PRIMERICA CELEBRATES GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS GROUNDBREAKING IN GWINNETT

Largest financial services marketing firm in North America expands in Metro Atlanta

(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) November 4, 2011- Governor Nathan Deal joined Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and local officials for Primerica’s ground breaking ceremony in Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Georgia. This will serve as the financial firm’s future global headquarters site. The new 344,476 square foot state-of-the-art facility is expected to be ready for occupancy in April 2013 and will be located on the newly renamed “Primerica Parkway”. The new space will also have the capacity to hold an additional 200 employees.

John Addison, Chairman of Primerica Distribution and Co-Chief Executive Officer said, “This groundbreaking marks a new day for Primerica.  The new building will allow us to provide enhanced service to our ‘one of a kind’ financial services distribution system.  It will be in a great location for members of our sales force across North America when they come to visit Atlanta and their Home Office.  Our new location is at the hub of the Gwinnett County business, sports and entertainment community, and the thoughtfully designed building will be a centerpiece for our company and our employees and a showcase for our more than 90,000 representatives across North America.  We wish to thank Governor Nathan Deal for his support, as well as our partners at Duke Realty, Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, and government officials for being so helpful and supportive of our move.”

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) is currently the fourth largest private employer in Gwinnett with approximately 1,800 employees. Since 1985, Primerica’s Headquarters have been located in Gwinnett County at 3100 and 3120 Breckinridge Blvd.  The current campus includes leases on 10 separate buildings covering 385,217 square feet.   The new facility will consolidate all of Primerica’s numerous facilities and operations into one three-story building with two connected wings that will streamline business operations and greatly enhance logistical efficiencies.

“Primerica is one of Georgia’s outstanding corporate citizens, and its commitment to Georgia is deeply gratifying. The company’s experience here over the last 34 years has helped it understand how our logistics infrastructure and our deep well of talent can keep it growing and successful into the future,” said Governor Nathan Deal.

“We are very happy that Primerica, one of the largest private employers in the county, has chosen to stay and expand within our community.  Today, we are celebrating the impact that this company has made in our community for years.  We are proud to have been able to assist them in making a move that will aid their continued success.” said Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash.

Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Rick Williams commented, “It’s a customized ‘build-to-suit’ plan that has been well-designed to maximize business efficiencies and enhance the many services we provide for both our sales force and our clients.  After 25 years in our existing location, the current economic environment provides an opportune time for us to move into a significantly improved facility.” 

“Duke Realty is excited to begin construction of Primerica’s new corporate headquarters and is committed to delivering a first-class facility,” said Chris Brown, Senior Vice President of Duke Realty’s Georgia Operations. “Having such a strong, well-known company select Legacy is a plus for Duke Realty and Gwinnett County. Now that construction is underway, we believe that the increased activity and emerging buildings will attract more businesses to the area.”

Business relocation and expansion efforts in this North Metro Atlanta community are cultivated and supported through Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, led by Nick Masino, Vice-President of Economic Development, and Jim Maran, CEO and President of the Gwinnett Chamber.

“The Gwinnett Chamber congratulates Primerica on its remarkable success,” said Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO, Jim Maran. “Primerica’s commitment to the Gwinnett business community over the last several years exemplifies the value and essence of what it means to be a true corporate citizen. We are excited for them and look ahead to the growth and development they will realize through this strategic move.”

Supporting local business expansion efforts, such as those of Primerica, are the public and private partners of Partnership Gwinnett, the community economic development initiative. Partnership Gwinnett’s internationally award-winning efforts have recorded over 285 expansions and 12,500 jobs since its inception in 2007.

“Without the seamless, collective efforts of Primerica, Duke Realty, and Gwinnett County, this success would not be possible,” said Nick Masino, Vice President of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett. “The investment by Duke Realty will contribute significantly to a more balanced tax base in Gwinnett while affording Primerica the space it needs to add headcount. I’d like to thank Partnership Gwinnett’s public and private investors and partners for their vision and leadership to support economic development efforts that produce solid results like these.”

Primerica, Inc. headquartered in Duluth, GA, is a leading distributor of financial products to middle-income families in North America.  Primerica representatives assist clients in meeting their needs for term life insurance, mutual funds, loans and other financial products. In addition, Primerica provides an entrepreneurial full or part-time business opportunity for individuals seeking to earn income by distributing its financial products. Primerica insures approximately 4.3 million lives and more than 2 million clients maintain investment accounts with the company. For more information on Primerica, please visit www.primerica.com.  

