Gwinnett Area Networking Groups

This page has information about all the networking and business lead generation groups meeting in Gwinnett and Hall counties, 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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To see networking meetings in a specific ares, follow one of these links:

Buford/Suwanee Forsyth and North Fulton Counties Hall County Loganville, Athens, Winder, and Monroe Braselton and Jackson County

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

Ali Lassen's Leads Club

Ali Lassen's Leads Club (Leads Club) founded in 1978, is the premier business networking organization that started the concept of structured networking for businesses. Leads Club Chapters meet weekly and the meetings run 75 minutes. We guarantee only one business category per Chapter so there is no competition when you join. We cap our Chapters at 30 Members. Our 2004 Member survey showed a 19.5-25% increase in business in 12 months. The purpose of Ali Lassen's Leads Club is to assist Members in getting solid business referrals that will expand their business success.

Meets: The Gwinnett Women's Chapter meets at 12 Noon every Wednesday at a location in Duluth.

Contact: Leads Club International Headquarters 800-783-3761 leadsclub@leadsclub.com  www.leadsclub.com

American Business Women's Association

ABWA Mission:To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

Meets:

• Gwinnett Charter Chapter: 6:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at the Berkeley Hills Country Club in Norcross. Contact: Anne Pasquini (678) 442-9923 or visit www.abwagwinnett.com
• Lake Lanier Charter Chapter: 6:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Ryans, 2415 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (770) 654-9277 or jc1701@warpspeederrands.com.
• Hidden Hills Chapter: 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the Steak and Ale on Northlake Parkway in Tucker. Contact: Helen Mapp at 678-508-6042 or www.abwahiddenhills.org.
• Northlake Charter Chapter: 6:30 PM on the first Monday of each month at the Northlake Stake and Ale in Tucker. Contact: Dorothy Steed at dsteed9667@aol.com
• North Fulton Express Network: 11:15 AM on the fourth Friday of each month at the Holiday Inn in Roswell. Contact: Jean Rogers at jeanrogers1@gmail.com, or 770-318-8490.

Contact: Atlanta Area Council  www.aacabwa.org

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

Braselton Business Association

The Braselton Business Association promotes business growth in the Braselton-Hoschston area. The non-profit organization promotes legislation that benefits the business community in the Braselton area.

Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at Haverty's, 1090 Broadway Avenue in Braselton. For information, contact Ray Vaughn at (706) 654-5687.

Contact: Carlos Llorens (706) 965-0760 info@bba-ga.org  www.bba-ga.org

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 2 Business Exchange

Business 2 Business networking and wine tasting. Taste 6 bottles of wine for $8.00 while networking with other business owners, bankers.

Meets: Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM at WineStyles, 1350 Scenic Highway in Snellville.

Contact: Ed Ukaonu (770) 985-8356 eukaonu@winestyles.net 

Business400

Business400 is dedicated to helping businesses along the Georgia 400 corridor–from Buckhead to Dahlonega–grow and gain market exposure. In addition to networking, the group offers seminars and member to member discounts.

Meets: The first Tuesday of each month frm 5:30 - 7:30 PM at The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.

Contact: Ron Dinsmore (770) 851-7770 Ron@Business400.com  www.business400.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 Wednesday, Gwinnett Business Leaders meet near Snellville. Contact: Blake Robinson, 770-617-4252, email:  blakesrobinson@gmail.com.
• 8:30 AM every Wednesday, Suwanee Pacesetters meets at Eleven 15 Events, 80 Horizon Drive. Contact: Richard Miller at (678) 878-0167, or visit www.suwaneepacesetters.com.
• 8:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI Dacula Business Exchange meets at Hamilton Mill Country Club. Contact: Dean Black at (678) 777-4565.
• 11:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI Referral Pros of Loganville meet at Sweet Aroma Bakery, 132 C.S. Floyd Road. Contact: Lee Edmondon at (678) 639-1749, or visit www.LoganvilleBNI.com.
• 11:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI of Athens meets at Gnat's Landing, 1080 Baxter Street in Athens. Contact: Matt Chastain at (706) 549-6222, or visit www.bniofathens.com.
• 7:00 AM every Thursday, Gwinnett Networkers meet at Bunten Road Park in Duluth. Contact: Rachel Wilder, (404) 250-3046, or visit gwinnettworkers.com.
• 7:15 AM every Thursday, Gwinnett Referrals Roundtable meets at Southeast Mortgage Northeast, 2145 Duluth Highway in Duluth. Contact: Basil Ford at (404) 760-2342, or visit www.bnigwinnett.com.
• 7:30 AM every Thursday, the Athens Referral Factory meets at Buffalo's Cafe in Athens. Contact: Cynthia McDonald at (706) 549-0289, or visit www.athensbni.com.
• 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 Thursday, the Diversified Networking Alliance group meets at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center on Winder Highway in Dacula. Contact: Lisa DeLong at (678) 446-6506 or lisadelong@kw.com.
• 8:30 AM every Thursday, Chateau Elan Networking Elites meet at Reunion Country Club, 5909 Grand Reunion Drive in Hoschton.  Contact:  Cindi Dowdle, President, 770.497.9460, cdowdle@AtlantaAdGraphics.com or visit www.networkingelites.com.
• Noon every Thursday, BNI Hamilton Mill meets at Hamilton Mill Golf Club. Contact: Ron Sheintal, (770) 831-4782.

