Friday, January 28, 2011

Put Your Best Foot Forward!

Get Your Shoes Shined & Repaired at the Gwinnett Chamber

First impressions are critical in the business world. For this reason, the Gwinnett Chamber wants to help you put your best foot forward. Mr. Lawrence Hardnett is available for shoe shines at the Gwinnett Chamber on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In addition, drop offs for shoe shines and repairs may be made at the Chamber front desk during non-service hours.

Prices include:
$6 shine
$8 spit shine
$8 boot shine
$8.50 clean & shine golf shoes
$8 clean & shine two-tones (other than golf shoes)
$10 ladies heels
$17 rubber heels
$45 half sole & heels
$60 full sole & heels
$10 clean/shampoo suede shoes
$12 dye leather shoes

For additional services and prices contact Mr. Hardnett at 678-887-9162.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Gwinnett's State Delegation members provide statewide leadership

News from Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy

Sen. Don Balfour chosen as chairman of the Rules Committee by Senate Committee on Assignments. He will also serve on Appropriations, Health and Human Services, Insurance, and Reapportionment.This will be Sen. Balfour's ninth year to serve as Rules Chairman and his 19th year as a state senator. He is the longest serving Republican in the State Senate.

Sen. Fran Millar has been appointed Chairman of the Senate Education Committeeby the Senate Committee on Assignments. Sen. Millar will also serve on the Health and Human Services, Government Oversight, Retirement, and Economic Development committees.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Join us in congratulating the following honorees at the 63rd Annual Dinner! And the winners are...

Celebrating Gwinnett's Success
Become Part of One of the Most Talked About Events of the Year!

Friday, February 4, 2011
Cocktails at 6 p.m.
Dinner and Program at 7:30 p.m.
The Gwinnett Center, Tommy P. Hughes Ballroom
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 30097

Presented by Gwinnett Medical Center

This black-tie-optional spectacular is more than a celebration of Gwinnett Chamber stewardship for the county's success. It's an awe-inspiring sensation recognizing the accomplishments of 2010 and anticipating the wonders to come in 2011. Be a part of Gwinnett's finest who attend this event to celebrate the people of Gwinnett who have made significant contributions to enhance our quality of life.

In an effort to further recognize Gwinnett's outstanding citizens and organizations, the Gwinnett Chamber would like to announce the winners of the 63rd Annual Dinner Awards. These awards honor those who have made significant contributions to enhance our quality of life, make Gwinnett a better place to live, and improve education, medical and public service communities.

And the winners are...

Citizen of the Year
David Seago - Georgia Power

Public Service Award
Georgia State Senator Don Balfour

Dr. Robert McClure, M.D. - Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Gwinnett County Board of Education, District IV Representative and 2010 Vice Chairman

Tammy Shumate - Corporate Development, Brand Mortgage

Rep Melvin Everson - Workforce Development Director for the State of Georgia
Former State Representative

Nancy A. Ward - Gwinnett County Public Schools, Staff Development
Executive Director Gwinnett Student Leadership Team, Inc.

Hudgens Award
Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award
Forrest L. Adair, II

Sponsorship & Ticket Opportunities:

Diamond Award Sponsor at $7,500 -Three available - one each for Public Service, Humanitarian and Citizen of the Year Awards

  • Recognition in Chamber FOCUS newsletter
  • Logo recognition in program
  • Company representative to welcome attendees at reception
  • ten (10) complimentary seats at the dinner
  • Thirty (30) complimentary drink tickets

Platinum Sponsors at $3,000 - Multiple available

  • Recognition in Chamber FOCUS newsletter
  • Logo recognition in program
  • Verbal recognition during event
  • Six (6) complimentary seats at the dinner

Gold Sponsors at $2,500 - Multiple available

  • Recognition in Chamber FOCUS newsletter
  • Logo recognition in program
  • Verbal recognition during event
  • Four (4) complimentary seats at the dinner

Silver Sponsors at $2,000 - Multiple available

  • Recognition in Chamber FOCUS newsletter
  • Logo recognition in program
  • Verbal recognition during event
  • Two (2) complimentary seats at the dinner

Individual Pricing

  • Individual Seats - $150 per person
  • Table(s) of 10 - $1,500 per table

Full table requests receive preferential seating. Less than full tables will be assigned as received. Tickets will be assigned upon receipt of remittance and mailed the week of the event. Register online at www.gwinnettannualdinner.com. Reservations due by 1/28/11 (no refunds after this date).

For more information please contact Rachel at 770-232-8816 or rachel@gwinnettchamber.org, or visit www.gwinnettannualdinner.com.