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

African Entrepreneurs

This is where minority small business owners and professionals unite to make business and social connections, exchange ideas, learn and support each other business. There will be seminars and business expo to create more awareness for minority businesses in April and July.

Meets: The fourth Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM at the Centerville Community Center on Centerville Highway.

Contact: Ola Akinsanya 770-366-2637 africanceo@aol.com 

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

AST101 Business Network

AST101 Business Network is a FREE opportunity to build relationships and be part of a group who whole purpose is to help you grow your business. In addition to sharing referrals, ideas and experiences, we encourage an open forum for guest speakers and for discussions that relate to today’s business climate and how if effects your business.

Meetings are limited to 40, please call or e-mail us to reserve your seat.

Meets: Meets the first Friday of each month at The 201, 75 Maddox Rd Suite 201 in Buford from 11:30 AM through 1 PM.

Contact: Mike Lowe 770-815-7659 atlanta101@bellsouth.net 

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

B2B Referral Club

Networking group features a weekly speaker.

Meets: Every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:45 AM in the first floor conference room at the Original Pancake House on Club Drive in Duluth.

Contact: Rob Donahue (404) 324-7537 

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 

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 Builders meet near Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard in Duluth. Contact: Kathy Forte at (770) 932-7780.
• 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 American Tavern, 830 Athens Highway. Contact: Laura Ellis at (770) 466-9167, or visit www.LoganvilleBNI.com.
• 11:30 AM every Wednesday, BNI of Athens meets at Buffalo's Southwest Cafe 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.
• Noon every Thursday, BNI Hamilton Mill meets at Hamilton Mill Golf Club. Contact: Ron Sheintal, (770) 831-4782.

Contact: Kimberly Alexander (678) 888-0200 ext 226 success@referral4life.com  www.bniatlanta.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

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: Kat Altine  (770) 605-0724 kataltine@mycoachkat.com  www.creativebusinessworkshops.com/CEN.html

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.
• South Forsyth/John’s Creek Leads Group meets at 11:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Express on McGinniss Ferry Road. Contact: Robin Grier at (770) 887-2772.
• North Forsyth Leads Group meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Edward Jones - Brown Bridge, 5285 Lake Pointe Center Drive in Cumming.
• Central Forsyth Leads Group meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Stars N' Strikes Entertainment Center.
• 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 Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Rd.

Contact: Shelly Coe (678) 614-8584 coeshelly@yahoo.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

Freedom Builders International

Freedom Builders is an immediate way to build your business through membership in our daytime networking groups.  There is a missing link between meeting a potential client and sitting down with them to do business--our business referral groups help fill that gap.

Meets: 9:00 AM on Wednesdays, H&R Block, 2160 Satellite Blvd. in Duluth.

Contact: Ann Preston (770) 452-3324 ann@freedombuildersinc.com  www.freedombuildersinc.com

G.A.I.I.N.

Meets: 11:45 - 1:00 PM Wednesdays at Applebee's Restaurant on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.

Contact: Nancy Keener nancy@accurateprinters.com 

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 

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 Grayson Chamber of Commerce

This new Chamber is designed to serve as a regionalized community resource for businesses, civic organizations and residents throughout Grayson, Loganville and Snellville. The Greater Grayson 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 Summit Chase Country Club on Classic Drive in Snellville.

Contact: Michelle Couch (770) 237-5586 Info@GraysonChamber.com  www.graysonchamber.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

Group 85 Networking

Group 85 is a free opportunity to network with other Gwinnett area businesses in a casual setting. Meetings feature informal networking, and a 5 minute presentation from a featured business.

Meets: The first Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Oakbrook Room, at the Comfort Inn on Oakbrook Parkway in Norcross.

Contact: Nicholas Vasseghy (678) 313-4260 nicholas@managersforum.org 

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 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

The Heart Link Network

We will be hosting breakfasts, brunches, lunches in addition to dinners in the evening. The Heart Link Network is especially for women to come and share!

Meets: Periodically in the Grayson/Loganville/Snellville area. See the weekly listings for updates.

Contact: Kathleen King (770) 962-9582 kking@royal.net  www.theheartlinknetwork.com/user_info.php?ID=2130

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 Tuesday of each month for Tuesday Schmooze Day, plus other special events.

