# Event Details - **Event Name**: 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to celebrate 16 years of the GCBN community with a glamorous gala and expo - it's going to be an unforgettable night!About this EventGCBN 16th Year Anniversary GalaWe thank God for 16 years of favor, grace, and blessings over the Georgia Christian Business Network (GCBN) as we present the 16th Annual event with our theme: SHIFT: GCBN 16th Year Anniversary Gala! For a decade and a half, we have remained focused, determined, and intentional in galvanizing Christian business owners and professionals who are committed to Put God Back in Business!This year, as we celebrate 16 Years of Kingdom Impact, we are taking a monumental SHIFT and aligning to all that God has for His people!Our evening will include:- GHAPA Awards Presentation – the God Has A Plan Awards, honoring leaders and visionaries making a Kingdom difference.- Highlights of the year 2026!- Keynote Speaker: Pastor Jesse Curney III – Licensed to preach in 1987, Pastor Jesse Curney III earned multiple ministry degrees before launching New Mercies Christian Church in 2002 following a vision from God. Under his leadership, the Lilburn, Georgia church has grown from 35 founding families to over 4,000 members supported by more than 46 active ministries. Beyond his pastoral leadership, Pastor Curney is actively involved in community and university boards and lives with his wife, Aleana, alongside their growing family.- GCBN EXPO – shop, connect, and discover! Visit our vendors before the Gala begins and again after the program for networking, shopping, and celebrating local businesses.We believe that our GCBN Family, Friends, and Community Supporters will be blessed in a fresh and powerful way as we step into this new season of vision and growth.Date: December 5th 6P - 10:30PLocation: Embassy Suites by HiltonAtlanta NE/Gwinnett Sugarloaf2029 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30097Expo & Hors d’oeuvres: 6PMProgram & Dinner Following: 7:30 PMExpo Continues After the ProgramAttire: Business Professional+Ticket Pricing:GCBN Members: $109Non-Members: $135Vendor Spaces: $239 Members | $284 Non-Members ( **Your vendor ticket purchase already includes admission to the Gala.**)Hotel Room Block: We have 15 rooms available through our hotel block - GCB at $184/night. You can call the hotel to reserve under our block 770-622-6391REGISTER NOW & BRING A FRIEND!Learn more about our Gala Keynote Speaker Pastor Jesse Curney IIIPastor Jesse Curney III was licensed to preach the gospel in 1987. He began his ministry as a Youth Pastor, and as a result of his faithful service, was thoroughly equipped to accept God’s present calling as Senior Pastor of New Mercies Christian Church. He is a graduate of both Luther Rice University, with a Master of Arts in Ministry and a Masters of Divinity, and Beulah Heights Bible College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education. During the latter part of 1999, God spoke to Pastor Jesse Curney III and said, “I have a new thing for you.” After hearing the voice of God, Pastor Curney began to fast and pray. During his prayer time, Pastor Curney asked the question, “God what do you want your new temple of dwelling to be named?” God reminded him that “Every day you arise, I provide you with new mercies.” From that reminder, Pastor Curney began to call the baby that God was about to birth “New Mercies”.With only three weeks of preparation for God’s new ordinance, New Mercies Christian Church’s inaugural service took place on May 5, 2002, with over 1,000 well-wishers in attendance. In its present location in Lilburn, New Mercies has multiplied from thirty-five founding families to more than two thousand families, making it one of the fastest growing churches in Lilburn, Georgia in Gwinnett County.Pastor Curney is a participating member on the board of several organizations, such as, Beulah Heights University Board of Trustees, President of Beulah Heights University Alumni Association, St. Jude Sunday of Hope Advisory Council, Gwinnett County Schools Human Resources Advisory Council, Gwinnett County Public School Student Conduct Behavior Code Review Committee, New Beginnings Life Changing Network Incorporated Board of Directors, and the Kappa Alpha Psi Decatur Alumni Foundation Board. Pastor Curney has also been honored with numerous awards for his excellent work in the community.Today, there are over 4,000 faithful, spirit-filled members worshipping at New Mercies Christian Church. In order to bring the vision to pass, New Mercies has over forty-six ministries that meet the needs of the community and the congregation. Pastor Curney is married to the lovely Aleana M. Curney. They are the parents of Jesse IV, Jiana (Tyrus) Hayward, Jene’ (Jason) Davis, and the proud grandparents of Kairo and Kori Hayward. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/duluth/16th-annual-gcbn-celebration-gala-and-expo/100002002669787244 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Exhibitions, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 118.15, max: 304.89, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Duluth - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf - **lat**: 33.9878599 - **long**: -84.0903103 - **full address**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf, 2029 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/226c7d50c813720e86703d4795554e11de5ad217f28db3c7e399f7821e217f67-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1790888474 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo being held? - **A:** 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo takes place on Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf, 2029 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo? - **A:** 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo is organized by Georgia Christian Business Network | God's People Ministry, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 16th Annual GCBN Celebration Gala & Expo is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Duluth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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