For more information on how to get involved in local economic development efforts, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

South Korea & Gwinnett County Expand Thriving Partnership

Global Business and International Relationships thrive in Metro Atlanta’s most diverse county

November 3, 2011- The Gwinnett Global Business Council, in partnership with Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett, welcomed today Gwinnett’s sister-community Gangnam-Gu, South Korea, Mayor Shin, and the Seoul Gangnam-Gu SMI Trade Delegation for a day of business to business networking to further solidify the significant relationship. Events such as a ribbon cutting ceremony, Global Business Connections Luncheon, proclamation signing, and formal dinner celebrated the relationship between Gwinnett County and the Gangnam-Gu District, endorsing the goals of Partnership Gwinnett and fortifying Gwinnett County as an economic center for global business.

Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash said, “Today, we welcome our sister community of Gangnam-Gu, South Korea, not only to our county, but to Georgia and to the United States.  It is our pleasure to extend hospitality and the promise that we will continue to work with them in tandem to create more opportunities for local business relationships in the global market.”

Council members and local business leaders at the Global Business Connections luncheon welcomed the trade delegation. The luncheon also featured Craig Lesser, Managing Partner of the PendLeton Consulting Group and former Commissioner of Economic Development for the State of Georgia, discussing the potential local impact of the pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea.

The Gwinnett Global Business Council was formed by Partnership Gwinnett to help Gwinnett Economic Development increase foreign investment into the Metro-Atlanta area, as well as support the recruitment and expansion of internationally based companies. The Global Business Council currently supports over 500 international companies located in Gwinnett County.

“We are honored and excited to partner with Gangnam-gu, an economically strong, international community, and welcome the Mayor and delegates to Gwinnett County,” states Jay Eun, President of Golden Stella, Inc and member of the Global Business Council. “The development of this relationship promotes the efforts of Partnership Gwinnett to increase foreign direct investment and accelerate global business growth in the Gwinnett area.”

The former mayor and delegates for the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea, first visited Gwinnett County in January 2008. This successful visit led to the signing of a sister-community agreement between the Gwinnett County Commission and Chamber and the Gangnam-gu district at Gangnam government offices in June 2009.

Nick Masino, Vice President of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett commented, “The goal of our efforts is simple: we want to increase foreign direct investment into Gwinnett County while seeking opportunities for our existing industries to expand. Developing relationships with our partners in Gangnam not only provides international business opportunities, but also leverages two thriving economies to support overall economic stability.”

The first of its kind for Gwinnett County, the union will enable Gwinnett businesses to expand their global industries and network. The partnership with Gangnam-Gu District, located in the Republic of South Korea, the 13^th-largest economy in the world, will present Gwinnett County opportunities for increased economic growth. Gangnam-Gu is one of the 25 Gu’s (local government districts) which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city, with a population of approximately 563,000.

“Global business development, especially in Asian communities, is all about establishing and building relationships,” said Jim Maran, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber. “Through Gwinnett’s sister-community agreement with Gangnam, we now have a direct connection out of which the Gwinnett Chamber can offer relevant business-to-business trade and investment opportunities as we have done here today. It’s a great partnership and we look forward to its continued growth in 2012.”

To learn more about the Gwinnett Global Business Council, future Global Business Mission trips how to get involved in local economic development efforts, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com. 

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. Expands in Metro Atlanta, Creates 70 Jobs

Leading electronics manufacturer announces plans for major expansion in Gwinnett County

(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) November 1, 2011- Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and the Georgia Department of Economic Development will join Ricoh Electronics, Inc., in celebrating the expansion of its local facilities in Lawrenceville- bringing 70 jobs to Gwinnett County and Metro-Atlanta at a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow. More than half of the computer and electronic manufacturing jobs in Georgia are located in Gwinnett County, with the proportion of jobs in this sector nearly double the national average.

“This expansion of our thermal media operations enhances our capability to meet our customers’ increasing demands and expectations for high-quality products and affirms our commitment to investing for the future.  We look for this facility to play a key role in meeting the needs of the North American market and expanding into new markets,” explains Jeff Briwick, president of Ricoh Electronics, Inc.  “We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support provided by the city, county, and state agencies that have helped make this expansion possible,” adds Frantz Pierre, Vice President and Group Manager, Georgia Operations Group.

