10-GCOC 2014 Annual Report

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T

SUCCESSHERE

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SUCCESS HERE

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TABLE of CONTENTS Letter from the President/CEO 1-2I. About Us 3-5II. Significant Achievements 6-10III. Membership in Detail 11-12IV. Small Business Development 13-14V. Programs & Events 15VI. Marketing & Communications 16VII. Economic & Community Development 17-18

1 2014 Annual Report

LETTER from the PRESIDENT/CEODR. DANIEL J. KAUFMAN

2014 Annual Report 2

I am proud to report that it has been a very successful year for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Efforts to create jobs and enhance residents’ quality of life are paying great dividends. Gwinnett County was recently named “a best place to live and work in the nation” by CNN Money Magazine.

A few of the Chamber’s most significant undertakings of 2014 include:

Big Year for Small Business! The Chamber partnered with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to issue a proclamation designating the third week of June 2014 as our first ever Gwinnett Small Business Week. We do hope to continue this partnership on an annual basis. Our new alliance with the U.S. Small Business Administration has led them to deem Gwinnett their 28th city nationwide to host their Small Business Federal Emerging Leaders program. The Chamber also partnered with the Gwinnett County Library System to share awareness of resources to better provide for our small businesses and also partnered with seven of our municipalities to bring a panel of resource experts to their cities and local business owners.

The Chamber is fortunate to have a talented staff, passionate leadership, and most important, enthusiastic and engaged members and investors. Our dedicated community leaders have enabled the

Chamber to implement dynamic economic development and community development programs that have elevated our community and our Chamber to be the models for others to emulate.

It is because of our dedicated and engaged members that we celebrate our success. With your support and engagement, the Gwinnett Chamber continues to lead and shape an exciting future—not just for our business community, but for our entire community. Together we will ensure that Gwinnett remains a vibrant and diverse community of choice in which to live, learn, work and play, and that Success really does continue to Live Here. All of us should be proud of what we have accomplished together, and all of us who are privileged to work at your Chamber look forward to another terrific year of working with each of you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Daniel J. KaufmanPresident/CEO


AboutUs

OUR VISIONThe Gwinnett Chamber will be the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public service communities to come together to advance our region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life.

OUR MISSIONThe mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities and enrich the community’s quality of life.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESServe as the forum for all the major community constituents to discuss economic and quality of life opportunities and encourage action.

Advance the economic environment and quality of life for the broader community – business and general.

Provide value to all members, addressing the different needs of different types of members, to help them prosper and grow

Further develop the Chamber into a smooth running, financially strong, collaborative organization.

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Brad Carr - VC Special EventsAndersen Tate & Carr, P.C.

Preston Williams - VC Sports & EntertainmentExplore Gwinnett

Matt Hyatt - VC Entrepreneurship & Small BusinessRocket IT

Chuck Button - VC Community RelationsJacobs Engineering Group, Inc. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tom Andersen - Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C.Delores Crowell - AT&TRobert Dobbs - Wells FargoGregory Jay - Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLCRon Garrard - Garrard GroupTerri Jondahl - CAB, IncorporatedMike Levengood - Law Office of J. Michael LevengoodCaryn McGarity - The McGarity Group, LLCBartow Morgan - BrandBankBrand Morgan - Brand Properties, LLCSean Murphy - Procurri, LLCCathy Nichols - Mobile Communications of GwinnettBill Russell - Russell Landscape CompaniesRaymer Sale - E2E Resources, Inc.David Snell - E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.John D. Stephens - John D. Stephens, Inc.Supt. Alvin Wilbanks - Gwinnett County Public SchoolsJack Wilson - Webb Tanner Powell Wilson

BOARD Greg Cantrell - Living Stone PropertiesMichael Golden - Arnall Golden & Gregory, LLPPam Ledbetter - Accent Creative GroupKeith Mason - McKenna, Long & Aldridge, LLPPat McDonough - CBO, LLCBruce Sharp - BB&T Gene Chayevsky - KLW Capital Norwood Davis - 12Stone® ChurchBin Liu - CFS CorporationJeff McCart - The McCart GroupChris Mixon - Bank of North GeorgiaHarry Rice - Atkins North America

2014 LEADERSHIPEXECUTIVE CABINET Dr. Dan Kaufman - President & CEOGwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Carla Carraway - ChairmanPrecision Planning, Inc.

