Gateway to Growth Business Series

Gateway85 CID, in partnership with the Gwinnett Chamber Foundation and LISC Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, is proud to present the Gateway to Growth Small Business Series — a free, four-part workshop series designed to help small business owners build a stronger foundation for growth.

Whether you’re looking to attract more customers, improve your financial management, streamline operations or leverage emerging technology, each session will provide practical strategies and real-world insights you can apply immediately.

All workshops are free to attend and will take place at the Gwinnett County Public Library – Norcross Branch (5735 Buford Hwy, Norcross, GA 30071) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required for each session.

Session 1: From Clicks to Customers: Marketing, Sales & Customer Conversion

Thursday, July 16 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Gwinnett County Public Library – Norcross Branch (5735 Buford Hwy, Norcross, GA 30071)

Learn how to attract the right audience, strengthen your marketing efforts and turn prospects into paying customers. This session will cover practical strategies for building brand awareness, improving customer engagement and increasing sales.

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Session 2: Money Matters: Cash Flow, Capital & Growth

Date: Thursday, July 30

Gain a better understanding of the financial side of running a business. Topics will include cash flow management, funding opportunities, budgeting and financial planning strategies that support long-term growth.

Session 3: Scaling Up: People, Processes & Expansion

Date: Thursday, August 13

As your business grows, having the right systems and team in place becomes essential. Learn how to improve operations, build effective processes and prepare your business for sustainable expansion.

Session 4: AI Made Simple: Practical Tools to Scale Your Business

Date: Thursday, August 27

Discover how artificial intelligence can help save time, improve efficiency and support business growth. This hands-on session will introduce practical AI tools and real-world applications designed specifically for small businesses.


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