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Gwinnett Black Business Power Training Day – Level Up with Knowledge That Pays 2025

by Black BusinessFundingGwinnett County Black Chamber of CommerceGwinnett County, GATraining

Join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for “Gwinnett Black Business Power Training Day – Level Up with Knowledge That Pays 2025.”

Our training sessions will focus on :

Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial empowerment and sales growth. Following is the agenda.

Gwinnett Black Business Power Day – Agenda

  • Doors Open: 11:30 AM | First Session: 12:30 PM | Ends by 5:30 PM
    Interactive business training for entrepreneurs — 25-person capacity11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Registration, Lunch and Networking
    Check-in, greet fellow entrepreneurs, get lunch and grab a seat!
  • 12:30 PM – Opening – A Fireside Chat
    Shantell Wilson, Deputy Division Director
    Gwinnett County Economic Development Department
    “The Economic Power of Black Entrepreneurship in Gwinnett”
    Kicking off the day with insight into how Gwinnett is backing small businesses, including Black entrepreneurs, and why your growth matters to the county’s future.
  • Training session from 1:00-5:30 p.m.
    Powerful guest speakers including:
    E.J. “Edge” Bassette
    Quentin Moses
    Zeneth Carter
    Cheryle Renee Moses

Register today – $75 per person; GCBCC members $50. https://events.humanitix.com/gwinnett-county-black-business-power-2025

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A Taste of Black Gwinnett – Black Business Month Edition 2025

by A Taste of Black GwinnettBlack BusinessBlack CommunityBlack DiasporaBlack ExcellenceBuy BlackGwinnett County, GASmall Business

Join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for “A Taste of Black Gwinnett – celebrating National Black Business Month.” Get your ticket and support Black businesses in Gwinnett County! Excellent Black diaspora food plus connect and network with the community in Gwinnett County. This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Live music, spoken word, culture trivia for prizes, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival ticket giveaways. Activities for youth, as well as giveaways! This event is open to the public. Activities for youth, as well as giveaways!

BEST-OF-THE-BEST GWINNETT BLACK BUSINESSES

Come out and meet the Black business owners of the GCBCC “Best-of-the-Best 2025-26” Inductees. We are so proud of our awardees!

GCBCC BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY

Calling all students! Join us at A Taste of Black Gwinnett on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Norcross for our free back-to-school supplies giveaway — while supplies last. Youth must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee to receive supplies.

Admission: $5 per person – Youth 12 and under free. REGISTER HERE – https://events.humanitix.com/a-taste-of-black-gwinnett-august-edition-2025.

ENTERTAINMENT

Music, Black culture trivia, a spoken word artist, live music performances, a comedian, Spades tournament, giveaways, coloring books for kids.

VENDORS WANTED!

Exhibit your products and/or services as a vendor during A Taste of Black Gwinnett. Vendors receive a table, two chairs, and marketing by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Gwinnett Magazine.

SPONSORS

Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Urban Mediamakers, Black Gwinnett Magazine and Camrose Creative Services.

Contact Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.

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Food Distribution – Gwinnett County

by Black CommunityGwinnett County, GAMeals-Nutrition

Gwinnett Summer Meals Program begins Monday, May 27! This initiative will help ensure families and individuals in need in Gwinnett County are aware of the available support.

Summer Meals Program

From May 27 to August 1, free shelf-stable meals will be available for curbside pickup at 20 locations across Gwinnett County, Monday through Friday, between 11:00am and 1:00pm.

Who qualifies?

  • Families with children aged 18 and younger
  • Adults with disabilities aged 19 and older

Find pickup sites, details at gwinnettcounty.com/GwinnettSummerMeals

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Gwinnett County Black Business Thrive Conference 2024

by Black BusinessBlack ExcellenceGwinnett County, GASmall Business

Join us for the Gwinnett County Black Business Thrive Conference, a gathering to empower, educate, and celebrate Black entrepreneurs and business owners. Presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, this dynamic event takes place Friday, December 13, 2024 from Noon – 5:00 p.m. at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center – 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. This expo offers a mix of networking opportunities, educational sessions, and resources to help businesses thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Here is the Gwinnett County Black Business Thrive Conference 2024 Agenda.

  • 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Expo Check-In and Networking
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch and Keynote Speaker
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – How to Effectively Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Business
  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Mastering Social Media Marketing
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Understanding Business Credit
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Accessing Small Business Grants and Loans
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Doing Business with Gwinnett County Government and Public Schools
  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – How to Build a Diverse Customer Base in Gwinnett County
  • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – The Future of Black-Owned Businesses

Plus, the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce is honoring our businesses with awards for their excellent service to the community during the year on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center from 8-9pm – 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071.

Join us as we celebrate our members! Register at https://gwinnett-black-business-expo2024.eventbrite.com – $45 per person and includes lunch.