The DeKalb Chamber Small Business Committee assists the Chamber with recruiting, educating, and mentoring small businesses. Create and identify opportunities for growth and facilitate partnerships to improve small business programs. Help identify opportunities in the public and private sector.
This committee meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 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 Content marketing is a powerful tool for attracting and engaging your ideal audience, but success requires a clear strategy. From planning and creation to distribution and measurement, every step plays a role in driving results.
In this webinar, digital marketing expert Nicole McCullum will walk you through the key elements of an effective content marketing strategy, how to produce engaging content and how to measure performance to enhance your tactics.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of content marketing in your digital marketing strategy
Learn how to develop a content marketing plan
Explore key content formats and how to leverage them effectively
Discover how to measure content performance Connect with other DeKalb Chamber members while enjoying the Apotheos FC VS Southern Soccer Academy Game. Come prepared to hand out your business cards!
Coffee & Connections is FREE for DeKalb Chamber members to attend and $25 for non-members. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Celebrate Juneteenth with vendors, live entertainment, kids zone, networking & a Father’s Day car giveaway in DeKalb! The DeKalb Chamber Healthcare Committee advances the belief that a healthy community is a wealthy community by bringing together business, healthcare, and community leaders to address key health challenges impacting economic vitality, workforce readiness, and quality of life.
This committee meets bi-monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Some meetings may have been adjusted from their original schedule due to holidays or Chamber events. It's often said failing to plan is planning to fail.
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Your competitive advantage in business is achieved by planning for success. In this webinar you will learn four essential strategic planning methods that will assist your company in meeting goals, higher sales, employment retention and more.
LEARN HOW TO:
Use SWOT analysis and learn its limitations
Implement a Porter's Five Forces analysis to better understand your strategic positioning
Implement a 6(C) analysis to view opportunities for competitive advantage
Use Red Water/Blue Water to find ways to innovate by offering new value propositions to your customers, thereby growing your business
* CANCELED* Small Business Committee Meeting
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Workshop - Small Business Content Marketing – Planning and Creating Engaging Content
DeKalb Chamber Night Out with Apotheos FC
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at The Brio Theater
Dekalb NAACP Juneteenth Community Expo
Healthcare Committee Meeting
Workshop - Improved Planning = Improved Profit
