Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Workshop 9/5/2018 1:00 PM - 9/5/2018

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:09:24 GMT

Every year in Gwinnett County, there are over 3,400 visits to the ER by residents age 55 and 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. Serious falls are NOT an inevitable part of aging. Learn how to protect yourself. Presented by the Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, Georgia Department of Public Health, and Gwinnett County, this workshop is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. Three dates, times, and places are available: • Wednesday, September 5 @ 1:00 pm – Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 • Tuesday, September 18 @ 10:00 am – Centerville Senior Center, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039 • Tuesday, September 25 @ 11:00 am – Norcross Senior Center, 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Norcross, GA 30093 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop 9/6/2018 6:30 PM - 9/6/2018

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:25:54 GMT

September is National Preparedness Month and Gwinnett Library and Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments want you and your neighbors to be prepared for any kind of emergency. At this workshop, we will cover how to be informed of possible emergencies in your area, make an emergency plan for your family, pack a go-bag, and much more! Two sessions are available. Both are free and open to the public. • Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main St, Suwanee, GA 30024 • Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Ribbon Cutting- New Neighborhood Montebello by SR HOMES 9/6/2018 11:00 AM - 9/6/2018 12:00 Noon

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:13:12 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Roundtable 9/6/2018 11:30 AM - 9/6/2018 1:30 PM

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:08:47 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Roundtable

DeKalb Office

1320 Ridgeland Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004

September 6, 2018

11:30am - 1:00pm

This Event is Sold Out!

Click Here For The Full Agenda

Speakers Include:

Ron Bertasi & Michael Cleary

GIS Web Tech

Patrick Leonard

Partner, RocaPoint Partners

Paul Xhajanka

Division Real Estate Manager, Kroger SE Division

Paul Aase

Partner, Celebration Village

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Patron Sponsor

N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 9/7/2018 10:00 AM - 9/7/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:28:58 GMT

Are you a green card holder? Become a citizen and exercise all your rights! In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library, 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 N-400. Certain applicants may also be eligible to have the government filing fees waived. Several sessions are available. All take place from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Reps will be available on a first come, first served basis. • First Friday of the month from September to February Latin American Association Lawrenceville Branch 1001 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 • Third Friday of the month from September to February Asian Americans Advancing Justice Lilburn Branch 4817 Church Street Lilburn, GA 30047 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org/n400 or call 770-978-5154.

Virginia Willis, Southern Chef & Cookbook Author 9/7/2018 7:30 PM - 9/7/2018

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:23:52 GMT

Georgia-born, French-trained chef Virginia Willis is one of the most well respected authorities on Southern cooking. She is the author of six cookbooks including the James Beard Award Winner Lighten Up, Y’all and her latest, Secrets of the Southern Table. The Chicago Tribune has named her one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know.” Join Gwinnett County Public Library and meet Willis on Friday, September 7 at 7:30 pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Bret Witter, Author of the Dewey Books 9/8/2018 11:00 AM - 9/8/2018

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:29:05 GMT

Bret Witter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Selling over 1.2 million copies, Dewey’s story starts when he is stuffed into the returned book slot of the Spencer Public Library when he is only a few weeks old. He was found the next morning by library director Vicki Myron. Dewey won her heart and for the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm and warmth. Meet the author of Dewey, Bret Witter on Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 am at Gwinnett County Public Library’s Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. The Friends of the Library will sponsor a silent auction of children’s baskets. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Boot Camp for Divorcing WOMEN 9/8/2018 10:00 AM - 9/8/2018 2:30 PM

Fri, 11 May 2018 11:23:18 GMT

Boot Camp for Divorcing WOMEN

Are you separated, considering or currently in the process of divorce? This is a difficult and emotional time. You have so many questions. We can help. Learn how to navigate this process from a legal, information gathering, financial and emotional perspective and avoid some of the most common pitfalls of the divorce process.

Saturday, September 8, 2018

10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sharon Forks

2820 Old Atlanta Road

Cumming, GA 30041

To register at no cost and for additional questions:

Please call Debbie Dorman – 770.377.4941

Panel Speakers:

Mali Shadmehry – Attorney at Law, Reese-Beisbier Family Law- 678-947-2988

Pam Griggs-Founder, Checkmate Investigations, LLC, President GA Assn of Private Investigators. 404-580-1240

Debbie Dorman - Financial Advisor, National Financial Services Group- 770-377-4941

Erica Gregory-Director Alpharetta & Johns Creek Counseling-404-512-2795

River Rock Fest 9/8/2018 2:00 PM - 9/8/2018 6:00 PM

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:30:58 GMT

Join the South Forsyth Rotary Club for an afternoon of live music, food, brews and fun. There will be 2 great bands along with food trucks, kid's activities and cold Cherry Street Beverages.

