Paulding County, Georgia

Connect. Learn. Grow. Impact.

We are business owners in Paulding County who help each other grow instead of competing. No games. No sales pressure. Just real relationships that help your business.

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Every Wednesday Morning at Big Doug's 8:30 to 9:30 in the morning, with open networking before and after. No invite needed.

Been here before? Sign in online here when you arrive. First time? We'll get you set up right away.

Why We Exist

Networking without the competition.

Paulding Connect started with one simple idea. Business owners grow faster when they help each other instead of guarding their turf. That is why we do not limit how many people from each industry can join. You will find more than one realtor, more than one insurance agent, and more than one contractor in our group. We like it that way.

We meet every Wednesday morning at Big Doug's. Our group has grown from a few regulars to more than 40 business owners most weeks. One thing has not changed. We lead with kindness, not ego, and we want every business in the room to succeed.

We also work alongside the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce. We are a separate group, but we share the same goal: a stronger local business community.

Every industry welcome

We never turn away your competitor. More people in the room means more business for everyone.

Led by business owners

Our leaders give their time as volunteers. They do it because they believe in this group.

Easy to join

No contracts to sign. Just show up, say hello, and see if it's a good fit.

What To Expect

Here's how our meetings work.

Every meeting follows the same steps. First timers know what to expect, and regulars can get right to business.

Sign In

Grab a coffee and check in on our site. It remembers you after your first visit.

Ice Breaker

A quick game or question gets everyone talking.

Rules of the Roost

A fast reminder of how our meetings work.

Introductions

Every business gets a quick moment to say hello.

Featured Speaker

One member gets extra time to talk about their business.

Operations / Case Study

A short talk about the group or a real business story.

Shout-Outs

We celebrate wins and say thank you.

Upcoming Events

We share what is coming up next.

Close

We wrap up and head back to work.

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Running a little late? If you arrive after 8:40 in the morning, we may not have time for your full introduction. You can still join us. Just say your name, business, and job title, then connect with everyone else after the meeting.

Who Runs The Room

The Connect Crew

Our volunteer leaders keep Paulding Connect running every week.

Group Leaders

Daniel Tillberry

Founder and Lead Organizer

Nick Caradonna

Speaker Coordinator

Staci Hamilton

Social and Events Planner

Leadership Team

Troi Allen-Lowery

Operations Oracle

Andres Guerra

Buzz Builder

Beth Ali

Gatekeeper

Dorothy Horton

Navigator of New Faces

Laurie Olson

Cheers Champion

Daniel O'Neal

Director of Good Times

The Spotlight

Featured speakers and what's next

Every week, one member gets extra time to talk about their business. They share what they do, who they help, and how we can send them business. It's the best way to get known beyond your 30 second introduction.

Want to be featured? Sign up below, or reach out through our Facebook group.

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What's coming up

Meetings and events from the Paulding Connect calendar.

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Come see the room for yourself.

No need to sign up. Just show up on Wednesday morning at Big Doug's, and someone from our team will help you find a seat.

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