Randy Dellinger - Chair ElectJackson EMC

Phil Wolfe - Past ChairGwinnett Medical Center

Sherwood McDuffie - TreasurerSuntrust Bank

Craig Brown - SecretaryGwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Perry Tindol - VC ProgramsAllgood Pest Solutions

Bryan Cohen - VC Marketing & CommunicationsQuantum National Bank

Doug Jenkins - VC Economic DevelopmentGeorgia Power

Sidney H. Theus - VC Membership & CCAmerican Painting & Renovations

Mike Cully - VC ManufacturingAGCO

Tammy Shumate - VC LeadershipBrand Mortgage

Craig Hudson - VC EducationMerial, Ltd.

Anthony Rodriguez - VC ArtsAurora Theatre, Inc.

JK Murphy - VC Media RelationsGwinnett Daily Post

Dr. Manfred Sandler - VC Healthcare & Life ScienceCardioVascular Group, PC


Steve Williams - United Community BankMarvin Willis - Smith & Howard CPA Dean Collins - T.Y. Lin International CompanyMichael Baldwin - Charter BusinessDavid Jacobson - Direct Technologies, Inc.Steve Kendrick - Infiniti of GwinnettGreg King - RockTennPJ Lynch - GEM Shopping NetworkMike McGarity - The McGarity Group, LLCTrey Ragsdale - Kaiser PermanenteChuck Warbington - Gwinnett Village CID Chess Britt - Primerica Financial Services Mary Hester - LAN SystemsLanier Levett - Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc.Jim Smith - The Atlanta FalconsLee Tucker - Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLPLeticia Willis - Willis Mechanical, Inc. Joe Allen - Gwinnett Place CIDMayor Jimmy Burnette - Gwinnett Municipal Association Steve Cannon - Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage CenterChairman Charlotte Nash - Gwinnett County Board of CommissionersMichael Paris - Council for Quality GrowthDr. Stanley “Stas” Preczewski - Georgia Gwinnett CollegeKim Ryan - Eastside Medical CenterConnie Wiggins - Gwinnett Clean & BeautifulSenator Renee Unterman - Gwinnett Legislative DelegationRepresentative Brett Harrell - Gwinnett Legislative Delegation Kerry Armstrong - Pope & LandRick Chandler - Chandler, Britt, Jay, Beck & Zwald, LLCStephen K. Hill - SKH Enterprises, Inc.Jim Maran Tom Martin - Gwinnett Community BankWayne Mason - Mason Family Management CompanyBill McCargo - B Mac AssociatesMichael Tennant - Alston & Bird, LLPRichard Tucker - Arlington Capital, LLCJudy Waters - Community Foundation of NE Georgia


The Gwinnett Chamber saw many successes in 2014. Take a look at this small sampling of over 250 events, launches, unveilings and accolades.

JANUARY Business After Hours voted “Best Happy Hour in Gwinnett” by Gwinnett Magazine

Launched strategic partnerships with municipalities to co-host Small Business Essentials program, featuring a panel of small business experts and resources for local businesses

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash presents “Preparing for the Next 100 Years” to more than 700 attendees at the State of the County Luncheon

Gwinnett County’s Best & Brightest celebrated at STAR Luncheon

FEBRUARY Membership and Sponsorship Campaign raises largest amount in its history, $1.193 million; next stop $1.225 million!

Campaign Reward Trip to Los Cabos, Mexico

66th Annual Dinner celebrates best and brightest in Gwinnett leadership with more than 1,000 attendees

Atlanta Regional Commission Chairman Kerry Armstrong keynotes General Membership Meeting with the State of the Region Address

Significant Achievements

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The 2014 “And the Winner Is...” Membership & Sponsorship Campaign raised $1.193 million, the largest amount in its history.


