economic development Industry of the Year Awards

(L-R) Tim Evans, Chamber Vice President of Economic Development, and Tim McDonald, President, Lanier Technical College (event sponsor), with Industry Recognition Award Recipients (L-R) Phil Sutton, Kubota Manufacturing of America (Environmental Responsibility); Matt Blanchard, Sherwin Williams (Workforce Development); Stephen Lind, SKF (Safety Performance); John Wright, Fieldale Farms (Corporate Responsibility); Brent Snipes & Denise Jones, ATEX (Workforce Excellence); Nikki Chandler, Chamber Vice President, Existing Industry.

Medmix Healthcare To Create 200 Jobs

Swiss-owned medmix has expanded its manufacturing footprint in its healthcare business in the U.S. to Hall County and is located in Oakwood South Industrial Park. medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices for the healthcare, consumer and industrial end-markets. Following its mission to provide innovative solutions to help millions of people live healthier lives, medmix opened its new facility to serve the brand’s healthcare segments – Drug Delivery, Surgery and Dental. medmix expects to initially invest $20 million to build and equip the 300,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing site in stages over the next five to seven years and will create in the excess of 200 jobs in Hall County. medmix.com

Business leaders needed for career fairs

The Chamber and VISION 2030 continue to push student workforce development initiatives with 7th Grade Career Path Fairs and are collaborating again with the University of North Georgia (UNG) Gainesville, Lanier Technical College (LTC), and Brenau University to provide middle school students with an overview of the many career opportunities in Gainesville-Hall County. The Career Path Fair has more than doubled in size from previous years and will be accessible to all 2,600+ 7th Graders in the Gainesville City and Hall County School Systems. Industry and professional speakers are needed to lead career overviews to help students learn about various jobs and careers in our community. Consider volunteering for one or more of the programs to be held on March 7, 9, 16 and 17 at UNG, Brenau and LTC. Contact Shelley Logan at Workforce Strategies Group: 678-316-0792, or email: shelley@workforcestrategiesgroup.com.

Transportation Forum 2023

Tuesday,

This important forum is open to the public and creates discussion with Chamber members, businesses and community leaders. Featuring Russell McMurry Commissioner Georgia Department of Transportation