Stephanie Sokenis, Director of Small Business Development at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the noon meeting on June 23 on the topic “Small Business Education, Resources, and Programs.” The Chamber’s vision is captured in their motto: “Start, Sustain, and Succeed.” She wanted the group to know about the services offered by the Chamber to small business owners in the County. She provided details about six Chamber offerings that have served members and non-members: 1. monthly educational workshops on special topics, 2. a bi-monthly panel of small business experts developed in cooperation with local cities, 3. Small Business Saturday, 4. a Small Business Toolkit with access to the webpage site at [http://www.GwinnettSmallBusiness.com,]www.GwinnettSmallBusiness.com, 5. Small Business Week on June 16-20, and 6. a culminating Small Business Summit to be held November 13, 2014.  In an attempt to get the Chamber’s resources to all Gwinnett County, a five-member coalition of groups working for small businesses has been formed. She reported that in the last six months, the Chamber has made great strides with new programs, 28 new members, and better communication.