Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Fall Cornhole League Registration - Halcyon 7/8/2019 12:00 AM - 8/26/2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:53:08 GMT

Join us for 7 weeks of cornhole fun at Halcyon! Our social leagues introduces you to new friends, new fun, and a week night out! Register for your chance at friendly competition today!

Fall Cornhole League Registration - Vickery Village 7/8/2019 12:00 AM - 8/26/2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:54:38 GMT

Join us for 7 weeks of cornhole fun at Vickery Village! Our social leagues introduces you to new friends, new fun, and a week night out! Register for your chance at friendly competition today!

Back To School Brunch Social 8/1/2019 10:30 AM - 8/1/2019 11:30 AM

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:41:37 GMT

Come Celebrate with us as the kiddos go back to school. We will have an Awesome Brunch including BACON, Omelete Chef, Eggs Benedict, and Mimosa Bar.

Back-to-School Bash with 8-Year-Old Author Nicholas Buamah 8/3/2019 11:00 AM - 8/3/2019 2:00 PM

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:14:32 GMT

Join us for Gwinnett County Public Library’s first ever Back-to-School Bash! Child author and Snellville native Nicholas Buamah will be hosting this free event. Children will enjoy story time, games, STEM program demonstrations, and a live DJ! Nicholas will also be handing out copies of his debut book Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day. This Back-to-School Bash takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Lilburn Library/City Hall, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. Free and open to the public.

Ribbon Cutting - Coastal States Bank 8/6/2019 11:30 AM - 8/6/2019 12:30 PM

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:25:37 GMT

Ribbon Cutting - Pinecrest Academy, Lower School 8/7/2019 8:30 AM - 8/7/2019 9:30 AM

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:07:40 GMT

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 8/8/2019 7:30 AM - 8/8/2019 9:00 AM

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:41:20 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, August 8th

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!

FOCO EXPO 8/8/2019 4:00 PM - 8/8/2019 7:00 PM

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 11:39:07 GMT

Thursday, August 8th

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Forsyth Conference Center

3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming, GA 30041

Enjoy a festive atmosphere with activities for the whole familly while connecting to local businesses!

Power Networking Lunch 8/13/2019 11:30 AM - 8/13/2019 1:00 PM

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:26:22 GMT

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

Tacos & Tequillas Mexican Grill

2155 Market Place Boulevard

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.

Ground Breaking - Dexter Property 8/14/2019 9:00 AM - 8/14/2019 10:00 AM

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:19:57 GMT

Park in the Phoenix Systems parking lot at 6470 Corporate Ct., Alpharetta, GA, 30005. If you have trouble navigating to Dexter Property, then navigate to Phoenix Systems instead.

Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 8/14/2019 1:00 PM - 8/14/2019 3:00 PM

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:25:53 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 meeting is August 14. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org.

Fall Vegetable Gardening 8/15/2019 6:30 PM - 8/15/2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:17:47 GMT

Cold weather will be here soon and now is the perfect time to plant for fall and winter. Many vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, and carrots, thrive in cold weather. Join Tim Daly, from UGA Extension Gwinnett, to learn more types of vegetables that prefer cooler weather and the minimal maintenance needed for a successful harvest. This gardening class will take place on Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. It is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Please register at https://www.gwinnettpl.org/calendar/. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop 8/17/2019 11:00 AM - 8/17/2019

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:27:50 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library and real estate expert Yudenia Guerra to get on the path to home ownership! This program is designed to identify first time home buyers, teach them the steps to homeownership, and give them guidance through the home buying process. Se habla español. This workshop takes place on Saturday, August 17 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Registration is requested by visiting https://www.gwinnettpl.org/calendar/. Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Water Workshop: Fix-a-Leak 8/17/2019 11:00 AM - 8/17/2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:54:46 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library as representatives from the Gwinnett County Water Department discuss ways to make common plumbing repairs around the house. This workshop takes place on Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 am at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. It is free and open to the public. FREE water conservation kit for indoor and outdoor use for all attendees! For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Dual Enrollment – Earn FREE College Credit in High School 8/20/2019 6:30 PM - 8/20/2019

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:41:19 GMT

Dual Enrollment is a program that provides funding for students to take approved college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett Technical College, to learn about this tuition-free program that includes free courses online or on campus, free textbooks, the ability to earn an Associate’s Degree while in high school, credits that transfer to University System of Georgia colleges, and more. This seminar takes place on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Multi-Employer Job Fair is 8/21/19! 8/21/2019 10:00 AM - 8/21/2019 12:00 PM

