Events and Tours

Events and Tours

Sign up for a tour

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For those considering membership at the center or even if you are just interested in learning more about what the center will offer, a great first step is taking a tour. Register for tours using the calendar below.

The staff-guided tour will walk you through the center in small groups, escorted by a dedicated center staff member. This hour-long tour offers direct insight into the benefits, purpose, and mission of the center as well as an opportunity for questions and answers.

If you do not see a tour posted on the events calendar below, please feel free to contact the Center Manager at GEC@GwinnettCounty.com to schedule an individual tour.

Get engaged

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If you would like to inquire about getting engaged at the center or express interest in relevant speaking opportunities, please complete the engagement interest form.

  • 18 Mar 2026

    Small Business Collective

    The GEC Small Business Collectives will provide a comfortable and confidential environment for small business entrepreneurs to share ideas, network, and discuss the challenges of business. These peer-to-peer gatherings last for 90 minutes, providing a convenient opportunity for busy individuals to come together and collaborate.

    • Sign up anytime
    • Attend whenever you can 
    • Free, no membership required
    • Open to people from any sector
    • Coffee & water provided
    • Feel free to bring your breakfast 

    Participants are expected to participate in the discussions they attend and to maintain complete confidentiality.  These peer groups provide a unique opportunity to share professional experiences, successes and discuss business challenges, while building lasting relationships. Additionally, It provides a platform for small business entrepreneurs to be kept accountable, brainstorm, collaborate, gain feedback, and learn from one another as part of a valuable support network.

    This is an ideal opportunity for individuals to broaden their perspectives, expand their network, and find new ways to grow their businesses.

    Meets on: First & Third Wednesday of Each Month

    7:30am - 9:00am

    (No meeting on December 20th)

    Coffee & Water Provided. Feel free to bring your breakfast.

  • 11 May 2026

    GEC Small Business Book Club at GCPL

    This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs.

    Why Join?

    Powerful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new insights. 
    Personal & Professional Growth: Evolve with every book, every conversation.
    Network & Build: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and widen your circle. Stay after each event for open networking time. 

    Club Perks:

    Flexible Attendance: Pop in when you can. No pressure!
    Absolutely Free: No hidden charges or membership fees.
    A Variety of Sectors: From tech to retail, we welcome all sectors.
    Two Meetings, One Book: Get introduced to the book, and then delve deeper.
    Note: While you'll need to secure your copy, the Gwinnett County Public Library might have hard/soft cover books, eBooks, or audiobooks available.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    Noon
    Suwanee Library, 300 High Line Street, Suwanee, GA 30024
    Book: The Daily Entrepreneur
    Author: S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Noon
    Five Forks Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    Book: Move Fast and Fix Things
    Author: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

    Monday, March 9, 2026
    Noon
    Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
    Book: Powershift
    Author: Daymond John

    April 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, May 11, 2026
    Noon
    Norcross Library, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Book: Dare to Lead
    Author: Brené Brown

    Monday, June 8, 2026
    Noon
    Duluth Library, 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
    Book: The Greater Good
    Author: Madeleine Shaw

    July 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, August 10, 2026
    Noon
    Lilburn Library, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
    Book: The Lean Startup
    Author: Eric Ries

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    Noon
    Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    Book: Work Smarter
    Author: Nick Loper

    October 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    Noon
    Snellville Library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
    Book: Financial Intelligence
    Author: Karen Berman and Joe Knight

    December 2026
    No meeting

    Get in on the action, elevate your game, and witness firsthand how books can transform businesses.

    Join us in person. No costs. No memberships. Only growth. See you there!

  • 8 Jun 2026

    GEC Small Business Book Club at GCPL

    This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs.

    Why Join?

    Powerful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new insights. 

    • Personal & Professional Growth: Evolve with every book, every conversation.
    • Network & Build: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and widen your circle. Stay after each event for open networking time. 

    Club Perks:

    Flexible Attendance: Pop in when you can. No pressure!
    Absolutely Free: No hidden charges or membership fees.
    A Variety of Sectors: From tech to retail, we welcome all sectors.
    Two Meetings, One Book: Get introduced to the book, and then delve deeper.
    Note: While you'll need to secure your copy, the Gwinnett County Public Library might have hard/soft cover books, eBooks, or audiobooks available.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    Noon
    Suwanee Library, 300 High Line Street, Suwanee, GA 30024
    Book: The Daily Entrepreneur
    Author: S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Noon
    Five Forks Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    Book: Move Fast and Fix Things
    Author: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

    Monday, March 9, 2026
    Noon
    Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
    Book: Powershift
    Author: Daymond John

    April 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, May 11, 2026
    Noon
    Norcross Library, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Book: Dare to Lead
    Author: Brené Brown

    Monday, June 8, 2026
    Noon
    Duluth Library, 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
    Book: The Greater Good
    Author: Madeleine Shaw

    July 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, August 10, 2026
    Noon
    Lilburn Library, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
    Book: The Lean Startup
    Author: Eric Ries

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    Noon
    Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    Book: Work Smarter
    Author: Nick Loper

    October 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    Noon
    Snellville Library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
    Book: Financial Intelligence
    Author: Karen Berman and Joe Knight

    December 2026
    No meeting

    Get in on the action, elevate your game, and witness firsthand how books can transform businesses.

    Join us in person. No costs. No memberships. Only growth. See you there!

  • 10 Aug 2026

    GEC Small Business Book Club at GCPL

    This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs.

