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Major Renovation Plans Announced for Gas South Arena

February 20, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Major Renovation Plans Announced for Gas South Arena

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Approaching it’s 22nd birthday, Gas South Arena has been the entertainment hub in Gwinnett County for over two decades. As the campus continues to develop, Gas South District President & CEO Stan Hall announced on February 18, 2025 that the arena is in the final planning stages of a major renovation.

Designed to elevate the arena to match the excellence of the entire campus, the renovations will introduce a fresh modern-look with state-of the art amenities and enhanced functionality. From upgraded seating to improved guest experiences, every detail is crafted to create a more seamless and dynamic environment for events of all kinds.

About Gas South Arena

Gas South Arena is a vibrant, versatile venue showcasing a multitude of concerts, sporting events, family shows, and more. It is home to the ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators, NLL’s Georgia Swarm, and APV’s Atlanta Vibe. The arena features various food and beverage locations throughout the venue and a removable ice rink that accommodates ice entertainment shows, and is central to many hotels, restaurants, and shopping.

The arena has a capacity of 13,000 and features a state-of-the-art house reduction system which can quickly convert the space to a 3,500 theater-style setting or a large convention and tradeshow space with a capacity of 10,000 attendees. The arena also includes 30 corporate suites, two party suites, club level seats, a spacious concourse, wider seats, a high-end sound system and acoustical enhancements to provide the best experience for every event.

PRESS CONFERENCE: Infinite Energy Arena Unveils Marquee Sign

December 2, 2015 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

PRESS CONFERENCE: Infinite Energy Arena Unveils Marquee Sign

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A press conference was held on December 2, 2015 to unveil the new Infinite Energy Arena marquee sign on top of the building. This was the first major sign installation since the naming rights announcement in August 2015.

Speakers at the press conference included Richard Tucker (Gwinnett CVB Chairman of the Board), Joseph Dennis (Infinite Energy Center GM), Darin Cook (Infinite Energy Co-Founder and Co-CEO), Jace Brooks (Gwinnett CVB Board Member) and J. Alvin Wilbanks (Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent).

The arena sign was designed by sky design of Atlanta, and the sign was constructed and installed by Henry Incorporated of Decatur. The sign dimensions are 17-feet tall and 96-feet long.

Infinite Energy secured the naming rights to the Infinite Energy Center campus over the next 20 years for a total investment of $18 million. This is the first naming rights partnership for both Infinite Energy and the Infinite Energy Center and the first major marquee sign for the venue.

CLICK HERE to view the installation of the sign.

About Infinite Energy Center

Just minutes outside of Atlanta, Infinite Energy Center’s 90-acre lakefront campus can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations. The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000-seat arena (Infinite Energy Arena), a 708-seat theater (Infinite Energy Theater), 23 versatile meeting rooms, a 50,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and a 21,600-square-foot grand ballroom (Infinite Energy Forum). The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events including the ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators, NLL’s Georgia Swarm, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, Menopause the Musical, JapanFest, Romeo Santos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Eric Clapton, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Disney On Ice, Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull, Orange Conference, Beyoncé and more. For a full list of events, please visit InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.

About Infinite Energy

Infinite Energy provides natural gas in Florida, Georgia, New York and New Jersey as well as electricity in Texas. It serves all customers, from residential to commercial to industrial. Established in 1994, Infinite Energy has grown into one of Florida’s largest privately-owned companies and has been recognized many times as one of the Best Companies to Work For by Florida Trend and Outside magazines. With in-house customer care, trading and software development, the company’s focus on operations provides superior quality control and a range of energy options for every customer, big or small. For more information on Infinite Energy, visit InfiniteEnergy.com.

GWINNETT CENTER: Behind the Scenes with the Gwinnett Center’s Joey Dennis

July 15, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

GWINNETT CENTER: Behind the Scenes with the Gwinnett Center's Joey Dennis

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Go behind the scenes of the Gwinnett Center! On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss interviews Joey Dennis, the general manager of the amazing Gwinnett Center complex in Duluth, GA.

Joey Dennis/Gwinnett Center

Gwinnett Center is located on approximately 90 acres in the heart of Gwinnett County at the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard off of I-85. The Center consist of five venues: a 13,000 seat Arena, 50,000 square-foot Convention Center, The Tommy P Hughes Grand Ballroom, 700 seat Performing Arts Center, and The Hudgens Art Center. The campus has 5,000 parking spaces and parking is free. The facility hosts approximately 600 events per year averaging 1.25 million guests.

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

SO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE RESTAURANT BAR BUSINESS? Johnny Esposito with Arena Tavern

May 21, 2014 by Mike

On the Money

SO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE RESTAURANT BAR BUSINESS? Johnny Esposito with Arena Tavern

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Johnny Esposito of Arena Tavern joins Joe Moss to discuss the business of running a successful restaurant.

Johnny Esposito/Arena Tavern

Located at the Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Blvd. intersection in Duluth, Arena Tavern offers a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Their kitchen offers a unique menu selection from appetizers like their signature Nacho Tower or a Southern favorite, Fried Green Tomatoes, to their award-winning burgers and BBQ.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market. Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.