Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

REAL ESTATE SCHOOL 4/9/2019 6:00 PM - 6/11/2019 10:00 PM

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:27:19 GMT

GET YOUR REAL ESTATE LICENSE NOW! Classes start April 9. REAL ESTATE SCHOOL You have always thought to yourself, “I should really get my real estate license.” Now is the time. Don’t wait! PARKWAY REAL ESTATE SCHOOL, LLC is offering you an incredible opportunity to get your license for free! Become an agent, and with every closing you will get money back! * Start date: April 9, 2019 Duration: Classes are every Tuesday/Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. Class Dates: April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 June 4, 6 Final Exam June 11, 2019

Cumming Summer Cornhole League Registration 4/15/2019 12:00 AM - 6/3/2019 11:55 PM

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:45:47 GMT

Join us on Thursday nights this summer for fun and new friends during our 7 week CornholeATL season at Vickery Village!

#FOCO Block Party 6/2/2019 1:00 PM - 6/2/2019 5:00 PM

Thu, 16 May 2019 14:08:34 GMT

Arrise Family Chiropractic invites you to

#FOCO BLOCK PARTY

Bounce houses, games, good, drinks, vendors, raffles and amny more coming your way!

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AARP Defensive Smart Driver Course 6/4/2019 10:30 AM - 6/4/2019 5:30 PM

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:24:40 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. Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing this course, so consult your insurance agent for details! Drivers of all ages are welcome. Class cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers payable at the door with cash or check only. The class takes place on Tuesday, June 4 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Reservations can be made by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. Please bring a bag lunch. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

LinkedIn 101 with Gregg Burkhalter 6/4/2019 6:30 PM - 6/4/2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 11:22:59 GMT

Are you one of the 600 million LinkedIn users? If not, you’re missing out on being part of the largest professional digital networking platform on the planet. Join Gwinnett Library and Gregg Burkhalter, “The LinkedIn Guy,” to learn the LinkedIn fundamentals and how to use it daily to build relationships and your personal brand. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this program will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at gwinnettpl.org/calendar or by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Meet Bestselling Author Lauren Willig 6/5/2019 7:00 PM - 6/5/2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 12:01:37 GMT

Lauren Willig is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her works include The Other Daughter, The English Wife, The Forgotten Room (with coauthors Karen White and Beatriz Williams) and the RITA Award winning Pink Carnation series. Her latest book is The Summer Country. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, meet Lauren Willig on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 pm at Georgia Gwinnett College’s Heritage Room on the 3rd Floor of the Kauffman Library. Visitor parking located at Lot 3000 off of Lonnie Harvel Boulevard in Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Career Building Workshop 6/7/2019 10:00 AM - 6/7/2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:05:33 GMT

Are you starting or changing your career? Join Gwinnett Library and Deloitte for a FREE career-building workshop. Business professionals will be available for one-on-one coaching. Speakers will cover sessions about resume building, job interviewing, personal branding, and business chemistry. Bring your resume and have your LinkedIn profile available to get tips on how to build up the necessary tools to get ahead in your career. This program will take place on Friday, June 7 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Gwinnett Library’s Lilburn Branch Meeting Room, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online at gwinnettpl.org/calendar or by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Bites, Beverages, and Books with Mary Kay Andrews 6/7/2019 7:00 PM - 6/7/2019

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:39:14 GMT

Join us for a book talk and signing with Mary Kay Andrews. She is the New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels and a cookbook, and she has been nominated for the prestigious Edgar, Macavity, and Agatha awards. Her latest novel is Sunset Beach. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, Mary Kay Andrews will appear at the Peachtree Corners City Hall, 310 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 on Friday, June 7 at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Bites, Beverages, and Books with Mary Kay Andrews 6/7/2019 7:00 PM - 6/7/2019

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:39:28 GMT

Power Networking Lunch 6/11/2019 11:30 AM - 6/11/2019 1:00 PM

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:41:23 GMT

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

Palapas Bar & Grill

2950 Buford Highway, SUite 220

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.

Small Biz Marketing Series: 30 Ways to Grow Your List 6/11/2019 6:00 PM - 6/11/2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:54:05 GMT

Join Stephanie Sokenis, an accredited small business consultant from SmallBiz Ally, to learn how to grow your small business through email marketing. Reach new customers, increase loyalty, and do more business. Presented by the Gwinnett County Public Library, this program will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Registration is required by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Small Biz Marketing Series: 30 Ways to Grow Your List 6/11/2019 6:00 PM - 6/11/2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:54:59 GMT

Migraines and Sleep Disorders 6/11/2019 7:00 PM - 6/11/2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:54:34 GMT

Join Dr. Raju from Gwinnett Clinic to learn about the causes of migraine headaches and how they can lead to sleep and mood disorders. Hear about how medical professionals diagnose migraines, the impact of migraines, and how to treat and prevent them. This program is a GCPL Wellness Series Program. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this program will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm at the Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. It is free and open to the public. Register online at gwinnettpl.org/calendar or by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. Disclaimer: This program is not intended to provide medical advice. Please speak with your health care provider about your specific questions. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Quarterly Manufacturing Society Breakfast 6/12/2019 7:00 AM - 6/12/2019 9:00 AM

Fri, 24 May 2019 09:59:31 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.

