Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
08.20.2018
Matthew Holtkamp Named as Chair of Gwinnett Tech Board of Trustees
With local students of all ages settling into school across Gwinnett County, it’s a fitting time to announce that Matthew Holtkamp has recently been named as the Chair of the Gwinnett Technical College Board of Trustees! As the proud product of a technical education program many years ago, Matthew has an affinity for the valuable education that technical colleges provide. Rather than investing in four years of traditional college and a bachelor’s degree, Matthew encourages local parents and their children to consider technical education programs like Gwinnett Tech that offer real-world skills and trades that are immediately applicable in local, high-paying jobs. “I’ve enjoyed serving on the Gwinnett Tech Board of Trustees since 2015, and now that I’m serving as Chairman, I look forward to emphasize our efforts in giving students in all the 140+ degree programs an opportunity for experiential learning in actual workplace environments,” said Matthew Holtkamp. “The college’s Launch Pointe program is a one stop shop for career development and workplace internships and apprenticeships. We are looking to grow our relationships with both large and small businesses in our community to increase the impact of this program.” “Thanks to the expansion of the HOPE Career Grant to all […]
08.01.2018
Infinite Energy Center & Holtkamp Heating & Air Announce Partnership
We are excited to announce we’ve been named the official HVAC provider of Infinite Energy Center and their entire campus! As the official HVAC service provider of Infinite Energy Center, we will provide business services that include an extensive review of the properties’ systems, the execution of the preventive maintenance program, and the conservation of all food service equipment. “We are blessed to have such a great partner like Holtkamp to support our business needs”, said Joey Dennis, the general manager at Infinite Energy Center. “Not only do they provide exceptional services, but their true passion to help others in this community makes the entire partnership a true win-win for everyone.” The partnership includes several marketing opportunities to extend our brand and provide an added platform to provide exposure for the numerous community programs Holtkamp supports throughout Gwinnett County. Left to right: Jim Galasso, Holtkamp Director of Operations, Matthew Holtkamp, Holtkamp President, Joey Dennis, Infinite Energy Center General Manager and Robyn Ali, Infinite Energy Center Executive Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We are very excited about our growing Commercial Division, and partnering with the Infinite Energy Center is definitely a huge move in that direction,” said Matthew Holtkamp, President […]
06.18.2018
Enjoy Free Admission to the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning
Often described as the best kept secret in Gwinnett, the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning is a phenomenal arts organization right here in the heart of our community. As a proud sponsor of this non-profit, we no longer want it to be a secret. In our latest video, we highlight all the Hudgens has to offer and also showcase how we’re sponsoring free admission for all to go enjoy the exhibits! From gallery spaces with a variety of exhibits to art classes and a sculpture garden, there’s something for everyone. Now that you know about the Hudgens and our sponsorship of free admission, go enjoy the arts in Gwinnett! Located on the campus of the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, you can get directions here. Go see, go create, go have fun with your family!
05.28.2018
Gwinnett Chamber Honors Holtkamp Heating & Air with Two IMPACT Awards
We are proud to announce the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has honored our company with two regional IMPACT Awards. Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett, the IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life. In addition to winning the Small Business Award, we also won the overall IMPACT award among 150 other amazing nominees. Throughout the history of our company, supporting the community has been a keen area of focus. Since forming the Holtkamp Family Foundation, the company has supported local food banks and other non-profits, including Aurora Theatre, The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning and Special Kneads & Treats Bakery. As part of the awards luncheon, this fun and informative video was played to announce our overall IMPACT award: “While I’m very proud to accept these awards, my wife Suzanne is the one who really deserves the accolades,” said Matthew Holtkamp. “During the economic downturn in 2008, she spearheaded the Holtkamp Can Challenge to support our local food banks. This initiative created a company culture which exists to this day. Corporate philanthropy through time and treasure is not hard when it truly comes […]
04.23.2018
Holtkamps Sponsor Free Art Summer Camps at Hudgens Center
Good news: we’re offering a Free Art Summer Camp Giveaway to families here in Gwinnett! Would you like your kid (or grandkid) to open their eyes to art with a full week of Summer Camp at The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning? We’re giving away 5 summer camp vouchers worth $210 each courtesy of our sponsorship of this nonprofit arts museum! Enter in 3 Easy Steps: 1) Like our Holtkamp Facebook Page 2) Like or Love the art camp giveaway post 3) Comment on that post and tell us why your kid would enjoy this! 5 winners will be chosen randomly on Tuesday, May 1st. Good luck, and please go enjoy the arts in Gwinnett! Visit our Facebook Page to Enter the Art Camp Giveaway Details: Camps are for ages 5-12 (must be 5 by June 1, 2018), Camp hours are 9:00am – 2:30pm daily, Monday – Friday. Camps begin June 4th.
