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Business · Training

Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center

Offered by Gwinnett County

Open year-roundApply anytime. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

About

About This Program

Gwinnett County's entrepreneur center offers free classes, coaching and networking to all, plus a yearlong incubator for Gwinnett residents' businesses.

The Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center at 405 North Perry Street in Lawrenceville is run by Gwinnett County. Its public programming is free and needs no membership: classes and courses, business coaching, roundtables, peer learning groups such as the Small Business Collectives and Book Club, and networking for entrepreneurs at any stage, including those outside the county. The center also runs a one-year incubator for growth-oriented businesses owned by Gwinnett residents, with Resident (workspace) and Affiliate memberships, monthly dues, and 50% discounts through its Opportunity Program for those who qualify. Incubator applications open each fall for the next year's cohort; the center recommends taking a tour first (offered three times a month, including once in Spanish).

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Free programs: any entrepreneur or small business, at any stage
Incubator: Gwinnett County residents starting or growing a growth-oriented business, including home-based businesses
Not eligible for the incubator: nonprofits, publicly traded companies, multi-level marketing, gambling, adult entertainment, real estate investment trusts, and high walk-in retail or service businesses

Area served: Metro Atlanta

The offer

What's Offered

Free classes, coaching, roundtables and networking
One-year incubator with Resident or Affiliate membership
Opportunity Program discounts on dues

Amount: Free public programs; incubator membership has monthly dues

Cost: Free public programs; incubator membership dues vary

Get ready

What You'll Need

A center tour, recommended before applying to the incubator

Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round

DeadlineRolling

Last reviewedNov 2, 2026

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