Buford Business Alliance
News & Updates

October/November 2024 | Issue 21 www.VisitBuford.com

Calendar of Events

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Buford Business Alliance After-hours Meeting at Bubba's 33, 2925 Buford Dr. #700, Buford GA 30519


The November After-hours Meeting is sponsored by John Murray with Jammin' DJ's.


Register for this fun event that Jammin' DJ's and Bubba's 33 is hosting. There will be fun and engaging activities and an assortment of tasty appetizers.


Click here to register.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.


Buford Business Alliance Breakfast Meeting at Tannery Row Ale House, 554 W. Main St., Buford GA 30518

Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.


Red, Blue & You at the Buford Arena, 2795 Sawnee Ave, Buford GA 30518


Come celebrate Gwinnett County's first responders at this annual event. This free event is open to the public and features an honor ceremony and recognition followed by a catered lunch.


For more information, to register for the event or become a sponsor, visit redblueyou.org.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Buford Holiday Festival and Parade, Downtown Buford


Parade begins at 9 a.m.

Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Vendor registration and parade participant registration is open. Visit www.visitbuford.com. Space is limited!


Inclement weather date is 12/14/24.

Monday, December 9, 2024 - TBD


Buford Business Alliance's Annual Holiday Party


The Board of Directors is busy planning this year's Holiday party and will be announcing more details soon.

Registration for 2024 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade now open

The Buford Business Alliance has opened registration for the 2024 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade.


This year's event will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 with an inclement weather make-up date on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade will be at 9 a.m. and the festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year the BBA has added two hours to the festival time to accommodate festival attendees and vendors better.


Sponsorship Levels:

SOLD OUT Gold - $750*

Silver - $500*

Bronze - $350*


Vendors:

  • Vendors (Non-food, not BBA member) - $175*
  • Vendors (Non-food, BBA Member) - $150*
  • Vendors (Non-Profit Organization) - $125*
  • Food Vendors/Concessions - $185* 


Parade Participants:

No fee to enter the parade but must submit an application and be approved.


*All sponsorship and vendor fees are non-refundable.


Vendor, sponsorship and parade participant applications are available on the BBA's website at www.visitbuford.com/bba-holiday-parade.


**Vendor spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your spot will be reserved when you pay the vendor fee in full. Earlier applicants will get premium placement so don't hesitate to sign up.


Any questions should be directed to Freda Kalina. She can be reached by phone/text at 770-596-8178 or by email at bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com.

This year's Gold sponsors for the Holiday Festival and Parade are Peoples Bank & Trust and Spraggins Law Firm.


A huge thank you to both of these wonderful businesses.

Buford Business Alliance News
Welcome new members!
  • Arabella Aesthetics
  • Ayala Balloon Events
  • Aaron Overhead Doors
  • Bubble and Bloom Bakeshop
  • Farmers Insurance
  • Fitness 1400
  • Over the Top Burger Bar
  • Redwood Construction Corp.
  • Rico's World Kitchen
  • Sauce Athletics

Buford Business Alliance Board of Directors Election Update

The Buford Business Alliance's governing board, the Board of Directors, holds annual elections. Officers serve two-year terms. The elected positions are the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.


This year, the President and Secretary positions are up for election. The Board of Directors sent out notices and announced the elections at recent meetings. Anyone who wished to run for either position was supposed to submit an email to Jeff Martin expressing their interest.


The mid-September deadline has come and gone. Current President Freda Kalina and current Secretary Alicia Payne submitted their emails to announce their intention to seek re-election. No other candidates came forward so an election will not be necessary and Freda and Alicia will resume their roles as President and Secretary for the next two years.


If anyone needs them, they can be reached at the info below.


Freda Kalina, President - bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com - 770-596-8178

Alicia Payne, Secretary - insidebuford@gmail.com - 404-453-5261

BBA 2024 Q4 Non-Profit: Red, Blue and You


Join us at the Buford Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we honor and celebrate our public safety heroes at Gwinnett’s 8th Annual Red, Blue and You celebration. This community event, held by local business owners to support our men and women in public safety, will begin with a short honor ceremony followed by a FREE lunch for our heroes and their families. The public is welcome to attend this free event and will have the opportunity to join the lunch.


