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Our gatherings: second Thursday each month, 5:30–7 PM. No membership fees. No exclusive seats.

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Event details

November and December gatherings are confirmed. Our 2027 dates and education topics are tentative planning ideas; speakers and venues are still to be confirmed.

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Nov122026
Confirmed gathering

Backroads After Hours · Blairsville

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Anchor Insurance Agency LLC · 1323 Murphy Highway, Suite 4, Blairsville, GA 30512

Speaker
Devin Hazen
Confirmed topic
Negotiations

Devin Hazen will speak on negotiations. Meet local business owners for networking, an educational segment, Q&A and a collaborative business roundtable.

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Dec102026
Confirmed gathering

Backroads After Hours · Blue Ridge

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Kizuna Japanese Restaurant · 140 Progress Circle, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Speaker
Samantha Scott of Get Pushing
Topic
Marketing

Meal sponsorship by Romeo Heatherly Insurance and Alcova Mortgage, with Savannah Knick involved. Attendees pay for their own alcoholic beverages.

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Jan142027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Build your referral network

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Feb112027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Simple business planning

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Mar112027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Make your online presence easier to find

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Apr082027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Know your numbers

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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May132027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Customer service that brings people back

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Jun102027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Practical tools to save time

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Jul082027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Collaborate with neighboring businesses

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Aug122027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Tell your business story

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Sep092027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Prepare for the busy season

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Oct142027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Protect your business

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Nov112027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Plan your next year

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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Dec092027
Tentative plan

Monthly Backroads & Business gathering

· 5:30–7:00 PM Eastern

Venue to be confirmed

Speaker
Speaker to be confirmed
Proposed topic
Celebrate the community & share what worked

Proposed education topic only. Date follows our usual monthly schedule; venue, speaker and topic may change.

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October 1, 2026 · Living Water Winery & Vineyard

Our first gathering.
A community taking shape.

Approximately 40–50 people came together for the inaugural Backroads & Business gathering. It was a successful launch and a chance to meet the people behind North Georgia’s small businesses.

Thank you to Living Water Winery & Vineyard for the setting, and to everyone who pulled up a seat and brought a spirit of connection and community.

“No exclusive seats. Just more seats at the table.”Our philosophy, at every gathering.