News from Gateway85 - January 2019 PROJECT UPDATESJoin Us - Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway Public MeetingWednesday, January 16 4:00 - 6:00 PM Gateway85 CID Office 1770 Indian Trail-Lilburn Road, Ste. 150 Norcross, GA 30093 Gateway85 CID is undertaking a study to develop a concept for a greenway near Beaver Ruin Creek. This proposed multi-use trail and greenspace will expand connectivity, improve accessibility, promote a healthy lifestyle and capitalize on available open space while complementing proposed mixed-use development in the district. During this public meeting, we'd like to hear from you. Share your thoughts, provide insight and help us refine the Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway concept. No RSVP required. Contact Matt Gore for questions.
PARTNER ACTIVITIESState of MARTA Address- January 11 Join the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and the Council for Quality Growth for the 6th Annual State of MARTA address and breakfast featuring Jeffrey A. Parker, G< and CEO of MARTA. Gwinnett Chamber On-Topic featuring Kerry Armstrong - January 22 Gwinnett Chamber’s On-Topic luncheon features Kerry Armstrong, Chair of the Atlanta Regional Commission. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the intergovernmental coordination and planning agency for the 10-county metro Atlanta area, including Gwinnett. Gwinnett Chamber 71st Anniversary Dinner Event - February 1 The Gwinnett Chamber’s Annual Dinner is Gwinnett’s largest business networking opportunity of the year. Now in its 71st year, the Annual Dinner brings together more than 1,000 of Gwinnett County’s executives, community leaders and elected officials for an elegant evening to celebrate the years’ accomplishments, thank our volunteers and ambassadors and recognize outgoing board members. It is also a special time to honor winners of the Public Service Award, James J. Maran International Award, D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award, R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award, and the Gwinnett County Citizen of the Year Award. Advance Atlanta Transit Event - February 10 Join Advance Atlanta and Gateway85 CID for an educational forum and mixer about the upcoming March 2019 Gwinnett MARTA Referendum. Come hear from Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charlotte Nash and MARTA Board Member Robbie Ashe among others as they discuss the upcoming vote. It’s going to be a packed house and space is limited for this free event. Join us for beer, wine, appetizers, swag and some great information on this upcoming referendum! BOARD MEETINGSNext board meeting is January 10, 2019Time: 7:30 AM - business meeting starts Location: 1770 Indian Trail-Lilburn Rd, Ste. 150, Norcross 30093 Note: 2019 board meetings will be held bi-monthly beginning in January, except in special instances. Please check our website calendar periodically for updates on meetings and events. GATEWAY DEVELOPMENTSGraham Field Expands GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”), a global leader in medical equipment manufacturing celebrated the grand opening of their new global headquarters in the Gateway85 CID district off Best Friend Road on December 12. The new facility will bring 20 new jobs and $10 million in capital investment in our community Improve Atlanta Celebrates the Holidays with Expansion NewsImprove Atlanta, a home improvement and renovations supermall located in the Gateway85 district on Button Gwinnett Drive, celebrated the holidays on December 18 by showcasing plans for their new facility. While focusing on home improvement, the facility will be used for a myriad of events and promotions. With an auditorium, business center and a large parking lot area, Improve will host a variety of indoor and outdoor events. For more information on Improve Atlanta, visit their website. CONTACT US |