MARCH Launched Gwinnett Small Business coalition to provide local business associations and organizations access to our portfolio of resources

Movers & Makers honored at annual awards ceremony

Public Safety professionals honored for bravery and service at Valor Awards

APRIL Gwinnett’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, Lillian Webb, featured at Success Lives Here

Premier businesses and nonprofits honored at Pinnacle Awards

4th annual Amazing Entrepreneur contest winner announced

Gwinnett Global Trade Summit

Washington D.C. Fly-in; 30 business and community leaders in delegation

MAY Gwinnett Chamber small business programs designated a best practice by Georgia Department of Economic Development

Swing Into Spring Chairman’s Club Tournament held at Summit Chase Country Club

Global Business Mission Trip to South Korea

Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women Relaunch @ Duluth Town Green

Metro Atlanta Chamber President & CEO Hala Moddelmog speaks of regional partnerships at General Membership Meeting

“One of the things I like about the Chamber is that the Chamber gets it—it’s not just about business, it’s also about the community that we serve.”– Andy Morgan, President, The Morgan Law Group, PC


JUNE Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women launches GLOWGwinnett.com

Chamber and County partner to create Gwinnett Small Business Week; first ever proclamation precedes co-hosted

“How to do Business with the County” half-day informational summit

Georgia Gwinnett College President Stas Preczewski presents “Educating the Workforce” at General Membership Meeting

JULY Chamber debuts “Open For Business” monthly radio show on Business RadioX, featuring Chamber members

AUGUST Button Down Dash 5K/10K, with more than 900 runners

Jacoby Development President Scott Condra unveils Atlanta Media Campus at General Membership Meeting

Business Expo & Job Fair, with more than 2,000 attendees

Gwinnett Chamber accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by member zBoost Cell Boosters

SEPTEMBER Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks presents the 2014 State of the Schools Address at the September General Membership Meeting

Strategic Leadership Visit to Greater Miami-Dade County; 75 in delegation

OCTOBER Partnership Gwinnett Kick-off Campaign Celebration

“The Chamber took a sincere interest in understanding our needs and goals. I give the Gwinnett Chamber a great deal of credit for our ability to grow and be successful.”– Dan Campbell, Founder & CEO, Hire Dynamics


“We decided to become a member of the Chamber because we knew it would give us the opportunity to network with other business leaders. It’s been a great opportunity and a great partnership.”– Jai Rogers, Vice President, Delta Community Credit Union

Georgia Chamber President Chris Clark addresses Gwinnett business and community leaders at General Membership Meeting

Elected officials and Chamber Board talk Gwinnett at Key Leadership Reception & Candidate Hob Nob

Partnership Gwinnett Redevelopment Forum Breaks Bold, Reimagines Redevelopment

Fall Classic Golf & Tennis Tournament at TPC Sugarloaf

NOVEMBER Georgia Ports Authority’s Curtis Foltz keynotes GMM

Chamber Strategic Plan unveiled at annual board conference

Movers & Makers Launch Event

The Elf on the Shelf® Co-Creator Christa Pitts keynotes inaugural Small Business Summit with 450 in attendance

Business & community leaders become Principals for a Day during National Education Week

Chamber partners with American Express for Small Business Saturday

DECEMBER Healthcare heroes honored at Healthcare Excellence Awards

Partnership Gwinnett hosts Economic Outlook at Gwinnett Tech’s Busbee Center

Legislative Luncheon featuring Congressman Rob Woodall


Membership in Detail

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Advertising/Marketing – 3.6%

