Friday, January 25, 2013
The Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau named Bucky Johnson to the board for 2013.
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Friday, January 25
New positions have been appointed to the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors for 2013, and Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson is filling one of them. According to a press release, Johnson was appointed to the GCVB Board of Directors to represent the Gwinnett Municipal Association. Johnson, who's been the mayor of Norcross since 2008, serves on many boards in the county and state, including the Atlanta Regional Commission, the Georgia Municipal Association, and the Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Advisory Board. He was named Gwinnett's Man of the Year by Gwinnett Magazine, and became the chair of the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association last July. He also was on the executive committee for the Transportation Investment Act. Also…
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Officials have begun going over those interested in developing a facility adjacent to the Gwinnett Center/Arena.
Gwinnett tourism officials have begun sifting through the proposals to build a so-called headquarters hotel as part of the Gwinnett Center/Arena complex. Preston Williams, CEO of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau, characterized the interested companies as "established" in a news release, and that indeed appears to be the case. Those tossing their hats into the ring are: According to Internet research, Welty has offices in Ohio and North Carolina. Its projects include the Time Warner Cable facility in Ohio and Goodyear Tire & Rubber headquarters in Ohio. Turner Construction has an Atlanta office but is not affiliated with the broadcasting empire. Its projects include The Breakers Hotel in affluent Palm Beach County, Fla., and the …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Convention and Visitor’s Bureau tips its hat to the local Fest, collects heaps of supplies for the Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Gwinnett County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau holds an annual Tourism Awards to highlight the best of the best in Gwinnett County, and the Norcross Art Fest was recognized as the top event this year. “This juried fine art festival, now showcasing over 170 artists, does a wonderful job of improving Gwinnett’s appeal as a leisure destination, as well as being a arts and cultural showcase,” the Bureau said in an announcement of the 2011 winners. The awards were announced at the Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 2, which also included a Holiday Book Drive to benefit Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership. The entire hospitality community donated 2,000 new or gently used books, 100 stocking stuffed with school supplies and a $250 Visa Gift Card, …
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sept. 19 to 22 specially priced menus available at Gwinnett eateries.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Like a good tikka masala? How about a touch of tapas? You are in luck Sept. 19 through 22, since its Gwinnett International Restaurant Week. Twenty restaurants across the county will be offering special three-course meals for $21.21 plus tax and gratuity. “The large majority of our restaurants are independent restaurants, and we’ve worked very hard this year to expand the ethnic opportunities to diners,” said Lisa Anders, deputy director of the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, which organizes the event, in a release. To see a full list of restaurants with menus, check out this site. You can take a culinary trip around the world during the week: At Iname Moroccan Restaurant in Duluth, diners can try a succulent tagine. In …
