Networking Groups in Buford and Suwanee, Georgia

This page has information about all the networking and business lead generation groups meeting in Buford and Suwanee, 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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Buford/Suwanee Forsyth and North Fulton Counties Hall County Winder, Athens, Loganville, and Monroe Braselton and Jackson County

Duluth Lawrenceville Norcross Snellville, Grayson and Dacula Stone Mountain, Tucker and Lilburn

AST101 Business Network

AST101 Business Network is a FREE opportunity to build relationships and be part of a group who whole purpose is to help you grow your business. In addition to sharing referrals, ideas and experiences, we encourage an open forum for guest speakers and for discussions that relate to today’s business climate and how if effects your business.

Meetings are limited to 40, please call or e-mail us to reserve your seat.

Meets: Meets the first Friday of each month at The 201, 75 Maddox Rd Suite 201 in Buford from 11:30 AM through 1 PM.

Contact: Mike Lowe 770-815-7659 atlanta101@bellsouth.net 

Buford Business Alliance

Group promotes business in the Buford area. Visit their website for meeting times and events.

Meets: Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:30 PM at a Buford area business.

Contact: Tim Koennig, President (678) 889-7945 President@VisitBuford.com  www.visitbuford.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:

• 8 AM every Wednesday, Gwinnett Referrals 2 Revenue meets at the Red Sky Cafe, 2033 Buford Highway in Buford. Contact: Tim Koenning at (678) 889-7945.
• 8:30 AM every Thursday, the Network Central group meets at the Golden Corral on Highway 20 in Buford. Contact: Mike Shaw at (678) 517-8887.

Contact: Kimberly Alexander (678) 888-0200 ext 226 success@referral4life.com  www.bniatlanta.com

Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is to be the voice of business, to provide leadership, information and solutions to foster a strong economic environment and a superior quality of life in Cumming-Forsyth County, Georgia.

Meets: South Forsyth/John’s Creek Leads Group meets at 11:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Express on McGinniss Ferry Road. Contact: Robin Grier at (770) 887-2772.

Contact: 770-887-6461  www.cummingforsythchamber.org

Gold Star Referral Club

Gold Star Referral Clubs provide a structured and positive environment for businesses to pass referrals to one another --- a proven way to get business.

Meets: The Georgia Biznet group meets is temporarily on hiatus, looking for a new director. If interested, contact Beth at the number below.

Contact: Beth Davis 918-794-0713 beth@goldstarclubs.com  www.goldstarclubs.com

Joy of Connecting

Joy of Connecting is a relaxed dinner/networking gathering for women business owners, entrepreneurs, other professional women and guests. There are no membership requirements. This monthly experience is open to anyone interested in building relationships, expanding her business and having fun! Remember to bring business cards/brochures!

Each meeting is limited to 35 participants. Buffett will be served. All participants will receive an attendance roster. Advance reservation is required with registration fee. include your name, business, e-mail and phone number with payment (business card)..

Meets: Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings monthly at a location in the Buford area. Check our upcoming events list for the date of the next meeting. To make reservations, contact Andrea Carolee Brunache at (678) 768-6481 or by email at abrunache10@yahoo.com.

Contact: See information above.  www.thejoyofconnecting.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 Suwanee Kiwanis Club meets at noon on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Ippolito's at Town Center Park. Contact Shea Stringer at 770-476-6164.
• The North Gwinnett club meets at People's Bank and Trust on Buford Highway in Buford at noon on Tuesdays. For info, visit www.kiwanisclubofnorthgwinnett.com.

Contact: www.kiwanis.org

LEAD-ers Business Network

An exclusive contact group creating paths to better business and working with entrepreneurs to expand their marketing opportunities.

Meets: 9:30 AM second and fourth Tuesday, the Suwanee group meets at Staffing Resources Corporate Office, 3445 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road.

Contact: Sandra Gardner (770) 572-1375 sgardner@leadersbusinessnetwork.com  www.leadersbusinessnetwork.com

North Georgia Business Connection

The North Georgia Business Connection is a business and professional group that meets weekly, with chapters in Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Dacula, and Buford.

Meets:

• Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 AM NGBC Suwanee meets at Crossroads Restaurant, 360 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee.
• Fridays from 7:30 am to 8:45 am NGBC Buford meets at the Golden Corral Restaurant - 4020 Highway 20, Buford.

Contact: Rob Donahue (404) 324-7537   www.gongbc.com

North Gwinnett Business Association

The purpose of The North Gwinnett Business Association is to create a forum where local business men and women can come together on a monthly basis to get to know one another and hopefully do business with one another.

Meets: 2nd Monday of every month from 5:30-7:00 PM, usually at a local restaurant or a member establishment. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks with a cash bar are generally offered.

Contact: Bob Lamp'l (770) 822-2322 Bob@AccountingBusinessCenter.com  www.northgwinnettbusiness.com

North Gwinnett Business Referral Network

Close-Contact networking group.

Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of each month from 11:30 AM-1 PM at O'Charley's Restaurant, 3217 Buford Drive in Buford.

Contact: Lisbeth Hansen (770) 622-0312 liz@LANSYSTEMS.com  www.pnconnections.org/page33155856.aspx

P B & J Toastmasters

Join our weekly meeting and you will: Learn to communicate more effectively, become a better listener, improve your leadership and public speaking skills.

Meets: Fridays at noon at the Avon Building, 425 Horizon Drive in Suwanee.

Contact: Lina Surianto 404-513-3188 lina1@charter.net  pbj.freetoasthost.org

PowerCore

Accelerate Your Success with the Exceptional Networking of PowerCore. PowerCore gives members a corner on the referral market by allowing only one person from each profession to join each Team. Start Your Networking!

All meetings are from 7 to 8:30 AM.

Meets: Tuesdays, the North Gwinnett team meets at the Golden Corral, 4020 Buford Drive in Buford.

Contact: Jeremy (404) 572-1278 info@powercore.net  www.powercore.net

Suwanee Business Alliance

The purpose of the Suwanee Business Alliance:

• To facilitate interaction and business relations between members
• To promote and recommend member businesses to others
• To support local community activities and charitable organizations
• To create a "Sense of Community" between member businesses

Membership is open to all business people in and around the Suwanee area. Annual dues are $60 per company. Additional employees from the same company can join for $30 per person. Annual dues for non-profit organizations are $25. Members are encouraged to bring guests to monthly meetings.

Meets: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Location varies; check the monthly listings for details. Guests may attend two meetings before becoming dues-paying members.

Contact: Richard Trice (770) 932-2552 suwaneetrice@bellsouth.net  www.suwanee.org