2015 gwinnett chamber expo

We have many participation options designed to meet your desired level of EXPOsure. Don’t delay—reserve your spot and be seen today! Call 678.957.4958 or visit GwinnettExpo.com for more information.

Beginning with the General Membership Meeting, intermingled with informative and timely educational seminars and concluding with the Chamber’s largest Business After Hours event, the Business Expo & Job Fair is packed with ways to effectively market your organization. Make plans to attend THE business event of the year!

S CHED UL E O F EVENTS

General Membership Meeting*.......11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Expo....................................................................1 – 7 pm

Job Fair................................................................1 – 5 pm

Seminars..............................................................1 – 5 pm

Business After Hours........................................... 5 – 7pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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EXPO & JOB FAIR

• Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair • Sunday, August 16, 2015 • Gwinnett Daily Post • gwinnet tdai lypost .com

Beginning with the General Membership Meeting, intermingled with top notch educational seminars and concluding with a Business After Hours networking event, the schedule of events for the 2015 Business Expo & Job Fair is packed with opportunities to market your organization, learn more about surrounding companies and make connections!

Plan to spend the majority of your day with us on Thursday, August 20 at the Gwinnett Center! The day will begin with the Chamber’s monthly General Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket IT, featuring United States Senator David Perdue. Senator Perdue will discuss the legislative session and what he sees on the horizon.

“This is the first time Senator Perdue has spoken in Gwinnett since being elected,” said Dr. Daniel Kaufman, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. “We are honored and delighted to host him at the August General Membership Meeting.”

As Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” The Business Expo & Job Fair is the Chamber’s door to allow the Gwinnett business community greater opportunity to grow, thrive and succeed. From 1-7 p.m., the Expo & Job Fair – presented by Gwinnett Medical Center – will showcase more than 150 of the area’s leading companies. This complimentary come-and-go event also provides educational seminars that focus on branding, communication, customer service, employee engagement, leadership, sales and social media, to name just a few.

“The Business Expo & Job Fair does a fantastic job of highlighting the collaboration of business, education, and government along with Gwinnett’s solid reputation for job creation and business growth,” said Randy Dellinger, District Manager at Jackson EMC and 2015 Gwinnett Chamber

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Board Chair. “The business activity demonstrated is second to none and a fine example of Gwinnett’s thriving business and economic environment.”

The Job Fair is the place to be for those looking for a career change, providing seekers an opportunity to meet with human resource professionals from Gwinnett’s leading companies that are

hiring now. Concluding the Expo & Job Fair will be

the largest Business After Hours event of the year. Featuring fare, entertainment and providing the ideal platform to make those necessary professional connections, it’s no wonder it was voted “2014 Best in Gwinnett” by the readers of Gwinnett Magazine!

Like the Gwinnett Chamber, the Expo focuses on growing businesses throughout Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta. Programs such as the Expo help to create a pro-business environment for companies looking to grow and expand in Gwinnett resulting in more quality jobs and a better community. It is truly THE business event of the year!

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PERFECTING YOUR 30-SECOND PITCH

PRESENTER: Al Simon, President, Sandler Training by Simon, Inc.

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 4A

Benefits, features, superlatives—it all sounds alike to the prospective

customer. Craft an effective “elevator speech” that will touch a nerve and

spark continued conversations. Warning: This is different than you are

used to doing it!_______________________________

THE NEW REVOLUTION: YOUR ORGANIZATION’S

DIGITAL IMPRESSIONPRESENTER: John Lehmberg, Owner,

Make It Loud1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

4B

Promoting your business online is changing. Be steps ahead by knowing how to connect with your customers.

This class will cover the latest in digital and social media marketing trends.

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WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP VOICE?

PRESENTER: Matt Hyatt, CEO, Rocket IT; Leadership Coach, GiANT

Worldwide 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

4A

Explore the five voices of your team and understand dynamics. Improve communication and connectivity to

lead more effectively using this knowledge from GiANT Worldwide.

BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS

PRESENTER: Jonathan Holmes, Managing Partner, Mighty 8th Media

2:45 – 3:30 p.m. 4B

This marketing session will focus on a 10-step process, including best

practices in the areas of: assessing the competition, creating new ideas and

tactics, developing business goals and your personal brand.

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POSITIONING YOUR PERSONALITY FOR SALES

PROSPERITY PRESENTER: Michael Bryant, Chief Cultivator, Peak Harvest Coaching

4 – 5:15 p.m. 4A

In this interactive discussion, you will identify your personality type to

determine how you communicate to and interact with potential clients.

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AVOIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE STAGNATION

PRESENTER: Dr. Mark Newton, Program Director (Hotel/Restaurant/

Tourism Management), Gwinnett Technical College

4 – 5:15 p.m. 4B

With more expensive prices, our guests expect better fare, a higher quality

hotel room—an overall more enjoyable experience. If rates have elevated, has

your service level also? Learn how employees and management teams can energize customer service to guarantee

repeat business.

