Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Urban Farm Girl Grand Opening 4/10/2018 1:15 PM - 4/10/2018

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:39:18 GMT

2018 Economic Outlook Breakfast 4/10/2018 7:30 AM - 4/10/2018 9:00 AM

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:05:09 GMT

Make plans to attend the

2018 Economic Outlook Breakfast

presented by

and co-hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce & the Lanier-Forsyth Rotary Club.

Kenneth Shiver, Chief Economist for Southern Company,
will share insights into the economic status of
Northeast Georgia, the GA 400 corridor and
Forsyth County as well as predictions for the future.

$20 for Chamber Members; $30 for Non-Members

*Few Seats Remain. To Secure a Seat Please E-mail cfccoc@cummingforsythchamber.org.

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Cumming Recreation & Parks Meeting Facility
437 Pilgrim Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Power Networking Lunch 4/10/2018 11:30 AM - 4/10/2018 1:00 PM

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:46:52 GMT

Join the Chamber's Power Networking Lunch every other Tuesday at 11:30am!

874 Buford Rd.

Cumming, GA 30041

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

BAR Workshop Series 4/11/2018 7:30 AM - 4/11/2018 11:00 AM

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:37:16 GMT

This event page is no longer active. Please visit the Chamber's Event Calendar for active event listings.

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 4/12/2018 7:30 AM - 4/12/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:23:07 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.

Thursday, April 12th

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

Plum & Sage Tea Room

101 Meadow Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Attendance is Complimentary for Members &

$30 for Non-Members.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Register Now!

Grand Opening - Bach To Rock Johns Creek 4/14/2018 10:00 AM - 4/14/2018 2:00 PM

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:53:09 GMT

Grand Opening! Free Lessons, Early Childhood Classes, Prize giveaways, Teacher Performances and more. Come meet the Bach to Rock staff and see how much fun learning music can be!

Multi Company Job Fair 4/18/2018 2:00 PM - 4/18/2018 4: PM

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:39:38 GMT

Multi Company Job Fair to be held at The Place of Forsyth. Kroger, US Health, Randstad, Speedway, Southern Companions & hasgrohe are just a few of the companies that will be offering Full & Part time positions to the right person. Your next career opportunity could be at The Place of Forsyth.

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening 4/18/2018 11:00 AM - 4/18/2018 12:00 PM

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:49:32 GMT

Chamber Connect 4/19/2018 11:30 AM - 4/19/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:40:10 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.

April 19, 2018

11:30pm - 1:00pm

Hosted by:

Cumming Recreation & Parks Meeting Facility

437 PIlgrim Mill Road, Cumming, GA 30040

$5 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

Register Now

A Free N400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 4/20/2018 10:00 AM - 4/20/2018 1:00 PM

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:27:53 GMT

Are you a green card holder? Become a citizen and exercise all your rights! The Latin American Association and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta will provide qualified legal representatives to aid in filling out the US Citizenship Application Form N400. Certain applicants may also be eligible to have the government filing fees waived. Assistance will be provided in English, Spanish, Urdu/Hindi, and Mandarin and is provided on a first come, first served basis. This program takes place at our Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on the following dates: • Friday, March 16 • Friday, April 20 Email events@gwinnettpl.org for a list of required documents and materials to bring. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

March of Dimes Walk for Babies 4/20/2018 6:00 PM - 4/20/2018 9:00 PM

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:31:47 GMT

Registration begins at 6:00pm at Piney Grove Middle School. Walk is from 7:00-9:00pm. Please Donate to our team AVXPower and Join our Walking Team for family fun activities

Grand Opening Celebration 4/20/2018 4:00 PM - 4/20/2018

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:53:31 GMT

Please join us for our grand opening celebration of Deco Retail Solutions new Cumming production facility. Drop by to tour our facility, learn about our offerings, refreshments will be provided.

Healthy Kids Day 4/21/2018 10:00 AM - 4/21/2018 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:33:36 GMT

Kids Activities, Family Activities, Exhibits

Forsyth Metric Century 4/21/2018 7:15 AM - 4/21/2018 1: PM

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:53:34 GMT

This wonderful charity cycling event features three different routes 62, 31, and 15 miles through the beautiful country roads of Forsyth County. This ride contains a wonderful mix of rolling hills that are perfect for new and veteran cyclists alike who are interested in a great spring ride! Your participation furthers Team Maggie For A Cure’s mission to financially assist young adults going through fertility preservation after a cancer diagnosis. This is the only organization of it’s kind across the United States. Please come out and support them.

