Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Walmart HIRING for New Store 7/26/2017 - 10/28/2017

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:43:01 GMT

Walmart Hiring Center for New Store

391 Quill Drive, Suite 120

Dawsonville, Ga 30534

(Across street from New Kroger. In between Vaporez and Scrubs n Things)

Also can apply online: http://careers.walmart.com

Costco brings flu shot clinic to YOUR business! 8/19/2017 10:00 AM - 12/1/2017

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:36:39 GMT

Costco Wholesale in Cumming is taking reservations to come to YOUR business and offer your employees flu, pneumonia & shingles vaccinations. We provide this mobile vaccination clinic at any Forsyth County business with at least 50 participants. We will have a Pharmacists and a technician administer the vaccinations at your place of business, as long as your business offers its employees a prescription insurance plan that covers the vaccinations. For complete details or to book a date for us to come to your workplace, please call Shabnam at 470-239-6620 or Stacy at 470-239-6629.

Labor Day Doughnut Dash 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 9/4/2017 7:00 AM - 9/4/2017 1:00 PM

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:33:31 GMT

Sign the whole family up for a Labor Day foot race to benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research!

Childhood cancer receives a mere four percent of US cancer research funding. Shouldn't kids get #morethan4? You can help by running or walking more than 4K on Labor Day. Run a 5K, a 10K, or 13.1! Every step gets us closer to treatments and cures.

Registration opens race day at 7:00am. Packet pickup will be held at North GA Running Company, 5456 Bethelview Road | Cumming | GA | 30040. Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt--this race sold out last year! Time and Routes to be determined.

Fall Vegetable Gardening 9/7/2017 7:00 PM - 9/7/2017

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:14:05 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett County Extension Agent Timothy Daly for this Fall Vegetable Gardening Workshop. Mr. Daly will discuss the many vegetables that can be grown in our area and how to care for them to produce a bountiful harvest. This class will take place on Thursday, September 7 at 7:00pm at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. There is no charge but preregistration is requested by August 31 by contacting the Gwinnett Library at events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Commerical Real Estate Roundtable 9/7/2017 11:30 AM - 9/7/2017 1:30 PM

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:03:12 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Roundtable

September 7, 2017

DeKalb Office

1320 Ridgeland Pkwy

Alpharetta, GA 30004

This Event is now Sold Out

Click Here for the Full Agenda

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Patron Sponsor

Pink Out Softball Tournament 9/8/2017 - 9/9/2017

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:41:53 GMT

Apple Pickin' Jubilee 9/9/2017 9:00 AM - 10/29/2017 6: PM

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:09:46 GMT

U-Pick apple festival featuring family fun activities such as pig racing, cow milking, apple tree maze, petting farm, pony rides, jumping pillow, live entertainment, great fair food, wagon rides and mini golf.

COURAGEOUS Challenge 9/9/2017 7:00 AM - 9/9/2017 10:15 AM

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:47:26 GMT

Why is this important?

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people
A disproportional amount of losses occurs in the Veteran population
Georgia has the highest rate of attempted suicide in the nation at 1.5%

So why do a push up challenge?
In 22 minutes Challengers will experience on a physical level what many experience on a mental and emotional level every day; namely...an overwhelming sense that it doesn't matter and the thought that nobody cares what pain you are in. You may be tempted to quit.

It is most often through our own pain that we are made more aware of the sufferings of others. This is the heart of the Courageous Challenge – We are raising awareness!

We are already 25% of the way to our 2017 Challenge Goal of $20,000. Reaching this goal will assure that the resources are available in our community to provide rapid response crisis intervention for those at risk and training of others to save lives. Together we will build a culture of health and make our community a shining beacon of hope for other communities to follow.

The doors will open at 7:30 on September 9th at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. Instructions and introductions will start at 8:15 and the clock will start at 8:30 and run for 22 minutes.

Cumming Memorial Park Redesign Fundraiser 9/9/2017 11:00 AM - 9/9/2017 3:00 PM

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:17:58 GMT

Ellis Henican, Pulitzer Prize Winner, and Musician Doc Todd 9/10/2017 3:00 PM - 9/10/2017

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:19:12 GMT

Military veterans die each day due to suicide. Join Gwinnett Library as we hear from Ellis Henican about the difference that a service animal can make in a veteran’s life. Henican is the coauthor of Tuesday’s Promise – One Veteran, One Dog, and Their Bold Quest to Change Lives which is the follow up to the late Ret. Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan’s bestselling memoir Until Tuesday. Tuesday’s Promise illuminates the disturbing reality of those living with PTSD and the hope and inspiration brought to so many by one man and one dog. Combat veteran Doc Todd served our country as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman (combat medic) in the United States Navy. His new CD Combat Medicine is dedicated to personal healing and restoration and is intended to give veterans a voice through music. Listen to his verses as he brings hope to service members. Gwinnett County Public Library presents Pulitzer Prize winner Ellis Henican and combat veteran Doc Todd to increase public awareness of this issue. Henican and Todd will appear Sunday, September 10 at 3:00pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. This event is free and open to the public. CDs and books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Power Networking Lunch 9/12/2017 11:30 AM - 9/12/2017 1:00 PM

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:15:03 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly "Power Networking Lunch" every Tuesday at 11:30am!
This week we will be at ADDA Sports Pub & Eater.

