Alejandra Cardenas, Financial Director at Supermercados Talpa, and Albert Sorto, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at Rudhil Companies, to hear about the role their heritage has played […]

For most of us, balancing our career, personal lives, and passions isn’t always easy. That’s why we sat down with Aysha Abdullatif, VP of Marketing at Spherion, and Kim Hartsock, Managing Partner at Warren Averett, to hear about how they seemingly do it all. Tune in to hear these influential women in business share how […]

MARCH 7, 2024 – Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson headlined the annual State of the County Address, presented by Axis and HNTB and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber and Council for Quality Growth. The event, held at 12 Stone Church, convened a diverse audience of more than 1,000 business and community […]

GWINNETT CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2023 SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Small Business Awards on December 1st at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. The program recognized ten winners among 100 finalists for exceptional business practices and entrepreneurial excellence. “Ninety percent of our members have 50 employees or less making small business […]

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce celebrated the community’s global business scene with the annual Multi-Chamber Mixer at After Hours on November 1, 2023. Nearly 400 attendees from different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and organizations came together to recognize the vibrant and diverse business community in Metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing county. The event allowed attendees to interact wi...

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 […]

Gwinnett Chamber Doubles Attendance to Annual Global Business Event Multi-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 [&#8...

The Gwinnett Chamber announced seven winners and recognized more than one hundred finalists at the 2022 Moxie Awards, presented by Northside Hospital. Established to honor women professionals, the Moxie Awards program welcomed its largest crowd in program history with nearly six hundred attendees. “The Moxie Awards seek to highlight innovative and driven women leaders who are making an impact [&#8...

The Gwinnett Chamber’s annual Moxie Awards recognize women who are making it happen. The awards luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Gas South District in Duluth, GA. This two-part program will begin with keynote speaker Sarah Hathorn and will conclude with the presentation of the Moxie Awards. Sarah Hathorn/CEO, Hathorn Consulting […]

The Gwinnett Chamber announced the honorees for its 74th Annual Dinner to be held Friday, April 22, at the Gas South Convention Center. The annual event, presented by Northside Hospital, celebrates Gwinnett’s community servants, corporate citizens, and compassionate organizations. Five of the award winners recently visited the Gwinnett Business RadioX studio to discuss what the […]

Jill Edwards/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is to “champion business” and their vision is to be the leading advocate and innovative resource for businesses to connect and thrive. Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside […]

Risk-takers. Problem solvers. The dreamers and the doers. Not for the faint of heart, being a small business owner is a bold feat. Now, more than ever, it is critical to celebrate those who are up to the challenge. The Gwinnett Chamber’s Small Business Awards do just that by showcasing those that dare to start, […]

Risk-takers. Problem solvers. The dreamers and the doers. Not for the faint of heart, being a small business owner is a bold feat. Now, more than ever, it is critical to celebrate those who are up to the challenge. The Gwinnett Chamber’s Small Business Awards do just that by showcasing those that dare to start, […]

Risk-takers. Problem solvers. The dreamers and the doers. Not for the faint of heart, being a small business owner is a bold feat. Now, more than ever, it is critical to celebrate those who are up to the challenge. The Gwinnett Chamber’s Small Business Awards do just that by showcasing those that dare to start, […]

Jamie Hamilton/Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett For more than 30 years, Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett has been helping to improve the lives of those with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities through a PreK-12 school and young adult day program. With a focus on providing the highest quality education and therapeutic services, nurturing and challenging […]

Lisa Zaken/Leadership Gwinnett (Outstanding Organization Award) Leadership Gwinnett is an award-winning community impact organization that has been a part of the fabric of the Gwinnett community for 36 years. Their mission is to educate, equip, and engage diverse leaders and inspire civic involvement. They do this through innovative programming including the signature nine-month Leadership Gwinnet...

Major Michelle Anglin/Gwinnett County Police Department (Influence Award) The Gwinnett County Police Department is the second largest police agency in Georgia with an authorized strength of 905 sworn officers, supported by 289 civilian employees, and is an agency with a long history of excellence, integrity, and fairness. The department enjoys a strong relationship with the […]