No Cost Social Security Workshop_Copy 4/21/2018 1:00 PM - 4/21/2018 2:30 PM

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:37:55 GMT

No Cost Social Security Workshop:

When should I start taking my social security?

Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 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?

Saturday, April 21, 2018

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

E. Roswell Library

2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd.

Roswell, GA 30076

Social Security can impact 1/3 of your life. It is critical that you understand your options and how you will be impacted.

Please join Debbie Dorman and Curt Spinney for a no cost educational workshop at any of the following library locations.

To register, please call Debbie @ 770-377-4941.

Power Networking Lunch 4/24/2018 11:30 AM - 4/24/2018 1:00 PM

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:10:04 GMT

Join the Chamber's Power Networking Lunch every other Tuesday at 11:30am!

1715 Market Place Blvd.

Cumming, GA 30041

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

International Luncheon: Trade Turbulence 4/24/2018 11:30 AM - 4/24/2018 1:30 PM

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:26:45 GMT

International Luncheon on Trade Turbulence

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Panelists Include:

Nadia Theodore

Consul General, Consulate General of Canada

Andreas Boedenauer

Director of Business Development, Actemium INP USA

Dr. Diane Alleva Caceres

Founder & Managing Director, Market Access International, Inc.

Please Join Us at:

DeKalb Office

1320 Ridgeland Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Attendance is $20 for Members/ $40 for Non-Members

View Complete Agenda Here

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Partnering Sponsor

Real Estate Roundtable 4/25/2018 11:30 AM - 4/25/2018 12:30 PM

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:34:51 GMT

Real Estate Roundtable

^{April 25th, 2018

11:30 a.m.}

^{Beaver Toyota}

^{1875 Buford Highway, Cumming, GA 30041}

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 to hear from our guest speaker, Sheriff Ron Freeman.

Registration has Closed for this Event.

Thank you to Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Patron Sponsor

Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize Winning American Author 4/27/2018 7:30 PM - 4/27/2018

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:53:18 GMT

Rick Bragg is a Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of All Over But the Shoutin’, The Prince of Frogtown, Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story, and more. Bragg is back with a new memoir/cookbook titled The Best Cook in the World: Tales from my Momma’s Table. A loving tribute to his mother, this book allows the reader/cook to enjoy Bragg family recipes for classic southern dishes passed down through generations. Hosted by the Gwinnett County Public Library, meet Rick Bragg Friday, April 27 at 7:30 pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. A wine bar, silent auction, and free recipe sampling will be available as well as books for purchasing and signing. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 770-978-5154 or visit www.gwinnettpl.org.

Celebrity Golf Tournament 4/28/2018 1:00 PM - 4/30/2018

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:18:16 GMT

The 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament is an exclusive event bringing together celebrities, golf enthusiasts and benevolent sponsors for an exceptional day of golf and camaraderie to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children and other local children’s charities. The Leah Mccammon Foundation provides support by donating to charitable organizations supporting children’s health including The Shriners Hospitals for Children along with other local charities. The Shriners Hospitals for Children are committed to providing the best care for children in the specialty areas of Orthopedics, Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Cleft Lip and Palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Sponsor package benefits include recognition at the event along with a fabulous welcome evening party prior to the tournament – plus Golf, Deluxe Player Gift Bag + Oakley Swag, On Course Food & Beverages, Awards Ceremony, Numerous Contests & Raffles and Unique Hole in One prizes. Each team will include a Celebrity Captain and Foursomes are available for $3,800 and individual golf spots are available for $1,000. Customized sponsor packages are also available.