Visit riverrockfest.com for details and to purchase tickets

General Admission-$15

VIP Tickets - $40

Kids 12 & Under - Free

AARP Defensive Smart Driver Course 9/10/2018 11:00 AM - 9/10/2018 6:00 PM

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:21:30 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with AARP, for this Defensive Smart Driver Course. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to compensate for age related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Course completion may result in an insurance discount. Consult your agent for details. Drivers of all ages are welcome. This course takes place Monday, September 10 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers (cash or check only). Please pay at the door and bring a bag lunch. Reservations can be made by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Food Trucks N' FoCo 9/10/2018 5:30 PM - 9/10/2018 8:30 PM

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:03:59 GMT

Celebrate Summer with Food Trucks!

Monday, September 10, 2018

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Forsyth Conference Center

3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Cumming, GA 30041

Entertainment for the whole family with Atlanta's premier food trucks!

Trucks Include:

Happy Belly, Cattywampus Grill, Blaxican, Cousins Maine Lobster, The Patty Wagon, 6 Pack Subs Vietnamese, Simply Done, and Repicci's Italian Ice!

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Emergency Preparedness Workshop 9/11/2018 6:30 PM - 9/11/2018

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:40:06 GMT

Fall is for Planting Workshop 9/11/2018 6:30 PM - 9/11/2018

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:17:25 GMT

Gwinnett County Extension Agent, Timothy Daly, will discuss the proper techniques of planting and maintaining landscapes, trees, and shrubs in the fall. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, two workshops are available. Both are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to events@gwinnettpl.org. • Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024 • Tuesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Power Networking Lunch 9/11/2018 11:30 AM - 9/11/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:59:08 GMT

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

Chili's Bar & Grill

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.

Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 9/12/2018 1:00 PM - 9/12/2018 3:00 PM

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:25:49 GMT

Gwinnett Library, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, would like to invite you to our Gwinnett Veterans Monthly Roundtable Meeting. Enjoy comradery and receive help and advice on filing VA claims, medical and educational resources, housing, job resources, and more. No reservations are needed. Drop-in between 1:00-3:00 pm. Meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month at our Buford Branch, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518. The next scheduled meetings are September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org.

Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 9/12/2018 1:00 PM - 9/12/2018 3:00 PM

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:31:55 GMT

Quarterly Manufacturing Society Breakfast 9/12/2018 7:00 AM - 9/12/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:45:35 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 12, 2018
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.

Click Here For The Full Agenda

Speakers Include:

Whit Breeze
Business Development Manager, Camm Connections

Shawn Brown
President & COO, Snap Tech IT

Richard McWhorter
Executive Director, Atlanta Applied AI

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze 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

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 9/13/2018 7:30 AM - 9/13/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:27:48 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, September 13th

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

Ribbon Cutting - Park at Johns Creek 9/13/2018 4:00 PM - 9/13/2018 5:00 PM

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:09:50 GMT

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

REACH for the Stars A concert to honor Governor Nathan Deal & First Lady Sandra Deal Hosted by Lanier Islands 9/13/2018 7:00 PM - 9/13/2018 10:00 PM

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:18:01 GMT

Join us Thursday September 13 for REACH for the Stars, a fun filled evening of music and philanthropy! Enjoy live entertainment by Smith & Wesley, Banks & Shane and Dallas Davidson and his All Star Nashville Band all set along the beautiful waters of Lake Lanier. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen), a statewide needs-based mentorship and scholarship program. The event will also honor Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal for their service to the great state of Georgia as well as their involvement in the REACH scholarship program. This fun night, for a great cause will be held a Lanier Islands Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater and will begin at 7PM.

Ticket Prices (100% of ticket sales are donated to REACH)
Lower Stage $50
Lawn $35

Boot Camp for Divorcing WOMEN 9/15/2018 10:00 AM - 9/15/2018 2:30 PM

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:22:11 GMT

Boot Camp for Divorcing WOMEN

Saturday

Library

Saturday, September 15, 2018

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Alpharetta Library

10 Park Plaza

Alpharetta, GA 30009

To register at no cost and for additional questions:

Please call Debbie Dorman – 770.377.4941

Panel Speakers:

Mali Shadmehry – Attorney at Law, Reese-Beisbier Family Law- 678-947-2988

Pam Griggs-Founder, Checkmate Investigations, LLC, President GA Assn of Private Investigators. 404-580-1240

Debbie Dorman - Financial Advisor, National Financial Services Group- 770-377-4941

Erica Gregory-Director Alpharetta & Johns Creek Counseling-404-512-2795

Ribbon Cutting- Freedom Academy of Music Education 9/15/2018 5:00 PM - 9/15/2018 7:00 PM

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:15:22 GMT

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Workshop 9/18/2018 10:00 AM - 9/18/2018

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:09:58 GMT

MULTI-EMPLOYER JOB FAIR WILL BE 09/19/18 IN DAWSONVILLE! 9/19/2018 1:10 AM - 9/19/2018 12:00 PM

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:16:17 GMT

This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 20 local businesses (including Amicalola State Park, Big Canoe, Georgia Highlands Medical, Innovative Circuits, Gymboree, Etcon Employment Solutions, Len Foote Hike Inn, Chick Fil A, Express Employment Professionals, & MANY MORE) 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. The WorkSource Georgia Mountains mobile training unit will also be onsite to offer resume assistance and skills assessments. All job fair participants will receive a coupon for 25% off at the Dawsonville Goodwill Store (Valid 09/19/18 only).

