Is Your Brand Telling the Truth?
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, 405 North Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, United States
Your brand isn’t just what you say it is. It’s what people experience.
This masterclass introduces a truth-centered way to understand what’s actually shaping your brand perception.
In this session, you’ll be introduced to Brand Restart™ principles and the Brand Pie™ framework, a practical way to see how different elements of a business work together (or against each other) to shape trust, clarity, and credibility over time.
In-person | Interactive | Free | No Membership Required
What You’ll Learn

What brand really is — beyond logos, colors, and messaging
How your brand is being shaped, whether you’re intentional or not
The six slices of the Brand Pie™ and how misalignment creates confusion

What You’ll Walk Away With

A clearer way to see and think about your brand
Language to describe what feels misaligned or unclear
A Brand Restart™ Alignment worksheet
Insight into whether your brand needs a restart
A strong foundation for deeper brand work in 2026

Who This Workshop Is For

Entrepreneurs who feel their brand no longer reflects who they are
Business owners preparing for growth, change, or repositioning
Creatives and consultants who are tired of surface-level branding advice
Leaders who value clarity, integrity, and long-term brand trust

What This Is Not

Not a logo, website, or design class
Not a step-by-step rebrand tutorial
Not a quick fix or aesthetic makeover

Meet Our Presenter: Shannel Wheeler
Shannel Wheeler is a creative and brand strategist, graphic designer, instructor, 2X author, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Awesome Design Academy. She is an alum of The Ohio State University and SCAD Atlanta, studying both visual communication design and interactive design. With 20 years of professional experience, Shannel has a breadth of knowledge, creating branding and design solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, tech startups, and her own entrepreneurial pursuits.
Shannel believes that learning design should be fun, engaging, and practical for today’s world. She uses online content, creative products, books, workshops, and classes to teach and inspire learners to apply what they’ve learned to their personal, professional, or business goals. She continues to remain a lifelong learner and practitioner of what she teaches through brand and design implementation for her clients. Above all, her primary goal is to create with purpose and help others do the same.
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For further information please contact Greg Goebel, Program Coordinator at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center at GEC@GwinnettCounty.com.

Small Business Marketing Roundtable
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, 405 North Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, United States
Fresh ideas. Real conversations. Basic marketing know-how.
Join fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive discussion about small business marketing basics: what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next. This roundtable, facilitated by a Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center staff member, is a space to share ideas, get feedback, and learn practical ways to promote your business more effectively. Whether you’re refining your brand, improving social media, or planning your next campaign, you’ll leave with new insights and inspiration.
Seating is limited, please RSVP in advance.
Book Giveaway: At the end of the event, we are giving away one copy of The One Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
Highlights:

Free event, no membership required

Open to every stage of business, from startup to growth

Exchange real-world marketing strategies and tips

Supportive, collaborative environment

Networking
The Center stays open 30 minutes after the event for you to network with the other participants.
Roundtable Hosts

Greg Goebel is a Program Coordinator at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center. He hosts the small business collectives and the small business book club at the Center. He has helped hundreds of small business owners develop effective branding and marketing strategies.
Participating Business
Thank you to book club participant business Double Cakes by Chris for providing books for our monthly giveaways.
Delicious designer cakes at www.doublecakes.com
Event Contact
Greg Goebel, gregory.goebel@gwinnettcounty.com

"A Taste of Black Gwinnett: Black History 2026 Edition
2026-02-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Norcross Cultural Art and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA, 30071, United States
We invite you to join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for “A Taste of Black Gwinnett – Black History Edition 2026.” We’re celebrating the accomplishments of Black Americans and the Black-owned businesses of Gwinnett. This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Enjoy community, door prizes, trivia games, Black History Coloring Sheets for youth, spoken word artist William Chatham, and more!
Our year-round vendors are:
— Black Gwinnett Magazine – Print and digital publication distributed to neighborhoods and businesses throughout Gwinnett County.
— Blackpreneurs.org – Black-owned businesses listing. Being intentional about “buying Black” and collaborating in Black communities.
— Camrose Creative Services – Catering, events, marketing communications, and training.
— Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen – Soul food and desserts.
— Urban Mediamakers Film Festival – Celebrating 25 years in 2026, an annual international festival in Gwinnett, and FutureFrames Creative Youth Summer Camp every year.
Become a vendor of “A Taste of Black Gwinnett” happening February 27, 2026. 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. For more information on being a vendor at the event, contact Renee at 404.590.4716.
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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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.

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Trend Urban Cafe, 5370 Stone Mountain Highway, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087, United States
You’re invited to Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) monthly meeting. The event is open to the public and in-person.
Who should attend? Black entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County!
Register to attend the next GCBCC meeting – https://events.humanitix.com/gwinnett-county-black-chamber-of-commerce-gcbcc-monthly-meeting.
Become a member of GCBCC today – https://blackchambergwinnett.com/products/gcbcc-memberships-annual/.
Sign up for Blackpreneurs, the GCBCC Black-own businesses directory at https://www.blackpreneurs.org/.
Questions – call Renee at 404.590.4716.

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Forever Family Soul Food, 1820 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Who’s Got Soul Southern Grill – Duluth, 3580 Breckinridge Boulevard, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Off the Hook Fish & Shrimip, 1002 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | FlavorTown Seafood, Soulfood and Events, 2300 Liam Ave,, Dacula, GA, 30019, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Fingerz, 2115 Main Street East, Snellville, GA, 30078, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wing Suite, 3370 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville, GA, 30044, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Trend Urban Cafe, 5370 Stone Mountain Highway, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087, United States
You’re invited to Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) monthly meeting. The event is open to the public and in-person.
Who should attend? Black entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County!
Register to attend the next GCBCC meeting – https://events.humanitix.com/gwinnett-county-black-chamber-of-commerce-gcbcc-monthly-meeting.
Become a member of GCBCC today – https://blackchambergwinnett.com/products/gcbcc-memberships-annual/.
Sign up for Blackpreneurs, the GCBCC Black-own businesses directory at https://www.blackpreneurs.org/.
Questions – call Renee at 404.590.4716 – https://blackchambergwinnett.com.

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Forever Family Soul Food, 1820 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043, United States

Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting
2026-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Who’s Got Soul Southern Grill – Duluth, 3580 Breckinridge Boulevard, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
