NOVEMBER 2024

Planet Fitness opening on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Hilton renovates dining space at Dahlia's

New State Farm office opens in Northwoods

Brady Anderson Bennett recently opened a State Farm office at 3000 Northwoods Parkway. The 27-year-old has been working with State Farm since he was 18 years old. Pictured are (L-R) Southwest Gwinnett Chamber board member Larry Benator, Southwest Gwinnett Chamber Executive Director Beth Coffey, Brady Bennett and his wife, Courtney Bennett. Bennett and his 4-person team moved into the 2,100-square-foot space this fall. READ MORE

Planet Fitness opening on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Renovation is underway at 7050 Jimmy Carter Blvd. for the creation of a Planet Fitness. The gym is under development by Alder Partners/the Flynn Group. The Flynn Group operates 2,600 Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, Arby's, Pizza Hut, Wendy's and Planet Fitness franchise locations. This location marks the 32nd location in metro Atlanta. It is expected to open in January.

Newly renovated dining space at Dahlia's embraces Southern fare

Dahlia’s Restaurant & Porch, a Southern-inspired eatery located inside the Hilton Atlanta Northeast hotel, opened in May of this year. Dahlia’s offers Southern-style plates that leverage regionally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Chaffin, guests can enjoy bourbon peach glazed pork belly, fried green tomatoes, chicken pot pie, Southern fried chicken, braised beef short ribs, and warm bread pudding, among other delectables. Dahlia’s invites you to its newly renovated space and outdoor porch with lounge seating and fireplaces. It is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch, meet up with a friend or grab dinner with family. Don't forget to try the Black Dahlia cocktail. Dahlia’s also offer private event spaces. For more information or to make a reservation, visit dahliasrestaurant.com.

Aveanna Health moving office within The Corners

Aveanna Health is moving its south central regional office to a larger space in The Corners. The business is moving from 6075 The Corners Parkway, Suite 120 to a 2,969 square-foot space at 6525 The Corners, Suite 305.

HL Contractors, Inc. is currently outfitting the space for administrative officers.

Werfen/PTC engage in 5K in Technology Park

Werfen, a global diagnostics company founded in 1966 in Spain, and the City of Peachtree Corners, partnered on a 5K Walk/Run in Technology Park on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event benefitted the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Werfen is a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of hemostasis, acute care diagnostics, transfusion, autoimmunity and transplant. Through the company's OEM business line, it researches, develops and manufacturers assays and biomaterials.

If you are interested in a career with Werfen, visit: WERFEN

Redevelopment Summit highlights metro projects

The Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS), presented by Gwinnett’s Community Improvement Districts and co-hosted by Partnership Gwinnett and the Council for Quality Growth, offered an exclusive look at major redevelopment projects shaping the future of the region.

The summit’s marquee moment was the presentation of the annual MARS Awards, recognizing remarkable achievements in redevelopment that are transforming the metro Atlanta landscape.

Among those recognized was Tim Perry, who has dedicated his career to advancing successful redevelopment initiatives, including the redevelopment of the Forum shopping center in Peachtree Corners.

Pictured above (L-R) are: Deven Cason, vice president of economic development, Partnership Gwinnett, Jamestown Managing Director Tim Perry and Nick Masino, president and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett.

New Businesses opening doors

in Peachtree Corners

Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See READ MORE most recent new businesses and license.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Torque Motorsports, Atlanta's largest simulation racing center, is moving from Duluth to 110 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners.

Stronger Together: Building a better community through giving

Join the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a discussion with community leaders Tim Bentsen and DePriest Waddy who will explore the importance of giving back to the community and how individuals and organizations can create meaningful impact through thoughtful involvement. They will share success stories from the local community, illustrating the effects of charitable giving on growth and support. The lunch will take place at Hilton Atlanta Northeast from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please register.

PCBA hosting Business After Hours event on tourism

Please join the Peachtree Corners Business Association Thursday, Dec. 19, for its annual holiday celebration. Speaker, Leroy Hite, the Founder of the world's largest luxury firewood and designer cooking brand, Cutting Edge Firewood, will speak. Leroy is a Berry College Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Winner and two time 40 Under 40 honoree. Come hear Leroy share his unforgettable journey of building a business, reshaping an entire industry, and selling his successful business as he looks towards bold new beginnings!

Smart City Technology at work in PTC

Peachtree Corners a launching pad for new technologies

City leaders attended the Smart City World Congress with Opsys, a provider of Lidar scanners used in automotive and industrial applications based in Holon, Israel. Working together, they are showcasing how Opsys tracking technology is used at the intersection of SR 141 and Town Center Blvd.

The ALTOS Gen 2 is affixed to a utility pole at the entrance to Curiosity Lab, the testing ground for smart and autonomous mobility that has attracted recognition all over the world. It marks the first real-world deployment in the United States for the company.