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

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.
• Power Lunch from Noon to 1 PM on the third Thursday of each month at Prime Parc Steakhouse.

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.
• 8:30 AM every Wednesday, Suwanee Pacesetters meets at at Eleven 15 Events, 80 Horizon Drive. Contact: Richard Miller at (678) 878-0167, or visit www.suwaneepacesetters.com.

Contact: Anita York (678) 888-0200 ext 228 anita.york@referral4life.com  www.bniatlanta.com

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

Grace Networking Group

Professional networking group of business owners interested in long term networking relationships and shared knowledge.

Meets: 8 AM on the first Wednesday or each month at Edward Jones, 1110 Satellite Boulevard in Suwanee.

Contact: Steven Julian (770) 495-3336 steven.julian@edwardjones.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: 11:30-2:00 Monthly meeting held either the 3rd or 4th Friday (Lunch provided!) in the East Buford, Hamilton Mill, Dacula area.  For exact date, please see our event calendar. Contact: Coach Kat Altine 770-962-5050 or 770-605-0724 or by email coachkataltine@cke3.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 678-542-3960.
• 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: 9:00 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

Networking Works!

Networking Works! Is a Lawrenceville-based business, founded by Elizabeth Wright in November of 1999. One-hour, close-contact, meetings are held in Metro Atlanta. The purpose of Networking Works! is to provide a structured and creative environment for professionals to exchange qualified business referrals among themselves.

Meets: Fridays at 11:30 AM Suwanee meets at Flagstar Bank, 1001 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Contact: Elizabeth Wright (770) 338-2060 etwright@mindspring.com  www.networkingworks.net

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 International House of Pancakes, 3463 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road 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 (770) 310-5703   www.gongbc.com

North Gwinnett Business Referral Network

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) 816-3377 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: Kathy Forte' (770) 407-6724 Kathy.Forte@TouchmarkNB.com  www.suwanee.org

The Suwanee Network

The Suwanee Network was formed by a group of small business owners to create an affiliation of professionals committed to the true concept of business networking. It was their belief that to become a member of this new networking group, an applicant had to come to the meeting table with something other than "their own appetite". We have all experienced too many "networking" meetings wherein the individuals present were only trying to sell their service/product to the other attendees. They were not really interested in helping others.

Meets: Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM at Atlanta Flooring and Design Centers, 3665 Swiftwater Park Drive in Suwanee.

Contact: info@thesuwaneenetwork.com  www.TheSuwaneeNetwork.com

WOAMTEC -Women On A Mission To Earn a Commission

Our Mission: Women On A Mission to Earn Commission is a premier networking group designed to appeal to the business women who is already successful and simply wants to grow more. It is not designed to appeal to commissioned sales people only; rather we are looking for any strong woman who wants to increase her company's overall exposure, revenue and profit. We are looking to attract women who have achieved a certain level of personal success and can share their knowledge and experiences with other women on a social and interpersonal level.

Meets: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11:30-1 PM at Dominick’s in Buford at the corner of Buford Hwy and Hamilton Mill Road.

Contact: Terri Flynn 770-722-2554 terri@promisedlandrealtors.com