Ribbon Cutting - Pulse 45 Fitness 9/19/2018 9:00 AM - 9/19/2018 9:30 AM

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:55:30 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

Ground Breaking - Brickmont Assisted Living 9/19/2018 10:30 AM - 9/19/2018 11:00 AM

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:07:01 GMT

N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 9/21/2018 10:00 AM - 9/21/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:28:26 GMT

Georgia Native Bees: The Super Pollinators 9/22/2018 2:30 PM - 9/22/2018

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:42:08 GMT

Join GCPL and Master Gardener, Dee Scarpellino, to learn about native bees most prominent in Georgia. Discover the type of environments they thrive in, the plants they love, and how to build a bee house using easy-to-find materials. Free and open to the public. This Georgia Native Bees event takes place on Saturday, September 22 at 2:30 pm at Gwinnett County Public Library’s Buford Branch, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Workshop 9/25/2018 11:00 AM - 9/25/2018

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:10:17 GMT

Fall is for Planting Workshop 9/25/2018 6:30 PM - 9/25/2018

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:42:41 GMT

Power Networking Lunch 9/25/2018 11:30 AM - 9/25/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:02:01 GMT

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

Village Italian

5772 S. Vickery Street

Cumming, GA 30040

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

BAR Leadership Workshop - Developing the Leader Within You 9/26/2018 7:30 AM - 9/26/2018 9:00 AM

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:06:27 GMT

BAR Workshop:

'Developing The Leader Within You'

Jackie Martin

A Matter of Motivation

Jackie Martin designed her training and consulting company, A Matter of Motivation, to inspire others to have more, do more, and be more at work and at home. She provides training, coaching, masterminds, and presentations for organizations here in Forsyth County and across the world. Her goal is to help connect business leaders and individuals with their purpose and passion, so they can fall in love with what they do and be more connected, engaged, and productive. She works with organizations like Home Depot, Wells Fargo, JLL, Kaiser Permanente, Kubota, Laserfiche, and hundreds more. Jackie considers herself a leadership junkie, serial entrepreneur, and a life-long learner. She’s also a Professional Speaker with the National Speakers Association, a John Maxwell Certified Leadership trainer, a Certified Change Cycle expert, and a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner.

Struggling to be a leader?

Want greater influence but not sure how to attain it?

Based on John's Maxwell's developing the leader within you 2.0 - Jackie Martin will share valuable tips and strategies in becoming the leader that is within you.

September 26, 2018

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

NorthPoint Mortgage

540 Lake Center Pkwy, Suite 208

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Upcoming Workshops

October 24, 2018 - Reaching Your Customers (Communications)

November 7, 2018 - LinkedIn Lab (Marketing)

November 14, 2018 - Planning For Growth In The New Year (Biz Strategy)

December 5, 2018 - Networking Yourself & Your Biz (Marketing)

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Gold Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

Forsyth Tech Executives & Professionals 9/27/2018 11:00 AM - 9/27/2018 1:00 PM

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:50:04 GMT

Gwinnett County Public Library Resources for Writers 9/29/2018 1:00 PM - 9/29/2018

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:30:30 GMT

Are you just beginning your writing career? Or, are you trying to navigate the research resources to aid in writing your book or journal articles? The library has many resources that can help you! For writers of novels in every genre, historians, memoirists, biographers, essayists, and journalists, we will showcase online and print reference resources, free writing courses, and other information that can aid in your writing career goals. Gwinnett County Public Library’s Grayson Branch Manager and published author, Ron Gauthier, will teach this free workshop on Saturday, September 29 at 1:00 pm at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Play at the Park 9/29/2018 11:00 AM - 9/29/2018 8:00 PM

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:02:15 GMT

For More Information Visit:

Playatthepark.com

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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Media Sponsor

Train Sponsor

Playground Sponsor

Petting Zoo Sponsor

Photo Booth Sponsor

Face Painting Sponsor

Bounce House Sponsor

Food Truck Alley Sponsor

First Aid Sponsor

Shuttle Sponsor

Basket Sponsors

Water Sponsors

Cooling Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Patron Sponsor

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