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

Career Networking Group

Opportunity for networking and to hear keynote speakers on topics of interest for job seekers.

Meets: 7-9 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month at McKendree United Methodist Church, 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Donna Eastman (770) 963-0774 mckendree.careers@gmail.com

Christian Business Men's Group

Meetings focus on integrity in the workplace and at home while taking Christ along with us to work.

Meets: Noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month at a location near Duluth

Contact: John Dillard mailto:charlestondawn@yahoo.com

Crossroads Career Network

Misemployed? Unemployed? Looking for more? Then discover God's calling and seek guidance in finding the right job for you in today's competitive job market. Learn from guest speakers and trained career professionals how you can successfully walk through a crossroads in your career.

Meets: Snellville United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 7:00 PM the Second Monday of each Month.

Contact: Ella Collier (770) 972-9360 Ext. 232 ltgins@bellsouth.net  www.snellvilleumc.org/ministries/crossroads.html

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:

• Business After Hours on the second Tuesday of each month, plus other special events throughout the year.
• Member Power Network Lunch meets at Noon every Tuesday at varying locations. Contact: Kristin Marchman at (678) 947-4449.
• Women in Business Networking meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 AM at the Chamber's events facility. Members are free. Non-Members are $5.00.

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

Dacula Business Association

The Dacula Business Association mission is to provide leadership for large and small businesses in making the Dacula area more economically viable. Founded in 2003, the organization supports businesses by helping them grow, gain wealth, and providing more jobs for citizens in the area.

Meets: Third Tuesday of every month for lunch at noon at the Trophy Club at Apalachee, 1000 Dacula Road.

Contact: Debbie Kalec  (678) 889-4100 debbie.kalec@rbc.com  www.daculabusinessassociation.com

Dream Makers Christian Women's Business Network

Dream Makers Network is a network by and for Christian Business and Professional Women who have the utmost integrity and ethics in what they do. It provides them with an opportunity to network, learn and support each other with their business and professional endeavors..

Meets: Meetings begin at 11:15 AM on the First and third Tuesdays at Johnny Carino's near Discover Mills Mall.

Contact: Zizi Joseph (770) 906-1362 zizi@swiftloans.net 

Duluth Merchants Association

DMAs purpose is to promote the general welfare of our members, with fellow members, community and city, county and state governments. To discover better business methods for our members through personal networking and outside guest speakers. Annual fee (per calendar year) is $40 per business based within the city limits of Duluth and $80 per business based outside the city limits of Duluth.

Meets: 6PM on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings hosted by a member; locations vary

Contact: Marion Maloof (770) 923-1111 info@duluthmerchants.com  www.duluthmerchants.com

Executive Business Express Network

We are the Executive Business Express Network in Gwinnett County, which is affiliated with the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) – one of the nation’s largest and most diverse organizations supporting working women.

This is a terrific opportunity for the businesswomen of Gwinnett County and surrounding area to gain the far-reaching support of a national association combined with the personal power of a local league.

Meets: The first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the 1818 Club on Sugarloaf Parkway.

Contact: Judy Williams (770) 378-0910 info@ebengwinnett.com  www.ebengwinnett.com

Forsyth Network For Business Professionals

The vision of the Forsyth Network for Business Professionals is to provide an environment that promotes personal and business growth through exemplary service and products offered by fellow members.

