| Gateway85 CID June 2022 Newsletter
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"There has to be more I can do to help." That's the thought that kept running through my head when I decided that I needed to step up my engagement to help those suffering from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As a longtime Gwinnett Rotary Club member, it has been ingrained in me to do what I can to help not only my local community but those around the world. I worked with Rotary 6900 Disaster Relief, which had already raised $150,000 for critical medical supplies, to raise another $16,000 to ship those supplies and much-needed surgical equipment to help those suffering from the war. The next issue was to figure out how to get these supplies to Ukraine.
One of the benefits of working with Gateway85 CID is that the district, and neighboring areas, are filled with expert supply chain and logistics companies. We tapped the expertise of Friends of Disabled Children and Adults (FODAC) to organize and ship 39 pallets of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) weighing about 12,000 pounds!
Today, June 6, I will accompany these pallets stocked with surgical-grade medical instruments and wound care, respiratory supplies, needles, cots and eight Stryker drill sets - all of which are headed to hospitals to treat those affected by the war.
You can follow my travels on Instagram at this link here. Below is a map that shows the cities where I will accompany supplies juxtaposed to the invasion. This map was created using a Google-user-generated map of the Russo-Ukraine war.
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Closer to home, we met with Gwinnett County's head of Economic Development Roman Dakare on our proposed plans for the County-owned 103-acres at the OFS site. We hope to hear by the end of the month about the County's thoughts and possible next steps to create a center for the advancement of digital media and film.
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There will be critical races affecting our district, so plan to vote on Tuesday, November 8 to decide the following:
- Governor Brian Kemp (R) vs. Stacy Abrams (D) - for Governor
- Raphael Warnock (D) vs. Herschel Walker (R) for U.S. Senate
- Lucy McBath (D) vs. either Michael Corbin (R) or Mark Gonsalves (R) for U.S. House of Representatives - District 7
- Ben Ku vs. John Sabic for Gwinnett County Commission - District 2
We'd like to recognize Carolyn Bourdeaux for her past hard work and efforts to move transit and other issues forward in our district and congratulate Lucy McBath for winning the race. McBath will represent our district if she wins the November election.
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Progress continues on Gateway85 CID's media upgrades. Concrete is being removed from the center of existing medians to make way for landscaping and soft scaping materials. In addition, new medians are being planned along Jimmy Carter Boulevard, which will both beautify the area and improve safety for those making turns across the multiple lanes of oncoming traffic.
Operation Positioned for Prosperity (POP) also continues along Buford Highway, where we are repairing, updating and repainting more than 100 handicap ramps and sidewalks as well as repairing 230 linear feet of handrails.
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Elliot Williams was elected to the Gateway85 board of directors last month, and as Vice President of Asset Management for Link Logistics Real Estate, he knows firsthand the growth that is happening in the district.
Link Logistics is a leading national owner of last-mile logistics real estate designed to meet the needs of the modern supply chain. The company, established in 2019 by Blackstone, operates the largest portfolio of logistics real estate assets located exclusively in the U.S. and serves more than 7,000 customers. The Company owns, has interests in, or has under development logistics facilities across key distribution markets in the U.S. that will represent a total of 559 million square feet (488 million square feet at pro-rata share) when completed. Link has the scale, geographic footprint and logistics expertise, as well as a heightened focus on sustainability to power the supply chain of tomorrow. Link has 800+ employees across the U.S, with 25 offices in key markets, and has over 3,500 properties in its portfolio with $9B in the development pipeline.
Williams has more than 12 years of experience in industrial capital markets with a demonstrated history of working in the commercial real estate industry. His superior analytical, financial modeling and communication skills along with a strong understanding of economic drivers' affect on the real estate market, will serve the Gateway85 CID district and property owners well.
Real estate has definitely been a passion of Williams' having worked with JLL in the Industrial Capital Markets division and launching his career with the renowned Colliers International.
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Did you know that Rotary International has 1.2 million members from all over the world? And did you know that Ukraine has more than 60 chapters?
Rotarians are neighbors, friends and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change locally and around the world. The diverse number of occupations, cultures and countries give Rotary members a unique perspective and shared passion for service. Rotary members work tirelessly with their clubs to solve the toughest community challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, a member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of members and partners around the world. While Emory Morsberger is in Ukraine, he will speak with the incoming presidents of the Ukraine chapters!
Rotary District 6900, which helped to raise money for the Ukraine supplies effort detailed in the Executive Director update, includes 68 Rotary Clubs from most of Atlanta and the western part of the state of Georgia. The Rotary Club of is led by president-elect Shekhar Mehta, whose theme is "serve to change lives." Mehta urges Rotarians to become more involved in service projects to change the lives of others and your own!
If you like to read about other Rotary efforts to help Ukraine, please click here.
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Partners with Gateway85 CID, the City of Norcross and the City of Peachtree Corners always have events and happenings that we want to share.
- Peachtree Corners Festival - July 1 - 3 - Mark your calendar for a great pre- July 4 celebration
Make plans to attend this fun event, which will celebrate Independence Day and the City's 10th anniversary! Learn more here. - The City of Norcross has more than 10 events happening - from Movie Mondays to the Bluesberry Beer & Music Festival. Click here to see all the options!
And last month, Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab hosted Dense Networks’ Connected Cities Tour at the Innovation Center. The day was filled with smart city ecosystem development ideas and shared insights from Peachtree Corners’ leaders, Curiosity Lab partners and technology innovators from across the country. Dense Networks is a social think tank and cross-disciplinary forum for thought leaders to discuss and develop innovative business models, technology architectures and best practices action plans. We will track the innovations from the lab and share them here!
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GLOW: Leading with Emotional Intelligence Workshop
Friday, June 10, 2022, 11:30 AM – 1 PM EST
Emotional Intelligence separates the most successful leaders from the average. It's time to grab other women leaders and join the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for Leading with Emotional Intelligence Workshop hosted by Dr. Laura Crawley.
Location: University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road Room #165
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Lunch will be provided.
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Chamber on Tap! at After Hours
Thursday, June 16, 5 - 7 p.m.
Gwinnett’s largest networking event— After Hours provides the ideal opportunity to enhance your organization’s exposure. Reach nearly 2,500 professionals annually at this must-attend monthly program.
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Talent Talk, hosted by Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Series
Wednesday, June 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Did you know the average cost of losing an employee is a staggering 33% of their annual salary? The Great Resignation witnessed the exit of nearly 40 million American employees from the workforce – posing a problem for your pipeline and bottom line. This segment of Talent Talk will focus on employee retention with an insightful panel discussion on retention trends that will enable your company to be more competitive in the marketplace.
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Gwinnett Forum - Gateway adds Williams as a New Director - Read more here.
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