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

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

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: South Gwinnett Chapter: Presently on hiatus. Contact: Jackie Ginn.

Contact: Atlanta Area Council  www.aacabwa.org

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 

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: Ron Sheintal, (770) 831-4782.
• 8:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI Dacula Business Exchange meets at Hamilton Mill Country Club. Contact: Dean Black at (678) 777-4565.
• 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 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.

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

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 at Texas Roadhouse on Dogwood Road in Snellville.

Contact: Michelle Couch (770) 237-5586 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 Noon. 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 11:30 AM, Snellville meets at Flagstar Bank, 2775 West Main Street.

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 7:30 am to 8:45 am NGBC Hamilton Mill meets at Moe's Southwest Grill, 2111 Hamilton Creek Parkway in Dacula.
• Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 10:45 am NGBC Snellville/Grayson meets at Red Robin Burgers, 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: Jeremy (404) 816-3377 info@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

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