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2024 Gwinnett Chamber Global Chamber Mixer

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The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s 2024 Global Chamber Mixer on November 7 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA. At this annual favorite, attendees enjoyed international tastings while connecting with professionals from the global business community. The event also featured awards recognizing individuals making impactful contributions to the global business landscape.

Business RadioX hosts Mike Sammond, Steven Julian, and Tom Sheldon were on site to interview the leaders of the participating global chambers and business organizations.

NICK MASINO

President & CEO

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

 

FRANK ZHOU

President

Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta

 

SOLENE JASPARD

Executive Director

Belgian-American Chamber of the South

 

KATHERINE LAFOURCADE

Executive Director

French-American Chamber of Commerce/Atlanta-Southeast

 

MATTHIAS HOFFMAN

President & CEO

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US

 

VERONICA MALDONADO-TORRES

President & CEO

Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 

IMRAN NIAZI

Founding Member & CEO

Georgia Pakistan Business Council

 

HIROSHI KASHIMA

Representative

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia

 

ALEJANDRO COSS

President & CEO

Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia

 

BIOR BROPLEH

Executive Director & CEO

Liberian Association of Metro Atlanta

 

SILVIA ROSSI

Executive Member

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast/Georgia Chapter

 

MARIA LAM

Executive Board Member

Georgia Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce

 

JACQUES LAURENT

Vice-President & Treasurer

Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce

 

MAGDA ODENHAAL

Vice President & Chairman

South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA

 

LISSA MILLER

Board Chair

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce/Southeast Region

 

KIM YI

Secretary General

Korean American Chamber of Atlanta-Georgia

 

The 2024 Gwinnett Chamber Global Chamber Mixer was held November 7 at the Gas South Convention Center.

Episode 3: Healthy Culture, Happy Teams

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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, the essential ingredients of the “organizational soup” recipe, and how culture is shaped by both leadership and employees. Evie shares actionable insights on recognizing when culture is at risk, the top three things employees desire most, and how leaders can actively impact and nurture a thriving workplace culture.

In this Episode:

  • Intro 00:00
  • What’s it like being a 1st Generation Professional? 02:00
  • What even is organizational culture? 03:40
  • The “organizational soup” recipe! 05:40
  • Leadership’s role in developing culture 07:15
  • Employee’s role in developing culture 11:15
  • Taking action when culture is at risk 14:19
  • Top 3 employee wants for workplace culture 21:35
  • How to impact your organization’s culture as a leader? 29:39

Resources & Links:

Evie Suarez – LinkedIn
WorkWise Guide
GYP Journey Leadership Institute
Evie’s Podcast/ Leadership Resource Recommendation – Simon Sinek

The “Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Episode 2: Hispanic Heritage Héroes in Business

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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 in their careers. Tune in to hear these héroes in business share about their biggest role models, how
they’ve overcome barriers and challenges in their careers, and the importance of building relationships (especially through the breaking of bread).

In this Episode:

  • From dairy farmers to owning 11 stores
  • What it’s like to be the children of immigrant entrepreneurs
  • Even héroes have role models
  • Building relationships through breaking bread
  • Utilizing available resources & how to find them
  • Taking it beyond Hispanic Heritage Month

Resources & Links:

Alejandra Cardenas – LinkedIn
Albert Sorto – LinkedIn

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Episode 1: She Means Business

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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 they’ve mastered the art of integration, their thoughts on mentor/mentee relationships, and advice for young professionals starting out in their career.

In this Episode:

  • Is work-life balance a real thing?
  • How to find those mentor/mentee relationships
  • Knowing your strengths & what you bring to the table
  • What it looks like to believe in yourself before anyone else
  • How a bad mistake makes for a good story
  • Embracing your true self in a world of expectations

Resources & Links:

Aysha Abdullatif – LinkedIn
Kim Hartsock – LinkedIn
The Wrap: A Warren Averett Podcast
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce – Website

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast, hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2023 Small Business Award Winners

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2023 Small Business Awards Winners pose with Gwinnett Chamber CEO Nick Masino: Danielle Hudson-Laughlin (SAGE Business Counsel), Kandi Todd (Bring The Crew), Joy Monroe (SPARC), Tim Minard (Eclipse Gaming Systems), Mark Farmer (Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center), Colleen Japuntich (NEMA), Shara Ryan (Team Ryan Automotive), Bin Liu (SimpleFloors), and Charbel Aoun (Georgia First Generation Foundation).