Our professional interaction will demonstrate superior business ethics and loyalty to one another. In all communications and transactions, members will act honestly, forthright and deliver their products and services in an exceptional manner. Business owners, managers, sales people, independent professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to expand their businesses through professional networking.

Meets: 11:30 AM on Thursdays at Bellow Italian Restarant in Cumming.

Contact: Wayne Kraska (404) 617-2311 wayne@georgiadownunder.com  ww.fnfbp.org

G.A.I.I.N. (Greater Atlanta Associates in Networking)

Greater Atlanta Associates in Networking (GAAIN), meeting weekly since 1994, is an independent networking group whose sole purpose is to help its members grow their businesses through referrals.  We meet every Wednesday for lunch.  GAAIN allows only one person per profession.  Please email the contact person prior to attending to confirm if there is an opening for your profession.

Meets: 11:45 - 1:00 PM Wednesdays at Northwood Country Club on Club Drive in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Stephen Cowan  stephencowan@ashfordadvisors.net 

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 Dave & Busters at Discover Mills Mall.

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

Georgia Christian Business Network

GCB Network is a great place for business professionals to meet like minded people who seek to grow their business and stay focused on Christian values. The group exchanges leads, discusses new innovations in business, share testimonials about what the Lord is doing in their business, and more.

Meets: First and Third Tuesdays at 8:30 AM at various locations in Gwinnett County.

Contact: Kris Barnes (404) 422-1491 info@gcbnetwork.com  www.gcbnetwork.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 

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

Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce

This Chamber is designed to serve as a regionalized community resource for businesses, civic organizations and residents throughout Grayson, Loganville and Snellville. The Greater Eastside Chamber will strive to integrate and unify businesses, commerce affiliates and civic organizations for the purpose of combining strategic initiatives to build an economically strong and viable community in the Gwinnett/Walton region.

Meets:

• Coffee & Commerce on the last Friday of each month from 8:00-9:15 AM at a Grayson area merchant.
• Periodically for Business After Hours and other special events.
• Network Lunch Hour on the second Thursday of each month.

Contact: Michelle Couch (770) 237-5586 Info@EastsideChamber.com  www.eastsidechamber.com

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to improving the business climate for its members' growth. It serves the entire Hall county area, including Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Buford, and Clermont.

Meets:

• Leads Group: 11:30 AM on the first and third Wednesday at the Greater Hall Chamber in Gainesville. Join over fifty members of the Greater Hall Chamber in building business relationships and sharing leads and referrals. Cost is $5.00.
• Business After Hours on the third Thursday or each month. Location varies.
• Network Before Work in South Hall on the second Thursday of each month from 8-9 AM

Contact: Robin Lynch (770) 532-6206 rlynch@ghcc.com  www.ghcc.com

Gwinnett Association of Business Entrepreneurs

Group promotes networking in the Lawrenceville area.

Contact: Carmelita Marcia (404) 509-0690  accessoriesagogo@gmail.com 

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber of commerce promotes the interests of all businesses in Gwinnett County. Each week, the Chamber hosts a number of events dedicated to business building and networking. Learn more at the Gwinnett Chamber Information Page.

Meets:

• Network Gwinnett: 7:30 AM Thursdays and 10:30 AM Fridays at the Chamber Education Center. Members interested in serious networking and lead generation are invited to attend this weekly leads group. All attending are encouraged to bring business development leads for other Chamber members. Free.
• Business After Hours: 5:30 PM the third Thursday of the month. Join more than 300 of Gwinnett's businesses for an evening of networking with food and an open bar. Free to Gwinnett Chamber members, $20 for non-members. 5:30-7:30 PM.  New location each month.
• Transportation and Environmental Forum: Quarterly at the Chamber Education Center.
• Technology Forum: 7:00-8:30 a.m., 3rd Tuesday; Scientific Atlanta Auditorium, Gwinnett Technical College.
• Education Action Group: 8:00-9:00 a.m., 4th Tuesday; Chamber Education Center.
• Governmental Affairs Meeting: Meeting times vary, typically meets monthly at the Gwinnett Chamber Education Center.

Contact: Vince De Silva  (770) 232-3000 info@gwinnettchamber.org  www.gwinnettchamber.org

Gwinnett Real Estate Investors Group

Plan to attend this month and invite a guest. Our Meetings will cover many areas of Real Estate Investing and will offer many opportunities of participation by all attendees. Put this on your calendar for each 3rd Tuesday Night of each month. Great networking opportunities after meeting. Bring your flyers, business cards, brochures, and handouts to pass out and place on flyer table.