Contact: Lisa Sherman (678) 584-2267 lisa@gwinnettchamber.org 
www.hYPeGwinnett.com
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12922221501

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: 5:30 PM the third Tuesday of each month at Kurt's Restaurant in Duluth. Registration and Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the program and business session. $20.

Contact: Jennifer Kobb jkobb@ikon.com  www.iaap-gwinnett.org

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: Kathy Smart 678-793-9463 info@ibalnet.com  www.connectgrowprofit.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 varying locations. For location information, visit www.jabaga.org

Contact: Teresa Vaughan Smith (706) 336-7920  www.jabaga.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: Mike Beckman 770-781-5623 president@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 9:30 to 10:30 AM for networking at Abbott's Bar and Grill, 109000 Medlock Bridge Road.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings monthly at a location in the Buford area. Check our upcoming events list for the date of the next meeting. To make reservations, contact Andrea Carolee Brunache at (678) 768-6481 or by email at abrunache10@yahoo.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 770-476-6164.
• The Lawrenceville club meets at Longhorn Steakhouse on Thursdays at Noon. For info, visit www.lawrencevillekiwanis.org.
• The Norcross club meets at Noon on the second and fourth Tuesday at Ledo's Pizza, 5450 Peachtree Parkway.
• The Duluth club meets on Wednesdays at noon at Kurt's Restaurant, 4225 River Green Parkway.
• The Dacula/Hamilton Mill group meets at Antoneta's, 2700 Braselton Highway 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. 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 678-226-2369 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 AM 1st and 3rd Tuesday, the Flowery Branch group meets at the Bradford House and Gardens, 6648 McEver Road.
• 9:30 AM second and fourth Tuesday, the Suwanee group meets at Staffing Resources Corporate Office, 3445 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road.
• 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.
• 9:30 AM second and fourth Wednesday, the Hamilton Mill group meets at Barberito's Southwest Cantina, 2725 Hamilton Mill Road in Dacula.

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

Lilburn Business Association

Our Goals--Giving something back to the community.

Meets:

• Third Tuesday of every month 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

NetworkingMFG.com holds a structured two hour networking event the third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 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: 2-4 PM on the third Tuesday of each month on North Brown Road near Discover Mills Mall.

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

• Tuesdays at 11:30 AM, Snellville meets at Flagstar Bank, 2775 West Main Street in Snellville.
• Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Lilburn meets at Flagstar Bank, 4014 Lawrenceville Highway.
• Thursdays at 11:30 AM Duluth meets at Flagstar Bank, 2035 Sugarloaf Circle.

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

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 Crossroads Restaurant, 360 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee.
• Thursdays from 7:30 am to 8:45 am NGBC Hamilton Mill meets at The Field House, 3519 Braselton Highway 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 (404) 324-7537    www.gongbc.com

North Gwinnett Business Association

The purpose of The North Gwinnett Business Association is to create a forum where local business men and women can come together on a monthly basis to get to know one another and hopefully do business with one another.

Meets: 2nd Monday of every month from 5:30-7:00 PM, usually at a local restaurant or a member establishment. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks with a cash bar are generally offered.

Contact: Bob Lamp'l (770) 822-2322 Bob@AccountingBusinessCenter.com  www.northgwinnettbusiness.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

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 Gwinnett 1818 Team meets at the Sweet Tomatoes on Mall Boulevard behind Gwinnett Place Mall.
• 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) 572-1278 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: Richard Trice (770) 932-2552 suwaneetrice@bellsouth.net  www.suwanee.org

 

The Business Network

The Business Network is a FREE opportunity to build relationships, refer business, and be apart of a Master Mind 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 Wednesdays in the library at The Walton Career Academy (Former Monroe Area HS), 212 Bryant Street in Monroe.

Contact: Craig or Carol Smith (866) 228-2038  www.strategicpathplanning.com/tbn.htm

The California Club

For Californians about Californians in Georgia wanting to connect. A monthly business networking meeting on the 4th Wednesday, and one weekend a month a family outing to explore what Georgia has to offer.

Meets: 5:30-7:30 PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month at California Dreaming Restaurant, 1690 Distribution Blvd, in Duluth

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

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