Entrepreneurship Service Providers – Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce

Gwinnett Black Business Expo 2026 presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine.

EXPERIENCE BLACK BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Come experience Black business excellence at the 3rd Gwinnett Black Business Expo 2026, presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce.

Shop Black-owned businesses. Meet entrepreneurs. Connect with business resources. Learn about capital and contracts. Meet community leaders. Build relationships. Discover opportunities.

Whether you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, professional, student or community member, there is something for you.

BLACK BUSINESS MARKETPLACE

Discover Black-owned businesses offering products and services across a variety of industries. Come ready to shop, connect and BUYCOTT Black-Owned Businesses!

BUSINESS RESOURCES AND TRAINING

Looking for capital, contracts, technical assistance, workforce resources or help growing your business?

Meet organizations providing resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Connect directly with representatives and learn about:

• Business loans and access to capital
• CDFI lending
• Government contracting and procurement
• Technical assistance
• Business training
• Workforce programs
• Interns and emerging talent
• Technology resources and training
• Regional economic development opportunities
• Programs designed to help businesses start, grow and scale

Bring your questions. Make connections. Discover resources.

THE BLACK BUSINESS AGENDA

Georgia Candidates Meet Gwinnett Black Businesses

Candidates seeking public office in Georgia are being invited to meet Gwinnett’s Black business owners, entrepreneurs and community members. This is not a traditional political forum. It is a Black business conversation.

Candidates will be invited to meet business owners, visit exhibitors and discuss issues affecting Black entrepreneurship, including access to capital, government contracts, procurement, commercial property ownership, workforce development and economic opportunity.

ONE GEORGIA COLLABORATIVE

Connect with the One Georgia Collaborative and learn how entrepreneurs, business organizations, chambers, lenders, workforce organizations and resource partners are connecting across Georgia. Visit onegeorgiacollab.org.

BLACK BUSINESS EXCELLENCE PHOTO EXPERIENCE

Don’t leave without getting your picture!

Stop by our Black Business Excellence Photo Experience. Grab a prop. Take a photo. Share it. Tell Georgia that you support Black-owned businesses.

AND THE DAY DOESN’T END AT 6 P.M.!

Stay for A Taste of Black Gwinnett, continuing from 6:00–10:00 PM with Black-owned businesses, food, music, Spades, Bid Whist, Black trivia, entertainment, door prizes and community.

Admission is FREE all day!

ATTEND. CONNECT. BUYCOTT.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gwinnett Black Business Expo | 1:00–6:00 PM
A Taste of Black Gwinnett | 6:00–10:00 PM

Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College Street, Norcross, Georgia 30071

Presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (blackchambergwinnett.com) and Black Gwinnett Magazine. (blackgwinnett.com).

Experience Black Business Excellence.

The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) successfully launched the inaugural One Georgia: Chambers and Micro-Enterprises Collaborating statewide virtual convening on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The session brought together entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, ecosystem organizations, consultants, nonprofit leaders, economic development professionals, and business support organizations from across Georgia.

Presented by the Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) in collaboration with the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, the 90-minute virtual session attracted 62 participants representing more than 23 organizations throughout the state. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions surrounding entrepreneurship, chamber collaboration, access to capital, business visibility, technology adoption, community partnerships, and the future of Georgia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The convening was created to foster stronger connections between chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and the organizations that support small business growth. Throughout the session, attendees shared ideas, resources, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for strengthening support systems for Georgia’s micro-enterprises and very small businesses.

Several key themes emerged from the conversation. These themes included the need for greater collaboration among ecosystem organizations, stronger capital readiness education, increased business visibility, technology and AI preparedness, and strategic partnerships. Creating innovative approaches to supporting entrepreneurs throughout urban, suburban, rural, and coastal communities emphasized.

Due to the overwhelming response and engagement from participants, One Georgia will continue as an ongoing statewide initiative designed to facilitate collaboration, education, relationship-building, and ecosystem development across Georgia. The next statewide convening is scheduled virtually for Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and will focus on:

Why Businesses Get Denied Funding — And How to Get Approved

The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce invites chambers, entrepreneurs, ecosystem organizations, lenders, consultants, and community stakeholders throughout Georgia to participate in future One Georgia conversations as we work together to strengthen the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Right Now – Local, State and Federal Grants and Loans

There are many funding opportunities available right now. Just make sure you’re ready to submit an application and get approved.

Download Resources from Inaugural Session on May 28, 2026

To review the outcomes of the inaugural convening, download the following resources:

• One Georgia Inaugural Convening Report
• One Georgia Chat & Networking Connections Report

Together, we build collaboration, revenue, and community.

Questions: Contact Renee at 404.590.4716.

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce

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Gwinnett Black Business Expo 2026 – August 15th – Norcross, GA | 1-6PM