As the nation approaches the historic milestone of its 250th anniversary, the Gwinnett Chamber’s annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In sponsored by Jackson EMC carried added significance—offering a timely opportunity to reflect on America’s enduring spirit of free enterprise while actively shaping the policies that will define its next chapter.
Business leaders from Gwinnett engaged directly with government officials on pro-business priorities for Gwinnett and the broader Georgia economy. Meetings on Capitol Hill included discussions with members of Georgia’s congressional delegation, including Congressmen Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins, Hank Johnson, and Senator Raphael Warnock. These conversations centered on federal policies impacting economic development, infrastructure investment, healthcare reform, workforce readiness, and regulatory certainty for businesses.
The group continued its partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, receiving a legislative briefing from Nick Crocker, Vice President and Managing Director of Government Affairs. Crocker, a Gwinnett native, highlighted the top economic priorities at the federal level like permitting reform, pro-growth tax measures, and immigration…