'America 250: Gwinnett's Legacy' With Button Gwinnett (Jason West) | Voice of Business

America 250: Gwinnett's LegacyWelcome to this special episode of Voice of Business, presented by Vox Pop Uli. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, host Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, sits down with Jason West, Deputy Director of Community Services for Gwinnett County and the community’s most recognizable interpreter of Button Gwinnett. West brings to life the fascinating story of the man whose signature helped launch a nation — and whose name continues to define one of America’s most dynamic counties.Together, Nick and Jason explore Button Gwinnett’s unlikely journey from struggling businessman and immigrant to signer of the Declaration of Independence, Georgia constitutional leader, and one of the most intriguing figures of the Revolutionary era. The conversation also reflects on the enduring promise of America, the courage required to sign the Declaration, and why Gwinnett County’s connection to one of the nation’s Founding Fathers remains a source of pride as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.