| Gateway85 CID October 2023 Newsletter
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Gateway85 CID Owners’ Meeting
It was incredible to see more than 50 owners, owners' representatives and property managers who represent 71 properties in the CID, at our first CID Owners’ Meeting yesterday at Happy Valley restaurant. The event was an opportunity for property owners within our 14-square-mile CID to gain detailed insight into our initiatives, security measures and projects as well as the local market and legislative trends directly affecting businesses and updates in the district. If you missed it, we hope you will reach out to Olga Gorman at olga@gateway85.com to make sure you are on our list and if you can, please complete our Owners’ survey
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Members of the Gateway85 CID board and staff Administrative Sergeant Forrester and Major Griffin.
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Gateway85 CID's owners attend a luncheon meeting at Happy Valley Restaurant in the district.
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Gateway85 CID Chairman Shiv Aggarwal addresses the attendees at the Gateway85 CID board meeting.
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Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux addresses attendees with an update on the CID's special projects.
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Gateway85 CID's owners listen as the event speakers provide an overview of Gateway85's projects, initiatives and purpose.
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Gateway85 CID's board and staff pose for a photo.
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Happy Birthday, President Carter!
October 1 marked the 99th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter, the namesake of our district’s main transportation artery. Gateway85 CID continues to celebrate his legacy and influence within our district through celebrations, economic development initiatives and more.
Did you notice the new banners in the district? Gateway85 CID is proud to celebrate our multinational community and prosperity, and that includes the celebration of the incredible cuisine offered throughout the district from community members hailing from South and Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and South and Central Asia. Have a story to tell? Contact Olga Gorman here.
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The Atlanta Press Club Media Mixer, Sponsored by Gateway85, An Incredible Success!
On October 17, Gateway85 CID and The Atlanta Press Club hosted an evening of storytelling, networking and celebration at Eagle Rock with a range of reporters that hail from global media outlets. The event drew attention to the district and focused on the theme of Commerce and Culture. Three speakers with businesses in the district shared their American Dream success stories.
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Left to right: speakers Von Tran, Manoj Barot and Patty Thumann
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CID executive director Emory Morsberger addresses a full room
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Our district’s multinational community including Von Tran, founder of First Senior Center, Patty Thumann with PBJ Media Holdings and Manoj Barot, President of Smurti Corporation addressed global media representatives and shared their perspectives and journeys to success as migrants thriving in our vibrant local district.
Tran, Barot and Thumann came to the U.S.A. from Vietnam, India and Cuba respectively with nothing to their name and found financial success on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Now, they use their success to work for the benefit of the greater community.
View more scenes from the event on the Gwinnett Daily Post website.
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Mobility and Road Improvements Update
Construction of the Dawson Boulevard sidewalk is officially complete! In 2017, the Gwinnett County Transportation Citizens Project Selection Committee (CPSC) rated this the most-needed sidewalk in the county, and Gateway85 CID is proud to celebrate the walkway's completion, which connects local multifamily communities to nearby businesses.
This ongoing project has been completed in segments over the past several years. At completion, the full sidewalk is just over two miles long and runs from the DeKalb County line to Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
To continue this successful momentum, the CID team is building out a new CID-wide pedestrian safety and sidewalk plan to support the next wave of sidewalk improvements. As part of this endeavor, Gateway85 CID is partnering with Gwinnett County on a multi-million-dollar federal grant application, entitled "Reconnecting Communities," to help better connect neighborhoods and commercial areas on both sides of I-85.
In addition, the installation of eight new medians along Jimmy Carter Boulevard is in progress. These new medians located between Buford Highway and Brook Hollow Parkway will not only improve traffic flow but also beautify our primary artery through the district. The medians are projected to be completed at the close of 2023 with plantings scheduled for next spring.
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Come 2024, improvements to our major access roads will continue to the access ramps to I-85 on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
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Special Projects Update: Indian Trail Park and Ride and Traffic Studies
The County and CID are partnering on multiple projects in our district, including applications for a federal grant to develop plans for transit-oriented development around the Indian Trail Park and Ride. Additionally, as part of its updated Master Plan, Gwinnett County is conducting a series of micro-planning projects and is working with the CID on a community “charrette” process around the Oakbrook Parkway area. Stay tuned for more information and developments.
Did you know the Jimmy Carter Boulevard area has some of the most significant freight traffic in the entire Atlanta metro area? This supports the vibrant logistics and manufacturing industries in southwest Gwinnett, which are major economic drivers for the region. To support these industries, the Gateway85 CID is implementing transportation improvements developed from the CID’s freight cluster study in partnership with Gwinnett County.
Together, the county and CID are embarking on a series of major traffic studies to plan for the replacement and redesign of the Jimmy Carter Boulevard Interchange and to build out future improvements to freight movement. These studies focus on improving the I-85 corridor from Jimmy Carter Boulevard south to I-285 while protecting existing neighborhoods and commercial centers, including pedestrian traffic.
Last, the Gateway85 CID continues to encourage property owners to take advantage of the Georgia Power Make Ready Infrastructure program – a significant grant to property owners of up to $250,000 to support installation of EV charging infrastructure.