Meets: The third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at the Red Lobster Restaurant, 2055 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.

Contact: John Hitson (678) 642-8290 GwinnettInvestorSubGroup@gmail.com.

Gwinnett Village Community Alliance

The Gwinnett Village Community Alliance is a merchant's association for the business in the Jimmy Carter Boulevard/Singleton Road/Indian Trail Road area that encompasses the Gwinnett Village CID.

Meets: The group is in the process of establishing a regular monthly meeting date.

Contact: Sally Haggard (770) 449-6515 sally@gwinnettvillage.com  www.gwinnettvillagealliance.com

Hoschton Business Alliance

An organization of businessmen and women who are dedicated to protecting Hoschton's history while promoting business in the fast growing area.

Meets: The third Tuesday of each month at 8 AM at Hochston City Hall.

Contact: Sarina Roth (678) 897-7792 sarina@nevertherock.com  www.officialhba.com/Home_Page.html

hYPe: Young Professionals of Gwinnett

hYPe, Gwinnett’s leading Young Professionals organization, is a high impact, savvy group of diverse young professionals (ages 21-39) working together to showcase Gwinnett as a unique, fun, and cool place to work and live. hYPe provides its members with opportunities for building relationships with local and regional community and business leaders as well as cultivate an atmosphere for building personal relationships and a sense of purpose within the community.

Meets: The first Thursday of each month for Tuesday Schmooze Day on Thursday, plus other special events.

Contact: Lindsay Myers  (678) 957-4944 lindsay@gwinnettchamber.org 
www.hYPeGwinnett.com
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International Alliance

This group is for entrepreneurs, business professionals, and innovators to meet for the express purpose of learning about each others business and exchanging contacts and referrals. We face unique challenges in launching, growing, and maintaining a business. Our goal is to meet once a month to discuss specific business growth topics. Members will connect with other small business owners, find new business opportunities, exchange new ideas and gain access to resources and events that will support you and your business endeavors. On occasion we'll introduce successful business professionals, advisors, and mentors. Be prepared to give a 30 second introduction and bring plenty of business cards.

Meets: 6:30 PM the second Thursday of each month at 3235 Satellite Boulevard, Building 400, Suite 300 in Duluth.

Contact: Mireya Moreno  (678) 825-7830 mmvirtuallinks@aol.com  www.meetup.com/international-alliance

International Association of Administrative Professionals

IAAP is the world's largest association for administrative support staff. For nearly 60 years, the Association has provided up-to-date research on office trends, cutting-edge publications, outstanding seminars and conferences, and top-notch resources to help administrative professionals enhance their skills and become more effective contributors to their employers.

Meets: 5:45 PM the third Tuesday of each month at Street Smarts on Main Street in Duluth. Networking begins at 5:45 PM followed by a light dinner at 6:15. Speaker / Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required by noon on the preceeding Friday.

Contact: Venita Keel keelv@cisco.com  www.iaap-gwinnett.org

International Business Academies Limited

The IBAL Community is a powerful B2B business network dedicated to serving men and women from every area of the business community who are committed growth and recognize the power of balance in life and business. 
 
Our members achieve their goals through our unique connect events, ongoing educational clinics, leadership workshops and member strategy sessions.  We purposely connect our members with like-minded professionals and leaders within target rich environments by creating new business opportunities along with mastermind peer matching and group mentoring for success.

We go beyond typical networking groups by opening the doors to skills, tools events and people who share common values and life skills to create a magical recipie for personal and business achievement that brings real results.

Meets:

• 7:30-9:30 AM on the third Tuesday of each month at Reunion Country Club in Hoschton.
• 7:30-9:30 AM on the third Friday of each month at Northwood Country Club on Club Drive in Lawrenceville.
• 7:30-9:30 AM on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Polo Golf and Country Club on Polo Club Drive in Cumming.
• 7:30-9:30 AM on the fourth Friday of the month at the Elks Lodge on Riverside Drive in Gainesville.

Contact: Kathy Smart 678-793-9463 info@ibalnet.com  www.ibalnet.com

Jefferson Area Business Association

The purpose of the Jefferson Area Business Association (JABA) is to promote the general well-being of the Jefferson area. Membership is open to any person, firm, or organization owning or controlling property or engaging in business in the Jefferson area.

