Ribbon Cutting at Green Orthodontics
Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Green Orthodontics. At Green Orthodontics, they are committed to providing their patients with orthodontic treatment of exceptional quality in a welcoming and professional environment.
Membership Committee Meeting
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.
Webinar - Starting a Business
Are you thinking about becoming your own boss? Our Starting a Business Course covers all areas that are involved in starting your own business. This class will cover important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years. Often, new business owners ''don't know what they don't know''. This class will equip you to be able to ask all the right questions as you are planning and forming your brand new business. Course Outline Getting Started Is your Business Idea Feasible? Financing Your Business Building Your Team Operating Your Business Legally Putting it all Together Learner Outcomes Detailed understanding of how to determine the feasibility of your business idea or framework using market research and competitive analysis Basic knowledge of how to estimate start-up expenses for your business and overview of options for start-up financing, and requirements to pursue financing options Ability to differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation Overview of important individuals to include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Webinar - How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan
A customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business. Who should attend: Launch (businesses 0-2 years), Growth (businesses 3-5 years), Expansion Startups (businesses 5+ years) Course Outline Sections of a Business Plan Format of a Business Plan Balance Sheet Financial Projections Capital Equipment List Sources of Capital Learner Outcomes Use the business plan tool or template that works for you. Have a clear understanding of who your customer is. Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step. It?s OK if you don?t have all information for each section. You can go back and fill in missing parts later. Start with a strong financial foundation. Projections are key!
Webinar - How to Build an Effective Marketing Strategy and Plan
In today's ever changing marketplace it is a challenge to find the right messaging, branding, and marketing strategy to connect with your target customer. With the variety of digital marketing options available, it can be confusing to determine which will work best for your business much less build an effective marketing strategy and plan. In this Live Online Workshop you will learn how to clarify the message to your target customers and identify the right platform to reach them. As part of the workshop you will create a draft of a 12-month marketing plan that you can start executing the same day. To be discussed: Clarifying the company?s key message to customers and prospects Knowing exactly what your customer thinks about your brand Discovering what makes you better than the competition to own your market segment Presenting the experience that converts prospects into customers Creating a simple and effective marketing plan. Developing effective lead generation campaigns Social media & content strategies that make you a thought leader Plus many FREE, simple, downloadable resources you can use immediately in your business. About Our Instructor Mark Treager is the Chief Evangelist Officer at Cornerstone Media Group, Inc of Atlanta, GA. csmediagroup.com For over 35 years, right from the start of his professional sales and marketing career, he has been labeled a maverick because he refuses to accept the status quo. His simple, logical, diverse, and down to earth approach to marketing will challenge your thinking WAY beyond the box to create generational customers for your brand.
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
The DeKalb Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee speaks on behalf of the business interests of DeKalb County industry ensuring that DeKalb County remains a place that is competitive locally and statewide. This committee meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
2023 DeKalb City Summit
Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual DeKalb City Summit event on Wednesday, August 9th as DeKalb's city leaders share open, meaningful dialogue within our community on matters that interest both residents and businesses. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber recognizes that the key to our collective success and business strength is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the full breadth of our region. City leaders will serve as panelists to provide a local perspective on the following topics: Workforce Development & Small Business Transportation & Traffic Affordable Housing To round out the discussion, we have the privilege of hosting Assembly CID Vice-Chair Jay Gipson as our DeKalb City Summit keynote speaker for the event.
Webinar - Pricing for Profit and Growth
How to Price for Profit and Growth *Smarter Pricing Guidelines for Small Businesses* Are you one of the 75% of small business owners that: does not have a simple and effective pricing model and/or consistently under-prices your work? If so, this Live Online Workshop is for YOU! You will be put on the path to a better understanding of: The difference between mark-ups and actual profit margins How to calculate and utilize your Cost of Goods Sold in pricing Pricing models for service businesses, consultants, online and storefront retailers, and manufacturers Using fixed or variable costs to price for profit This Workshop will engage the business owner in how to analyze costs to be able to better format various pricing models: Cost Plus Pricing Competition-based Pricing Good / Better/ Best models Margin-based Pricing When to utilize Premium vs. Discount strategies How to calculate a Break-even sales goal
Webinar - Certification, Contracting and Teaming: How To Get Started In Government Contracting
Join us for this one-hour webinar where we?ll walk you through seven tips to organize for tax season. During the time of COVID-19, tax deadlines and tax deductions have been a moving target. Establishing good business records has never been more important. Review seven tips to keep your records organized and help you and your tax preparer minimize your tax burden. Course Outline What COVID-19 has and hasn?t changed for Small Business taxes. Overview of accounting best practices. Seven tax tips to help your business. Learner Outcomes Understand best practices in business record keeping that?ll help you all year. Learn the top seven tips for making sure tax season is a breeze.
Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
The DeKalb Chamber Education & Workforce Development Committee develops partnerships with educational institutions and workforce development organizations in DeKalb County and Georgia to strengthen educational opportunities for the region; helps build a strong workforce making DeKalb County an attractive location for business and industry. This committee meets quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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