As an added incentive, new tax credits are available for commercial buyers of qualifying electric vehicles and EV charging installation as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The maximum credit is $7,500 for qualified vehicles, and many states also offer additional rebates and incentives. Learn more about what vehicles and initiatives qualify here.
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Event Recap: Boy With A Ball Pipeline Job Fair
On September 16, 18 businesses and community organizations welcomed 120 job seekers to Boy With A Ball’s first Pipeline Career Program Job Fair in Norcross.
One young man who wanted to become a welder methodically visited each business exploring how their opportunities matched his gifts, talents and interests. A married couple newly arrived in the U.S. from Nicaragua and their translator processed the steps they would take to strengthen their English proficiency and pursue career opportunities that matched their professional experience and advanced levels of education. Finally, the young man who helped inspire the formation of Pipeline met with a plumbing company and received an employment offer days later.
When purpose and connection meet like they did at the Pipeline Job Fair, anything is possible. Work has the power to transform individual lives, families and communities. It can be an expression of who we are, catalyze innovation, social change and allow communities to flourish.
Explore Pipeline’s current employment, educational and community opportunities here. For more information, contact Allen Hoskyn at allen.hosykn@boywithaball.com.
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Company Spotlight - Renova Technology
Renova Technology, Inc., an after-market repair services company, held its official opening in the Gateway85 CID district on September 24. Earlier this spring, the company announced the expansion of its supply chain operations with a $600,000 capital investment and 30 new jobs, including customer service, marketing, repair and sales positions. Renova’s new base of operations is a combined 40,000-square-foot facility located at 1425 Oakbrook Drive with the capacity to double the company’s previous repair production and expand its supply chain programs.
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Community Outreach Spotlight: Cozy Coats and Toasty Toes
Help the local community stay warm this winter with The City of Norcross’ Toasty Toes & Cozy Coats initiative. Bring gently used coats and new socks and drop the items into the collection bin located at the Public Works Department, 345 Lively Avenue.
The initiative is also accepting school supplies. These will be donated to the Norcross Co-Op for distribution to local families in need.
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Gwinnett 2045 Unified Plan Survey
What do you think the future of Gwinnett’s communities should look like? The proposed new plans have sparked conversation among the community with a notable split between those who want more development and those who want less. Read more from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Gwinnett County is asking residents for input on their ideal “Daily Community” as part of the 2045 Unified Plan initiative. Please take the surveys below to share your thoughts and perspectives on:
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On National Manufacturing Day, McBath Welcomed the U.S. Trade Representative to Peachtree Corners for Investing in America Roundtable at Siemens
On Friday, October 6, Representative Lucy McBath welcomed United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Siemens in Peachtree Corners for an Investing in America roundtable conversation. Joined by leadership from Siemens, local elected officials, and representatives from the small business community, the event was an opportunity to discuss the many ways in which the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is driving historic investments in American manufacturing. In particular, Siemens showcased its work on electric vehicle charging and the upstream infrastructure that will be required to accommodate this clean energy technology.
Read more here.
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Small Business Grant Applications Close October 31
The deadline to apply for the Gwinnett Small Business Grant is swiftly approaching. This grant aims to offer economic support to small businesses in Gwinnett County that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program will award grants based on the number of employees, gross revenue, total applicant demonstration of COVID impact and funds available as well as the number of applications received. Estimated awards may range from $3,000 to $15,000 for eligible small businesses that have experienced either loss of income or have incurred costs to continue doing business during the pandemic.
Check your business’ eligibility and apply here before October 31.
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Participate in The City of Norcross’ Parks, Greenspaces & Trails Master Plan!The City of Norcross invites all residents to shape your greenspaces by sharing your voice!
Do you think Norcross needs more shaded sidewalks, summer camps, hiking spots, picnic areas, stroller-friendly paths or bike trails? The city is asking all Norcross residents, regardless of age, to participate in our survey for the upcoming Parks, Greenspaces & Trails Master Plan – especially those under the age of 18.
This new plan will build upon the insights from the previous master plan and incorporate suggestions for recreational activities and programs. It will also include a strategy for enhancing tree cover, wooded areas and community connectivity.
Take the survey here.
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City of Peachtree Corners Finalizes 2045 Comprehensive PlanThe City of Peachtree Corners completed its mandatory 10-year update of its comprehensive plan to support continued growth, prosperity and improvements.
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German Company Testing New Vehicle at Curiosity LabDr. Joachim Eichhorn, head of transportation and digital infrastructure at the German Embassy visited the City of Peachtree Corners in early October for the first test of the Clevon on-demand autonomous delivery shuttles. These shuttles are currently operating out of Curiosity Lab.
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Southwest Gwinnett Chamber Coffee Connections
October 26, 8:30 – 9 a.m.
ASBN CoWorks
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Gwinnett Chamber Fall Classic Tournament
October 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bear's Best Atlanta
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Gwinnett Coalition Preview Party
November 1, 5 – 7 p.m.
750 S. Perry Street
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Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit
November 2, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The John C. Maxwell Leadership Center at 12Stone Church
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November First Friday Breakfast with Congresswoman Lucy McBath
November 3, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Location TBD
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On Topic: Transportation Talk
November 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The 1818 Club
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Ordner Construction Run 4A Reason
November 11, 8 a.m.
Ordner Construction
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Small Business Awards
December 1, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
12Stone Church
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