Meets: Noon on the third Thursday of each month at the Community Bank and Trust Building, 71 Memorial Drive in Jefferson.

Contact: Bill Frazier (404) 226-7252  www.jaba-ga.org

John's Creek Business Association

John's Creek Business Association is a non-profit organization of businesses from the Duluth and Suwanee, Georgia area known as unincorporated John's Creek. Our purpose is the advancement of our community by promoting our members and encouraging new businesses to move to our area.

Meets: Third Tuesday of every month at member businesses. Special events may vary.

Contact: Diane Lasorda  678-898-4645 admin@johnscreekba.com  www.johnscreekba.com

Johns Creek Chamber

The mission of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce is to advance the economic, civic, educational, and cultural growth of the Johns Creek community; to enhance the quality of life in the community; address social issues; and to foster continuous improvements of Johns Creek as a place in which to live, work, and enjoy a healthy quality of life.

Meets:

• Wedneday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM for networking at Perimeter Church at the corner of Medlock Bridge and Old Alabama Roads.
• Monthly for a TGIF mixer at a member business.

Contact: Linda Pointer (770) 495-0545 lindapointer@JohnsCreekChamber.com  www.johnscreekchamber.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:

• 7:00 - 9:30 PM monthly in the John's Creek area of Duluth. Check our upcoming events list for the date of the next meeting. To make reservations, contact Dawn Rowley at (770) 418-9919 or by email at dawn@flexible-fitness.com.
• 7:00 - 9:30 PM monthly in the Norcross area. Check our upcoming events list for the date of the next meeting. To make reservations, contact Andrea Young at (404) 247-7285 or by email at ayoungmkb@aol.com.
• 7:00 - 9:30 PM monthly at a location in the Peachtree Corners Area. Check our upcoming events list for the date of the next meeting. To make reservations, contact Andi Dunlop at (770) 656-9719 or by email at AndiDunlop@ReMax.net.
• 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 Lawrenceville club meets at Longhorn Steakhouse on Thursdays at Noon. For info, visit www.lawrencevillekiwanis.org.
• The Norcross club meets at 8 AM on the first and third Tuesday at the Norcross Community Center.
• The Duluth club meets on Wednesdays at noon at Kurt's Restaurant, 4225 River Green Parkway.
• The Dacula/Hamilton Mill group meets at Scoops Ice cream Parlor, 2300 Liam Avenue on the first and third Wednesday at Noon. Contact: Erica Kitchens, (770) 965-5590 ext. 5102.
• 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.
• The Golden club of Duluth meets at Parc at Duluth, 3315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 11 AM. Contact: Judy Young-Doering at 770-622-6880 or judyyd@parccommunities.com.
• 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

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: Bi-Monthly on the third Tuesday at 5:30 PM at a member business.

Contact: Rebekah Cline 678-226-2639 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 AM 1st and 3rd Tuesday, the Flowery Branch group meets at the Bradford House and Gardens, 6648 McEver Road.
• 9:00 AM second and fourth Tuesday, the Suwanee group meets at Staffing Resources Corporate Office, 3445 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road.
• 9:30 AM second and fourth Wednesday, the Braselton group meets 9:30 AM at the Country Inn and Suites on Braselton Highway.

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

LEAP - Lawrenceville Employment Assistance Program

Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for those who are unemployed or mis-employed to find the job that fits God's plan for their lives.

Meets: 7-9 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, 395 West Crogan Street

Contact: Steve Burns skburns6@gmail.com 

Lilburn Business Association

Our Goals--Giving something back to the community.

Meets:

• Third Tuesday of every month from 11:30 AM -1 PM at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road. RSVP: Please call (770) 789-6696 or RSVP at the website to confirm attendance. For yourself and any invited guests. Lunch will be catered and include variety to accommodate most diets. Price: $12.00 each for members, and $15 for visitors.
• First Friday of each month for a Business Builder's Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Blue Rooster Cafe, 107 Main Street in Lilburn. This meeting offers an opportunity to share and learn business building ideas.

Contact: Thor Johnson (President) (770) 789-6696 thoratl@gmail.com  www.lilburnbusiness.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

Network for Success

A network of select business professionals building relationships thru transparency and authenticity!

Meets: Every Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 AM at O'Charley's Restaurant, 920 Buford Road in Cumming.