ADDA Sports Pub & Eatery

3455 Peachtree Pkway # 213

Suwanee, GA 30024

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.

Veterans Roundtable Meeting 9/13/2017 1:00 PM - 9/13/2017 3:00 PM

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:32:18 GMT

Gwinnett Library, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, would like to invite you to our Gwinnett Veterans Monthly Roundtable Meeting. Enjoy comradery and receive expert advice on filing VA claims, medical and educational resources, housing, and more. No reservations are needed. Drop-in between 1:00-3:00pm. Meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month at our Buford Branch, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518. The next scheduled meeting is September 13. 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://www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Quarterly Manufacturing Society Breakfast 9/13/2017 7:00 AM - 9/13/2017 9:00 AM

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:47:44 GMT

The Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County seeks to connect local manufacturers in an effort to cultivate networking, provide peer-learning opportunities and promote made-in-Forsyth products.

September 13, 2017
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

at

Post Road Library

5010 Post Road

Cumming, GA 30040

Participants must be employees of a manufacturing company to participate.

*Everyone must register except South Forsyth Rotary Members.

Click Here for the Event Agenda

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

Community Partners

Fisher & Phillips LLP, Forsyth County Public Schools, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Georgia Power, Lanier Technical College, Metcam, Inc., Next Generation Manufacturing, S&S Technical

Virtual Dementia Tour 9/14/2017 10:00 AM - 9/14/2017 12:00 PM

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:01:04 GMT

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn new ways to interact with older seniors. Spend 20 minutes experiencing life as it is like for those experiencing dementia. This powerful free simulation teaches how we can better respond and support those with dementia. This Virtual Dementia Tour is hosted by Gwinnett County Public Library in partnership with Second Wind Dreams. The Second Wind Dreams award-winning Dreams Program sheds light on the positive aspects of aging. This event will take place at our Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024 on Thursday, September 14 from 10:00am – 12:00pm. The event is free but registration is required at www.iswdd.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Visit Second Wind Dreams at www.iswdd.org.

Fundraiser - Firefighters BURN Foundation 9/14/2017 11:00 AM - 9/14/2017 11:00 PM

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:06:46 GMT

Adda Sports Pub is committed to its vision in contributing towards our community. We invite all friends and families in the neighborhood to help us raise funds for a noble cause on this September 14th day. All profits of Adda on this Thursday shall proceed towards Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Your contributions will Help, Hope and Heal beyond the burn

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 9/14/2017 7:30 AM - 9/14/2017 9:00 AM

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:44:42 GMT

LEAP's mission is to empower women in Forsyth County to make bold LEAP's in business and in life. We connect and encourage a diverse group of community leaders by offering fun, engaging experiences.

Join the ladies of LEAP as we focus on "Dreaming BIG"!

Thursday, September 14 th

7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Plum & Sage Tea Room

101 Meadow Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Attendance is Complimentary for Members.

Registration fee for non-members is $30

Register Now!

Social Media Strategy Lunch & Learn 9/14/2017 11:30 AM - 9/14/2017 1:00 PM

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:46:17 GMT

LRJ Foundations Wear Yellow Campaign 9/15/2017

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:55:10 GMT

Social Security Workshop 9/16/2017 1:00 PM - 9/16/2017 2:30 PM

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:10:57 GMT

Social Security Workshop

When should I start taking my social security?
Do I get more money if I take it at 63, 65, 67 or 70?
Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security?
What are the tax consequences if I work and take social security?

Please join Debbie Dorman and Curt Spinney for a no cost educational workshop. These will all be held on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

30th Annual Golf Tournament 9/18/2017 9:00 AM - 9/18/2017

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:11:55 GMT

presented by

Monday, September 18th

Registration: 9 a.m.

Start: 10 a.m.

Olde Atlanta Golf Club

5750 Olde Atlanta Pkwy.

Suwanee, GA 30024

The Chamber's ever-popular Annual Golf Tournament is back for its 30th year.

Join us on the course to network, showcase your business and have some fun!

