Events and Tours

This session is designed for honest conversation, practical insights, and peer-to-peer learning around scaling operations, building systems, and planning your next phase of growth.

The GEC Small Business Collectives provide a comfortable and confidential environment for small business entrepreneurs to share ideas and discuss the challenges of business.

Join fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive discussion about small business marketing basics: what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

Si le interesa saber más sobre lo que ofrece el Centro, un excelente primer paso es visitarlo. Para facilitarlo, nos complace ofrecer visitas guiadas programadas a cargo de nuestro personal.

If you are interested in learning more about what the Center offers, a great first step is a visit. To accommodate that we are pleased to offer Staff-guided scheduled tours.

Join UX designer, funnel builder, and AI automator Wonakee Amos for a practical, highly interactive look at the newest AI tools helping small businesses save time, improve customer experiences, and work more efficiently. 
 

Join us for a relaxed and engaging afternoon mixer designed to bring local entrepreneurs together in a fun, welcoming environment.

This 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.

The GEC Small Business Collectives provide a comfortable and confidential environment for small business entrepreneurs to share ideas and discuss the challenges of business.

This session will highlight the importance of taking a proactive and intentional approach to succession and exit planning. It will cover key steps business owners can begin implementing now to help ensure a smooth and successful transition on their own terms.

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!

Over time, many businesses unintentionally drift away from the brand they set out to build. In this practical workshop, you'll evaluate how your business is currently perceived, identify inconsistencies, and uncover opportunities to strengthen your brand message so customers clearly understand who you are and why they should choose you.

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!

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!