Attend Free Business Seminars!Schedule of EventsGeneral Membership Meeting, presented by Rocket ITUnited States Senator David Perdue will be discussing the session and what he sees on the horizon.Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Location: Gwinnett Center – Salons 4, 5, 6 & 7Cost: $45 for Chamber members; $55 for non-members Registration required – Visit GwinnettChamber.org/events to secure your seat.Business Expo, presented by Gwinnett Medical CenterJoin more than 150 fellow business professionals and learn about the products and services that are driving our economy! Time: 1 – 7 p.m.Location: Gwinnett Center – Exhibit Halls A, B & CCost: Complimentary Visit GwinnettExpo.com for more information.Job Fair Meet best-in-class companies that are ready to hire NOW! Time: 1 – 5 p.m.Location: Gwinnett Center – Exhibit Halls A, B & CCost: Complimentary Seminars, brought to you by Gwinnett Technical College Learn from the region’s top business experts at the event’s complimentary seminars which highlight branding, communication, customer service, employee engagement, leadership, sales and social media.Time: 1 – 5 p.m.Location: Gwinnett Center – Meeting Rooms 4A & 4BCost: Complimentary - Space is limitedVisit GwinnettExpo.com for more information.Business After Hours, presented by Country Financial Time: 5 – 7 p.m.Location: Gwinnett Center – Welcome Area in Exhibit Halls A, B & CCost: ComplimentaryConcluding the Expo will be the largest Business After Hours event of the year! Don’t miss this opportunity to make those necessary professional connections.Visit GwinnettExpo.com for more information.

COST FOR SEMINARS: Complimentary - Registration is not required, but space is limited.


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By: Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, Gwinnett Chamber President &

CEO

For companies looking to relocate or expand, a vibrant and diverse community of choice in which to live, learn, work, and play awaits them in Gwinnett. The second largest county in Georgia, Gwinnett has emerged as an economic powerhouse and a hub in metro Atlanta for a wide range of commercial enterprises, to include technology, bioscience, advanced manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, and

information services firms.Encompassing an area of 437 square miles and located just 20 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta, Gwinnett County serves as a major force in a high-powered, information-based economy. Gwinnett is affiliated with the top six research colleges and universities in Georgia, creating an environment focused on research and development. Home to four Fortune 500 companies, Gwinnett County is home to more than 60 major business parks, including Technology

Park Atlanta, which covers 500 acres and includes 3.8 million developed square feet. The availability of affordable land and amenable, forward-thinking developers makes the county a prime location in which to relocate or expand a business. Gwinnett’s reputation is well deserved – everything a business needs to flourish can be found here. The county’s pro-business environment includes an extensive list of state and local incentives, a highly skilled workforce educated at the area’s many universities and technical schools, a rapidly growing regional market, a cohesive network of interstates, rail

lines, convenient access to the world’s busiest airport and the Georgia seaports of Savannah and Brunswick, and of course, professional resources such as Partnership Gwinnett, the county’s internationally award winning economic development initiative.Between December 2007 and August 2014, Partnership Gwinnett assisted 172 companies in relocating to or expanding in Gwinnett. Here, these companies found a home that supports a quality of life that exceeds all expectations. With an impressive arts, cultural and sports scene in a community that is strategically positioned between five major colleges and universities,

locating in Gwinnett is indeed a smart choice for businesses. The economic development professionals at the Gwinnett Chamber stand ready to assist start-up, small, medium or large companies with whatever support they need to start, sustain, and succeed. The Chamber’s goal is to advance our region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. Leaders from business, government, healthcare, education, arts/culture/entertainment, and the philanthropic communities come together to craft a common vision to enhance economic development for the entire community.

Building a Community of Choice


Accent Creative Group Ackerman Security Systems Arena Tavern Arkad Associates – Legal Shield * Atlanta Recruiting Battalion Avion Energy Axiom Staffing Group * Belhaven University Atlanta Beyond LED Technology ** BioLife Plasma Services * Boyce Design & Contracting * BrandBank Brenau University Burger King * BusiNeighbor.org Business RadioX – Gwinnett Studio Business Wise, Inc. Cartridge World – Lawrenceville CDI Managed Services Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Choices To You Comfort Keepers Compass Self Storage Cornerstone Financial Partners, LLC Dave & Buster’s District 44 Toastmasters E2E Resources, Inc. eCSfill EMC Security Executive Advantage * Explore Gwinnett Fairway Outdoor Advertising FastSigns Duluth Fidelity Bank FirstCall Consulting Freeland Painting Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services, Inc. Fusiion Software Technology Gas South ** Georgia Aquarium GrandView Greater Gwinnett Championship Gwinnett Center Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Gwinnett County Public Schools * Gwinnett Daily Post ** Gwinnett Magazine Gwinnett Medical Center ** Gwinnett Technical College HealthSource of Hamilton Mill Hire Dynamics