For registration, please email lstewart@cummingforsythchamber.org.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Leader Board Sponsor

Golf Cart Sponsor

First Responder Sponsor

Golf Ball Sponsor

Beverage Cart & Mulligan Sponsor

Ball Marker & Tee Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Driving Range Sponsor

Hole-in-One Sponsor

Hole Sponsors

Developmental Disabilities Benefits Workshop 9/19/2017 10:30 AM - 9/19/2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:04:23 GMT

If you are the parent or caregiver of a child who is approaching 18 years old and living with an intellectual/developmental disability, this is the perfect time to explore resources that promote greater independence. This workshop will provide you with hands on instruction for family support services, DD/ID services, Social Security benefits, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, and more. Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with All About Developmental Disabilities, for this free benefits workshop on Tuesday, September 19 at our Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Two sessions are available. Session one takes place from 10:30am – noon and session two takes place from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Be sure to bring copies of your child’s IEP, transition plan, psychological evaluations, and medical records. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Developmental Disabilities Benefits Workshop 9/19/2017 6:30 PM - 9/19/2017 8:00 PM

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:12:35 GMT

3rd Annual Hunger Awareness Lunch 9/19/2017 12:00 PM - 9/19/2017

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:57:53 GMT

September is Hunger Action Month. Join us for this lunch to increase awareness for the poverty in our own county and to fight hunger. Presented by The Place of Forsyth County. Sign up on The Place of Forsyth County Facebook using Sign up genius to make a reservation. and pay at the door. Doors open at 11:30 am for early Boutique shopping. Ticket Price: $25

StartItUp Conference 9/19/2017 9:30 AM - 9/19/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:55:47 GMT

Sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation within the Mike Cottrell College of Business at UNG

Speakers include Steven Carse, co-founder, King of Pops, Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer, Bark.us, Patrick Pickens, co-founder, HiQ Cosmetics and 1 more speaker TBD

General Admission tickets are $25 and UNG students / alumni are $10.

Registration will be available later today at go.ung.edu/cei.

Chamber Connect 9/19/2017 11:30 AM - 9/19/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:40:12 GMT

Chamber Connect provides an unique and engaging atmosphere to present your products and services to your local business community.

Join us for a casual, informative gathering to network and form new relationships while linking with other business professionals.

September 19, 2017

11:30pm - 1:00pm

$5 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

Cumming Recreation & Parks Meeting Facility

437 Pilgrim Mill Road

Cumming, GA 30040

Please note there will be NO LUNCH provided at this event.

Register Now!

3rd Annual Hunger Awareness Lunch 9/19/2017 11:30 AM - 9/19/2017

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:54:52 GMT

Language Classes 9/21/2017 6:00 PM - 11/16/2017

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:08:19 GMT

Have you ever wanted to be able to converse in French or Spanish? There's no time like the present. Literacy Forsyth will offer French and Spanish Classes starting September 21 and 25, 2017. There is a nominal fee for the courses, see our website for details, under students.

Forsyth County Women's Club 9/21/2017 11:00 AM - 9/21/2017

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:12:20 GMT

Forsyth County Women's Club

Thursday, September 21, Polo Golf & Country Club 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming at 11 am at a cost of $22. Luncheons are on the third Thursday of the month and open to all women of Forsyth and surrounding counties. To make a reservation contact Elaine Keener @ FCWCReservations@gmail.com. Visit our website at www.forsythcountywomensclub.net.

Business After Hours 9/21/2017 5:00 PM - 9/21/2017 7:00 PM

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:55:46 GMT

This month we will be at Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek!

3180 Karen White Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024

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

No Reservation Required; Please Pay at the Door.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Workshop 9/22/2017 10:30 AM - 9/22/2017

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:05:31 GMT

Every year in Gwinnett County, there are 3,433 visits to the ER by residents age 55 or older due to falls. This results in about two Emergency Room visits per hour, and the cost to the US just in terms of Medicare is staggering. The National Council on Aging wants you to know: Serious Falls Are Not an Inevitable Part of Aging. Join the Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, for this National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Workshop. Free and open to the public, this class takes place on Friday, September 22 at 10:30 am at the Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Reservations requested at events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Goosebumps at the Library 9/23/2017 11:00 AM - 9/23/2017

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:52:32 GMT

The Gwinnett County Public Library and the Aurora Theatre bring you a behind the scenes look at what it takes to make a play a reality. See examples of scenery model and costume sketches, and learn what is involved in making a new stage production. Join us as professional actors from the Aurora read from R. L. Stine’s “Phantom of the Auditorium.” Hear the actors give the story new excitement which will keep you guessing about what is happening at the school play! This behind the scenes look and Goosebumps reading will take place on Saturday, September 23 at 11:00am at the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. A second performance will take place on Sunday, October 1 at 2:00pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Small business marketing opportunity & yard sale 9/23/2017 8:00 AM - 9/23/2017 1: PM