Every day, the men and women in public safety are willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect our businesses, families and communities. It’s their continued drive and passion for service that makes Gwinnett a world-class community.


We need your support to make this event a success. Please consider supporting Red, Blue and You by sponsoring the event or by simply making a tax-deductible donation.


If you have any questions about this event, please contact Raymer Sale at 404-580-1103.


With your support, Red, Blue and You will continue to recognize the men and women who serve and protect us daily and foster the spirit of community that makes Gwinnett such a great place to live and work.


For more information visit redblueyou.org.

BBA Member News and Promotions

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Spine Chiropractic & Wellness


Chiropractic care offers a range of potential benefits, primarily focusing on the musculoskeletal system and overall wellness. Chiropractic care can be used for pain management by correcting misalignments (subluxations) in the spine; chiropractors aim to reduce nerve irritation and inflammation, thereby decreasing pain. It improves joint function and mobility. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or repetitive strain injuries. It enhances healing and recovery proper alignment of the spine facilitates better communication between the brain and the body, promoting faster recovery from injuries. Chiropractic care may complement traditional medical treatments for sports injuries or accidents. 


If you suffer from headaches, including tension and migraines, are associated with muscle tension and spinal misalignment.  Chiropractic adjustments release muscle tension and can help reduce the frequency and intensity of such headaches.  Most people have poor posture which can contribute to musculoskeletal pain and even affect organ function.  Chiropractic adjustments, combined with proper ergonomics, can help improve posture and prevent future issues.  


Chiropractors often emphasize overall wellness, incorporating lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, and exercise recommendations into their treatment plans. This holistic approach addresses not only symptoms but also underlying causes of health issues.


Pain relief and reduced muscle tension from chiropractic adjustments can contribute to better sleep quality for some individuals. Chiropractors typically offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and health goals. This individualized approach can lead to more effective and satisfying outcomes. If you are pregnant and need help easing the aches and pains that come along with it, chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate many musculoskeletal symptoms. 


At Spine Chiropractic & Wellness, we offer accessible and affordable chiropractic care.  We see many patients ranging from babies, pregnant moms, athletes, & geriatrics.  We offer many high-quality supplement brands such as thorne, premier labs, pure encapsulations, design for health & more at a 20% discount on all orders.  We want to ensure everyone is taking quality supplements as it’s not regulated by the FDA.  We offer a weight loss program that is only 6 weeks long and you could lose 20-35 pounds.  This is all-natural, meaning it is done by eating food, no injections, no shakes, and no pre-packaged foods.  Most people experience foot pain in their life and to mitigate this we offer arch supports to ensure your foot is supported throughout the day, so you can prevent plantar fasciitis and many other foot-related issues.  We offer functional medicine and focus on gut health. Gut health is important to a healthy body.  The gut is where your food is processed into energy and if this does not function properly, you will feel more fatigued and leads to other preventable issues.



If you have any questions please give us a call at 770-954-7244 or send us an email at spinechirogo@gmail.com. We are located in the Kroger Shopping Center at the corner of Spout Springs Road & Friendship Road.  Our address is 7380 Spout Springs Road, Suite 140, Flowery Branch, Georgia.

Your business could be featured here

Do you have an upcoming event, sale or promotion?


Tell us about it and it could be featured here.


Send the details to Alicia at InsideBuford@gmail.com.

BBA Member Perks
Get your business mentioned in the BBA monthly email newsletter
Members are eligible to have their special events or promotions mentioned in the monthly BBA newsletter.

Simply send the information by email to Alicia Payne and she will be able to insert it into the next month's newsletter.

All submissions must be turned in no later than the 20th of each month to make the following month's newsletter.
BBA adds more benefits to membership


Members of the Buford Business Alliance now get more benefits than ever before.

Member benefits include:
  • Two monthly networking events
  • Multiple community events including the Holiday Parade and Festival and the Spring Festival
  • Short social media mention once every six months for each member on the alliance's social media accounts
  • Free directory listing on the BBA website
  • BBA will promote member's ribbon-cutting ceremonies and other special events via social media
  • Members' special events or promotions are eligible to be mentioned in the BBA monthly email newsletter
  • Members receive discounts with Inside Buford for advertising, consulting and design services.

For more information contact the BBA at BufordBusinessAlliance@gmail.com.
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