Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett and metro Atlanta area, the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life. This event is truly one of a kind as it brings together leaders from the AEC, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, international business, nonprofit, service, and small business industries.
This is the first of 3 special episodes featuring the 2019 IMPACT Regional Business Award winners and sponsors.
Dr. Laura Crawley/UGA Gwinnett Campus – Education Winner
The UGA Gwinnett campus provides advanced learning for non-traditional and working professionals in the greater Atlanta and northeast Georgia area. The campus offers 12 graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs and professional development opportunities. In 2018, UGA Gwinnett enrolled more than 500 graduate students and welcomed approximately 9,000 people to campus for non-degree-granting professional development, certifications and educational events.
Trent Lind/Eastside Medical Center – Presenting Sponsor
Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.