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 The DeKalb County Small Business Summit is sponsored by the Office of the CEO, along with partners the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Decide DeKalb
Development Authority. This important summit will feature four informative panels, each focusing on key areas of interest for small businesses. Topics include iSupplier
vendor opportunities, LSBE Program and certification, business incentives, tax credits, opportunity zones, loan programs and expansion capital, business grants, and business resources and tools. The Business Plan is your road map to commercial success and a necessary precursor to obtaining external financing.
In this Live Online Workshop you will be instructed in the components of a business plan:
Executive Summary
Objectives/Goals
Products/Services
Market Analysis
Strategies and Tactics
Sales Plan
Financial Plan
Also included in this Workshop is a review of Funding Sources and Uses
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. 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. 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 Video marketing is highly effective in connecting with your audience, boosting brand awareness, generating leads, and subsequently increasing sales.
Today, when people want to know how to do something, they often turn to YouTube first. YouTube reaches 91% of the online population in the US.
In this Live Online Workshop we'll discuss best practices for:
Setting up a YouTube channel
Making good creative videos
Organizing your channel to attract viewers
Streaming video with YouTube Live
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
DeKalb County Small Business Summit
Workshop - Putting It All Together - the Business Plan
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Workshop - Using YouTube to Grow Your Business