Contact: Ron Dinsmore 770-851-7771 ron@Dinsmoreteam.com 

NetworkingMFG.com

Connect - Educate and Promote --Networking MFG is a two year old organization dedicated to the education and the development of Georgia businesses. Our focus is on manufacturing companies, job shops, and engineers/designers. We help local businesses connect with service providers and resources in our community through monthly business to business networking meetings. Our goal is for each member to increase their business through direct contact and referrals. Our membership includes experienced professionals and business owners interested in expanding their businesses. Each meeting includes an educational session followed by an opportunity for each attendee to give a brief infomercial about their company.

Meets: 4-6 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at MLC-Cad Systems, 1730 Spectrum Drive in Lawrenceville.

Contact: Jason Moss (678) 896-9312 jason@networkingmfg.com  www.networkingmfg.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:

• Mondays at 11:30 AM, Lawrenceville meets at Climatized Self Storage, 875 Marathon Parkway.
• Tuesdays at 11:30 AM, Snellville meets at Flagstar Bank, 2775 West Main Street.
• Tuesdays at 9:30 AM, Sugarloaf meets at Flagstar Bank, 4780 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.
• Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Lilburn meets at Flagstar Bank, 4014 Lawrenceville Highway.
• Thursdays at 9:30 AM Marathon meets at Climatized Self Storage, 875 Marathon Parkway in Lawrenceville.
• Thursdays at 11:30 AM Duluth meets at Flagstar Bank, 2035 Sugarloaf Circle.
• 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

New Lawrenceville Networking

Local business owners in Lawrenceville get together weekly on an informal basis to get to know each other and share ideas for growing their businesses.

Meets: Every Tuesday at 6 PM at a downtown Lawrenceville area restaurant.

Contact: Rodney Camren (404) 375-1496 Rodney@StarTeamAtlanta.com  NewLawrenceville.com

NFL (Norcross Fellowship Luncheon)

NORCROSS FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON (NFL) is a weekly luncheon providing a platform for Christian businessmen to share their testimonies. To access the current speaker list, click here. This luncheon began in September 1985 and was started by Larry Shrader and Heinz Wegener who still co-host these meetings today.

NFL is not affliliated with any Christian denomination or organization. Also, NFL is not an organization to join so there are no dues or fees collected. NFL is just a platform to allow participants and/or guest speakers to share their testimony of their Christian walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In addition, participants can receive personal prayer and new believers can be lead into eternal salvation with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Meets: Every Wednesday at 12 Noon (except for legal holidays) at the Golden Corral Restaurant near Gwinnett Place Mall.

Contact: Heinz Wegener (770) 886-8005, ext. 22 heinz@crosstechnologies.com  www.nfl-luncheon.com

Norcross Business Association

The Norcross Business Association is a membership organization representing businesses, professionals, financial institutions, arts groups, associated agencies, organizations and private individuals who share an interest in promoting the City of Norcross. We serve as advocates for the business interests of the City and promote the City of Norcross as a unique, thriving, and small-town experience in metro Atlanta.

Meets: 4th Tuesday of every month at different business host locations within the City of Norcross.

Contact: Chuck Paul (770) 446-0590 ext 106  www.norcrossbusinessassociation.org

North Georgia Business Connection

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

Meets:

• Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 10:45 am NGBC Lawrenceville meets at Dominick's.
• Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 AM NGBC Suwanee meets at International House of Pancakes, 3463 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee.
• Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 10:45 am NGBC Snellville/Grayson meets at Red Robin Burgers, at the Avenue Webb Gin.
• Thursdays from 7:30 am to 8:45 am NGBC Hamilton Mill meets at Moe's Southwest Grill, 2111 Hamilton Creek Parkway in Dacula.
• 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

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) 662-0312 liz@LANSYSTEMS.com  www.pnconnections.org/page33155856.aspx

North Gwinnett Business Network

North Gwinnett Business Network is a professional and entreprenuerial networking group for small business owners and for those who aspire to go into business for themselves. Our primary focus is to empower and support and help grow each other's business through the exhange of leads or referrals.

Meets: Every Monday at 11:30 AM at a Buford/Dacula area business.

Contact: Melissa White (770) 906-1180 melissa@gohometownmedia.com  www.meetup.com/North-Gwinnett-Business-Networking-Group-NGBN/

OSBO - Organization Supporting Business Owners

OSBO - the Organization Supporting Business Owners and Costco your small business wholesale resource presents Coffee and Contacts every Third Tuesday. No Cost, no membership, high quality B2B networking. Bring your cards, bring your smiles. Coffee and snacks provided.

