Join the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate our growing small business community in Gwinnett County. Take part in a full week of educational, social, business building and networking events. Small business week events are open to all members and non-members!
Attend any, or all, of these small business events during the week!
MONDAY – June 18th
What: Small Business Week KICKS-OFF’s with
The Official Signing Ceremony of The Strategic Alliance Memorandum between The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce & The U.S. Small Business Administration
Where: @Gwinnett Chamber, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The signing of the strategic alliance memorandum commits both entities to collaborate in supporting the development of small businesses across the Metro Atlanta area.
What: Small Business Money Matters Monday – Two Great Sessions
Where: @Gwinnett Chamber, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11:00 – Noon: Session I: Managing Credit for Business Success
Good credit is one of a business owner’s most valuable assets. But strong credit isn’t something that you simply have or you don’t have. Building credit is an active, ongoing process that takes careful management. This workshop we will be focusing on the credit and financing needs of businesses like yours. We’ll cover how credit and lending work, explore the possibilities of credit financing, and show you how to make the most of your credit opportunities – both traditional and nontraditional.
Noon – 12:30: Lunch and Open Networking (Lunch included)
12:30 – 1:30: Session II: Accessing the Right Capital at the Right Time to Scale your Business
Starting a business is easy but scaling a business is hard. Growth often brings challenges before it brings success. Businesses trying to navigate the constraints of working capital issues and cash flow challenges are often directed to standard solutions without really analyzing their specific issues. Archie Jones, former private equity investor and CFO of NOW Corp will look at the real causes of these scaling problems and will discuss a variety of solutions for each situation.
TUESDAY – June 19th
What: A Boomer & Millennial Walk into a Bar . . .
Creating a thriving multi-generational workplace
Where: @Gwinnett Chamber, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join a Boomer and Millennial in a conversation about how to embrace the rewards and challenges of working in a multi-generational workplace. Do you find yourself frustrated or confused about the actions or thought-processes of another generation in the workplace? Are you experiencing inter-generational conflict? Has working in teams become extremely difficult?
This workshop is the shift in perspective you need to create an enjoyable and productive multi-generational team. Come to understand, be understood and walk away with practical tools that will enable your business to thrive. It is possible to be successful with multiple generations in the workforce, all you need is the right perspective and system to implement. (Light breakfast included)
WEDNESDAY – June 20th – “Featured Event”
What: How to Do Business with Gwinnett County
Where: @UGA Gwinnett Campus, 2530 Sever Rd., Lawrenceville Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon
For small businesses interested in learning how to sell their goods or services to the county – this is a can’t miss event! Join the Gwinnett Chamber and Gwinnett County purchasing and procurement staff at this half-day, hands on opportunity to learn how to find and secure opportunities with Gwinnett County. If you are a new or small business interested in learning how to sell your products and goods to the County, this is a must attend event. (Light breakfast included)
THURSDAY – June 21st
What: Business After Hours
Where: @ Courtyard by Marriot 1948 Satellite Blvd., Duluth Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Gwinnett’s largest monthly networking event provides a way to meet new people, gather business leads and network with 200+ fellow Chamber members. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off a new business and gain valuable leads in a relaxed, after-work setting
FRIDAY – June 22nd
What: Small Business Networking Social
Where: @ Arena Tavern, 2000 Satellite Blvd, Duluth Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Help us close out a fantastic week while you mix, mingle and network. (2 beverage tix and appetizers).
Seeking partners looking to show their support for small businesses and showcase their products and services during this week attended by over 500 businesses.
For more information, contact Stephanie Sokenis, Sr. Director, Membership Services & Small Business at 678-672-2562, or SSokenis@GwinnettChamber.org