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. is one of over 272 domestic and overseas companies that comprise Ricoh Company, Ltd., a $21-billion global corporation and a leading supplier of advanced office automation equipment. Ricoh produces highly-advanced digital copiers, peripherals, printed circuit boards, SecureFax™ machines, thermal media, toner, parts, recycled toner cartridges, and customer-configured products at facilities in Orange County, California, and Lawrenceville, Georgia.

“Ricoh’s decision to expand here in Georgia makes a great statement about the company’s confidence in the strength of our business environment, logistics infrastructure and highly-skilled workforce among other competitive advantages,” said Gretchen Corbin, Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce for the Georgia Department of Economic Development.  “This expansion clearly illustrates Ricoh’s commitment to Georgia, and I am glad to work with our partners in Gwinnett County to help create opportunities for Ricoh and the people of this community.”

“Ricoh Electronics has had a home in Gwinnett County for many years.  We are excited that they have decided to expand their operations here locally, increasing their presence in our community and creating jobs for Gwinnett residents.” said Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash.

Ricoh Electronics utilized the services of Georgia Quick Start, a program that has proved to be among the state’s key assets for supporting new and expanding industries. Quick Start delivers workforce training in classrooms, mobile labs or directly on the plant floor, wherever it works best for a company.

“As the nation’s oldest and most successful state job training program, Georgia Quick Start has been proud to support the continuing success of Ricoh Electronics  by providing customized workforce training for numerous past expansion projects,” said Jackie Rohosky, Technical College System of Georgia assistant commissioner of economic development programs, and head of Quick Start. “This new facility marks another milestone in Ricoh’s growth, and we are proud to be partners with the company in their growth and the job creation that they are bringing to Gwinnett and the State of Georgia.”

Local dignitaries and elected officials will be on hand to celebrate the announcement and groundbreaking of Ricoh Electronics.

“As part of the Chamber’s ongoing mission to create jobs, strengthen the community and grow business, it is a privilege to see these objectives being realized with Ricoh Electronics’ expansion in our community,” said Jim Maran, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber. “It’s with the collaboration of regional and local partners that we can celebrate such tremendous success. Thank you to all of our Partnership Gwinnett investors for your continued support of benchmark standards in Gwinnett’s economic development efforts; and congratulations to Ricoh on this historic achievement.”

Supporting local business expansion efforts, such as Ricoh Electronics, are the public and private partners of Partnership Gwinnett, the community economic development initiative. Partnership Gwinnett’s internationally award-winning efforts have facilitated over 285 expansions and 12,500 jobs since its inception in 2007.

“Ricoh Electronics’ choice to remain and expand their facilities in Gwinnett County is a testament to the pro-business environment and strong support system we have in Gwinnett,” commented Nick Masino, Vice President of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett. “The manufacturing expansion and the jobs created with that investment contribute significantly to the continued growth that Gwinnett County has seen, despite the current economic climate. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Charles Stallworth with Georgia Power Economic Development for his tremendous assistance in this project.”

For more information on how to get involved in local economic development efforts, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

About Partnership Gwinnett
Partnership Gwinnett is Gwinnett’s economic and community development initiative. Led by the Gwinnett Chamber and a host of public and private partners, the initiative targets the retention and expansion of existing Gwinnett businesses in addition to the development of new business in five key market segments: Healthcare; Advanced Communications; Information Technology; Trade & Distribution; and Regional/Corporate Headquarters. The ultimate goal is to promote economic wealth & diversification, increase education and work force excellence, improve quality of life and heighten visibility through marketing and outreach programs for the entire Gwinnett community.  For more information on Partnership Gwinnett, the internationally award-winning community and economic development initiative, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

NANOLUMENS® ANNOUNCES NEW WORLD HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION IN GWINNETT

Innovative technology leader chooses to stay at home in Metro Atlanta

(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) October 25, 2011 – In partnership with Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and the Georgia Department of Economic Development, NanoLumens® announced yesterday plans to relocate its world headquarters to a new 32,000 square foot office center in Norcross, Georgia, the same city it has called home since its founding in 2006; creating 175 jobs over the next two years. The new NanoLumens headquarters will be located at 4900 Avalon Ridge Parkway, Norcross, Georgia 30071. 

The rapidly growing manufacturer and marketer of flexible and non-flexible digital displays plans to locate administrative, sales, research, design, operations and assembly in new headquarters, in order to better meet the long-term needs of its rapidly growing customer base.

