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Planning and Development Wins National Award for Multilingual Business Outreach Plan

Lawrenceville, GA — Gwinnett County continues to lead the way in inclusive economic development. The Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development has earned a 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for its groundbreaking Business Outreach Plan, a countywide initiative designed to strengthen connections with Gwinnett’s thriving multicultural business community.
Learn more about NACo Achievement Awards at naco.org

Recognizing Innovation in Inclusive Economic Growth

Each year, NACo honors innovative county programs that improve residents’ lives and advance local governance. Gwinnett’s recognition highlights its forward-thinking approach to community engagement and business support.

The Business Outreach Plan introduced a multilingual outreach team that connects directly with business owners representing Gwinnett’s global population. With residents speaking more than 120 languages, Gwinnett proudly holds the title of the most diverse county in the United States.

Bridging Language and Opportunity

Through the 2024 Business Outreach Plan, Gwinnett’s Planning and Development team is breaking down communication barriers and ensuring that every business owner — regardless of language or cultural background — has equitable access to vital county resources.

The program focuses on:

Expanding access to business licensing, zoning, and permitting information in multiple languages.
Building relationships between county officials and underrepresented business communities.
Promoting equity and inclusion across all sectors of Gwinnett’s growing economy.

This proactive strategy is not only helping existing business owners navigate local regulations more easily but also attracting new entrepreneurs eager to invest in a county known for collaboration and opportunity.

A Model for Economic Resilience

Gwinnett’s commitment to inclusive outreach strengthens its position as a national model for economic development. The multilingual business engagement strategy supports small businesses — the backbone of the local economy — while helping county leaders better understand the unique needs of their constituents.

As Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has often emphasized, Gwinnett’s strength lies in its diversity and unity. The award from NACo reaffirms that philosophy, proving that inclusive communication is a powerful driver of economic success.

Looking Ahead

The 2024 NACo Achievement Award marks another milestone in Gwinnett’s journey toward an equitable, thriving, and globally connected economy. County officials plan to expand the program further, continuing to champion innovation, community partnerships, and cultural understanding as cornerstones of Gwinnett Economic Development.

For more about NACo’s Achievement Awards and other county innovations, visit www.naco.org.

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