Networking Groups in Snellville, Grayson,
and Dacula Georgia
This page has information about all the networking and business lead generation groups meeting in Dacula, Snellville, and Grayson, 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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Business Leaders Workshop
Discuss business issues with others in a roundtable format.
Meets: Every other Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:30 at Summit Chase Country Club, 3197 Classic Drive in Snellville.
Contact: Alicia Wehner (770) 476-6166 aliciawehner@banknorthgeorgia.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:
- Noon every Thursday, BNI Hamilton Mill meets at Hamilton Mill Golf Club. Contact: Tom Sheldon at (678) 878-5476.
- 8:00 AM every Wednesday, Gwinnett Business Leaders meet at Grayson United Methodist Church in Grayson. Contact: Leta Williams, 770-466-7653.
Contact: Anita York (678) 888-0200 ext 228 anita.york@referral4life.com www.bnisoutheast.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
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) 889-410 debbie.kalec@rbc.com www.daculabusinessassociation.com
Grayson Loganville Monroe Small Business Connection
GLM Small Business Connection strives to create a community of businesses in the Grayson-Loganville-Monroe area. It offers a forum for local businesses to get to know each other and network. It also seeks to be a source of information and a voice for participating businesses.
Meets: 8 AM every Wednesday at Baby Jane's Home Cooking, 2054 Main Street East in Snellville.
Contact: glmsbc.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 third Wednesday of each month at Summit Chase Country Club in Snellville.
Contact: Kim Hames (678) 447-5231 Info@EastsideChamber.com www.eastsidechamber.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 Dacula/Hamilton Mill group meets at Scoops Ice cream Parlor, 2300 Liam Avenue on the first and third Wednesday at 7 PM. Contact: Erica Kitchens, (770) 965-5590 ext. 5102.
Contact: www.kiwanis.org
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: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM, Snellville meets at the American Family office, 2330 Scenic Highway.
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:
- Thursdays from 9:30 am to 10:45 am NGBC Hamilton Mill meets at Mirko Pasta, 3265 Sardis Church Road in Buford.
- Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 10:45 am NGBC Snellville/Grayson meets at the Macaroni Grill, 1350 Scenic Highway at the Avenue Webb Gin.
Contact: Rob Donahue (770) 310-5703 www.gongbc.com
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: Fridays, the 78 Corridor Team meets at at the Country Inn and Suites, 1852 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain.
Contact: Wendy (404) 816-3377 wendy@powercore.net www.powercore.net
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 info@snellvillecommerceclub.org www.snellvillecommerceclub.org
Snellville Networkers
This is an open networking group. Attendees should bring plenty of business cards to hand out.
Meets: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM every Friday at the Hot N Cold Buffet in the Snellville Plaza on Main Street.
Contact: Tony Webb (770) 318-1793
Toastmasters-R-Toastmasters
Meets: Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at Kids R Kids, 2360 Ronald Reagan Parkway in Snellville.
Contact: Al Roberts (770) 846-8255 almona1060@gmail.com
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..
Contact: Pat Snipes (404) 569-5280 info@togetherwerise.com www.togetherwerise.com
Wake & Shake Morning Networking
Light breakfast, coffee and informal networking. Seeking Monthly Sponsor for each event - 2 weeks notice to reserve your sponsorship. Sponsors are asked to provide light breakfast.
Meets: The third Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 10:00 AM at Scenic Suites, 2330 Scenic Highway in Snellville.
Contact: Pam Blatchford 678-313-6856