“Georgia’s presence as a technology hub coupled with our global logistics infrastructure provides NanoLumens with a level of access to markets here in the U.S. and around the world that cannot be found in many other places,” said Chris Cummiskey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.  “As an innovator in flexible display technologies, Nanolumens is a very important contributor to the technology sector in Georgia. We are glad to see this company expand here in our state.”

NanoLumens President & CEO, Rick Cope, stated that the company will move from its current 14,000 square foot headquarters to its new headquarters on December 1, 2011.  “Our company has more than doubled in size over the last two years and we expect 2012, our first full year of commercial production, to create an even faster rate of growth,” Cope explained.  “This new headquarters will enable us to comfortably grow and meet our customer demands.  It will allow us to consolidate all administrative, sales, operations, research, design, and assembly under one roof right here in the city we have always called home. What’s more, the new headquarters will house the largest digital display showroom in the country.”

“Gwinnett County is proud to continue to be home to NanoLumens, and welcomes the expansion of their worldwide headquarters in Norcross,” said Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash. “Their innovative technology, designed and assembled entirely in the United States, brings economic enrichment and jobs not only to our community, but to our region and nation.”

The company’s technology has been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as a 2011 future-proof tech trend and was cited by The Wall Street Journal in its 2010 Technology Innovations Awards. NanoLumens’ technology also received the 2011 Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award at the American Technology Awards.

“For the second time, Gwinnett has been able to retain and expand NanoLumens operations- a huge win for Gwinnett County”, said Nicole Wright, Business Development Manager at Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development. “It’s decision to expand in Gwinnett again confirms that our pro-business environment is nourishing business growth and success- that is our primary goal.”

Since its founding in 2006, NanoLumens has built a portfolio of more than 20 international families of issued and filed patents on its flexible display technology that effectively address the commercial market void between relatively small flat-panel displays and huge, limited application LED boards. NanoLumens technology is not constrained by standard sizes and shapes, or by the size, noise and cost issues associated with commercial LED products.

To learn more about the Gwinnett’s tech companys, or for more information on how to get involved in local economic development efforts, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

About Partnership Gwinnett
Partnership Gwinnett is Gwinnett’s economic and community development initiative. Led by the Gwinnett Chamber and a host of public and private partners, the initiative targets the retention and expansion of existing Gwinnett businesses in addition to the development of new business in five key market segments: Healthcare; Advanced Communications; Information Technology; Trade & Distribution; and Regional/Corporate Headquarters. The ultimate goal is to promote economic wealth & diversification, increase education and work force excellence, improve quality of life and heighten visibility through marketing and outreach programs for the entire Gwinnett community.  For more information on Partnership Gwinnett, the internationally award-winning community and economic development initiative, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

Gwinnett Technical College Life Sciences Center Celebrates Dedication & Grand Opening

Facility Will Train Region's Healthcare and Life Science Professionals; Sen. Isakson, Commissioner Jackson Joins College & Community Leaders for Event


The leadership and board of Gwinnett Technical College formally dedicated the college's new Life Sciences Center on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, welcoming a host of civic, business and educational leaders to campus, including U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson and Commissioner Ron Jackson, Technical College System of Georgia.   Joining Gwinnett Tech President Sharon Bartels and these guests were students, alumni and faculty, plus many of the business, industry and private donors who contributed to the Life Sciences Center through Gwinnett Tech's Legacy of Lives campaign. The Legacy of Lives campaign is led by honorary chair Ed Bastian, president, Delta Air Lines, and campaign co-chairs Jim McGean, president (retired), Verizon Wireless, and Kim Ryan, chief executive officer, Eastside Medical Center.  


"This is exciting day for everyone in the Gwinnett Tech family and for all those throughout the community who supported the development of the Life Sciences Center. Visionary leaders from multiple sectors – healthcare, technology, business and education – plus key private donors worked in concert to make this center a reality," says President Bartels. "Now, our community and our region will benefit from the healthcare and life sciences professionals who will train here."   The Life Sciences Center is supported by donations from companies and individuals including the Scott Hudgens Family Foundation, Eastside Medical Center, Delta Air Lines, Gwinnett Medical Center, Clyde and Sandra Strickland, the CDC, McKesson, Cisco and the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia, among others. [More on the Legacy of Lives Campaign]   "Healthcare ...life care... is the industry of expansion for the coming decades. If you want to develop quality of life in your community, it makes perfect sense that you prepare people for the health sciences positions that are going to be needed," adds Bartels.


