Programs and services designed to educate and equip members for business success.
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Drugs Don’t Work
Save up to 7.5 percent on workers’ compensation premiums while setting up a drug-free workplace! This program’s mission is to educate Gwinnett County employers about the prevention, intervention and elimination of substance abuse in the workplace. 770-232-8816
Economic Development Council
This Council is a unique blend of corporate executives, real estate professionals, investors and key business developers working together to develop and grow the presence of corporate America in Gwinnett. The Economic Development Council serves to establish business recruitment strategies to the corporate end user, as well as new development and redevelopment, and provide forums for discussion and tools to enable smart growth and innovative thinking in Gwinnett County.
Executive Roundtables
A component of the Metro Atlanta Council for Entrepreneurship, These groups serve as an exclusive association of dynamic business leaders designed to build business knowledge and increase their productivity and profitability. They provide confidential peer group forums for entrepreneurs, executives and business owners to discuss business issues, exchange ideas, offer suggestions and share expertise in a structured setting. They are perfect sounding boards for up-and-coming and small-to-medium sized companies. 678-957-4958
Gwinnett Healthcare Council
The Gwinnett Healthcare Council is dedicated to the promotion and growth of Gwinnett County’s healthcare industry. Primary goals and objectives for this council include increasing the presence of the healthcare sector of Gwinnett and raising awareness of its importance through legislative support, local organization coordination and partnership for increased funding and research efforts at regional and local education facilities. 678-957-4944
Gwinnett Technology Council
The Gwinnett Technology Council is an open forum for members of the technology business community dedicated to the promotion and growth of the region’s technology industry. To accomplish this, the council actively contributes to public policy initiatives in favor of this mission, study and support real estate and technology infrastructure needs as they are identified, and create a fostering technology environment for business growth. Gwinnett is currently seeking placement of a Georgia Tech's ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) within its borders. 678-957-4944
Gwinnett Technology Forum
The Gwinnett Technology Forum (GTF) provides representatives of technology companies interested in networking and strategic alliances a unique opportunity to interact, as well as stay abreast of the technology issues, ideas and industry leaders impacting their business and customers.
Human Resource Management Association (HRMA)
This association provides an opportunity for human resources representatives of member businesses and organizations to meet in order to promote professional human resource practices; continue professional education; and share professional information, resources and skills among ourselves and the broader community. 770-232-8816
Life Sciences Council
The Gwinnett Life Sciences Council serves to advance the already strong presence of Life Science companies in Gwinnett. Primary goals and objectives for this committee include ongoing support for the Innovation Crescent workforce and marketing efforts, raising awareness for research and funding needs through legislative support and local area educational programs and further enhancing the network of qualified organizations that call Gwinnett home. A Life/Bio Science incubator locating within Gwinnett will be explored by this council. 678-957-4944
Manufacturing and Logistics Council/Forum
The Manufacturing & Logistics Council produces a powerful network of local logistics professionals that can be tapped to help resolve common issues faced by the industry while delivering practical guidance on how to improve and expand your business. Recognizing the essential purpose of this industry to all others, this council will work to identify opportunities for existing growth and expansion, provide educational exchange of ideas, processes and procedures for enhanced internal growth and support initiatives and legislative issues that will assist and grow the industry and its wealth in Gwinnett. 678-957-4944
Meet the Purchasers
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Metro Atlanta Council for Entrepreneurship
Resource Center
Conveniently located in the Gwinnett Chamber building, this center provides an amazing amount of business-ready information for FREE. The Chamber provides free consultations to assist members with their marketing and research needs and provides access to the latest Claritas and Dun and Bradstreet data at no charge. 770-232-8810
Small Business Development Programs
The Chamber offers monthly luncheons, forums, and special seminars on important issues facing small businesses in order to strengthen their contacts and business skills. These programs provide the greatest possible value to members and invaluable resources to members to address the following top challenges facing business leaders today: Leadership, Productivity, Sales, and Innovation. 678-957-4958