Agricultural/Mining/Forestry – 2.7%

Architecture/Engineering/Construction – 6.6%

Communications – 2.3%

Distribution – 7.8%

Finance/Banking – 9.7%

Government – 2.4%

Hospitality/Restaurant/Hotel/Sports/Entertainment – 3.5%

Legal – 4.3%

Manufacturing – 7.6%

Medical – 4.9%

Nonprofit – 2%

Real Estate – 3.7%

Retail/Merchandising – 4.5%

Technology – 4.4%

Other – 30%

3.6% 2.7%

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2.3%

7.8%

9.7%

2.4%

3.5%

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4.5%

4.4%

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40.7%

20.2%

10.1%

9.4%

19.6%

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82%

18%

LOCATION

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# OFEMPLOYEES LEVEL

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1-5 employees – 40.7%

6-20 employees – 20.2%

21-50 employees – 10.1%

51-100 employees – 9.4%

101+ employees – 19.6%

General Member – 82%

Chairman’s Club Member – 18%

Outside Gwinnett – 20%

Inside Gwinnett – 80%


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IV. Small Business

Development

GWINNETT SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCESSmall business became a big hit in 2014, with the launch of Gwinnett Small Business Resources. The initiative was developed to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with a comprehensive collection of resources, education, programs and tools to: assist in properly starting, sustaining and continuing to succeed in business, raise awareness of resources available to aid in success, position the Chamber as a reliable starting point for finding business assistance, gain practical and functional education in topic-specific areas of business and deliver relevant programming to help businesses grow successfully.

“EAT & EDUCATE” WORKSHOPSMonthly educational workshops and seminars focus on small business needs. The “Eat & Educate” series provides small business owners with in-person, topic-specific opportunities to gain the tools they need to be successful in business. Varying topics include marketing, surviving the first five years, finance and cash flow, legal and compliance, business plans, setting goals, minority assistance, networking, sales training, tradeshow tips and more.

SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS ‘ON THE ROAD’The bi-monthly ‘On The Road’ program, hosted throughout Gwinnett County, introduces the many resources available to small businesses. This portable panel of real experts includes the Small Business Development Center, SCORE, minority assistance experts, as well as local city and county representatives knowledgeable in licensing, planning, economic development and more. Attendees learn about the many free or low-cost resources available to help their business succeed.


SMALL BUSINESS SUMMITIn its inaugural year, the Small Business Summit provided access to a full day of resources, tools, strategies and education for existing small businesses or those considering taking the leap into business ownership. Attendees participated in breakout sessions on topics such as funding, planning, marketing, networking, sales, service and enjoyed engaging keynote presentations and a tabletop exhibit.

IN ADDITION, WE:Partnered with Chairman Nash and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to issue a proclamation designating the third week of June 2014 as our first ever Gwinnett Small Business Week.

Alliance with the U.S. Small Business Administration has led them to name Gwinnett (and the Gwinnett Chamber as co-sponsor) its 28th city nationwide to host their Small Business Federal Emerging Leaders program - our participation makes Georgia the only state that is home to two host cities (Atlanta being the other).

Chairman of SCORE Atlanta, Dr. Robert Yancy said Gwinnett has opened a new frontier for their organization, and the Gwinnett Chamber/SCORE relationship is a model for the other SCORE Atlanta offices.

Recently partnered with the Gwinnett County Library System to share awareness of resources to better provide for our small businesses.

Worked with seven of our municipalities to bring a panel of resource experts to their cities and local business owners.


