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J IM MARAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
In this issue of
The Executive
, each featured Chairman’s Club member has their own unique
success story to tell. While each is different, there is a common thread that is seen in each of
these stories and that is one of community. Each person tells a story of how they are working
together with key partners to positively affect not only their own organization, but the
community as well.
Bringing all of these leaders and their stories together, the Gwinnett Chamber is
ensuring that Gwinnett continues on its path to success. Along with our partners from the
public and private sectors, we are working to ensure that Gwinnett is a community that has
it all – an attractive setting, arts, entertainment, opportunity, world-class education, quality
healthcare and more – to build businesses and create quality jobs.
In this issue, you will read about Dr. Manfred Sandler who – after seeing the need for a
full service cardiac facility in Gwinnett County – helped to lead Gwinnett Medical Center’s
open heart efforts. You will also hear from Cathy Nichols, CEO of Mobile Communications
on her community-wide efforts to help make Gwinnett the greenest and cleanest community
in America through the Great American Clean Up.
An update of Gwinnett’s newest claim to fame – Artworks! Gwinnett – is given by the
board members of this thriving initiative. Anthony Rodriguez with Aurora Theatre, Matt
Hyatt with Rocket IT and Caryn McGarity with The McGarity Group Law Firm & Barefoot
in the Park gives an insider’s view on the group’s unprecedented success. Eric Van Otteren
with the Snellville Office of Economic Development shares how his department is giving
the businesses of the community every opportunity to succeed. The Gwinnett Chamber’s
very own Jann Moore, Vice President of Public Policy, shares how businesses can join
the Chamber’s Public Policy Council on regulatory process reform to stop the red tape.
And finally, Lisa Anders with the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau reports on the
economic impact that tourism has on our county.
While this is not an inclusive list, these examples showcase how notable leaders are
stepping forward and taking on important community initiatives so that Gwinnett continues
to remain a place that has it all. As the connection point, the Gwinnett Chamber considers it
a privilege to partner with all of these efforts, ensuring a stronger, more vibrant community
year after year. I trust these stories inspire and help to continue Gwinnett’s momentum
towards success.
Sincerely,
JimMaran
Connecting the Community for
Ensured Success
THE EXECUTIVE – WINTER 2012
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