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Partnership Gwinnett Overview

Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, Georgia. 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.

Executive Council Chairs

2016 Chairman Sherwood McDuffie SunTrust Bank

Goal 1 Chair Jennifer Fennell Jackson EMC

Goal 2 Chair J. Michael Levengood Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLP

Goal 3 Chair Taylor Anderson Blue Landworks, LLC

Executive Council

Joe Allen Gwinnett Place CID

Lisa Anders Explore Gwinnett

Jimmy Burnette City of Suwanee

Kathy Holland Gwinnett County

Doug Jenkins Georgia Power

Dr. Dan Kaufman Gwinnett Chamber

Charlotte Nash Gwinnett County Bd. of Commissioners

Trey Ragsdale Kaiser Permanente

Glenn Stephens Gwinnett County

J. Alvin Wilbanks Gwinnett County Public Schools

Philip R. Wolfe Gwinnett Medical Center

Angie Woo Cisco

Marsha Anderson Bomar Gwinnett Village CID

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Valued investors, partners and members of Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber:

As we wrap up 2016, I want to express my gratitude to you for your continued commitment and remarkable support of Partnership Gwinnett. For the last 10

years, your ongoing investment and invaluable guidance has helped us not only build, but maintain Gwinnett as the premier destination to live, work and play.

Even though we are about to journey into a new decade for Partnership Gwinnett, we couldn’t be more excited for the path we have collectively built for our community to continue to be known for its economic strength and vitality.

Partnership Gwinnett will begin implementing its next five-year strategic plan, PG 3.0, this coming January. In partnership with Market Street Services, this updated framework will further build our dedicated efforts to recruit, retain and expand new and existing companies in Gwinnett County, as well as assist us in maintaining our reputation as leaders in economic development.

As we wrap up 2016, we want to look back and take note of our continued success. We had 15 project wins that translated into more than 2,500 jobs across five target industries. We were also presented with the opportunity to visit more than 130 existing companies in our community, as well as dedicate time to international travel in order to further growth in jobs and wealth creation opportunities.

Small business and entrepreneurship played a major role in our growth this year with the continued efforts of the Gwinnett Angels and through the success of the Amazing Entrepreneur Contest.

Our commitment and progressive strategy in promoting the opportunities and assets that Gwinnett County provides was recognized this year by the International Economic Development Council with an Award of Excellence for a multi-year program.

As we prepare for the start of another award-winning initiative, I want to extend to you my sincere appreciation and thanks for supporting our endeavors in enhancing quality of life for Gwinnett. Together we will continue to make Gwinnett a destination of choice.

It has been my pleasure to serve you and our community.

Sherwood McDuffie 2016 Partnership Gwinnett Chairman

Partnership Gwinnett By the Numbers

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PARTNERSHIP GWINNETT STAFF

Nick Masino Chief Economic Development OfficerFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Ivy Creek & Suwanee Creek Greenways

@NickMasino

Haley Tolbert Director, Programs & CommunicationsFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Mac Lab Bakery & Café

@haleystolbert

Andrew Carnes Director, Economic DevelopmentFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Treetop Quest

@AndrewGCarnes

Mark Farmer Director, Entrepreneurship & Information Svcs.Favorite Gwinnett Destination: Epicurean Café

@markfarmer62

Adam Forrand Director, Education & Talent DevelopmentFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Everett’s Music Barn

@Adam4and

Tashieka Moore Research ManagerFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Fumi Hibachi & Sushi Bar

Deven Cason, Project Manager, Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Favorite Gwinnett Destination: Mojitos Bistro, Norcross

@Deven_Cason

Lexxie Beckmeyer Programs & Marketing CoordinatorFavorite Gwinnett Destination: Freeman’s Mill Park, City of Lawrenceville

@lexxbeck

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Optimize efforts aimed at the recruitment, retention and expansion of new and existing companies in Gwinnett’s five target sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Professional & Corporate Services, Health Sciences & Services, Information & Technology Solutions and Supply Chain Management. Continue to encourage companies of all sizes to contribute to job growth and wealth creation, including entrepreneurs and small business, as well as international and minority-owned businesses.

Goal 1: Comprehensive Economic Development

Support the core activities and implementation goals of Gwinnett’s educational institutions by developing programs linking them with Gwinnett businesses. Advocate for programs and facilities at Gwinnett’s higher education institutions that meet the talent needs of our target sectors. Ensure that communication and coordination between Gwinnett’s educational institutions and industry is ongoing and robust. Advance partnerships with local and regional workforce-development entities to enhance Gwinnett’s existing talent pool.

