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Gaining momentum as innovators and business drivers, the Gwinnett Chamber’s 2013 Pinnacle Small Business Award recipients are taking their industries and the local business community by storm. Recognizing their small business achievements and commitment to our community, the Gwinnett Chamber selected six winners from among the 2013 Pinnacle Small Business Top 25 and non-profit finalists.... more
2013 Pinnacle Winners
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PrintCommunication Conundrum
It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks and try a fresh approach to way you do things. All it takes is a different perspective. Like breathing, each of us communicates without giving it a second thought. But how do you know if what you think you are saying is what the other person actually hears?... more
Surviving a Family Crisis
It’s inevitable when you play the game of life you’ll occasionally have to endure a bad hand, especially in today’s tough economic times. Like you, at Gwinnett Magazine, we aren’t immune to the struggles and hurt we see at every turn.... more
Five Prevention Tips for Parents
Many parents ask: How do we keep our children safe from danger? Nowadays, new stories come out daily about children being lured into kidnapping and abduction situations. It’s estimated nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year, and tragically, in 40 percent of typical kidnapping cases, the child was killed, according to radKIDS.... more
The Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Mentally Ill Family Members
Don’t Threaten: A mentally ill person may interpret this as a power play and increase fear or prompt assaultive behavior.
Don’t Shout: If the mentally ill person seems not to be listening, it isn’t because he or she is hard of hearing. Other “voices” may be interfering or predominating.... more
Budgeting on a Reduced Income
In times of economic crisis, we learn to do more with less. Whether that’s less money to spend on needs for our family or fewer employees due to downsizing at our daily job, the word “budget” has now become an integral part of our everyday vocabulary.... more
Transitioning a Loved One to an Assisted Living Community
Convincing an elderly loved one to move from their own home into an assisted living situation can be one of the toughest hurdles for any family. Many of us hope we can stay in our homes our entire lives, but that’s often not the case. Fortunately, there are many assisted living options in the Gwinnett community.... more
Addressing the Homeless Challenge in Gwinnett County
The numbers are staggering. Recent figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Point-In-Time data estimate that 60 percent of Gwinnett’s homeless family population are children, with half of those under age six. For families struggling to find temporary housing, seek advice from the following Gwinnett non-profits uniquely qualified to help during this challenging time.... more
How to Stage a Family Intervention
It can be challenging to help a loved one struggling with any kind of addictive behavior, such as alcohol or drugs. An intervention is a confrontation used as a final resort for getting a loved one the help they need, but denies that it’s necessary. Any person that’s addicted to anything that affects their health and their family adversely can be helped by this method.... more
Coping After the Loss of a Child
The most devastating thing that can happen to a parent is the loss of a child. The grief these parents feel is not only painful, but also profoundly disorienting.
The following advice can help bereaved parents cope with their child’s death and continue on the road to inner peace.... more