Networking Groups in
Athens, Winder, Loganville, and Monroe, Georgia
This page has information about all the networking and business lead generation groups meeting in Loganville, Winder, Athens and Monroe, including contact information and regular meeting times. To see a schedule of this week's events, see the Weekly Networking Calendar. To see a list of events scheduled in future weeks, see our list of Upcoming Networking Events.
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Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Since 1903, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has been helping its members and the community profit and prosper through all the challenges of a changing world. With over 1,000 member companies, the Athens Chamber is a powerful advocate for business, helping our members make a good living and provide good jobs for our neighbors.
Meets:
- Young Professionals Network meets on the first Thursday of each month at a local Athens business. $5 for chamber members.
- NetWORK meets Second Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Outback Steakhouse. This is an opportunity for Chamber members to have lunch and participate in serious networking.
- Monthly for Business After Hours events, plus other special events throughout the year.
Contact: 706-549-6800 info@athenschamber.net www.athenschamber.net
Barrow Chamber of Commerce
The Barrow Chamber provides hundreds of direct phone referrals, exposure and networking opportunities to local businesses. Started in 1948, the Chamber works to promote prosperity in Barrow County for and through its business membership. It serves as a crossroads for local employers, bringing together small and large local businesses to identify opportunities and create solutions.
Meets:
- Network Barrow meets every Friday at 11:15 AM at the Chamber office in Winder. $5.00 per meeting. For more information, contact Debi Krause at 770-867-9444, or dkrause@barrowchamber.com.
- Periodic Business After Hours, and other special events throughout the year.
Contact: Michelle Walker (770) 867-9444 mwalker@barrowchamber.com www.barrowchamber.com
Business Network International
BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. In 2003, BNI members passed approximately 2.1 million referrals generating over 727 million (US) dollars! In 2003 the organization had a net growth of 425 chapters - the largest increase in our history.
The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.
Meets:
- 11:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI of Athens meets at DePalma's Italian Cafe, 2467 Jefferson Road in Athens. Contact: Mack McClung at (770) 725-1670, or visit www.bniofathens.com.
- 7:30 AM every Thursday, the Athens Referral Factory meets at Buffalo's Cafe on Alps Road in Athens. Contact: Tom Bradford at (706) 836-1920, or visit www.athensbni.com.
- 8:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI Referral Pros of Loganville meet at Sweet Aroma Bakery, 132 C.S. Floyd Road. Contact: Renee Park at (678) 618-0498, or visit www.LoganvilleBNI.com.
Contact: Anita York (678) 888-0200 ext 228 anita.york@referral4life.com www.bniatlanta.com
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis is a service organization dedicated to the children of the world. Local chapters conduct regular meetings and run service projects and other volunteer, charitable activities.
Meets: The Loganville club meets at the Southern Plantation Community Room, 580 Tommy Lee Fuller Drive at Noon on the first and third Thursday of each month.
Contact: www.kiwanis.org
Loganville Chamber of Commerce
The Loganville Chamber of Commerce promotes business and enhance the quality of life in the Loganville area.
Meets: Holds business after hours events on the Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August and October, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at an area business.
Contact: Betty McCullers (770) 466-1601 info@loganvillechamber.com www.loganvillechamber.com
The Business Network
The Business Network is a FREE opportunity to build relationships, refer business, and be a member of a Mastermind group. In addition to sharing referrals, ideas and experiences, we are accountable to each other for building our success.
Sponsored by The Partnership for Families, Children, & Youth of Walton County.
Meets: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesdays in the library at The Walton Career Academy (Former Monroe Area HS), 212 Bryant Street in Monroe.
Contact: Craig or Carol Smith (770) 783-5704 www.tbnwalton.com