The Philanthropy Conversation
It’s an important conversation but one that’s not always easy to start. Join us for breakfast on May 9th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. asCharlie Jordan, partner and wealth advisor…
Changing the World One Child at a Time
Photo: Kares 4 Kids donated 1,360 books to 22 libraries in Dekalb County in January 2019 It was March of 1990. Fundholders Bryan and Marci Fair had graduated college and…
Q&A with Board Member Sloan Jones
She’s the associate vice president of communications at Georgia Gwinnett College and one of our newest board members. For Sloan Jones, changing her community through education is one of her…
Know Before You Vote: Gwinnett Transit Referendum
In Gwinnett County there is an important vote coming up on March 19th. We encourage all of you to educate yourselves about the referendum and then go vote! On March…
Opportunity Zones – An Expert’s Take on What You Need to Know
By Kim Hartsock, Warren Averett The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring economic development. It does…
Duluth Family Inspiring Generations
When Kay Montgomery’s great grandparents opened their first store in 1876, in Bethesda, Georgia, they had no idea the legacy they were creating. By 1925 Kay’s grandparents had gone into…
2019 Grant Cycle Now Open
Are you a nonprofit focused on food insufficiency or education? Then you need to apply for our 2019 grant cycle. We've narrowed our focus this year to food insufficiency and…
Meet Michael Park
We recently chatted with Michael Park, business development/agent at The Whitlock Group and one of our new board members. Michael is heavily involved in our community and has a heart…
Friday Faves
We're were thrilled to see Kathryn Willis, one of our long-time fundholders and emeritus board members, honored as the chamber's Citizen of the Year! Kathryn Parsons Willis named Gwinnett Chamber’s…