04.13.2018
4 Reasons to Visit the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning in Duluth
Many of you know we’re proud sponsors of The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning, located in Duluth on the Infinite Energy Center campus. We already had three great reasons you should enjoy this fantastic facility, and we’re very excited about a fourth reason that’s arrived just in time for Spring. First, we’ve sponsored free admission for all to enjoy the galleries throughout 2018 at no cost! Stop by any time during opening hours and take a stroll through the gallery on our dime. You’ll enjoy being exposed to all sorts of art while inhabiting a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Second, your free admission ticket includes $10 of free baked goods at Special Kneads and Treats. This bakery in downtown Lawrenceville is an amazing non-profit in our community that gives meaningful employment to adults with special needs. Check out our video highlighting this heartwarming facility and the hands that make each sweet treat with love: Third, your ticket also has a voucher for 15% off any HVAC services we provide. With summer heat just around the corner, it’s probably a great idea to get an HVAC tune-up for your existing system, or get […]
04.10.2018
Matthew Featured as Guest Speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College
Today, Matthew had the honor of being featured as a guest speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College as part of their “Community Heroes Academic Mentoring Program.” This First Year Success Workshop had three clear objectives for student attendees: Understand key practices you can put in place as a first-year college students that will help you find success in the future. Learn to establish and prioritize your most important college and career goals. Discover tools and resources to help you plan for success as a busy college student. To help students achieve these workshop objectives, Matthew was happy to share the story of his beginnings in an Iowa farming community, skills gained in technical college and the journey to becoming a successful business owner here in Gwinnett. In fact, you can read more about his journey here. Matthew hopes his speech to students on goal setting and entrepreneurship offered inspiration as they continue on their educational journey and eventually their careers in Gwinnett and beyond!
03.19.2018
Matthew Holtkamp Featured in Gwinnett Chamber Article
Matthew Holtkamp proudly start his HVAC business right here in Gwinnett County over 20 years ago. He has long had a relationship with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, which recently crafted a featured article on him and his business, Holtkamp Heating & Air. Please see the article below, or check it out in the latest edition of The Executive, a publication by the Gwinnett Chamber. Family Values — Community Roots At the age of 19, recent technical school graduate Matthew Holtkamp left his home state of Iowa in a 1974 Chevy Vega and arrived with only $20 in his pocket to begin his new career in Georgia as a heating and air conditioning service technician. Influenced by the hard-working independent farmers in his hometown Iowa community, Matthew says he knew he would one day have a company of his own. But the hustle and bustle of Gwinnett County was much different than the rural Iowa farming community he was familiar with growing up. Determined to make it on his own in Georgia, Matthew signed up for evening business classes at Emory University and designed a 10-year roadmap for his small business dream. He says for him, “failure was not an […]
03.01.2018
Gwinnett Tech Partners with Company to Offer Free Tax Prep
We’re proud supporters of Gwinnett Tech and their mission to help create the local workforce of tomorrow, and they’re offering a service that can help many in the community today. Gwinnett Technical College is once again partnering with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free income tax preparation and tax counseling for community residents, including Gwinnett Tech students and college team members. Volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide will be on the Lawrenceville campus 5 days per week through Tuesday, April 17, Mon. – Thurs. from 1PM. to 4PM, and on Fridays from 11AM to 2PM. Counseling and assistance will be available here: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville GA 30043 Building 700, Busbee Center Sign-in area located in 2nd floor lobby Taxpayers wanting to take advantage of this service should bring: All tax forms – W2s, Form 1095, All 1099 forms Last year’s return photo ID issued by state or government Social Security cards for everyone on the return and checkbook (necessary if you want automatic deposit or withdrawal) Clients will be seen on a first come, first served basis, within the set times provided. There is no charge for this assistance and you do not have to be an AARP member. No appointments necessary. […]
02.28.2018
We Treated Special Kneads Bakery with Some Very Special Signs!
We love supporting Special Kneads and Treats, Inc., a local bakery that gives meaningful employment to adults with special needs. Check out this recent blog post to see a video about Special Kneads and see all sorts of things we do to raise awareness about this amazing non-profit that’s doing God’s work right here in Gwinnett. Most recently, we were happy to design 11 signs featuring inspirational bible verses to adorn the walls of the bakery. Owners Michael and Tempah were thrilled to have these new visuals to help decorate their store! The signs were designed with consisted sizes, so they can be easily moved around the bakery to freshen things up visually. Many thanks to our sign company partner Pinnacle Custom Signs for donating the printing of the signs!