Houston, Myers & Company, PC, CPA HR Partners Infiniti of Gwinnett & Subaru of Gwinnett Insperity J.M Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA JAFRA Cosmetics La Raza 102.3 FM ** Leadership Gwinnett LeadOutcome LIFESouth Community Blood Centers * Luna West Foundation – Women Rebuilding Wealth, Inc. Maid Right of Duluth Make It Loud, Inc. Mary Kay – Daidre Jasper * Medical Weight Loss by Healthogenics Mengel Financial Group/Ohio National Mercer University Merry Maids Morse Communications

NeuroStudies.net, LLC NewPoint Media Group NextStar Communications ** North Atlanta Business Post North Georgia Zoo and Farm Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. * Palmetto Grant Consulting Peach State Federal Credit Union Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic Phillip Blount & Associates, Inc. Rainbow Village, Inc. Reliable Restoration, LLC Renewal by Andersen * Ringer Consulting Group SCANA Energy Schooley Mitchell Shane Company Shorter University SIGNarama Buford Spectrum Business

Spherion Professional Staffing ** Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. SureLock Technology Talbert Insurance Services Tapsnap 1036 Technology Association of Georgia TextByChoice The Family The John Maxwell Company The Oaks – Athens TheTrustedLawyers.com TRC Staffing Services * Treetop Quest TriNet True Staffing * University of Phoenix Willis Mechanical Wilson Lewis Wishes 4 Me Foundation, Inc. YP

Participants No asterisk denotes Business Expo participation.* Denotes Job Fair participation. ** Denotes Business Expo & Job Fair participation.

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Small Business Success Lives Here! During the last 20 years, small businesses were responsible for creating 64 percent of net new jobs in the United States. Of the 21,000 businesses in Gwinnett, 75 percent of them have 10 employees or fewer, and 98 percent have 50 employees or fewer. Successful small business leaders have learned how to recognize an opportunity and go after it, as the incredibly varied Gwinnett economy demonstrates every day.

For small business owners or someone contemplating launching their own company, there is always a long list of questions and concerns about how to grow a successful business:

How do I develop an effective business plan? How can I make my product stand out against the competition? Is my product limited to local markets or can I expand nationally or internationally? How do I find the funding to start or increase my existing business? However, the most important question of all is: “Where can I find the answers to all my questions?”

The Gwinnett Chamber may not have all the answers, but we

know someone who does.

Join us at the Gwinnett Center on Wednesday, November 18 for the second annual Small Business Summit, a day full of opportunities to tap into the experiences of

successful local business experts who will share relevant and valuable tips, tricks and tools to help small business owners grow their business and make money. The Summit features three engaging panel sessions, a Small Business Resource Fair, and 15 informative and content-rich workshops on a variety of small business topics, for businesses at all stages, and owners, staff and entrepreneurs at every level of expertise in the areas of:

Professional Development – Social Media – Fundamentals – Organizational Management –

Marketing

Plus, the revamped Pinnacle Small Business Awards is now a

part of the Small Business Summit. This event has a new, broader range of categories to celebrate our small business community, including:• Family-Owned Small Business

of the Year• Minority-Owned Small

Business of the Year• Woman-Owned Small Business

of the Year• Home Based Small Business of

the Year• Rising Star of the Year (New

Business)• Young Entrepreneur of the Year• Small Business 0-5 Employees• Small Business 6-24 Employees• Small Business 25+ Employees• Small Business Resource

Partner

The program’s impact reaches beyond the event. By providing

small business owners access to the education and resources essential to running their businesses more effectively, there will be a positive ripple effect on the local economy and the community. Small businesses, international corporations, entrepreneurs and start-ups alike will discover keys to thriving in today’s economic climate and in the future.

The Gwinnett Chamber is committed to fostering the supportive environment that our small businesses need to thrive. By offering our entrepreneurs access to the education and resources they need to manage their businesses more effectively, we help create the conditions in which small businesses can START, SUSTAIN and SUCCEED.

Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Programs


Progress never stops and neither do we.

As one of the leading health systems in Georgia, Gwinnett Medical

Center continues to make advanced technology and the highest level

of care available right here in our community. From groundbreaking

cardiac and cancer care to a Level II trauma center, we are pushing the

boundaries of technology and helping shape the future of medicine.

This is Gwinnett Medical Center. This is now.

Transforming Healthcare

Ranked top large hospital in the state - Georgia Trend

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Progress never stops and neither do we.

As one of the leading health systems in Georgia, Gwinnett Medical

Center continues to make advanced technology and the highest level

of care available right here in our community. From groundbreaking

cardiac and cancer care to a Level II trauma center, we are pushing the

boundaries of technology and helping shape the future of medicine.

This is Gwinnett Medical Center. This is now.

Transforming Healthcare

Ranked top large hospital in the state - Georgia Trend

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