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Business Networking in Buford & Gwinnett County

Building Better Businesses
Through Better Relationships

Connect Gwinnett is a professional business networking organization where local business owners meet each week to build trusted relationships, exchange qualified referrals, and help one another grow.

Inaugural Meeting · October 1

Connect Gwinnett Is Officially Underway

Eleven local business professionals attended our inaugural meeting on October 1, with several submitting membership applications immediately afterward. Join us Thursday morning and see what we're building.

Visit This Thursday

Why Professionals Choose Connect Gwinnett

More than just networking — it's a community built on trust, growth, and genuine relationships.

Quality Referrals

Receive warm, qualified referrals from fellow members who know your business and trust your work.

Trusted Relationships

Build deep, authentic connections that go beyond business cards and LinkedIn requests.

Business Education

Learn from speakers, workshops, and fellow members who share real-world strategies for growth.

Accountability

Surround yourself with driven professionals who keep you focused, motivated, and moving forward.

Community Involvement

Give back and grow your reputation by supporting the Gwinnett business community.

Personal Growth

Develop your confidence, communication skills, and leadership through regular practice.

How Our Weekly Meetings Work

Every Thursday, members gather for a structured, energizing meeting designed to help you grow.

Step 1

Visit

Come as a guest — no pressure, just possibility. Experience our meeting firsthand.

Step 2

Meet Members

Introduce yourself, share your 60-second commercial, and connect with fellow professionals.

Step 3

Build Relationships

Schedule one-on-ones, attend events, and build trust that turns into business.

Step 4

Grow Your Business

Receive referrals, strategic partnerships, and the support of a dedicated community.

Is Connect Gwinnett Right for You?

Connect Gwinnett is designed for business owners and professionals who believe the strongest businesses are built through trusted relationships, referrals, collaboration, and helping one another succeed.

  • Home Services
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Legal & Professional Services
  • Marketing & Creative
  • Technology
  • Business Services

And many more.

If you're serious about growing your business through relationships, we'd love to meet you.

Visit Connect Gwinnett
Every Thursday

Join Us Thursday Morning

Day
Every Thursday
Time
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Location
la Madeleine
1795 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Buford, GA 30519
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Member Spotlight

Meet the People Behind the Businesses

Portrait of Cliff Tillery, MBA, Make It Loud Digital Marketing

Cliff Tillery, MBA

Make It Loud Digital Marketing

Cliff has been networking throughout his 17 years with Make It Loud Digital Marketing and has seen firsthand how strong business relationships can help small and mid-sized businesses grow. Networking has played an important role in his agency's growth over the years, and he is always looking for opportunities to connect business owners who can help one another and form strategic partnerships.

Built Around Relationships, Not Sales Pitches

Connect Gwinnett isn't about collecting business cards. It's about professionals in Gwinnett County investing in each other, week after week.

Get to Know One Another

Weekly face-to-face time turns names into people you genuinely know.

Understand Each Other's Businesses

Learn what each member does, who they serve, and what a great referral looks like.

Build Trust

Consistency and follow-through earn the confidence that referrals depend on.

Exchange Qualified Referrals

Pass along real opportunities to people you know will take care of them.

Discover Strategic Partnerships

Find complementary businesses that serve the same clients in different ways.

Help One Another Grow

Share ideas, feedback, and encouragement that move every business forward.

Life Inside Connect Gwinnett

Real conversations. Genuine connections. Local professionals helping each other grow.

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Two business owners talking over coffee at a café
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Ready to Grow Your Business?

Visitors are welcome every Thursday morning in Buford. No pressure, no obligation — just great conversations.