Join the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) for "Gwinnett Black Business Power Weekend 2025" on Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th. We are celebrating Black business owners during the National Black Business Month! Register today and support Black business owners while networking with the community in Gwinnett County. This event is open to the public. Family-friendly. Activities for youth, as well as trivia, learning sessions, and giveaways!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 — A Taste of Black Gwinnett - 7-10pm

Come out, enjoy great food, products and services from Black business owners. Entertainment, community networking and family-friendly fun! Plus, meet the Black business owners of the GCBCC "Best-of-the-Best 2025-26" Inductees. We are so proud of our awardees!

GCBCC BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY

Calling all students! Join us at A Taste of Black Gwinnett on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Norcross for our free back-to-school supplies giveaway — while supplies last. Youth must be accompanied by a registered adult attendee to receive supplies. We’re celebrating National Black Business Month by investing in our youth with backpacks, notebooks, pens, folders, and more to help them start the school year strong. Come enjoy delicious food, culture, and community—and leave ready to succeed!

ENTERTAINMENT

A Taste of Black Gwinnett includes live music performances of The Ladies in Full Effect as well as Nina Rostin, spoken word from author/artist William Chatman, showcase of FutureFrames Creative Youth Summer Camp projects, press conference launching the African-American Book of Records (AABR) and Black Culture Trivia game for prizes! Urban Mediamakers Film Festival ticket prizes, Spades/Bid Whist competition for prizes, good folks and good vibes!

PARTNERS

-- Black Gwinnett Magazine - Bi-monthly, print and digital publication distributed to neighborhoods and businesses throughout Gwinnett County.
-- Blackpreneurs.org - Being intentional about “buying Black” and collaborating in Black communities.
-- Camrose Creative Services - Catering - Collard Greens Seafood Gumbo, event planning, marketing
-- Chef Donna Allen - VIP Green Room Catering - Bringing a seafood broil bag and Mojitos
-- Chef Kendra - Delicious soul food with bold flavors.
-- FutureFrames Creative Youth Camp - For ages 8-17
-- Greg Burnham - Award-winning comic and children book author - Tuskegee Heirs - DC Comics
-- Gwinnett County Economic Development Department - Supporting entrepreneurs throughout Gwinnett.
-- LifeWave - Wearable wellness products
-- Mary Kay with Renita Seabrook - Independent beauty consultant.
-- Moses-Ragsdale Kitchen - Southern soul food from collard greens, mac & cheese, to oxtails and yams.
-- TCakes - Fabulous desserts
-- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival - Annual international film festival for content creators held in October in Gwinnett. This year celebrating the 24th edition.
-- Yelani - All natural collection - hair and body products
-- Young Urban Mediamakers - The youth collaborative of the Urban Mediamakers
-- Zeneth Quest Consultants - Assisting family and businesses get out of debt.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 — Gwinnett Black Business Training Day - Level Up with Knowledge That Pays 2025 - Noon - 5:30pm

Our training sessions will focus on :

Thriving as a business/brand, financial empowerment and sales growth. Following is the agenda.

Gwinnett Black Business Power Day

Gwinnett Black Business Power Day – Agenda
- Doors Open: 11:30 AM | First Session: 12:30 PM | Ends by 5:30 PM
  Interactive business training for entrepreneurs — 25-person capacity
  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  Registration, Lunch and Networking
  Check-in, greet fellow entrepreneurs, get lunch and grab a seat!
  
  12:30 PM – Opening - A Fireside Chat
  Shantell Wilson, Deputy Division Director
  Gwinnett County Economic Development Department
  “The Economic Power of Black Entrepreneurship in Gwinnett”
  Kicking off the day with insight into how Gwinnett is backing small businesses, including Black entrepreneurs, and why your growth matters to the county’s future.
  1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
  Session 1: Why Selling Matters - Understanding Your Power
  SPEAKER: E.J. “Edge” Bassette
  Build your sales confidence and close more deals by learning to sell your authentic self and your value first.
  2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
  Session 2: Smart Group Insurance Solutions for Small Business Owners
  SPEAKER: Quentin Moses
  A practical guide to offering group insurance — even if you have less than 50 employees — and how it impacts growth and retention.
  3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
  Session 3: God's Plan for Your Wealth: From Debt to Destiny
  SPEAKER: Zeneth Quest Consulting
  Learn proven strategies to free yourself from debt fast, including paying off a mortgage without increasing income.
  4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
  Session 4A: Use AI + AI Agents to Automate Business Tasks, Innovate, and Increse Revenue + Profits
  SPEAKER: Cheryle Renee Moses, Spiritual Technologist and Content Creator
  Turn chaos into clarity using artificial intelligence and custom AI agents to handle repetitive, time-consuming tasks.
  
  Session 4B: Divine Code – The 4 Levels of Intelligence
  SPEAKER: Cheryle Renee Moses, Spiritual Technologist and Content Creator
  We’re about to shift how you use AI — and how AI uses you.”
  4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
  Session 5: Business Funding Opportunities from $35K–$12M
  Explore new funding resources for business growth with no credit requirements — from $35K micro-loans to multi-million capital funding for scaling operations.
Notes:
- Each session is interactive and capped at ~25 attendees for deeper learning.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and a notebook.
- Refreshments available during breaks.
SPONSORS

Presented by Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Urban Mediamakers, Black Gwinnett Magazine and Camrose Creative Services. Contact Renee with questions at 404.590.4716.

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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) organizing committee of this event is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all members of the community. We aim to foster cultural understanding and appreciation while offering a space for Gwinnett County businesses and entrepreneurs from the Black diaspora to flourish and gain visibility. Visit the organization at https://blackchambergwinnett.com.

GCBCC, it volunteers, staff, affiliates, and sponsors are not liable for any personal or product injury at this event.

Notes:

Contact the host of Community + Friday Fun + Gwinnett Black Businesses + Saturday Training = Black Power Weekend 2025