Goal 2: World-Class Talent

Encourage mobility and competitive infrastructure within Gwinnett and throughout the region; promote redevelopment and more sustainable development patterns; enhance the arts, cultural and recreational resources of the County, as well as the development of dynamic public spaces and activity centers; maximize Gwinnett’s diversity to enhance community vitality; foster the next generation of leadership; and boost awareness of community assets.

Goal 3: Community & Leadership Development

THE PARTNERSHIP GWINNETT GOALS

“Partnership Gwinnett represents the collaboration among our community’s leading public and private partners, all dedicated to supporting the economic growth and vitality of Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners’ commitment to PG is demonstrated by our being the single largest investor; we provide 52% of all public-sector funding and 31% of all funding for the initiative.”

— Chairman Charlotte Nash Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

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GOAL 1: COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTarget Industry Sectors

Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain ManagementTarget Industry Sector

Headquarters & Professional ServicesTarget Industry Sector

Health Sciences & ServicesTarget Industry Sector

Information Technology SolutionsTarget Industry Sector

Relocations & Expansions

InCommKaiser PermanenteShake-n-Go/Model ModelBioLife Plasma ServicesSkipper LogisticsConwayAnalog WaythredUPClark Patterson LeeSpacePole, Inc.Hollis CobbHalocarbon Products CorporationHendrick Automotive GroupM&I MaterialsTrenton Systems6

35 Active Projects

15 Project Wins

820 Jobs$51 Million Investment

300 Jobs$1.2 Million Investment

44 Jobs$48.7 Million Investment

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GOAL 1: COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Existing Industry Visits

ACS SolutionsAdEdgeAdrian CollaborativeAirgas Regional HQAlternative ApparelAluvisionAmerisourceBergenAMES / Tape TechAnalog WayAutodeskAvion EnergyAZZ/WSIBaumuller-Nuermont CorporationBB&TBlack Diamond Motor SportsBPI Outdoors, LLCCabinets By DesignCareerbuilderCH Stout Energy SolutionsChamberlainCollins and Arnold Construction Co.Comcast ComSonics, IncContemporary Marketing GroupConwayDasanDatacation, LLCDeutzE.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.EmbracoEMC SecurityEmerson Industrial AutomationEnterprise

EricssonEsterline Control & Comm. SystemsFarraTechfitgappGAL AerospaceGDP TechnologiesGeiger AutomotiveGenesis BiosciencesGezolanGwinnett Medical CenterHalocarbon Products CorporationHeavy Duty ManufacturingHendrick Automotive GroupHire DynamicsHollis CobbHussey Gay BellHussman CorporationiSi EnvironmentaliTech e-ServicesI-Tech StaffingJager High Performance SpindlesJordan & Skala EngineersJSI Store FixturesKaiser PermanenteKeck & WoodKraigburg TPEKubota Tractor CorporationLapp USA, Inc.LeCraw Engineering, Inc.Level 3 CommunicationsLifeArt CabinetryLongleaf SolutionsLunex Telecom

M&I MaterialsManufactured Assemblies Corp. (MAC)Merial MIDELMighty 8th MediaMitsubishi ElectricMulticlean Services, LLCMurrelektroniksNational Compressor ExchangeNAVEX GlobalNCR/Retail Solutions GroupNEFABNEMA, Inc.Nidec ElesysNortheast Georgia Health SystemsOffice CreationsPajunkPak-Lite IncPeach State FreightlinerPeak 10Performance TruckingPlastic OmniumPondPruittHealthPublixQTSRecall North AmericaRicohRossini North AmericaS&MESage SoftwareSelect Source StaffingShake-N-Go/MODEL MODEL

Sienna GroupSonnen BatterieSortimo InternationalSpacePole, Inc.SPP Pumps/SyncrofloSquareOne ArtStar AchievmentState Bank & TrustSterling RoseStradis HealthcareSunivaSuzanna’s KitchenTara MaterialsTechnicolorThe Aspen BrandsthredUpTransportation Specialist GroupUnited ARAB Agencies IncUPS IntegradValentine Enterprises, Inc.VeristorViaSat Inc.Weg USAWells FargoWestRockWholly Pops, Inc.WIKA Instrument CorporationWine InsiteWinton MachinesWorldPacYMCA GwinnettZurn Industries

Kaiser Permanente expanded its operation in Gwinnett with the opening of a 150,000-square-foot facility representing a $55 million capital investment and 820 new jobs. Partnership Gwinnett provided the following assistance:

