The purpose of this educational event is to enlighten you, a small business supplier of goods and/or services, on how to find opportunities and effectively conduct business with Gwinnett County.

Conducting business with the government can be a very rewarding experience.  However, without a clear understanding of how the particular government agency operates, it may seem like a tedious endeavor.  Conducting business with a governmental agency can be significantly distinct from operations associates with private sector.  Because of the nature of government, there are more complexities involved in the procurement process.

Learn what you can expect from the County, what the County expects from suppliers, and the basic How To's of Doing Business With Gwinnett County.

Workshop A: Navigating The County Website & Finding Opportunities

Learn how to navigate and find opportunities on the County website and determine which the right ones are for your business

Workshop B: Business Licensing Information & Vendor Registration

Learn all about licensing reqirements for your business, and get assistance with the process of becoming a registered vendor for the County 

Panel: Q & A Panel With Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Chamber & The Small Business Development Center

Learn about the many resources available for you here in Gwinnett County from the experts and organizations here to help you Start, Sustain and Succeed!

Event Agenda:

    7:30 - 8:00:   Registration & Continental Breakfast

    8:00 - 8:15:   Welcome: Chairman Charlotte Nash & Dr. Daniel Kaufman

     8:15 - 9:10:   Purchasing Ordinance Basics

   9:15 - 10:10:   Choose From Workshop Options A, B or Panel

  10:15 - 11:10:   Choose From Workshop Options A, B or Panel

  11:15 - 12:00:   Networking & Opportunities For One-On-One Assistance