Resources for Small Business Owners in Gwinnett

In honor of small business owners everywhere, Patch has pulled together a list of resources you definitely want to know about.

With National Small Business Week upon us -- June 17 through 21, it's a perfect time to be sure you know where to go locally for help and information.

1. Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce

For a fee, business owners will be listed in Gwinnett Chamber materials, receive Gwinnett Magazine, economic development assistance and more. The economic development arm of the chamber is located here.

For more information, click here, or call 770-232-3000.

2. Georgia Small Business Development Center

The center offers low-cost training, free consulting services and continuing education, among other things. 

For more information, click here, or call the Gwinnett County office at 678 985-6820.

3. Gwinnett Network

This is an Internet-based resource. Here small business owners can connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs for networking opportunities.

For more information, click here.

4. State of Georgia Small Business Resources

This department provides a wealth of information for entrepreneurs, including how to start a business, mentoring, licensing and more.

For more information, click here.

5. United States Small Business Administration

The federal Small Business Administration offers online classes, start-up loans and extensive free online information center.

For more information, search www.sba.gov, or click here for the Georgia division. Contact the local office at 404-331-0100.

6. Local Economic Development Offices

Many Gwinnett County cities also have resources for small business owners. Snellville, for example, has an extensive program for helping those interested in starting their own business. So, be sure to check with the economic development office of the city you live in.

-- Think we've missed your organization, let us know by writing the name of your resource center in the comment section below.