Coordinated the project announcement in conjunction with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the State of Georgia and Governor Nathan Deal

Facilitated fast-track permitting

Facilitated a strategic partnership with Gwinnett Technical College and the ARC for training and recruitment

Hollis Cobb Associates, a leading accounts receivable management company, announced the expansion of its regional headquarters, which will add hundreds of news jobs to the Gwinnett Place CID. Partnership Gwinnett provided the following assistance:

Facilitated a fast-track permitting process

Partnered with the State of Georgia and Georgia Power to assist with press and marketing of company expansion

Served as project liaison and assisted with site selection

UPS located a new state of the art training facility, UPS Integrad in Gwinnett County. The facility provides next-generation driver training to serve customers safely and efficiently. Partnership Gwinnett provided the following assistance:

Introduced the company to community partners and resources

Partnered with the Atlanta Regional Commission to facilitate on-the-job training resources and funding

Arranged tour of local facility for workforce and education partners

2016 Existing Industry Visits

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GOAL 1: COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Partnership Gwinnett information services team provided an overview research report two years ago on the topic of business incubators to the Peachtree Corners Mayor and City

Council. City leaders decided to go forward with an incubator initiative, culminating in the October launch of Prototype Prime, a technology incubator that will feature a design studio for hardware development.

Entrepreneurship

Activity to Date 36 startup presentations $600,000 -- total Gwinnett Angel investment

10 received funds from Gwinnett-based investors $300,000 of that has gone to Gwinnett startups

Three of those 10 companies are based in Gwinnett

NuGen SystemsEstablished Business Winner

NuGen Systems develops and manufactures innovative Lithium Ion batteries aimed at the supply chain sector (automated guided vehicles, pallet jacks and fork lifts).

Brainstorm Escape GamesPre-Venture Winner

Brainstorm Escape Games is an adventure game where a group enters a themed room and uses elements of the room to find clues, solve puzzles and escape the room in 60 minutes.

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GOAL 1: COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTRegional Development & Global Business

Regional Development

Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership – Continued collaborative marketing and outreach through Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership (ICRP), an economic development organization comprised of 15 counties spanning from Atlanta to Athens.

Atlanta Metro Export Plan – Continued partnership with the Atlanta Metropolitan Export Plan (MEP), a data-driven regional export strategy produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power and the Brookings Institute. In 2016 Partnership Gwinnett hosted a MEP “Passport to Exports” roundtable, which included aspiring Gwinnett exporters, MEP representatives and international trade experts.

2016 International BIO Conference – Partnered with the ICRP, Georgia Department of Economic Development, private and public institutions and business to market the region’s life science assets at the annual conference held in San Francisco.

Georgia’s Innovation Corridor – Continued involvement with the Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority in the marketing of the Highway 316 Corridor as “Georgia’s Innovation Corridor.”

Global Business

Partnership Gwinnett hosted and attended three Global Mission trips in 2016, visiting prospective companies and international companies with a Gwinnett presence. These visits included Germany, France, Czech Republic and China, where the team met with more than 15 prospects and 10 existing Gwinnett companies.

“We were greatly honored to be the winner of the Amazing Entrepreneur contest and for the external validation of our business and our plans. The exposure that the contest provided and the resources that have opened up as a result of our participation are tremendously valuable. We have gained a great ally in the team at Partnership Gwinnett who goes out of their way to be our biggest champion and promoter in the county and state.”

— Venus Desai Co-founder, Nugen Systems

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GOAL 2: WORLD-CLASS TALENT

Goal 2 is focused on core education and workforce development strategies which help develop, retain and attract the skilled workforce necessary to meet the needs of prospective, new and existing area businesses. Partnership Gwinnett also works directly with businesses to help fulfill their talent needs by connecting them to talent acquisition and development resources and support programs.

Tactics

Advocate for new diploma, certificate and degree programs that match the needs of local companies

Encourage the retention of Gwinnett graduates by working with companies to create work-based learning opportunities, including: internships, facility tours, apprenticeships, student projects and job shadowing.

Convene workforce partners to assist local companies with wage reimbursement support, re-training tax credits and training subsidies.

Support & foster business efforts to diversify their workforce by connecting them with the diverse talent pool that exists in Gwinnett.

Strategies & Tactics

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EXISTING INDUSTRY VISITS

42COMPANIES

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TALENT DEVELOPMENTYTD 2016

Past & Present ProjectsBusiness recruitment efforts thatinclude a significant talent-related component.

