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Gwinnett Place’s Total Economic Impact Increases to $13.4 Billion
With an area of influence that is less than 1% of Gwinnett County’s land area, Gwinnett Place continues to play a significant role in Gwinnett County and Georgia’s overall economies
Duluth, GA ‐ November 19, 2020 – As the premier employment and activity center for Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) announced today that the Gwinnett Place area had an annual economic impact of $13.4 billion in 2019 on the County and the state of Georgia, which is a 41% increase from $9.5 billion measured in 2017 in a report prepared for GPCID by the Bleakly Advisory Group.
Gwinnett Place and Sugarloaf CIDs to Host a Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Candidate Forum
The event will take place both in-person and via live stream on September 30
Duluth, GA – September 14, 2020 – Gwinnett Place and Sugarloaf Community Improvement Districts (CID) will be hosting a candidate forum from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta, for the Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner seat being vacated by Jace Brooks.
Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Re-Elects Two Board Members
Duluth, GA ‐ July 8, 2020 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), a self-taxing district that uses additional property taxes to accelerate infrastructure improvements, security enhancements and economic development in the Gwinnett Place area, re-elected two board members during its annual Caucus of Electors as a part of its monthly board meeting on July 8.
Gwinnett Place CID Launches Visit Gwinnett Place Mobile Channel
Duluth, GA – June 15, 2020 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), Gwinnett County’s central business district and a hub for economic and employment activity, launched a unique mobile channel www.visitgwinnettplace.com. This completely revamped mobile first website features a comprehensive business directory of the area’s 170+ restaurants, businesses, services, hotels and more.
Venture Drive at Day Drive Roundabout Is Operational
Duluth, GA ‐ May 18, 2020 –The roundabout at Venture Drive and Day Drive in the Gwinnett Place area is operational, however, construction on this and the Venture Drive/Steve Reynolds intersection improvement project will continue through Fall 2020. The roundabout was created in partnership with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation and the State Road and Tollway Authority.
Gwinnett Place CID Welcomes The Rey, a newly developed luxury apartment community
Duluth, GA – February 27, 2020 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), Gwinnett’s central business district and a hub for economic and employment activity, welcomes The Rey on Reynolds, a newly developed luxury apartment community conveniently located at the corner of Steve Reynolds and Satellite Boulevards.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. to locate regional headquarters in Gwinnett Co., Create 130 jobs
Duluth, GA – February 24, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest retailers of new and pre-owned vehicles in the United States, will relocate a dealership and regional headquarters for EchoPark Automotive in the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), creating 130 new jobs and investing $20 million in the project.
Gwinnett Place CID Partners With Gwinnett County Police, Flock Safety For Cost-Effective Crime Fighting Technology
Duluth, GA – December 11, 2019 – Today the board of directors for the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID), Gwinnett’s central business district and a hub for economic and employment activity, announced a new multi-year partnership with Flock Safety, the only automatic license plate reading (ALPR) camera system built specifically for neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement. Under the partnership, a large number of ALPR cameras will be installed in 2020 with the option to add more.
Transportation Projects Underway around Gwinnett Place
Duluth, GA ‐ May 31, 2019 – The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) will be the site of multiple transportation and infrastructure projects this summer. The various projects will be constructed by the Georgia and Gwinnett County Departments of Transportation and are funded by GPCID, Gwinnett County SPLOST and a grant from the State Road and Tollway Authority. See below for a full list of projects. Unless listed otherwise, any lane closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Business groups call for the federal government to improve and expand public transportation
Duluth, Georgia – May 21, 2019 – Twenty-five chambers of commerce and other organizations representing local business interests are launching Chambers for Transit, a national coalition calling for more and better public transportation to help support strong local economies. These chambers from Reno to Orlando to Pittsburgh are urgently recommending strong federal support for transit as congressional leaders and the White House discuss future transportation investments.
Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Re-Elects Two Board Members
Duluth, GA ‐ April 11, 2019 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), a self-taxing district that uses additional property taxes to accelerate infrastructure improvements, security enhancements and economic development in the Gwinnett Place area, re-elected two board members during the annual Caucus of Electors as a part of its monthly board meeting on April 10.
OS National to expand headquarters operations, create more than 1,000 jobs in Gwinnett Count
April 9, 2019 – Partnership Gwinnett in conjunction with The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that OS National LLC (OSN), a nationally recognized title and escrow provider, will create more than 1,000 jobs and invest more than $15 million in their headquarters in Gwinnett County.
Boehringer Ingelheim to Locate North American Headquarters in Gwinnett
February 7, 2019 – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., a leading animal health company, will create 225 jobs and invest more than $120 million in Gwinnett, Clarke and Hall counties.
Gwinnett County and Gwinnett Place CID Begin Fifth Phase of Pleasant Hill Road Streetscape Improvements
January 15, 2019 – The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) and Gwinnett County Department of Transportation (DOT) recently started the fifth phase of the GPCID’s Pleasant Hill Road Streetscape project along Pleasant Hill Road from Old Norcross Road to Club Drive. The project is expected to be complete in six months and any lane closures will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Gwinnett Place CID Continues Successful Security Patrols During Holiday Shopping Season – Ride-Along Available To Media
November 8, 2018 – Since 2007, incidents of crime have decreased 39 percent in the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), in part due to GPCID-funded security patrols and the proactive efforts of Gwinnett County Police.
Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Elects One New Board Member
September 12, 2018 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), a self-taxing district that uses additional commercial property taxes to accelerate infrastructure improvements, security enhancements and economic development in the Gwinnett Place area, elected one new board member during today’s Caucus of Electors on September 12.
Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Elects One New Board Member and New Vice Chairman
April 17, 2018 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), a self-taxing district that uses additional commercial property taxes to accelerate infrastructure improvements, security enhancements and economic development in the Gwinnett Place area, elected one new board member and a new vice chairman during its annual Caucus of Electors on April 12.
Gwinnett DOT installs “Don’t Block the Box” signs to aid traffic flow throughout Gwinnett Place CID
September 15, 2017 – The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), recently installed 13 “Don’t Block the Box” signs and pavement markings throughout the district in order to remind drivers to keep the intersections clear so traffic can flow smoothly.
Gwinnett Place CID completes phase 2 of Satellite Boulevard streetscaping project
July 18, 2017 – The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) recently completed phase two of its Satellite Boulevard streetscape project that included the construction of pedestrian enhancements along both sides of Satellite Boulevard from Pleasant Hill Road to Old Norcross Road.
Six popular Gwinnett Place dining establishments featured in Explore Gwinnett’s 2017 Gwinnett restaurant week
July 6, 2017 – Explore Gwinnett is hosting its 12th annual Gwinnett Restaurant Week, Sunday, July 16 – Thursday, July 20. Six Gwinnett Place area dining establishments are among the 24 participants, including three establishments that are new to the list: 9292 Korean BBQ, ArtBar, and FUMI. The $25 (+ gratuity & tax) prix fixe meal is three courses, with most restaurants offering a 20% to 35% savings.
Gwinnett Place CID requests survey responses from those who live, work and play in Gwinnett Place area
July 5, 2017 – Now is your chance to share your opinion about Gwinnett Place! The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) is inviting members of the community to take its market research survey to share perceptions of the Gwinnett Place area as well as shopping and dining patterns. Survey feedback will be used to help with future planning and improvements.
Gwinnett Place CID launches monthly community photo contest
May 2, 2017 – The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) has launched a monthly community photo contest that will run from May through October 2017. Entrants are encouraged to submit an original photo and caption depicting a Gwinnett Place location for a chance to win a monthly prize from an area business.
Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District elects two new board members
April 14, 2017 – Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), a self-taxing district that uses additional property taxes to accelerate infrastructure improvements, security enhancements and economic development in the Gwinnett Place area, yesterday elected two new board members during the annual Caucus of Electors as a part of its monthly board meeting.
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