Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Winter Wonderland Tours 12/3/2016 - 2/25/2017

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:10:44 GMT

Winter Wonderland Toiurs

December - February Saturdays only

Put your hat and gloves on and enjoy a fun and interactive winter tour of the zoo!
*HANDS ON *INTERACTIVE *FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Tour details:

*40-45 minute guided exotic animal tour where you can get up close with the animals!
* Hands on with 1-3 exotic animals.
* Wagon ride through the hoof stock area and stop to feed and pet the camels.
*Meet and Greet with one of the zoo's friendly animal ambassadors.
*Time to interact and pet 100's of friendly unique, miniature and rare breed farm friends!
*Souvenir Bracelet that provides $1 off future visits.

Price:

35 for Adults $32 for Children
Reservations Required!
For more information or to reserve call 706.348.7279
Visa or MasterCard accepted for reservations!

Power Networking Lunch 1/10/2017 11:30 AM - 1/10/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:26:34 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly "Power Networking Lunch" every Tuesday at 11:30am!
This week we will be at Atlanta Bread Company.

Atlanta Bread

908 Buford Highway

Cumming, GA 30041

If you are trying to grow your network base and expand your business reach, join us every Tuesday!
The purpose of the event is pure and simple - NETWORKING NETWORKING NETWORKING!!

Register Now!

Members: $15.00, Non-members: $30.00

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at

(770) 887-6461.

Excellence in Business Awards Gala_991 (Copy) 1/11/2017

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:37:28 GMT

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to support entrepreneurship in our community, is excited to host the 2016 Excellence In Business Awards Gala. This event offers well-deserved recognition to businesses for their achievements and contributions to our community by providing the opportunity to showcase their company, share their story and be rewarded for their efforts.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Forsyth Conference Center

$25 for Chamber Members

$35 for Non-Members

Click Here to Register

Nominate a client, vendor or your own business for the 2016 Excellence In Business Awards Gala! The winners will be announced at the 2016 Excellence Business Awards Gala on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Click Here to Nominate a Chamber Member for the 2016 Excellence In Business Awards!

Apply for an award here.

Nominations are due: Friday, March 4, 2016

Title Sponsor:

25% off at the Goodwill Store for attendees at our Job Fair January 11,2017 at the Goodwill Career Center! 1/11/2017 1:10 AM - 1/11/2017 12:30 PM

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:19:58 GMT

JOB FAIR JANUARY 11,2017 IN DAWSONVILLE The Goodwill Career Center will hold a multi-employer job fair from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on January 11,2017. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 12 local business who will conduct interviews on site. There is no cost to participate. The center is inside the Goodwill store at 66 S. 400 Center Lane in Dawsonville. All job fair participants will receive a coupon for 25% off at the Dawsonville Goodwill Store (Valid 01/11 only)

Windows 10 Training 1/11/2017 11:00 AM - 1/11/2017

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:18:18 GMT

Learn to navigate Windows 10 and how to explore the Taskbar, resize tiles, use File Explorer, and more! This workshop will also discuss how to keep your information private and Internet browsers. Gwinnett SenioR Learning Center (GSRLC) will lead the workshop. GSRLC is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to teaching age 50+ to use Windows computers and some types of mobile devices. Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett SenioR Learning Center, for this free Windows 10 Training class. The class takes place on January 11 at 11:00 am at our Lawrenceville Branch Computer Lab, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Homeowner Water Education Seminar– January 12, 6:00PM – presented by Gwinnett Library 1/12/2017 6:00 PM - 1/12/2017 7:30 PM

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:21:38 GMT

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) developed Homeowner H2O to educate Gwinnett County residents about water conservation. This presentation will focus on leak detection and repair, installing water-efficient fixtures and increasing water-saving behaviours inside and outside the home. Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett County Water Department, for this free Homeowner Water Education Seminar. This class will take place on January 12 at 6:00 pm at our Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Business After Hours 1/12/2017 5:00 PM - 1/12/2017 7:00 PM

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:16:39 GMT

This month we will be at The Villas at Canterfield!

815 Atlanta Highway, Building 2, Cumming GA 30040

$5 for Members; $30 for Non-Members.

