Networking Groups in Lawrenceville, Georgia

This page has information about all the networking and business lead generation groups meeting in Lawrenceville, 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 and Monroe Braselton and Jackson County

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

Creative Entrepreneur Network

At CEN everyone gets a minute to share information about their business with the group. Then, we have a speaker or a discussion about a small business topic.

Meets: 11:30 AM on the first Thursday of each month at a restaurant in downtown Lawrenceville

Contact: Leigh Ann Rodgers (404) 964-8306 leighann@creativebusinessworkshops.com  www.creativebusinessworkshops.com/CEN.html

GAPS (Gwinnett Area Professional Services)

This close-contact networking group is designed to allow members to build lasting relationships and share business opportunities.

Meets: Wednesdays from 11:30 to 1 PM at Jillians at Discover Mills Mall.

Contact: John Lowery (770) 331-6361 john.lowery@ymsource.com 

Historic Downtown Lawrenceville Merchants Association

The mission statement of HDLMA is to promote the preservation and revival of Historic Downtown Lawrenceville by promoting business development on the Square to include unique retail shopping, specialty eateries, professional services and community activities and services. Success will be realized through merchant, city, county and community participation. It must provide a focal point for the community that offers family fun and educational events.

Meets: Second Tuesday of every month.

Contact: Nancy Kelly (770) 441-1722  www.lawrenceville-ga.com

International Business Academies Limited

The International Business Academy, IBAL, Connect Grow Profit Network is a membership based organization, where high level business owners and entrepreneurs' participate in activities, events, workshops, coaching and roundtable discussions that enable you to connect with the right Skills, Tools, Events, and People, who will help you grow yourself and your business with a Winning Strategy that Builds Competitive Advantage.

Meets: 7:00-9:00 AM on the third Friday of each month at Northwood Country Club on Club Drive in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Art Butcher 404-433-1615 info@ibalnet.com  www.connectgrowprofit.net

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 $20 registration fee. include your name, business, e-mail and phone number with payment (business card)..

Meets: 7:00 - 9:30 PM monthly near downtown Lawrenceville. The exact meeting date varies each month; please see our upcoming events list for details. Contact Heather Trundle at (770) 630-0380, or at moonlightcreations@hotmail.com with intent of reservation and send information and fee to Moonlight Creations, PO Box 465241, Lawrenceville, GA 30042.

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 Lawrenceville club meets at Longhorn Steakhouse on Thursdays at Noon. For info, visit www.lawrencevillekiwanis.org.

Contact: www.kiwanis.org

Lawrenceville Trade Association

The LTTA is Lawrenceville, Georgia's Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) appointed by the city's Downtown Development Authority and sanctioned by the City of Lawrenceville with a mission to promote tourism, business development, and civic life in the city of Lawrenceville.

Meets: The third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at a member business.

Contact: Rebekah Cline 678-226-2369 rebekah@visitlawrenceville.com  www.visitlawrenceville.com

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 the first and third Wednesdays, the Mall of Georgia group meets at People's Bank and Trust on Buford Drive at Old Peachtree Road.
• 9:00 AM second and fourth Monday, the Lawrenceville group meets at the Singin' Bean Coffee Shop and Eatery, on the square in downtown Lawrenceville.

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: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM Riverside meets at My Friends Place on Duluth Highway.

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

NetworkingMFG.com

NetworkingMFG.com holds a structured two hour networking event the third Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30 in Gwinnett near Discover Mills. Each participant is given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business to all of the members.

After the introductions are complete, each member has an opportunity to share business ideas or pose a question to the group.

This is STRICTLY a business to business network for manufacturing companies, job shops and engineers / designers.

Meets: 3:00-4:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month on North Brown Road near Discover Mills Mall.

Contact: Jason Moss (678) 896-9312 theinfo@bellsouth.net  www.networkingmfg.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:

• Tuesdays from 7:30 am to 8:45 am NGBC Lawrenceville I meets at Patrick's of Atlanta, on Riverside Parkway in Lawrenceville.
• Tuesdays from 9:15 am to 10:45 am NGBC Lawrenceville II meets at the L'il River Grill in Lawrenceville.

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

Quest Business Network

Membership is $50.00 per year. We are a closed group. Please call the contact person prior to attending about conflicts.

Meets: 8:00 AM Wednesdays at the Georgian Bank, 2055 North Brown Road in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Charlie Field (770) 987-6151 cwfield@mindspring.com 

Small Business Breakfast Club

You are invited to a free breakfast where you'll hear Fran Tarkenton speak, learn how to grow and protect your small business, and network with other business owners.

Meets: 8:30 AM one morning each month at The Singing Bean, 195B N. Perry Street in Lawrenceville. Meeting date varies each month; check the upcoming or weekly event list for exact scheduling.

Contact: Jamal Page (404) 456-1626 jpage@potentialco.com 

The Prosperity Club

The Prosperity Club is for women only and is geared to help women strengthen their ability to receive and manage all the business and financial success they want.

Meets: Every other Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at The Singin Bean, 195-B North Perry Street in Lawrenceville. The cost is $5.

Contact: Kathi Moon (678) 580-3422 kathi@relationshipsolutions.biz  www.relationshipsolutions.biz

Today's Network

Today's Network is a small lead-passing networking group.

Meets: Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 AM in the conference room at the Gwinnett County Airport, 500 Briscoe Blvd. in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Ricky Barkley 404-932-2709 ricky@nnc.net 

Women's Networking of Gwinnett

Group meets bi-weekly to share leads and build business.

Meets: 12:30 PM every other Wednesday at the Singing Bean Coffee House on the courthouse square in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Elizabeth Westbrook 770-377-0500 WNOG@yahoogroups.com  www.womensnetworkingofgwinnett.com