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Social Media Marketing and AI Unleashed: How Businesses Thrive Using Them!

by MarketingSmall BusinessTraining

An online training series for entrepreneurs.

Social media marketing is an essential element in having a thriving business! Having a monthly marketing calendar will increase revenue and grow the customer base. Today it doesn’t take days and weeks to create a social media marketing strategy. With the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your tools of marketing, AI offers powerful tools that can revolutionize your marketing efforts. In this training session, we will explore the development of social marketing marketing campaigns for your brand using AI. You will leave the session with something valuable for your brand – a social media marketing calendar.

This training series is presented by the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC).

Virtual Training Dates

Register at https://social-marketing-ai-training.eventbrite.com.

Sunday, January 5, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.


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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.

A Taste of Black Gwinnett

A Taste of Black Gwinnett – ‘Give Thanks’ Edition | Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 | Norcross, GA

by A Taste of Black GwinnettBlack BusinessBuy BlackSmall Business

As business owners and the Black community as a whole, we have so much to be thankful for this year! This month, “A Taste of Black Gwinnett is Give Thanks Edition – November 15, 2024” and showcases Black-owned businesses and the Black diaspora community in Gwinnett County. This is a free admission, family-friendly event! Come out and support!

THE HAPPENINGS

We are excited to have comedian STARR FRESH as our host of the evening. Starr Fresh is bringing laughter, 80’s and 90’s music trivia, Culture-Tag trivia, GCBCC Spades Tournament continues for cash prizes, music! Plus, we are presenting animations, shorts, and music videos from the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2024.

Free admission and open to the public. Black-business owners with products and services will be showcased, plus restaurants, caterers, and food crafters with $6, $9 and $12 offerings.

FOOD & DRINK

Camrose Creative Catering
Lamb, Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Rice, Mixed Green Salad, Lobster & Shrimp Bisque Pasta, Rolls.

Major Flavor Lemonade by K.J. – Youthpreneur
Lemonade in various flavors and Dessert Tacos.

Moses & Ragsdale Kitchen
Turkey, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Dressing, Yams, Collards, Blackeyed Peas, Potato Salad.

Serbea Living African Restaurant
Jollof Rice, Liberian Chicken and Red Beans

HOW IT ALL WORKS:

Each food/drink vendor will have samples that are $6, $9, $12. Food tickets are available online and in-person with cash, a debit/credit card, CashApp, and Paypal.

EXHIBITORS

• Black Gun Owners Meetup Group
• Black Gwinnett Magazine
• Camrose Creative Services
• Chestnut Treehouse Daycare
• Deyahna’s Treasures – Youthpreneur
• Dignity In Rest: The South-View Cemetery Docu-Series Project 2025
• Georgia Pathways to Coverage
• Gwinnett Coalition
• Gwinnett Pathways
• Major Flavor Lemonade by K.J. – Youthpreneur
• Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen
• Serbea Living African Restaurant
• Southern Crescent Veterans Services
• Zeneth Quest Consultant
• Urban Mediamakers Film Festival
• WeCodeAcademy

SPONSORS

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

NO FOOD OR DRINK CAN BE BROUGHT IN FROM OUTSIDE DURING THIS EVENT.

Contact Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.

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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.

GCBCC, it volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.