Gwinnett Tech's three-story, 78,000-square-foot Life Sciences Center is dedicated to educating and training those life sciences and healthcare professionals. Over the next four years, to serve residents, the region will need to add 27,000 healthcare jobs.   The Center, which opened for fall semester classes in August, will serve 3,000 students annually, enabling GTC to accept additional students and expand program offerings. The new Life Sciences Center is a LEED-construction building and anticipates LEED Silver certification. [More on building technology and LEED features.]   


"I believe that GTC's health sciences programs and new state-of-the-art Life Sciences Center will be integral to both economic development and to the development of thousands of qualified and trained medical professionals to meet the future healthcare needs across our entire Metro Atlanta region," says Legacy of Lives co-chair Jim McGean.   With more than a dozen health sciences programs, Gwinnett Tech serves the state's highest number of health science students. Combined with its existing facilities, GTC now has more than 140,000 square feet in two buildings dedicated to health science education. The college offers these associate degree, diploma and certificate offerings:   


New for Fall 2011:   Cardiovascular Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography Health Information Technology Patient Care Assistant Expanding:   Bioscience Clinical Research Criminal Justice EMT/Paramedic Technology Medical Assisting Registered Nursing Radiologic Technology Existing:   Dental Assisting Dental Lab Technology Health Studies Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Veterinary Technology Planned for Future – bridge programs for:   Practical nursing to registered nursing Paramedic to registered nursing   


Get the latest news about Gwinnett Tech www.gwinnetttech.edu/news. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. ###

Rose Paving Relocates Division Office to Norcross

Metro Atlanta retains Industry Leader

(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) September 21, 2011- Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development celebrated the relocation of Rose Paving today at the company’s ribbon cutting ceremony.  The new location, now open for business at 4698 South Old Peachtree Road in Norcross, is managed by Brandon Graf, director of the Southeast Regional office. 

“Our move from Atlanta into a larger facility in Norcross was necessary to accommodate our growing staff,” said Brandon Graf, director of Rose Paving Company’s Southeast Regional Office.  “The new office is still centrally located, which benefits our clientele.  As newcomers, we intend to harness the energy of the City and actively participate in as many Chamber events as possible to increase our visibility and build relationships.”      

 “We are pleased to welcome Rose Paving to our community today,” said Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard.  “We are confident our growing community and businesses both near and far will benefit from their valuable parking lot management solutions.”

Relocations and expansions, like that of Rose Paving, are tracked and often driven by Gwinnett’s internationally award-winning community and economic development initiative known as Partnership Gwinnett.  Since inception in 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has witnessed nearly 300 relocations and expansions in the community, despite the economic downturn.

Troels Adrian, Business Development Manager of Advanced Manufacturing/Logistics with Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett, stated: “Our community is built to suit the needs of companies that are growing and expanding.  Gwinnett County’s location provides a logistics infrastructure with many benefits; companies located here can reach 80 percent of the U.S. Market within a two-day truck haul.  With access to rail, road, land and sea, companies that relocate to Gwinnett can easily manage efficient and cost-effective operations.”

With one of the largest infrastructures in the industry, Rose Paving is well equipped to handle parking lot maintenance for clients from coast-to-coast.  The office in Norcross will serve as a hub for the company in the Southeast, easing logistics and, in turn, perpetuating a long-standing company tradition of exceptional customer experience through personal service and prompt attention. 

For more information on Rose Paving, or on the Norcross office, please contact Brandon Graf at 678-303-2500 or visit www.rosepaving.com.  For more information on Partnership Gwinnett, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.

Primerica announces International Headquarters Relocation in Gwinnett County

Company Remains Committed to the community and Metro Atlanta 

(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) September 19, 2011- Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development celebrates with Primerica today, as they announce their agreement with Duke Realty to lease a 344,476 square foot build-to-suit new International Headquarters, to be located in the center of Gwinnett County, Georgia, with convenient access from Interstate 85. The state-of-the-art facility will be located on “Primerica Parkway”, and expects the building to be complete and ready for occupancy in April, 2013.

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) is the fourth largest private employer in Gwinnett, with approximately 1,800 employees. Primerica’s Headquarters have, since 1985, been located in Gwinnett County at 3100 and 3120 Breckinridge Blvd.  The current campus includes leases on 10 separate buildings, covering 385,217 square feet.   The new facility will consolidate all of Primerica’s numerous business areas and functions from the current 10 buildings into one three-story building with two connected wings, which will serve to streamline business operations and greatly enhance logistical efficiencies.

