Leadership has never required certainty. It has always required courage. “When [Button] Gwinnett signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, there was no guarantee of success. The colonies were challenging the most powerful empire in the world, and failure could have cost him everything. Yet he chose to act anyway… Every day, entrepreneurs launch businesses without knowing the outcome. Employers invest in new markets and emerging technologies. Community leaders take on challenges without the benefit of guarantees. Progress has always depended on individuals willing to step forward before the path ahead is fully visible.” These words from Gwinnett Chamber President & CEO Nicholas “Nick”​ F. Masino’s letter to Business for America remind us that the entrepreneurial spirit which shaped our nation continues to shape our community today. The Gwinnett Chamber is proud to join more than 130 business organizations across the country in celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the leaders...