The DeKalb Chamber Membership Committee helps to plan and evaluate the Chamber's overall programs and membership offerings including, but not limited to, workshops, seminars, and networking events. Also works to recruit and retain current and new members by managing and auditing the Member Contact Timeline, offer innovative ideas, and ensure all members are having a valuable experience.
This committee meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the 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. Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your small business needs to thrive?
This course is designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to understand and access various funding options.
The course will discuss the ins and outs of the different types of capital, including SBA-guaranteed loans, traditional bank loans, non-traditional funding sources, equity, and little-known specialty lending programs, and weigh the pros and cons of each.
The course will also highlight the financial management strategies that help owners think like a lender and ensure their business is lender-ready.
LEARN HOW TO:
Evaluate the various types of financing available for small businesses
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of capital as it relates to your business
Implement financial management best practices
Create the BIG three financial statements and analyze them from a lender?s perspective
Become familiar with Georgia?s State Small Business Credit Initiative lending programs
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