No Reservation Required; Please Pay at the Door.

Volunteer Orientation on Jan. 14th at Save the Horses RESCUE in Cumming, GA 1/14/2017 9:00 AM - 1/14/2017 11:00 AM

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:44:35 GMT

Learn about our farm, our rescued animals, and all the ways you can help! During orientation, a tour will be given where you get to meet the animals, visit the petting zoo (with miniature horses, goats, pigs, sheep, ducks, & chickens) and get an overview of the daily barn chores. Children can also volunteer, but must have an adult supervisor. Click for more information and to register: http://savethehorses.org/volunteer-orientation.html. Volunteer Orientation is held on the second Saturday of every month @ 9AM. If you miss the Orientation, join our Open House on the second Sunday of every month: http://savethehorses.org/open-house.html. You can also volunteer to satisfy court ordered community service hours.

A Writer’s Playshop – January 14, 10:00AM – presented by Gwinnett Library 1/14/2017 10:00 AM - 1/14/2017

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:54:50 GMT

Looking to enrich your writing and illustrating? Come play with language, ideas, and real artifacts to bring your work to life. Join author Heather L. Montgomery for a morning of writing, sketching, and stretching your brain! Montgomery writes nonfiction for kids who love animals. Her latest book is How Rude: Real Bugs Who Won’t Mind Their Manners. Gwinnett County Public Library presents this free Writer’s Playshop with Heather L. Montgomery on Saturday, January 14 at 10:00am at our Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Please RSVP to events@gwinnettpl.org. For ages 14 and above. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Real Fit Expo 1/14/2017 10:00 AM - 1/14/2017 6:00 PM

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:44:44 GMT

Make 2017 your fittest and healthiest year yet! We'll host 60 exhibits, two fitness competitions, our Fit Threads Fashion Show with Lu Lu Lemon's latest styles and fitness demos throughout the day! Chamber members and kids under twelve get in free! Just drop by the Chamber to pick up your tickets! Some of our sponsors and exhibitors include: Crunch Fitness Mercedes-Benz RBM of Alpharetta Onelife Fitness The Joint Chiropractic at Cumming/Forsyth Collection Spinto Fitness USA Lu Lu Lemon Onelife Fitness Atlanta Thrive Health Systems Synergy Release Sports Bliss Mama Wellness And many more! Feel free to contact us with any questions!

John Harris, Author – January 16, 2:00PM – presented by Gwinnett Library 1/16/2017 2:00 PM - 1/16/2017 4:00 PM

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 10:34:40 GMT

John Harris’ “Mr. Tuck and the 13 Heroes is a true story of Gwinnett native Brooks Tuck, who was the principal of the first school in Henry County to be integrated. The story reveals how a heroic school leader and some brave children helped to stem the tide of racial injustice.” After the Gwinnett County 2017 Martin Luther King Day Parade, join Gwinnett County Public Library and the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. for a book discussion and signing with author John Harris and illustrator Sophie Harris. This event will take place on Monday, January 16 at 2:00pm at Moore Middle School, 1221 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is limited. Additional parking available in the Ingles shopping plaza across the street. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Photography Workshop – January 18, 10:30AM – presented by Gwinnett Library 1/18/2017 10:30 AM - 1/18/2017

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:29:02 GMT

Join the Georgia Nature Photographers Association for this informal talk and Q&A photography workshop. They will provide information about cameras, editing software, and tips for getting better photographs with the equipment you already have. The Northeast Atlanta GNPA Chapter is dedicated to helping nature photographers of all skill levels improve their photography, learn and grow, meet other outdoor photographers, participate in great trips and events, help others understand the value of the natural world, and give focus to a special area of interest in photography. Join Gwinnett County Public Library and the Georgia Nature Photographers Association for this free photography workshop. This class takes place on January 18 at 10:30 am at our Hamilton Mill Branch, 3690 Braselton Highway, Dacula, GA 30019. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Forsyth County Womens Club Monthly Luncheon 1/19/2017 11:00 AM - 1/19/2017

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 11:30:20 GMT

Looking for new things in the new year? Join us on January 19 at 11:00 am for our monthly luncheon at Polo Golf & Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming. The cost is $22. Contact Rosie Terbrueggen for more information at 904-607-3414 or FCWCReservations@gmail.com. To get a view of the many interests groups and activities go to forsythcountywomensclub.net.