InternshipsDeveloping new internshipopportunities for Gwinnett students.

External Partner ProgramsConnecting partner talent developmentprograms to businesses’ specificinterests and commitments.

Existing & ExpansionEfforts to retain and grow currentbusinesses that include a significant talent-related component.

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GOAL 2: WORLD-CLASS TALENT

Georgia Gwinnett College: The College saw a 5.1% increase in enrollment this year and was ranked the #10 Top Public School in the Southern Region by U.S. News & World Report (2017 College Compass). The college’s cumulative total economic impact, which includes capital outlays since the college was established, totals more than $2.3 billion.

Buford City Schools: Enrollment in Buford High School’s Career and Technical Education programs continues its year-over-year growth. In addition to a work-based learning program, BHS offers career and technical education pathways in marketing, graphic communications, nutrition and food science, healthcare science and education.

Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: The inaugural Class of 2018 Physician Assistant (PA) Studies commenced in June with 20 students. The Class of 2016 included nearly 300 students– 58 Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, 98 Doctor of Pharmacy and 128 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Greater Atlanta Christian School: As an extension to their “Finding Your Calling” curriculum, GACS has added a new Internship/Shadowing component to provide students with additional enrichment opportunities to shape their professional aspirations.

Gwinnett County Public Schools: The District’s scores on the Georgia College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI), which considers achievement, progress, and achievement gap closure, surpassed the state’s averages for elementary, middle and high schools.

Gwinnett Technical College: WalletHub, a personal finance website, has ranked GTC as the #1 Community College in Georgia, recognizing the college’s significant value and return on investment for its students. Gwinnett Tech ranked #33 nationally, putting it in the top 5% of all community colleges.

University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus: The campus provides graduate-level programs designed for working professionals. Professional academic fields include pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, information technology, higher education, non profit leadership, social work, public administration, sports management and business.

Partner Updates

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GOAL 3: LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTRedevelopment

Overlook at Twin Lakes

The Overlook at Twin Lakes is a 14.03-acre site in the City of Peachtree Corners surrounded on two sides by Technology Park Lake. The project is scheduled to be completed mid-year 2018 and will include 295 high-end apartments and an amenity

area with a resort style pool, lake dock, dog park and bike trails. The project, being developed by Brand Properties, also calls for a future trail connection to Peachtree Corners’ planned multi-use trail.

Parsons Alley

Parsons Alley, winner of the 2016 Neighborhood Redevelopment Award is a 30,000-square-foot, mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Duluth. Fabric Developers in partnership with Vantage Realty Partners will

bring together the top talent in food, beverage and retail from across metro Atlanta to reflect the local community, the history and the rapid growth being experienced in this area.

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GOAL 3: LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTThe Arts

Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre received one of five awards given by Gov. Nathan Deal for making significant contributions to humanities & the arts. Aurora was nominated by Doug Hooker, executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, and

Bartow Morgan, Jr., CEO of BrandBank, for its continued artistic excellence, impact on the region and its thriving educational programming that embraces cultural diversity.

Diversity

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22%10%

17%

11%White

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Other

78.6%DIVERSITY INDEX

“Gwinnett’s central business district is economically stronger, more vibrant and remains the hub for business success largely due to the ongoing efforts of the Partnership Gwinnett team. Their work has not only resulted in hundreds of new professional jobs and millions of dollars in new investment for the area, but PG has made greater Gwinnett Place the focal point of Gwinnett’s redevelopment efforts.”

— Joe Allen, Executive Director, Gwinnett Place CID

* The Diversity Index is the likelihood that two people chosen at random would be of a different race or ethnic group.

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ACHIEVEMENTS & ACCOLADES

Partnership Gwinnett held the inaugural Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit at the Studio Movie Grill in the Gwinnett Place CID. The event featured discussions on redevelopment trends, project spotlights and awards honoring excellence in redevelopment in the metro Atlanta region. The event was attended by more than 250 people.

PG received the Silver Award for Multi-Year Economic Development Program from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

The State of Georgia ranked #1 in Site Selection Magazine’s annual ranking of state business climates for the fourth year in a row.

Georgia was selected as one of National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s 21 “Best of the World” destinations for 2017.

The Georgia Recreation and Park Association recognized Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) as the number-one park agency in the state serving populations of 150,001 as well as with the Agency of the Year and State Volunteer Award.

Gwinnett County received the Outside the Box Award from the Intelligent Transportation Society of the Georgia State Department of Transportation.