Save the Horses #HelpAHorse Educational Open House 4/28/2018 11:00 AM - 4/28/2018 4:00 PM

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:08:12 GMT

Save the Horses #HelpAHorse Educational Open House Supporters are invited to a free Open House held at the Save the Horses farm at 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming GA 30028 from 11am to 4pm. Visitors can participate in free mini workshops on basic horse care such as grooming and haltering, and advanced techniques such as how to check horse vital signs and identify illness. Free workshops are also available for children where they will learn the parts of a horse, play games and participate in a fun farm scavenger hunt. Donated food, beverages and baked goods will be available for sale. Also Save the Horses T-shirts will be on sale. All proceeds benefit the 100 horses and 30 other animals that we provide feed and medical care for every day. We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit, donations are always welcome. Admission and parking is free. Register for free here: http://savethehorses.org/helpahorseday.html

Help A Horse Day @ Save the Horses 4/28/2018 11:00 AM - 4/28/2018 4:00 PM

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:45:20 GMT

On Saturday April 28 2018, supporters are invited to a free Save the Horses #HelpAHorse Educational Open House held at the Save the Horses farm at 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming GA 30028 from 11am to 4pm. On Saturday April 28 2018, supporters are invited to a free Save the Horses #HelpAHorse Educational Open House held at the Save the Horses farm at 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming GA 30028 from 11am to 4pm. Visitors can participate in free mini workshops on basic horse care such as grooming and haltering, and advanced techniques such as how to check horse vital signs and identify illness. Free workshops are also available for children where they will learn the parts of a horse, play games and participate in a fun farm scavenger hunt. Donated food, beverages and baked goods will be available for sale. “The ASPCA Help A Horse Day contest is a wonderful opportunity for Save the Horses to raise awareness about the horses we have available for adoption and place them in good homes,” said Cheryl Flanagan, Founder of Save the Horses. “Horses are majestic, loving animals, and we hope our local supporters will come out to learn more about equine adoption and help us win grant money so we can continue our lifesaving efforts for years to come.” Supporters can learn more about all the Save the Horses activities for the #HelpAHorse Open House by visiting their website at: http://savethehorses.org/helpahorseday-clinics.html

Boulder Dash 2018 4/28/2018 8:00 AM - 4/28/2018 11:00 AM

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:52:14 GMT

Register Here!

About This Event

JOIN US for the 8th annual Boulder Dash 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 29th! The Boulder Dash is a unique opportunity for you to meander through an environmentally responsible, operational hard rock quarry. This is a race you don't want to miss! See the working quarry face, the ancient rock deposits, the massive equipment that processes it, and the natural surroundings as you take the challenge, and the Bluegrass Spring Fling awaiting you at the Finish Line!

Event details and schedule

START TIME:

Race Day registration begins: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

5K/10K Race Start: 9:00 a.m.

Spring Fling starts at 10:30 a.m.

Registration Fees for 5K/10K:

$15.00 kids 10 and Under

$25.00 until Monday, April 4th @ 11:59pm

$30.00 after April 5th

$35.00 Race Day (Race Day signup ends at 8:30 am)

PACKET PICK-UP:

Friday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Lou Sobh Kia - 1135 Buford Rd., Cumming Ga 30041

Saturday, April 29 from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at race site

AWARD CATAGORIES:

Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, top three places in age groups for Male/Female: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over.

T-SHIRTS:

All pre-registered participants will receive a 100% technical fiber t-shirt.

DIRECTIONS:

Take GA 400 North to GA 20 (exit 14). Turn right on GA 20, then take a right on Ronald Reagan Blvd. At the second traffic light, make a right onto Northside Blvd. Volunteers will direct you to the Women's Center Parking Lot (Yellow Lot) or to the MOB Parking Lot (Blue Lot). Buses will run on a continuous loop to transport you and all non-runners to and from each venue.

PARKING:

All parking is at the Northside Hospital. Busses will be used to transport participants from the finish area back to the parking lots.

SPRING FLING starts at 10:30 a.m.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! Come see Bluegrass's mining equipment and learn about the quarry. Enjoy food, beverages, music, prizes, family activities and much more!

No Cost Social Security Workshop 4/28/2018 1:00 PM - 4/28/2018 2:30 PM

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:33:55 GMT

No Cost Social Security Workshop:

When should I start taking my social security?

Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 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?

Saturday, April 28, 2018

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Alpharetta Library

10 Park Plaza

Alpharetta, GA 30009

Social Security can impact 1/3 of your life. It is critical that you understand your options and how you will be impacted.

Please join Debbie Dorman and Curt Spinney for a no cost educational workshop at any of the following library locations.

To register, please call Debbie @ 770-377-4941.