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. Starting a business in uncertain economic times is risky, right? In reality, it?s financially advantageous. History tells us that the biggest opportunities await in hard times.
As you evaluate your entrepreneurial options, there are many compelling reasons to consider buying a franchise. Franchised businesses are historically proven to enjoy greater success, less risk, and significant competitive advantages compared to independent startups.
In this Live Online Workshop successful franchise experts from multiple industries will share their experiences about choosing, starting and growing franchised businesses in all economic seasons.
To be covered:
Five (5) Franchised industries to investigate now (and why)
What is required to succeed
Costs & funding opportunities
Timing & exit strategies
Resources to help you
Duration: 90 Minutes
FEE: FREE
About Our Instructors
Leslie Kuban is a nationally recognized franchise industry expert, executive education instructor, and Market President of FranNet, a franchise and small business consulting firm based in Atlanta. Her consultant team has helped over 500 individuals, families and investor groups select the best franchise for their goals and needs. Leslie's career and family business history consists of franchised and non-franchised small businesses in pack-and-ship logistics, real estate, signage manufacturing, and one-hour photo finishing.
?Greg Lard, a FranNet consultant, has enjoyed a diverse career in franchising as a unit franchisee, southeastern regional multi-market franchisee and corporate franchise development executive for emerging and large franchise organizations in pet products, food & beverage, commercial janitorial, and retail telecommunications. Along the way, he has helped 150 people also realize their business ownership goals in franchise ownership.
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Best Franchises to Buy and Why
