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Johns Creek business leaders showcase city to Quebec firms By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Amid the backdrop threat of U.S. tariffs on Canada, the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce maintained an upbeat pitch to a delegation of Quebec companies visiting the city Jan. 29. Chamber officials pointed
to Johns Creek’s distinction as a top-notch business center with excellent schools, diverse population, sound infrastructure and other resources. “The tariffs, unfortunately, are a challenge to businesses nowadays everywhere, as is inflation,” said Shay Foley, chamber chief executive officer. “But we know
that if the business comes in, and they’ve got good fundamentals … then Johns Creek is the place to get set up.” Held at the chamber’s headquarters on Johns Creek Parkway, local business leaders spent the day with the Quebec delegation.
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From left, Lynn Pennington, Liz Wilson and Lifen Hsieh work at pottery wheels at The Arts Center Jan. 29.
Arts Center fundraiser to feature bowls, chili By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
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Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce members meet with business representatives from Quebec during a meeting at the chamber’s headquarters Jan. 29.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Each bowl to be sold at an Arts Center at Johns Creek fundraiser has one thing in common. It’s a one-of-a-kind creation with no duplicate in the world, said longtime clay instructor Cathi Brostrom. “You’re gonna buy a bowl here, and you’re not going to find it at Target or Walmart,” Brostrom said. “That’s one of our jokes. “ The Bowls! Ceramic Sale and Chili Cook-Off will be Saturday, Feb. 21 from 4-7 p.m. at the Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Bldg. 700. It will feature hundreds of handmade ceramic bowls made by artists of The Arts Center at Johns Creek. Visitors also may sample almost a dozen equally unique homemade chilis and vote for their favorite.
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