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:36:12 GMT

The Goodwill Career Center will hold our multi-employer job fair from 10 am til 12 noon on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 15 local businesses (including Adecco, Banana Republic, BB&T, Big Canoe POA, BTD Manufacturing, Budd Group, DeVry University, Five Star Food Service, Gold Creek Foods, Koch Foods, Len Foote Hike Inn, Old Navy, Panera Bread, Pilgrim’s Pride, Premier Surplus, Tyson Foods, Inc. U.S. Census Bureau, Waffle House, Wahoo Docks, & 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 8/21/19 only).

Beaver Toyota 2020 Toyota Supra Auction 8/24/2019 5:00 PM - 8/24/2019 8:30 PM

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:16:22 GMT

I would personally like to invite you to our Introduction of the 2020 Toyota Supra. Beaver Toyota has one (1) 2020 GR Supra Launch Edition in our showroom (#129 of 1,500) personally signed by Akio Toyoda and the color is Absolute Zero and Cockpit Red. The Supply and Demand to have the Launch Edition, has this vehicle selling for $20,000 to $40,000 over the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Staying true to our Culture, we have decided to auction off this special edition Supra to the highest bidder, with proceeds above the MSRP donated to 2 different non-profit organizations. 50% of those proceeds will go to the Forsyth County Education Foundation and the additional 50% will go to the non-profit chosen by the buyer. What a great opportunity to give back to your favorite charity and support one of ours; teachers and students. Additional donated items will help kick-off the auction including four (4) Dugout Level Atlanta Braves tickets, an Atlanta United Club Level ticket package, a Lake Lanier guided fishing trip, a wine country travel package that can be scheduled at any time and used for any location/city that includes Delta Airlines tickets, Four Season accommodations and lots of extras. With great financing available for this vehicle, anyone could own it. If you are interested, feel free to email me back at pabad@beavertoyota.com. Even if you are not in the market for this car, if you have a friend or family member interested, being you are a customer of Beaver Toyota, we will give you a referral bonus for any buyer you bring to the auction.

Power Networking Lunch 8/27/2019 11:30 AM - 8/27/2019 1:00 PM

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:35:14 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly 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.

Ribbon Cutting - Fresh Coat of Cumming 8/27/2019 1:00 PM - 8/27/2019 2:00 PM

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:57:34 GMT

Immediately following the Power Networking Lunch at Village Italian.

Q3 International Engagement Breakfast 8/28/2019 7:30 AM - 8/28/2019 9:00 AM

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:38:41 GMT

Q3 International Engagement Breakfast

Alliance Academy

1100 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA 30040

Wednesday, Aug 28th, 2019

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Brandi Cannizzaro- Principal

Jennifer Crowder- Cyber Security

Curtis Mathis- Mechatronics

Christopher Webb- Energy and Digital Technology

Jon Welsch- Mechatronics and Computer Science

At the end we will have some students show off their school for a tour!

Attendance is $5 for Members/ $30 for Non-Members

Email Alex Warner at awarner@cummingforsythchamber.org

Thank You To Our Sponsor!

Title Sponsor

Community Partners:
Forsyth County Public Schools • Georgia Manufacturing Alliance • German-American Chamber • Next Gen Manufacturing
Metro Atlanta Chamber • Lanier Technical College • Siemens • Swedish-American Chamber • University of North Georgia

Foster Parent Information Session 8/29/2019 6:30 PM - 8/29/2019

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:24:52 GMT

Join the Gwinnett Division of Children Services to learn how to become a foster parent. Help children in your community who are victims of their circumstances. These children are in great need of compassionate, committed, and caring people. Do you have a place in your heart and in your home to provide care for these children? Learn more about becoming a foster parent on Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 pm at the Norcross Branch, 6025 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071. This information session is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Abbott 8/30/2019 7:00 PM - 8/30/2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:00:05 GMT

Karen Abbott is the author of Sin in the Second City, American Rose, and Liar Temptress Soldier Spy, which was named one of the best books of 2014 by Library Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and Amazon. She has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, newyorker.com, and other publications. Her next book, The Ghosts of Eden Park, tells the story of “the Bootleg King, the women who pursued him, and the murder that shocked jazz-age America.” Join Gwinnett County Public Library and meet Karen Abbott on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 pm at the Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.