25% off at the Goodwill Store for attendees at our Job Fair February 16, 2017 at the Goodwill Career Center! 1/23/2017 10:00 AM - 2/16/2017 12:00 PM

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:32:05 GMT

JOB FAIR Marshalls at Goodwill Dawsonville Career Center 1/23/2017 11:00 AM - 1/23/2017 4: PM

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:12:16 GMT

JOB FAIR FOR Marshalls to be held at the Dawsonville Goodwill Career Center! The Dawsonville Goodwill Career Center located at 66 S 400 Center Lane in Dawsonville is hosting a JOB FAIR for the Marshalls store in Dawsonville on Monday, February 6th and Tuesday,February 7th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Marshalls hiring managers will conduct interviews onsite for Back Room Associates, Customer Associates, Dressing Room Associates, Sales Associates, Back Room Coordinators, Front End Coordinators, Merchandise Coordinator. For more information, you may call the Goodwill Career Center at 706-344-3409. You may also pre-register for this event by visiting www.careerconnector.org & choosing Dawsonville as your Career Center location. Cost: FREE. All job fair participants will receive a coupon for 25% off at the Dawsonville Goodwill Store (Valid 02/6 or 2/17 only in Dawsonville)

Power Networking Lunch 1/24/2017 11:30 AM - 1/24/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:37:08 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly "Power Networking Lunch" every Tuesday at 11:30am!
This week we will be at Outback Steakhouse.

Outback Steakhouse

1715 Market Place Blvd

Cumming, GA 30041

If you are trying to grow your network base and expand your business reach, join us every Tuesday!
The purpose of the event is pure and simple - NETWORKING NETWORKING NETWORKING!!

Register Now!

Members: $15.00, Non-members: $30.00

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at

(770) 887-6461.

Real Estate Roundtable 1/26/2017 11:30 AM - 1/26/2017 12:30 PM

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:17:30 GMT

Real Estate Roundtable

^{January 26th, 2017
11:30 a.m.}

^{CUMMING LIBRARY}

^{585 Dahlonega St., Cumming, GA 30040}The Real Estate Roundtable meets quarterly in an effort for local real estate professionals to network and share information pertinent to the Real Estate market.

Join us & hear from our guest speaker, Director of Planning & Community Development for Forsyth County, Tom Brown.

^{This Event is Full}

Thank you to Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Make a Difference in the Life of a Gwinnett Child – Jan 29 at 2pm 1/29/2017 2:00 PM - 1/29/2017

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:05:02 GMT

On any given day in Gwinnett County, there are more than 450 children in foster care. These are children who are already in our communities, and they are victims of their circumstances. There are less than 50 foster homes to care for these children, and our community is in great need of compassionate, committed, and caring people. Do you have a place in your heart and home to provide care for these children? Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services, this Foster Parent Information Session is free and will take place on Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 pm at our Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. Join us to learn more information about how you can make a difference. Space is limited. Please contact Cathy Chapman at 678-376-8257 or at Cathy.Chapman1@dhs.ga.gov if you have any questions or to reserve a seat.

Etcon Employment Solutions Hiring Event at Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville 1/31/2017 1:00 PM - 1/31/2017 4:00 PM

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:42:29 GMT

Etcon Employment Solutions hiring for 2-3 week assignment to set up new Farmer’s Furniture Store in Dahlonega. The hiring manager will conduct interviews Monday, January 31st from 1p.m. - 4.00 p.m. in the Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville.

Power Networking Lunch 1/31/2017 11:30 AM - 1/31/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:41:37 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly "Power Networking Lunch" every Tuesday at 11:30am!
This week we will be at Palapas Bar & Grill.

Palapas Bar & Grill

2950 Buford Hwy., Suite 220

Cumming, GA 30041

If you are trying to grow your network base and expand your business reach, join us every Tuesday!
The purpose of the event is pure and simple - NETWORKING NETWORKING NETWORKING!!

Register Now!

Members: $15.00, Non-members: $30.00

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at

(770) 887-6461.