AI is moving fast, and for many business owners, it can be hard to tell what is actually useful and what is just noise. In AI for Local Business Growth: 3 Workflows That Drive Revenue, Dana Plazyk brings the conversation down to earth by focusing on practical ways local businesses can use AI right now to support real growth.
This session will explore how to turn everyday expertise into stronger marketing, improve lead follow-up and customer communication, and save time on repetitive tasks so owners can focus more on relationships, service, and revenue-generating work. Grounded in real business life, the presentation is approachable, hands-on, and built for people who want AI to feel helpful, not overwhelming. Invest your time not your money to develop a strong brand that will make your business more profitable.
Your brand is more than just a logo?it's the foundation of how your business is perceived and remembered. In this Live Online Workshop, you'll be instructed in the essentials of branding and why it is critical to business success. We'll break down the core components of an effective brand and guide you through the steps to create one that truly represents your mission and connects with your audience.
What you?ll learn:
What a brand is and why it matters
How a strong brand benefits your business
The key elements needed to build a brand
What goes into shaping a brand identity
How branding influences your marketing efforts
The step-by-step process of developing a brand
Whether you?re just starting out or looking to refine your existing brand, this workshop will give you the clarity and tools you need to stand out. The DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors meet to discuss the important issues impacting the Chamber and the business community as well as approve upcoming business In today?s competitive digital landscape, small businesses need every advantage to stand out locally.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses optimize for local search, making it easier to attract nearby customers and improve visibility. This webinar will demystify AI-powered tools and techniques that can enhance your local SEO strategy. You?ll learn practical, cost-effective ways to use AI for keyword research, content creation, reputation management, and data-driven decision-making?without needing a technical background.
LEARN HOW TO:
Recognize the role of AI in local SEO
Identify AI tools for local SEO optimization such as keyword research, content generation, and customer engagement.
Apply AI strategies to improve local visibility
Measure and analyze SEO performance using AI insights and make data-informed improvements AI has made it faster and easier for small business owners to manage routine financial tasks, understand their numbers and get answers to common bookkeeping and tax questions. But using AI for your finances comes with risks, and knowing where AI can help and when to rely on accurate bookkeeping can help you avoid costly financial mistakes.
In this webinar, you?ll learn how to use AI more effectively and responsibly when managing your business finances. We?ll explore how AI can help you understand financial information, spot patterns and prepare for financial decisions. You?ll also learn where AI falls short, what information should always be verified and why accurate bookkeeping remains essential to maintaining a clear and reliable financial picture.
What you?ll learn:
Four practical ways to use AI to support your business finances
Prompts you can use immediately for common financial questions and tasks
The limitations of AI tools to interpret your business?s financial information
How to recognize when AI lacks the judgment needed to evaluate a financial question accurately
Why accurate bookkeeping is the foundation for using AI effectively, verifying its recommendations and making informed financial decisions Join the ATL Airport Chamber and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for a special edition of Landing at Six, bringing together business leaders from across the metro Atlanta region for an evening of networking, collaboration, and partnership.
This event is designed to connect entrepreneurs, executives, small business owners, corporate professionals, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders who believe that strong relationships drive business growth.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, discover new business opportunities, or strengthen existing partnerships, Landing at Six provides the perfect setting to make meaningful connections in a relaxed rooftop atmosphere. Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you don?t know what you don?t know.
Whether you?re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You?ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You?ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Determine the feasibility of your business idea using market research and competitive analysis
Estimate start-up expenses for your business and identify requirements for pursuing start-up financing options
Differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Identify who you should include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Navigate the steps to start your business in the State of Georgia Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care. GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care will service the community with their health care needs.
GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care will be offering Xray's, Sports Medicine, Physicals, Concussion Testing and more. Your Health Their Priority! In today?s competitive digital landscape, small businesses need every advantage to stand out locally.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses optimize for local search, making it easier to attract nearby customers and improve visibility. This webinar will demystify AI-powered tools and techniques that can enhance your local SEO strategy. You?ll learn practical, cost-effective ways to use AI for keyword research, content creation, reputation management, and data-driven decision-making?without needing a technical background.
LEARN HOW TO:
Recognize the role of AI in local SEO
Identify AI tools for local SEO optimization such as keyword research, content generation, and customer engagement.
Apply AI strategies to improve local visibility
Measure and analyze SEO performance using AI insights and make data-informed improvements A business plan is more than just a document ? it?s your roadmap to success.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused, reach your goals and is critical if you plan to seek financing for your business. Many business owners don?t have a business plan because they just don?t know where to start. This class breaks down each section of the business plan, from the executive summary to financial projections, with tools and resources to guide you along the way. Whether you?re just starting a business, need funding, or just finally have time to focus, this class will help you create an effective business plan to guide your business for years to come.
LEARN HOW TO:
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you
Understand and explain who your target customer is
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step to finish your business plan
Strategically position your business using a written plan
Incorporate a strong financial foundation into your business plan
Business at Breakfast - AI for Local Business Growth: 3 Workflows That Drive Revenue
Workshop - Develop a Strong Brand to Make Your Business More Profitable
DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Workshop - The Experience Effect: Holiday Edition
Workshop - Using AI for Financial Management: Balancing AI Tools With Reliable Bookkeeping
LANDING AT SIX: Co-Hosted by the ATL Airport Chamber & the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Ribbon Cutting at GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care
Workshop - Facebook & Instagram: Stop Guessing
Workshop - Writing a Business Plan