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 a vital industry to our organization and an important one to recognize and celebrate,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO, Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “We are honored to have these amazing individuals innovating and leading our business community and would like to congratulate them on their incredible success this year.”

Rikki Klaus, producer for CNN, emceed the awards program sharing each winner’s compelling story of ingenuity, creativity, and success. Winners were announced in real time as follows:

Former EO Atlanta President Ethan King delivered this year’s keynote address. King shared his insight and experience as an entrepreneur which led him to become a bestselling author of Wealth Beyond Money, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and co-founder of his business, Zeus’ Closet.

To learn more, please visit GwinnettChamber.org/Small-Business-Awards.

Mike Sammond interviews keynote address speaker Ethan King, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Zeus’ Closet.

2023 Gwinnett Chamber Multi-Chamber Mixer at After Hours

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Business RadioX at the Gwinnett Chambers’ Multi-Chamber Mixer at After Hours.

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 with the Gwinnett Chamber’s bi-lateral business partner organizations, sample international cuisine from some of the region’s most authentic restaurants, and network for business growth among peers and business executives.

Bi-lateral chamber partners introduced themselves from the stage and representatives from the organizations were interviewed on Business RadioX.

  • Michael Chen – Executive Director/Belgian American Chamber of the South (0:25 – 4:30)
  • Jian Ni – President/Chinese Business Association of Atlanta (4:30 – 8:33)
  • Katherine Lafourcade – Executive Director/French-American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta-Southeast (8:33 – 12:53)
  • David Yang – Executive Board of Directors/Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneurs Club (12:53 – 17:15)
  • Veronica Maldonado-Torres – President and CEO/Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (17:15 – 22:53)
  • Derek Wilson – President/Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (22:53 – 25:30)
  • Imran Niazi – Founding Member/Georgia Pakistan Business Council (25:30 – 29:47)
  • Hiroyuki Akiyama – Director General for Community Engagement/Japanese Chamber of Commerce (29:47 – 33:13)
  • Grace Multani – President/Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (33:13 – 36:23)
  • Magda Odendaal – Vice President/South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (36:23 – 39:48)
  • Bill Diehl – Chairman/Southwest Chamber of Commerce (39:48 – 45:10)
  • Lissa Miller – Board Chair/U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Southeast Region (45:10 – 49:50)
  • Maria Lam – Board of Directors/Georgia Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce (49:10 – 55:32)
  • Alejandro Coss – President and CEO/Latin American Chamber of Commerce (55:32 – 1:03:42)
  • Nick Masino – CEO/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce (1:03:42-1:08:30)

Event sponsors included Eagle Rock Distributing, Gas South District, Georgia Power, Taillefer Commercial Group, Peach BPO, University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus, Business RadioX, and Global Atlanta.

To learn more about the partnerships between the bilateral chamber organizations, view the Gwinnett Chamber’s news page online at GwinnettChamber.org for feature stories highlighting the formal agreements developed with each organization.

2023 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners

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The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce announced seven winners and recognized more than one hundred finalists at the 2023 Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. Established to honor women professionals, the Moxie Awards program welcomed more than 500 hundred attendees to the Gas South District for this year’s celebration.

“The Moxie Awards recognize women who are going above and beyond to make an impact in their places of work and in their communities,” said Dean Collins, Gwinnett Chamber Board Chair and Founder & President of Axis Companies. “Gwinnett is fortunate to have such dynamic and driven women leaders investing in its future and we would like to congratulate all of this year’s finalists and winners.” 

Now in its sixth year, the Moxie Awards program hosts business leaders from across the metro Atlanta region. Seven winners were selected from 134 finalists, all within key categories that focused on everything from employers who champion women in business to individuals who have exceled as leaders, innovators, up- and-comers, and community engagers.