June 12, 2019
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

at

Scientific Games
1500 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Participants must be employees of a manufacturing company to participate.

Eric Ewald
Vice President, Human Resources Scientifc Games International

John Phillips, Jr.
WIA Director, Georiga Mountains Regional Commissioner

Joe Bennett
Vice President, Insatant Product Manufacturing Scientific Games International

Click Here For The Full Agenda

$5 For Members; $30 for Non-Members

Pre-Registration is Closed

Email Alex Warner at awarner@cummingforsythchamber.org

to Register

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Chairman's 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

Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 6/12/2019 1:00 PM - 6/12/2019 3:00 PM

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:07:50 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 June 12, July 10, and August 14. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org.

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 6/13/2019 7:30 AM - 6/13/2019 9:00 AM

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:36:11 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, June 13th

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

Lush Life

101 Meadow Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Attendance is Complimentary for Members &

$30 for Non-Members.

Register Now!

June 2019 offsite Job Fair, Mobile Career Coach & FREE FOOD!! 6/13/2019 4:00 PM - 6/13/2019 7:00 PM

Fri, 24 May 2019 10:16:01 GMT

COME TO OUR MONTHLY MULTI-EMPLOYER JOB FAIR AS WE PARTNER WITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHURCH IN DAWSONVILLE! The Goodwill Career Center will hold our multi-employer job fair in conjunction with Mountain Lake Church at the Dawsonville church location (31 Successful Way, Dawsonville, GA) from 4pm til 7pm Thursday, June 13th, 2019. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 15 local businesses (including Chick-Fil-A, DeVry University, Old Navy, Ft. Dearborn Company, Panera Bread, Synergy Homecare, Tyson Foods, Inc. U.S. Census, & MORE) who will conduct interviews on site. There is no cost to participate. 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 6/14/19 only). GA Mountain Food Bank Neighborhood Fresh mobile pantry will be onsite to distribute FREE produce (fresh fruits & vegetables) to the first 50 households in attendance!!

College Open House 6/13/2019 5:30 PM - 6/13/2019 7:30 PM

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:55:13 GMT

More than a dozen college recruiters want to talk to YOU about their schools! Colleges included are: • Georgia College • Texas A&M • Perdue University • Columbus State University • Augusta University • University of Kentucky • University of Missouri • And more! Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this open house takes place on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. A second open house will take place on Thursday, July 25 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Both are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Bookfest Gwinnett 6/15/2019 10:00 AM - 6/15/2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:55:24 GMT

Gwinnett Library and Atlanta Writers Club sponsor a multicultural festival showcasing the theme of diversity. Kenny Leon is the keynote speaker for adults, followed by Tayari Jones, and Soniah Kamal among other writers. The Young Adult sessions feature different aspects of the writing craft. Morning programs for kids include a talk by comic books illustrator and author Kyle Puttkammer. Visit http://bookfestgwinnett.org for full schedules. Bookfest Gwinnett will take place on Saturday, June 15 beginning at 10:00 am at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. This event is free and open to the public.

Jazz in June 6/18/2019 5:00 PM - 6/18/2019 7:00 PM

Mon, 20 May 2019 13:30:25 GMT

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Northside Hosptial Forsyth Women's Center Atrium

1400 Northside Forsyth Drive

Cumming, GA 30041

Enjoy Complimentary Hor's D'oeuvres, Beer & Wine, and Live Music while Networking with fellow Business Leaders!

Complimentary For All!

Click Here to Register

Jazz in June is designed to build stronger community among Forsyth’s healthcare professionals and the businesses surrounding them. Join to connect with industry peers & celebrate Forsyth County's seven-year ranking as the healthiest county in Georgia!

Herb Gardening 6/18/2019 6:30 PM - 6/18/2019

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:27:25 GMT

Many types of herbs can be grown in our local area such as basil, rosemary, sage, and fennel. Herbs have a variety of uses such as adding flavor to your cooking, fragrances, medicinal, and for beautifying your garden. Agent Timothy Daly with UGA Extension Gwinnett will discuss the basics of growing herbs and the best type of herbs to grow in our local area. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this program will take place on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 pm at the Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. It is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by visiting gwinnettpl.org/calendar or emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Ribbon Cutting - Empowering Youth for Positive Change 6/20/2019 3:00 PM - 6/20/2019 5:00 PM

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:08:05 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

Third Annual Paint Love Artist Challenge 6/22/2019 7:00 PM - 6/22/2019 10:00 PM

Tue, 28 May 2019 09:50:07 GMT

The Artist Challenge is a fun, fast-paced live painting event that provides critical support for Paint Love's art programs for youth facing poverty and trauma. Five of your favorite local artists will race the clock to complete a painting in just three hours. But there’s a catch- each artist starts with just a blank canvas and will need your help to earn the supplies they need to finish their masterpiece. Donations will unlock cans of paint, paint brushes, and all the tools the artists need. More importantly, the donations will provide future programming for youth in our community!

Power Networking Lunch 6/25/2019 11:30 AM - 6/25/2019 1:00 PM

Fri, 03 May 2019 13:57:01 GMT

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

ADDA Sports Pub

3455 Peachtree Parkway #213

Suwanee, Ga 30024

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.