Gwinnett County’s thriving entrepreneurial climate has made the area a region leader in business development. Its location, infrastructure, workforce, school systems, and exceptional quality of life have helped it become a popular entrepreneur community.
In fact, Gwinnett’s entrepreneurial and small business is so strong, it became Governor Sonny Perdue’s and the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s first designated “Entrepreneurial Friendly Community” with a population of more than 600,000 residents.
Starting a New Business
Helping your business succeed is the business of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and when Gwinnett was named an "Entrepreneurial Friendly Community" by the Governor, the state identified the Gwinnett Chamber as the "one-stop shop" for starting and growing a business in Gwinnett.
From answering your questions and providing a host of useful information to promoting growth in our county, there are people working everyday to help make Gwinnett a place where businesses thrive and success lives.
The Gwinnett Chamber has neamore than 7,200 members representing large and small, domestic and international businesses. As an investor in the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, businesses are entitled to a multitude of benefits offered to members:
- Networking
- Trade Shows
- Forums & Peer Groups
- Economic Development Assistance
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Advertising/Publicity Opportunities
- Member-to-Member Discounts
- Free Services
- Business Referrals
- Reduced Cost Health care
- Ongoing Programs & Seminars
- Community Involvement
If you’re thinking of starting a new business, here’s some great resources:
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce offers many informative publications for both businesses and individuals. This page offers you convenient access to all of these materials.
Guide to Starting a New Business
Programs for Business Success
If you are interested in learning more about available resources at the Gwinnett Chamber and explore the advantages of Chamber membership, please call 770-232-3000.
Business Licenses
Certificate of Occupancy
| Gwinnett County Planning & Development | 770-822-7500 |
Certificate of Registration
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Georgia Employer Status Report
Georgia Witholding Tax Number
Incorporation, Trademark Registration
Georgia Secretary of State
Corporations | 404-656-2861 |
| Incorporation | 404-656-2817 |
| U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Trademark Office | 703-308-4357 |
Industry-Specific Licensing
Georgia Dept. of Revenue
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Unit | 404-656-4262 |
| Sales & Use Tax Unit | 404-656-5687 |
| Georgia Dept. of Agriculture | 404-656-3685 |
| Environmental Health Department - Gwinnett County | 770-963-5142 |
Minimum Wage Requirements
U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment Standards
Administration | 404-562-2201 |
Georgia Dept. of Labor
Inspection Division | 404-656-3018 |
Trade Name Registration
| Gwinnett County | 770-822-8196 |
Other Resources:
| Better Business Bureau | 404-688-4910 |
| Georgia Dept. of Administrative Affairs | 404-656-6315 |
| Georgia Dept. of Economic Development | 404-656-3545 |
| Small Business Administration | 404-331-0100 |
| Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lawrenceville | 678-407-5385 |
| Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) | 404-331-0121 |
| U.S. Bureau of the Census, SE Office | 404-730-3833 |
| U.S. Dept. of Commerce | 404-730-3007 |
| U.S. Government Bookstore | 404-347-1900 |