This year’s winners included: 

The event included an insightful keynote address from Cheryl Mills Knight, SVP of Branding and Culture for Kendra Scott. Knight shared how her company built its billion-dollar brand through a focus on values and company culture. 

The Moxie Awards is produced by the Gwinnett Chamber with the support of several community partners including Northeast Georgia Health System, Northside Hospital, Georgia Power, Piedmont Eastside, Walton Gas, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Gas South, Jackson EMC, Mighty 8th Media, Primerica, Renasant Bank, Andersen Tate & Carr, Kendra Scott, ATL Search Group, E2E Benefits Services, Greater Women’s Business Council, Level Seven Commercial Cleaning, Rock Paper Scissors Branding & Marketing, Celebrating Power House Women Podcast Series on Business RadioX, The Water Tower, Helping Mamas, Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Obria Medical Clinics Gwinnett, and Rainbow Village. 

“We would like to sincerely thank all sponsors of this year’s MOXIE Awards,” shared Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “Their support enables us to curate relevant programming that meets the growing needs of businesses in our community, and we appreciate their partnership.” 

For more information on the Moxie Awards or upcoming events at the Gwinnett Chamber, please visit GwinnettChamber.org/Events.

2023 Moxie Award Winners: Dr. Audrey Arona, Lisamarie Bristol, Robin Mauck (Obria Medical Clinics), Kim Hartsock, Valencia Giles (Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music), Muriam Nafees, Logan Serrano

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nick Masino

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“Regions Business Radio” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management and more. The program also allows listeners to get to know some of the top executives from Regions Bank.

Hosted by J.D. Mealor, Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio” are available for download on Apple iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

On this episode, J.D. discusses business in Gwinnett County with Nick Masino, the President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Nick Masino/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is 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 Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Since they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community. In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business. Their economic development team, Partnership Gwinnett, is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett and the Atlanta region.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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2022 Gwinnett Chamber Multi-Chamber Mixer

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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 the community’s cultural diversity and its global connections with multiple business organizations.

“The Gwinnett Chamber has strategically worked with our global partners to formalize agreements that foster relationships, build business, and create opportunities to strengthen the local economy,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “This event is a culmination of that work and an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and collective success as one business community.”

Strategic partners of the Gwinnett Chamber included the Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneurs Club, Chinese Business Association of Atlanta, French American Chamber, Georgia Hispanic Chamber, Georgia Indo-American Chamber, Georgia Pakistan Business Council, German American Chamber, Global Atlanta, Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast – Georgia Chapter, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta Georgia, Latin American Chamber, and the Liberian Community Association of Georgia.

The event also featured a wide range of authentic global cuisine from 16 Gwinnett-based restauranters including Cosmo’s Pizza+Social, Fumi Hibachi and Sushi, Jack & King Ready Meals, Latin Fresh, Lobster Banh Mi, Mochinut – Duluth, Nothing Bundt Cakes – Snellville, Pat’s Poutine, Queen Nola’s, Catering & Concessions, LLC, Roma Italiano Ristorante, Scrumdiddlyumptious, Shayona Cafe, Swainson Catering, Tucker’s Catering, Versace Dominican Restaurant, and Yifan Kitchen.

“We would like to thank our partners, restaurants, and sponsors – including leading sponsors Georgia Power, Northeast Georgia Health System, and RudHil Companies – for supporting such a successful event this year,” added Masino. “Looking ahead to 2023, the Gwinnett Chamber is excited about the growing opportunities to champion global business in our region.”

The Gwinnett Chamber hosts more than 300 events each year that serve its 2,000-plus member organizations and countless professionals who represent them. To learn more about the Chamber’s upcoming events, visit GwinnettChamber.org/Events.

About the Gwinnett Chamber

The Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice for businesses, facilitating quality job growth opportunities while enhancing the community’s vitality and quality of life. The Chamber offers the metro Atlanta business community a wealth of growth opportunities by collaborating with regional partners to drive economic and community development initiatives throughout Georgia. Through its fundamental objectives to help create quality jobs and wealth, strengthen the community, and grow business, the Chamber serves more than 2,000+ member companies in metro Atlanta while delivering innovative programs to connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. www.gwinnettchamber.org

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