Partnership Gwinnett Wins National Award for Economic Development Excellence - Explore Gwinnett's Best in Business, AI & Tech News 2025

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Gwinnett County, GA — Partnership Gwinnett, a public-private initiative focused on creating jobs and attracting investment, has earned a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award recognizes Partnership Gwinnett’s new website, launched in November 2024, for its innovative design, measurable community impact, and effectiveness in driving economic growth.

Partnership Gwinnett Recognized on the Global Stage

The IEDC Excellence Awards highlight the best economic development programs worldwide, honoring organizations that demonstrate leadership, creativity, and results.

“This award from economic development peers worldwide affirms that Partnership Gwinnett is executing the right strategies to make our community visible to site selectors and key decision-makers,” said Kevin Carmichael, Senior Vice President of Economic Development. “Our website is a powerful platform that showcases Gwinnett’s economy, supports local businesses, and positions the county as a premier destination for growth.”

Partnership Gwinnett Website: A Hub for Business Growth

Since its launch, the Partnership Gwinnett website has become a central hub for businesses, site selectors, and community stakeholders. The site provides:

Industry insights on Gwinnett’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, technology, and corporate services.
Business and investor engagement tools that help stakeholders collaborate and grow.
Events and news updates showcasing Gwinnett’s role as a regional economic engine.

In 2024 alone, the work supported through Partnership Gwinnett contributed to 1,600 new jobs and $275 million in announced capital investment, reinforcing its role as a key driver of Gwinnett’s economic success.

Partnership Gwinnett’s Impact on Local Economy

“Receiving this award from IEDC is an incredible honor,” said Andrew Hickey, Director of Economic Development. “Partnership Gwinnett’s website represents the first source of information for great companies choosing Gwinnett, and this award signifies not only the collaborative pro-business environment here in our community but the ability to share the story with these companies.”

By effectively showcasing Gwinnett’s opportunities, Partnership Gwinnett continues to attract, retain, and expand businesses that strengthen the county’s economy and support local jobs.

About Partnership Gwinnett

Partnership Gwinnett drives economic prosperity in Gwinnett County by:

Leading and managing business development initiatives.
Convening and catalyzing talent development programs.
Encouraging and supporting community development in five target industries.

The initiative is supported by both public and private organizations and remains a cornerstone in positioning Gwinnett as a premier destination for business growth and investment.

Learn more at PartnershipGwinnett.com.