Meets: The third Tuesday of each month from 8:30-11 AM at Costo, 2855 Jordan Court in Alpharetta.

Contact: Tana Torrano (256) 829-2208 rsvpalpharetta@osbo.org  www.osbo.org

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 Greater Gwinnett Team meets at JR's Loghouse, 6601 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross
• Tuesdays, the North Gwinnett team meets at the Golden Corral, 4020 Buford Drive in Buford.
• Tuesdays, the Tucker Team meets at the Lakeside Cafe, 1979 Lakeside Parkway.
• Wednesdays, the North Fulton Team meets at Sweet Tomatoes, 950 North Point Drive in Alpharetta.
• Wednesdays, the Alpharetta Team meets at the Golden Corral, 915 North Point Drive.
• Wednesdays, the Northlake Team meets at the Doubletree Hotel, 4156 LaVista Road in Tucker.
• Thursdays, the North Point Team meets at the Golden Corral, 915 North Pont Drive in Alpharetta.
• Thursdays, the Norcross/Peachtree Corners Team meets at the YMCA, 5600 West Jones Bridge Road near The Forum.
• Fridays, the 78 Corridor Team meets at the Country Inn and Suites, 1852 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain.
• Fridays, the Haynes Bridge Team meets at Sweet Tomatoes, 950 North Point Drive in Alpharetta.

Contact: Jeremy  (404) 816-3777  info@powercore.net  www.powercore.net

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: Meeting times and locations vary; check the upcoming or weekly event list for exact scheduling.

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

Snellville Commerce Club

Group promotes programs that strengthen ties between businesses and the community.

Meets: First Tuesday of each month from noon to 1PM. Most meetings are held at the Snellville City Hall on Oak Road. Refer to the upcoming events schedule for exact meeting locations.

Contact: Joan Miller (678) 957-6969  www.snellvillecommerceclub.org

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 at (770) 932-7780. 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

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 every Wednesday in Monroe.

Contact: Craig or Carol Smith (770) 783-5704  www.tbnwalton.com

Tee It Up Networking

Tee It Up Networking is a golf networking group where we play golf once a month at a course in the Greater Gwinnett area and then afterwards we have a networking meeting. It is a great way to network on the golf course with other professionals and business owners with a like interest.

Meets: Monthly at a different golf course in the Gwinnett area.

Contact: Matt Greene (678) 316-4687 teeitupnetworking@gmail.comwww.teeitupnetworking.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 

Together We Rise

Business Networking that is Powerful and Effective African American Women in Business. As we Help One Another We Grow! This networking organization was founded upon the principles of unity, selfless giving and proven business strategies; featuring business referrals, business training, cooperative arrangements, motivational events and individual business showcase opportunities. TWR is also involved in several programs that benefit others. We support each other in so many important, tangible and intangible ways that they could not be numbered here!

Meets:

• 11:30 AM every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Yakiniku Restaurant on Hwy 78 and Killian Hill in the Kroger shopping plaza..
• 11:30 AM on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Dominick's Italian Restaurant on South Peachtree Street in Norcross.

Contact: Pat Snipes (404) 569-5280 info@togetherwerise.com  www.togetherwerise.com

Tucker Business Association

The Tucker Business Association represents businesses and professionals sharing an interest in promoting the Tucker business community. We provide a positive forum to identify issues that impact our businesses while stimulating these businesses through the power of networking.

Meets: Third Thursday of each month at 7:15 a.m. at tWesley Center, 2397 4th Street, Tucker in Tucker.

Contact: info@tuckerbiz.org  www.tuckerbiz.org

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

Women About Business

Women About Biz is a business education, networking and resource organization empowering businesswomen with the tools to succeed. In addition to providing networking and leads generation, the group helps business women succeed by providing workshops, resources, and tools. Please bring a guest with you and be prepared to give a brief introduction of yourself and business.

Meets:

• Second Tuesday of each month from 11:30-1 pm at the Metro Cafe Diner, 1905 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain.
• Second Friday of each month from 11:30-1 pm at Le Madeleine Bistro & Grill, 2255 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.
• Fourth Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 pm at Dominick's on the Square in downtown Lawrenceville.

Contact: info@womenaboutbiz.com  www.womenaboutbiz.com

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