John Addison, Chairman of Primerica Distribution and Co-Chief Executive Officer said, “This announcement marks a new day for Primerica.  The new building will allow us to provide enhanced service to our ‘one of a kind’ financial services distribution system.  It will be in a great location for members of our sales force across North America when they come to visit Atlanta and their Home Office.  Our new location is at the hub of the Gwinnett County business, sports and entertainment community, and the thoughtfully designed building will be a centerpiece for our company and our employees and a showcase for our more than 90,000 representatives across North America.  We wish to thank our partners at Duke Realty, Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Chamber and government officials for being so helpful and supportive of our move.”

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said, “We are elated that Primerica, a company that is economically vital to the great state of Georgia, will remain here where it was founded some 35 years ago.  I want to personally thank John Addison and Rick Williams and all of the other Primerica employees for the continued commitment and pride in Gwinnett County.  They are great neighbors and are a company that really believes in giving back to their community, both through charitable contributions and the great spirit of their hundreds of employees who volunteer their time to help those in need.”

Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Rick Williams commented, “It’s a customized ‘build-to-suit’ plan that has been well-designed to maximize business efficiencies and enhance the many services we provide for both our sales force and our clients.  We have also provided space for additional employees over the years, if needed, to be prepared for changes in the business and economic cycles.  After 25 years in our existing location, the current economic environment provides an opportune time for us to move into a significantly improved facility with only a modest change in our underlying economics The move will allow us to consolidate our associate base from 10 buildings to one streamlined facility.” 

“We are delighted that Primerica, one of the largest private employers in the county, has chosen to stay and expand within our community.  This company has been a valued member of our community for years---we are pleased that Gwinnett’s business environment, amenities and overall quality of life persuaded Primerica that Gwinnett was where they wanted to be.” said Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash.

“Primercia has certainly found their permanent home in Gwinnett County,” said Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Shirley Lasseter. “They could have moved their new expanded facilities virtually anywhere- but they have truly become woven into the fabric of our community; through businesses relationships, philanthropy, and providing excellent service to our citizens.”

Chris Brown, Senior Vice President of Duke Realty’s Georgia Operations, said, “Duke Realty is excited that Primerica selected Legacy for its new corporate headquarters. Our development team has commenced pre-construction activities and looks forward to partnering with Primerica, Gwinnett County, Wakefield Beasley and all of our design consultants to create Primerica’s new home.”

"Primerica's investment to remain and expand in Gwinnett speaks to the vibrant and pro-business atmosphere that enables the development of its business community," said Jim Maran, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber. “We congratulate Primerica, Gwinnett and the State of Georgia on this great success, pointing to a solid future in economic growth and stability for us all."

"I'd like to thank our Partnership Gwinnett investors and partners for their vision and leadership to support economic development efforts that produce solid results like these,” said Nick Masino, Vice President of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett.  “It was a pleasure working with Primerica, Duke Realty, Gwinnett County and our partners at the State of Georgia Department of Economic Development. The investment by Duke Realty will add millions of dollars of value to the Gwinnett County and Public Schools tax base, and this new building will allow Primerica to expand their headcount. ”added Masino, who represented Gwinnett on this project.

Primerica was represented by Travis Jackson and Sam Hollis with Cushman & Wakefield. Duke Realty was represented by Vice President Craig Flanagan.

Primerica, Inc. headquartered in Duluth, GA, is a leading distributor of financial products to middle-income families in North America.  Primerica representatives assist clients in meeting their needs for term life insurance, mutual funds, loans and other financial products. In addition, Primerica provides an entrepreneurial full or part-time business opportunity for individuals seeking to earn income by distributing its financial products. Primerica insures approximately 4.3 million lives and more than 2 million clients maintain investment accounts with the company. For more information on Primerica, please visit www.primerica.com.  

About Partnership Gwinnett

Partnership Gwinnett is Gwinnett’s economic and community development initiative. Led by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and a host of public and private partners, the initiative targets the retention and expansion of existing Gwinnett businesses in addition to the development of new business in five key market segments: Healthcare; Advanced Communications; Information Technology; Trade & Distribution; and Regional/Corporate Headquarters. The ultimate goal is to promote economic wealth & diversification, increase education and work force excellence, improve quality of life and heighten visibility through marketing and outreach programs for the entire Gwinnett community.  For more information on Partnership Gwinnett, the internationally award-winning community and economic development initiative, please visit www.partnershipgwinnett.com.