May 2024

GPCID to Hold Board Meeting on June 12

The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Directors will meet exclusively by video teleconference on June 12, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. The public will have simultaneous access to the video teleconference meeting. To access the meeting, use this link from any location. If prompted, the passcode is 198474.

Changing of the Guard: Caucus of Electors Results

Gwinnett Place CID held its annual Caucus of Electors on Wednesday, April 10, with the re-election of a board member and the election of one new board member.

Current board member, Ondria Jett, was re-elected to serve a three-year board term. Ms. Jett has acquired 25 years of experience in commercial property management by managing capital and tenant improvements with a value of more than $100 million. As a Regional Manager for Banyan Street Capital, she oversees nearly 3 million square feet of commercial property in Atlanta and New York, as well as annual business plans and budgets with a net operating income (NOI) of more than $45 million.

Romi Patel, Vice President, BHG Hotels, is our new board member and was elected to a three-year term! BHG Hotels is a family-owned business that invests in hospitality ventures in the Midwest and Southeastern hotel markets, including two hotels in the Gwinnett Place CID (Wyndham Garden-Duluth and Wingate by Wyndham-Duluth). Mr. Patel’s primary responsibility is to oversee all aspects of operations, playing a key role in keeping renovations updated in all BHG properties, and assisting with the development and expansion of the company’s hotel portfolio. Romi has been interested in the hospitality industry since a young age - witnessing his parents’ ambition, interning at hotels and taking the initiative of expanding BHG.

Read the Press Release Here!

End of an Era: Mark Williams Receives County Recognition for Service

April's Board Meeting was a busy one! We also recognized Mark Williams, who has served on the CID board since 2005 and is retiring this year. As a founding board member, chairman and secretary/treasurer for the CID, he has provided years of visionary guidance, exceptional leadership and unconditional commitment to the CID. Mark is the owner of Printing Trade Company – a full-service print company his family started 39 years ago. He has served in appointed and volunteer roles with numerous civic efforts countywide and in the cities of Norcross and Duluth.

In addition, to thanks from the CID, Commissioner Kirkland Carden honored Mark by reading a Proclamation from the County. We will miss Mark's participation on the board, and know that he will continue to contribute to the county. Jill Edwards is now the board of director's secretary and treasurer following Mark's retirement.

Congresswoman Lucy McBath Secures $1,000,000 for the Pleasant Hill Road Pedestrian Bridge Project

Thanks to Congresswoman Lucy McBath who secured $1 million for the Pleasant Hill Road pedestrian bridge project with the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This package includes six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the country. There are 13 other projects in addition to Pleasant Hill Road that will benefit residents of Georgia.

Thank you to Representative McBath and her staff for their continued support of CID-initiated projects to benefit the Gwinnett Place area.

It's Festival Season! Gwinnett County to Host the 10th Annual Multicultural Festival

Now that spring is in full swing, it is time for festival season! Gwinnett County will host the 10th Annual Multicultural Festival at the Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth on May 18. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., come together as a community to celebrate all the cultures and customs of those who call Gwinnett home. There will be live music, dances, food and more! Admission is free, so you don't want to miss out.

More Details Here!

Meet "Ryan the Transit Guy"

Gwinnett County has launched an educational hub for residents to get informed about the Gwinnett Transit Plan and have their transit questions answered. This plan aims to provide 100% transit coverage through the expansion of the County’s existing microtransit service. Proposed services also include an airport ride to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, high-capacity systems and additional transit transfer facilities.

Learn more from Ryan the Transit Guy on Gwinnett County's Vimeo to stay updated!

Gwinnett Place CID Makes a Big Economic Impact

Gwinnett Place CID is the commercial core of Gwinnett County, despite only covering 1% of the land area. It is home to 2,054 companies with $2.1 billion in payroll and $7.5 billion in sales. It also produces $199.2 million in annual recurring public revenues.

There are endless possibilities for growth in the district!

Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

APAC Annual Gala
May 11
Sonesta Hotel in Duluth

Learn more and register here!

Kids to Parks Day
May 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shorty Howell Activity Building (you need a free account to register)

Learn more and register here!

Quarterly Q&A with the SBA
June 4, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center

Learn more and register here!

Visit Gwinnett Place Map

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