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V. Programs & Events

PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTEVENTS

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENTEVENTS

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Washington DC Fly In

General Membership Meeting

Annual Dinner

Button Down Dash 5K/10K

Gwinnett Expo & Job Fair

Pinnacle Awards

Gwinnettworking

Business After Hours

CC Receptions

CC Breakfasts

CC Meet & Greet

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Forum

Gwinnett Technology Forum

Economic Development Breakfast

Business Plan Workshop

New Company Reception

HRMA

Success Lives Here

State of the County Address

Healthcare Excellence Awards

Fall Golf & Tennis Classic

Gwinnett Leadership Organization for Women

CC Golf Tournament

Member Orientation

Small Business Essential Panels

Small Business Eat & Educate

Small Business Social

Movers & Makers Awards

Global Trade Summit

Broker Events

ATDC Entrepreneur Night

Redevelopment Peer Tour

Key Leadership Reception

Strategic Leadership Visit

Valor Awards

STAR Student

Principal for a Day

Special Events

Small Business Joint County Event

Constant Contact Workshop

Small Business Summit

Sandler Training Learning Events

PG Campaign Kickoff

Movers & Makers Launch Event

Redevelopment Forum

Tax Incentive Breakfast

PG Economic Outlook

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Communications& Marketing

AWARDS & ACCOLADES in 2014GWINNETT EDGE 2014 PRSA|GA Phoenix Award of Excellence - iPad version 2014 APEX Award for Publication Excellence - New Magazines, Journals, and Tabloids 2014 APEX Award for Publication Excellence - Membership & Customer Materials 2014 ACE Award for Communications Excellence - Electronic/Digital 2014 Hermes Creative Platinum Award - Publications/Magazine 2014 Hermes Creative Gold Award - Design/Publication Overall

OTHER 2014 PRSA|GA Phoenix Award of Excellence - Smartphone/Tablet Applications 2014 Hermes Creative Gold Award - Video/Nonprofit Category 2014 Hermes Creative Honorable Mention - Writing/Publication Column 2014 Hermes Creative Honorable Mention - Publication/Public Policy Category

Hermes Creative Platinum AwardPublication/Magazine

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WOMEN’S WINE TASTINGBUSINESS CONNECTION

See what’s in our cellar and celebrate GLOW’s makeover with this must-attend sipping social!

WOMEN’S WINE TASTINGBUSINESS CONNECTION

See what’s in our cellar and celebrate GLOW’s makeover with this must-attend sipping social!

May 13 • 5:30-7:30 PM • Duluth Town green

RSVP

REQUIRED!

S T R A T E G I C P L A NEnhancing Success — Charting Our Course

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NEWPERSPECTIVES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

EXPLORING

CULTUREGWINNETT’S ART & ENTERTAIMENT SCENE

JULY/AUGUST 2014

GWINNETT

Day1Inspiring Keynote Speakers2

Panels of Experts3

CHRISTA A. PITTSCo-CEO, CCA and B, LLC, home of The Elf on the Shelf ®

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the vast array of resources

available to help you start, sustain and succeed in business!

MARY ELLEN MCCLANAHANDirector, Entrepreneur & Small Business Georgia Department of Economic Development

November 13, 20148:00 am – 4:00 pmThe Gwinnett Center

For more info, call 770-232-3000GwinnettSmallBusinessSummit.com

Hosted by

Presented by

• 12 Educational Workshops • Extensive Small Business Resource FairPLUS

EVERYTHING TO HELP YOUR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCEED!


ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY WINS Sometimes it’s the numbers that are worth a thousand words:

1,645 new jobs23 project wins$125 million in capital investment54 active projects

PROJECTS TO NOTE• Haso USA Inc. opened its first U.S. location leasing a 100,000-square-foot building in Peachtree Corners. Project represents 170 manufacturing jobs and a $7 million capital investment

• United Arab Shipping Company made the decision to relocate its headquarters to Gwinnett County resulting in the creation of 160 additional jobs, $10 million capital investment

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VII. Economic & Community

Development

COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTOptimize 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.

WORLD CLASS TALENTPromote 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 DEVELOPMENTEncourage 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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100+ retention visits21 events1,300 participants555 organizations


• Korea-based Dasan Machineries selected Gwinnett as the location of its first manufacturing operations in the U.S. resulting in 150 new jobs, $30 million capital investment

GWINNETT ANGELSThe third quarter saw the kick-off of the Gwinnett Angels (GA), an angel group whose members have invested more than $200,000 in young companies, with approximately half that figure directed to Gwinnett startups. Gwinnett Angels is an affiliate chapter of the Atlanta Technology Angels, a long-time Atlanta metro investment group. ATA board members Lee Waters and Dan King led the chapter creation, along with key support from Partnership Gwinnett.

Our mission is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities and enrich the community’s quality of life.

6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097GwinnettChamber.org / 770-232-3000

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