    Why Join?

    Powerful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new insights. 

    • Personal & Professional Growth: Evolve with every book, every conversation.
    • Network & Build: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and widen your circle. Stay after each event for open networking time. 

    Club Perks:

    Flexible Attendance: Pop in when you can. No pressure!
    Absolutely Free: No hidden charges or membership fees.
    A Variety of Sectors: From tech to retail, we welcome all sectors.
    Two Meetings, One Book: Get introduced to the book, and then delve deeper.
    Note: While you'll need to secure your copy, the Gwinnett County Public Library might have hard/soft cover books, eBooks, or audiobooks available.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    Noon
    Suwanee Library, 300 High Line Street, Suwanee, GA 30024
    Book: The Daily Entrepreneur
    Author: S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Noon
    Five Forks Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    Book: Move Fast and Fix Things
    Author: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

    Monday, March 9, 2026
    Noon
    Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
    Book: Powershift
    Author: Daymond John

    April 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, May 11, 2026
    Noon
    Norcross Library, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Book: Dare to Lead
    Author: Brené Brown

    Monday, June 8, 2026
    Noon
    Duluth Library, 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
    Book: The Greater Good
    Author: Madeleine Shaw

    July 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, August 10, 2026
    Noon
    Lilburn Library, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
    Book: The Lean Startup
    Author: Eric Ries

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    Noon
    Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    Book: Work Smarter
    Author: Nick Loper

    October 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    Noon
    Snellville Library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
    Book: Financial Intelligence
    Author: Karen Berman and Joe Knight

    December 2026
    No meeting

    Get in on the action, elevate your game, and witness firsthand how books can transform businesses.

    Join us in person. No costs. No memberships. Only growth. See you there!

  • 14 Sep 2026

    GEC Small Business Book Club at GCPL

    This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs.

    Why Join?

    Powerful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new insights. 

    • Personal & Professional Growth: Evolve with every book, every conversation.
    • Network & Build: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and widen your circle. Stay after each event for open networking time. 

    Club Perks:

    Flexible Attendance: Pop in when you can. No pressure!
    Absolutely Free: No hidden charges or membership fees.
    A Variety of Sectors: From tech to retail, we welcome all sectors.
    Two Meetings, One Book: Get introduced to the book, and then delve deeper.
    Note: While you'll need to secure your copy, the Gwinnett County Public Library might have hard/soft cover books, eBooks, or audiobooks available.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    Noon
    Suwanee Library, 300 High Line Street, Suwanee, GA 30024
    Book: The Daily Entrepreneur
    Author: S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Noon
    Five Forks Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    Book: Move Fast and Fix Things
    Author: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

    Monday, March 9, 2026
    Noon
    Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
    Book: Powershift
    Author: Daymond John

    April 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, May 11, 2026
    Noon
    Norcross Library, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Book: Dare to Lead
    Author: Brené Brown

    Monday, June 8, 2026
    Noon
    Duluth Library, 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
    Book: The Greater Good
    Author: Madeleine Shaw

    July 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, August 10, 2026
    Noon
    Lilburn Library, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
    Book: The Lean Startup
    Author: Eric Ries

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    Noon
    Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    Book: Work Smarter
    Author: Nick Loper

    October 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    Noon
    Snellville Library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
    Book: Financial Intelligence
    Author: Karen Berman and Joe Knight

    December 2026
    No meeting

    Get in on the action, elevate your game, and witness firsthand how books can transform businesses.

    Join us in person. No costs. No memberships. Only growth. See you there!

  • 9 Nov 2026

    GEC Small Business Book Club at GCPL

    This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs.

    Why Join?

    Powerful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and discover new insights. 

    • Personal & Professional Growth: Evolve with every book, every conversation.
    • Network & Build: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and widen your circle. Stay after each event for open networking time. 

    Club Perks:

    Flexible Attendance: Pop in when you can. No pressure!
    Absolutely Free: No hidden charges or membership fees.
    A Variety of Sectors: From tech to retail, we welcome all sectors.
    Two Meetings, One Book: Get introduced to the book, and then delve deeper.
    Note: While you'll need to secure your copy, the Gwinnett County Public Library might have hard/soft cover books, eBooks, or audiobooks available.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    Noon
    Suwanee Library, 300 High Line Street, Suwanee, GA 30024
    Book: The Daily Entrepreneur
    Author: S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Noon
    Five Forks Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    Book: Move Fast and Fix Things
    Author: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

    Monday, March 9, 2026
    Noon
    Centerville Library, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
    Book: Powershift
    Author: Daymond John

    April 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, May 11, 2026
    Noon
    Norcross Library, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Book: Dare to Lead
    Author: Brené Brown

    Monday, June 8, 2026
    Noon
    Duluth Library, 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
    Book: The Greater Good
    Author: Madeleine Shaw

    July 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, August 10, 2026
    Noon
    Lilburn Library, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047
    Book: The Lean Startup
    Author: Eric Ries

    Monday, September 14, 2026
    Noon
    Collins Hill Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    Book: Work Smarter
    Author: Nick Loper

    October 2026
    No meeting

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    Noon
    Snellville Library, 2245 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
    Book: Financial Intelligence
    Author: Karen Berman and Joe Knight

    December 2026
    No meeting

    Get in on the action, elevate your game, and witness firsthand how books can transform businesses.

    Join us in person. No costs. No memberships. Only growth. See you there!

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