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:51:07 GMT

Announcing a cost effective opportunity for small businesses, local artists, etc. to market their goods and services to a large local community. Table rental is $25, which is a fund raiser for Operation Christmas Child. All booth sales belong to the seller. We are expecting a large turnout so please join us and rent your table promptly. Registration link: Forgodsfame.org/student-events

Monet Waterlily Arts Festival -CRAFTERS WANTED 9/23/2017 - 9/24/2017

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:49:10 GMT

CALL FOR ARTISTS & CRAFTERS

Gibbs Gardens located in Ball Ground; GA is now accepting applications for:

The Monet Waterlily Arts Festival – Sept. 23 & 24

The show is juried and open to artists and crafters, who create and execute original work.

Accepted mediums include: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Clay, Drawing, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Metal, Painting-oil/acrylic, Painting-watercolor/pastel, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Jewelry.

For information visit GIBBSGARDENS.COM, use the EVENTS tab on the top of the home page.

Contact: carol@gibbsgardens.com

Join the Team of Goodwill North Georgia 9/25/2017 - 10/19/2017

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:47:40 GMT

Cottrell Speaker Series 9/25/2017 12:00 Noon - 9/25/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:58:55 GMT

Sponsored by the Mike Cottrell College of Business at UNG

Mike Schieffer, President, WinShape Foundation

Free to students, alumni and community members

Registration will be available later today at ung.edu/business.

Fall is for Planting 9/26/2017 6:30 PM - 9/26/2017

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:13:55 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett County Extension Agent Timothy Daly for this Fall is for Planting Gardening Program. Mr. Daly will discuss the many plants that benefit from planting in the fall for a more successful growth. This workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30pm at the Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. There is no charge but preregistration is requested by September 25 by contacting the Gwinnett Library at events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

Caregiver Job Fair 9/26/2017 10:00 AM - 9/26/2017 3:00 PM

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:46:39 GMT

Home Instead Senior Care - Gainesville is hiring for caring, compassionate individuals to work with older adults. Join us Tuesday 9/26/2017 from 10am-3pm in our Gainesville Office for a FUN CAREGiver Job Fair! Free Food, Door Prizes, On-Site Interview and Flexible Schedules. For more information or apply online now: https://www.homeinstead.com/678/home-care-jobs Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HomeInsteadGainesvilleGA

Forsyth County Women's Club 9/26/2017 11:00 AM - 9/26/2017 1:00 PM

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:25:08 GMT

Forsyth County Women's Club

Thursday, October 19, Polo Golf & Country Club 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming at 11 am at a cost of $22. Luncheons are on the third Thursday of the month and open to all women of Forsyth and surrounding counties. To make a reservation contact Lynne Nielson at FCWCReservations@gmail.com. Visit our website at www.forsythcountywomensclub.net.

Power Networking Lunch 9/26/2017 11:30 AM - 9/26/2017 1:00 PM

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:52:35 GMT

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

Wildflower Eatery

125 Tribble Gap Rd

Cumming, GA 30040

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.

2017 Employers In the Know 9/27/2017 9:00 AM - 9/27/2017 3:00 PM

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:48:58 GMT

Georgia Department of Labor HR Summit 9/27/2017 9:00 AM - 9/27/2017 3:00 PM

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:15:26 GMT

2017 Employers in the Know 9/27/2017 9:30 AM - 9/27/2017 5:00 PM

Tue, 09 May 2017 19:27:35 GMT

Next Generation Manufacturing 9/28/2017 7:30 AM - 9/28/2017 2:30 PM

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:26:32 GMT

Color Vibe 5k 9/30/2017 9:00 AM - 9/30/2017

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:42:00 GMT

September 30th at 9:00am

The Color Vibe 5k changes working out from a chore into a party. Throughout the course, participants can run,
walk, or dance their way past four color stations where they are blasted with vibrant, colored powders. Clean shirts and crazy costumes quickly turn into masterpieces of blue, pink, purple, yellow, and green. At the end of the run, everyone is invited to stick around for a dance party with a professional DJ and sound crew who orchestrate mass color throws, color wars, swag giveaways, and other crowd activities.

The Color Vibe 5k is the perfect event for runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels. It is a fun change of pace for experienced runners and an enjoyable first step for those just starting their exercise routines.

Click Here to Register

Play at the Park 9/30/2017 11:00 AM - 9/30/2017 8:00 PM

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:55:22 GMT