Thrive Y’all | Joe Allen | Gwinnett Place Growth | Ep 56
Known for its internationally diverse communities, Gwinnett County has drawn the attention of businesses from around the world. Now, in an effort to continue this economic development, Executive Director Joe Allen and the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District share new plans for infrastructure improvements.
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Thrive Y’all | Charbel Aoun | Making Mentors | Ep 52
With a variety of career paths available after high school, students often struggle when making a firm decision in the next chapter of their lives.
In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT hears how Georgia First Generation Foundation President and Co-Founder, Charbel Aoun, matches students with mentors to provide them with the resources to succeed.
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Thrive Y’all | Renee Byrd-Lewis | Collective Impact | Ep 46
With almost 1 million residents, there are always improvements to the well-being and health of residents in diverse communities such as Gwinnett County. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Executive Director, Renee Byrd-Lewis, to hear how the Gwinnett Coalition is transforming its services to reach all members of the community.
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Thrive Y’all | Katie Blum | Teaching Tiny Humans | Ep 43
Teachers work tirelessly to instruct students and face the responsibility of developing the next generation of leaders. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Katie Blum, to hear about the importance of developing a space where students have a sense of belonging.
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Thrive Y’all | Nicole Hendrickson | Creating A Preferred Community | Ep 42
In a county as large as Gwinnett, it’s sometimes difficult for citizens to get and feel involved in local government. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman, Nicole Hendrickson, to learn all about her efforts to help this community thrive.
By creating community outreach programs, gathering citizen input, and putting people first, the Board effectively helps Gwinnett County become better than ever.
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Thrive Y’all | Roslyn Brown & Sherrie Goodman | Career Connections | Ep 41
In a community as tight-knit as Gwinnett County, institutions such as Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) help provide local businesses with an eager workforce. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on the Career Development and Advising Center’s Director, Roslyn Brown, and Assistant Director, Sherrie Goodman, to hear how the office created innovative and virtualized services.
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Thrive Y’all | Audrey Arona | Healthy, Protected, & Prepared | Ep 40
Health departments are a key element of every community’s success, providing a multitude of resources to keep the public protected. So in this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Health District Director, Dr. Audrey Arona to hear how her team is keeping the metro-Atlanta area prepared.
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Thrive Y’all | Taylor Anderson | Sugar Hill’s Downtown Development | Ep 36
Smaller cities are notorious for having a strong sense of community and there’s no denying that the residents of Sugar Hill have formed such a collaborative district.
In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on the City of Sugar Hill’s Taylor Anderson to hear how the city is focused on providing downtown development that reflects the needs, wants, and desires of the community.
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Thrive Y’all | Jason DiFranco | More Than Books | Ep 35
Did you know your local library offers more than just a cozy spot to curl up with a good book? In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Jason DiFranco to hear how the organization is finding new ways to offer free services to Gwinnett residents.
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