Tis the season for lots of holiday parties, and we're no exception. Join us to celebrate the season on Monday, December 12th at UrbanTree Cidery for a great night of networking and good cheer! We're excited about this new venue and spending a fun evening on the Westside - hope to see you and your fellow marketers there! The party is just around the corner, so register today!

Champions of Caregiving | Heroes of Healing | Marvels of Medicine | Warriors of Wellness  Make plans to join us for THE healthcare event of the year! Visit GwinnettHealthcareAwards.com for more information. SEEKING PARTNERS The Healthcare Awards provides the ideal avenue to maximize your organization’s visibility. Gain exposure in front of community and industry leaders by partnering today! Contact Senior Programs & Events Manager Cally D’Angelo with questions at 678.957.4958 or [email protected]. SPONSOR Event Item Name Expires Pricing Individual Ticket Dec 13, 2016 $55.00 Table of Ten Dec 13, 2016 $550.00 Presenting Sponsor Dec 13, 2016 $5,000.00 Principal Sponsor(s) Dec 13, 2016 $3,000.00 Supporting Sponsor(s) Dec 13, 2016 $2,000.00 Corporate Sponsor(s) Dec 13, 2016 $1,500.00 Partner Sponsor(s) Dec 13, 2016 $500.00 Register

Want to have lower employee turnover? Fewer accidents? A more productive workforce? AND save 7.5% on your workman’s compensation insurance?! A proud partner of Drugs Don’t Work, the Gwinnett Chamber can serve as the liaison to get your organization certified by the state. Join Karen Tinker, Director of the Drug Free Workplace/ DOT Division of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs, as she provides program insight and teaches you how to maximize your benefits. This meeting is applicable to current and/or prospective Drugs Don't Work members! BIOGRAPHY: Karen Tinker is the Director of the Drug Free Workplace/DOT Division of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs. A vital part of Karen’s role with the Council is educating Georgia employers and employees on the benefits of working drug free. Karen also conducts in depth trainings for employees and supervisors relating to substance abuse prevention. In addition to helping businesses understand the ins/outs of a state’s Drug Free...

Overview Managers have hard jobs. They have to be knowledgeable about your business, but they are also the “front line” that often has the first chance to defuse – or create – potential employment-related liabilities. An uninformed manager can create risks everywhere in their wake. Asking about medical issues during job interviews? Inflating performance reviews to keep things positive? Brushing off complaints about the “touchy” co-worker? Firing an employee for attendance issues? These are just a few of the ways in which a manager can create risk and liability for the employer, sometimes before the employer ever even knows about it. In this program, we’ll cover the common scenarios in which managers trigger employment liability and talk about the proactive steps that should be taken to prevent your manager from becoming your worst nightmare. Three learning objectives: Learning when employers are held liable for managers’ mistakes. Identifying the most common...

ABOUT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Gwinnett's largest monthly networking event that provides a way to meet new people, gather business leads and networking with 300+ fellow Chamber members. It's the perfect opportunity to show off a new business and gain valuable leads in a relaxed, after-work setting. FREE to Chamber members. Non-members and guests are $15. ADULTS ONLY please. RSVP is available online. Contact Courtney Spencer at 770-232-8805 or [email protected] for more information.