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First Friday - Entrepreneur Ecosystem in Gwinnett

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Name: First Friday - Entrepreneur Ecosystem in Gwinnett
Date: February 6, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST
Website: http://www.southwestgwinnettchamber.org
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:


Entrepreneurs, It's Time to Start It UP!
 

Mark Farmer
Director
Gwinnett Entreprenuer


​Mark Farmer, Director of Entrepreneurship & Information Services for Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett, is driving small business and entrepreneurial goals and objectives in Gwinnett. He is the key player in providing the information and support necessary to drive targeted-industry small business development initiatives for Partnership Gwinnett.

 He will be addressing some critical questions to help guide Entrepreneurs to success  in Gwinnett:
  • What resources are available for new startups?
  • How do I build my network with other entrepreneurs?
  • How do I jump start my business through a business plan competition?
Mark brings a wealth of experience and data to support startups in Gwinnett. Prior to his current role, Mark assisted Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber as Research Manager, providing and tracking essential information to the marketing and growth of Partnership Gwinnett and economic development.

Mark came to the Chamber with 20 years’ business experience, including several as a small business entrepreneur with Words & Pictures, a writing and photography firm he owned and operated. He worked on projects for Emory University’s Public Health magazine, Georgia Tech, and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. In addition to starting his own business, Farmer has also held positions with Life University’s public relations and photography departments, MARTA, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Powell Goldstein legal firm and Multimedia, Inc. Farmer holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in economic development policy from Georgia Tech.

Location:
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross GA 30092
Date/Time Information:
Friday, February 6, 2015
7:30- 8:00 AM - networking
8:00- 9:00 AM - breakfast and speaker
Contact Information:
Bonnie Powell, Director, Member Services
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Fees/Admission:
$20.00 per Member
$25.00 per Guest
 
Cancellation Policy: You can cancel with a full refund by February 4.  After that date no refunds will be given, however substitution of an attendee is allowed if you are not able to attend the day of the event.
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