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15 Local Business Events Happening in May and June

Atlanta Tech Park

107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092
atlantatechpark.com, 404-797-1221

1. Atlanta Tech Meet Up
Tuesdays, May 7, June 4 and July 2. 6-8 p.m.

Sponsored by Resolvit, the monthly meet-up welcomes tech admirers and professionals to discuss all things emerging in technology in the café.

2. Gwinnett Women’s Chamber Tech Talk
Fridays, May 17 and June 21. 12-2 p.m.
Admission for GWC members is $15; non-members, $25.

The Gwinnett Women’s Chamber hosts insightful talks featuring speakers in the tech industry as they share knowledge on how to use technology to help your business grow. Lunch is provided. Please register through gwinnettwomenschamber.com.

3. AFCEA Small Business Workshop on Securing Funding
Thursday, May 23. 12-4 p.m.

AFCEA continues its Small Business Workshop series with a session focused on funding — how to secure it, take advantage of it and responsibly use it to make your business better positioned to advance. Lunch is included. Registration is required.

4. Wine Wednesdays / Open Pitch Nights
Wednesdays, May 29. 5-6:30 p.m.

Entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business to other business owners and potential investors. Wine, beer and small bites provided.

5. Summer Cook Outs!
Tuesdays, June 18 and July 23. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

ATP’s favorite summer event is back with burgers, bean burgers, hot dogs and an ice cream truck. No registration required.

6. Tech Talks 2024
Wednesday, June 19.

The Q2 Tech Talk will feature speakers and topics (to be announced) will be offered to members in the café as well as virtual plus members via Zoom.

Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Office in Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
southwestgwinnettchamber.com, 470-482-1899

7. First Friday Breakfast 2024 Legislative Report from the Capitol
Friday, May 3. 7:30-9 a.m.
Atlanta Northeast Hilton
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners

The breakfast event features an insightful discussion on the outcomes of the 2024 Georgia legislative session. The distinguished panel will include Representative Scott Hilton and Representative Ruwa Romman. They will provide first-hand accounts and analysis of the events that took place during the session.

Admission is $28 for members and $35 for non-members, which includes a breakfast buffet. Registration is required by noon of May 1.

8. SWGC Coffee Connections
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Free admission for SWGC members and visitors.

Meet up with local business professionals over coffee. Meetings are normally held in the large meeting space behind the SWGC office at Atlanta Tech Park. The May 16 meeting is part of the Coffee Connections spotlight series and will feature Stroke Awareness, presented by Piedmont Eastside.

9. Nonprofit Round Table

Thursday, May 16. 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Atlanta Tech Park, Garden City Conference Room
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners

Nonprofits serving Norcross, Peachtree Corners and Berkeley Lake are invited to connect, collaborate and learn. Featured speaker Jackie Sherman, an expert organizational effectiveness and change consultant, will speak about best practices for building and engaging a productive Board of Directors.

Peachtree Corners Business Association

4989 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 215, Peachtree Corners
peachtreecornersba.com, 678-969-3385

10. PCBA Lunch Club
Thursdays, May 2 and June 6. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Marlow’s Tavern, Peachtree Corners Town Center, 5210 Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners

Open to PCBA members and their guests. Advance registration is appreciated. Meet up with PCBA members for an enjoyable way to network and save 15% off your lunch check.

11. PCBA Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup
Tuesdays, May 14, June 11 and July 9. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 5215 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners

Free admission for PCBA members and their guests. Register online as space is limited. Meet with other PCBA and business professionals over coffee in a positive atmosphere on the second Tuesday of the month. Business cards will be shared with all attendees.

12. PCBA Business After Hours | Wine & Beer Tasting and Networking
Thursday, May 16. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Corners Fine Wine & Spirits 
5730 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners

Event registration is $40. Advanced registration is $25 for members and $35 for guests. Includes appetizers and drinks. Participants will experience fine wines and beers and enjoy fine Southern cooking from Smoke’s Catering while networking with the local business community. PCBA will award a check to one of the outstanding local charities directly impacting the community.

13. PCBA Business After Hours Speaker Series
Thursday, June 27. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location TBD.

Event registration is $40. Advanced registration is $25 for members and $35 for guests. Includes appetizers and drinks. Check online for the latest details.

Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners

The Hickory Room
5260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners
peachtreecornersrotary.org, 770-330-7477

14. Club Meetings

Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 and June 3, 10, 17. 12-1 p.m.

Speakers include Angie Ulibarri of Festival of Trees on May 13. Meetings are held on most Mondays; check the website for more info.

Duluth Business Association

15. Meetings held the second Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Meeting locations are announced monthly. The meeting on May 14 will be held at Realty One Group Edge, 3140 Main St. in Duluth. RSVP by emailing duluthbusiness@gmail.com.

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Written By

Kathy Dean has been a writer and editor for over 20 years. Some of the publications she has contributed to are Atlanta Senior Life, Atlanta Intown, Transatlantic Journal and The Guide to Coweta and Fayette Counties.

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