BUILDING OUR REACH

Partnership Gwinnett news gained coverage throughout the year in local, regional and national media outlets, including:

26 EVENTS

1,509PARTICIPANTS

712ORGANIZATIONS

1,903FOLLOWERS

383LIKES

41,816VIEWS

1,093CONNECTIONS

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PG 3.0We’re Turning 10!In January 2016 Partnership Gwinnett began the process of creating our third five-year strategy. With the help of Market Street Services and a steering committee comprised of public- and private-sector partners, we have successfully completed the process and will kick-off our tenth year in January of 2017.

At the completion of the strategy creation Partnership Gwinnett hired POWER 10 to assist with a five-year private sector capital fundraising campaign. The campaign will wrap up in the first quarter of 2017 and will fund the activities and initiatives of Partnership Gwinnett through 2020.

2016

JAN 13Kickoff:

Discussed process, focus groups and

Interviews

MAR 22Strategic planning session

MAY 10Reviewed draft

recommendations and discussed implementation

considerations

AUG 4Community meeting—

Unveiling of strategy

FEB 23Discussed community

assessment and implications

MAR 23Steering

Committee social

JUN 14Revised and

finalized strategy and implementation

guidelines

PHASE 3Public kickoff

& finish campaign

PHASE 2Lead asks &

leader recruitment

PHASE 1Build campaign

foundation

NEW BRANDINGTo complement the third five-year strategy, Partnership Gwinnett is introducing a new brand for 2017. The new logo represents the three Partnership Gwinnett goals: Comprehensive Economic Development, World-Class Talent and Leadership & Community Development, and how they integrate to drive success in our initiative.

“The Partnership Gwinnett team is vital to Duluth as the city strives to develop its vision of preserving the best of its past while building an even better future. The PG Team recruits a global presence while Duluth provides authentic local flavor bringing prosperity and commerce to all of Gwinnett County.”

— Chris McGahee Economic Development Manager, City of Duluth

PARTNERSHIP GWINNETT INVESTORSANGELS (50,000-$100,000+)Explore GwinnettGeorgia PowerGwinnett CountyGwinnett County Public SchoolsGwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Village CIDJackson EMCKaiser PermanenteThe River Club

FOUNDERS ($30,000 – $49,999)CiscoCity of Peachtree CornersPrimerica

PARTNERS ($20,000 – $29,999)City of Sugar HillCity of SuwaneeGwinnett Place CIDSunTrust Bank

ADVISORS ($15,000 – $19,999)Andersen, Tate & Carr, LLCCity of NorcrossEvermore Community Improvement DistrictGarrard Group, Inc.NCR Corporation

BUILDERS ($10,000 – $14,999)BrandMortgageBrandBankCity of DuluthCity of LawrencevilleCity of LilburnCity of SnellvilleGas SouthGwinnett Community Bank

Gwinnett Village CIDPiedmont BankPond & CompanyQuantum National BankWells Fargo

ADVOCATE ($5,000 – $9,999)Atlanta Gas LightBB&TBrand PropertiesChildren’s Healthcare of AtlantaColes Barton, LLPFox Building CompanyLaw Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLPLloyd Pro GroupMahaffey, Pickens & TuckerMerial Ltd.Metro Atlanta ChamberMetroPowerMighty 8th MediaMillennium Mat CompanyNational VisionNortheast GA Medical CenterOffice CreationsParadigm SecurityPrecision Planning, Inc.Shumate MechanicalSmith & HowardT.Y. Lin International

COMMUNITY INVESTORS (< $5,000)American Family Insurance (Duong Vo)AmeripriseAtkins GlobalAtlanta Electrical Distributors LLCAtlanta Maxim RealtyAvion EnergyBaumueller- Nurmont CorporationBlue Landworks, LLC

CAB IncorporatedCH2M HillCity of AuburnCity of Berkeley LakeCity of GraysonCoca-ColaColumbia EngineeringComcastEast2West Media GroupFarraTechFisher & PhillipsGeorgia United Credit UnionHabif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLPHayes James & Associates, Inc.Hettich AmericaHire DynamicsIntelligISLAN SystemsLilburn CIDLose & AssociatesMcFarland Dyer & AssociatesMorgan Law GroupNEMA, Inc.Object 9Peach State Credit UnionPOWER 10Rhodes, Young, Black & DuncanSterling Rose ConsultingSugarloaf Wealth ManagementThe 1818 ClubThe West Linguistic Training GroupTown of BraseltonTRC StaffingTSI SolutionsUnited Community BankUnited ConsultingWeb IndustriesWinfield Realty GroupWolverton & Associates

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