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. Empower your business with the latest strategies and network with industry leaders at the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit?a must-attend event to catalyze growth and innovation for your company.
Free Registration:
Secure your spot today and gain free access to a wealth of knowledge and resources.
Why You Can't Miss This Summit:
Free expert-led learning webinars. Dive into webinars such as:
?Accelerate Business Growth with AI? by Visa
?Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World? by T-Mobile
?Unlock AI?s Potential for Your Small Business? by Google
And many more insightful topics from top companies like Amazon, Square, Chase for Business, Constant Contact, and NerdWallet.
Interactive Exhibits and Networking:
Connect with other business owners, get real-time advice from SCORE mentors, and gather invaluable resources.
Actionable Takeaways:
Every session is designed to provide strategies and insights you can apply immediately to your business for immediate impact. SBDC StartSmart was developed by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. This year?s program is tailored to being held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content. Participation in StartSmart will also allow access to online business planning software. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship with the SBDC and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged.
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools?and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSmart helps attendees to:
Evaluate & refine your business concept
Improve your knowledge of business concepts
Research markets and competition
Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
Develop a thorough, practical business plan
Course Outline
Eight modules cover critical issues for new businesses:
MODULE 1: Business Success ? How do we get there?
MODULE 2: Opportunity & Solutions
MODULE 3: Marketing for Success
MODULE 4: Digital Marketing & Online Strategies
MODULE 5: Navigating Human Resources
MODULE 6: Operations & Managing by the Numbers
MODULE 7: Management with a Plan
MODULE 8: Plan, Run, Review, Revise
SBDC StartSmart programs include 16 hours of instruction delivered over a period of four weeks. Sessions will be held twice a week for 2 hours each. Check your preferred location for details on when their 2021 program will be held.
Learner Outcomes
Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart? provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.
SBDC StartSmart provides the tools to:
Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward.
Improve knowledge of business fundamentals.
Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
SBDC StartSmart graduates acquire:
An actionable business plan and access to business planning software
Access to financial and business resources.
A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals.
Notes
A Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Testimonials
''I cannot thank you enough for the stellar StartSmart program. This experience has transformed the way I do business, both now and in the future.?
''I look forward to following up with my SBDC Consultant to build on this program and continue to strengthen my business plan and practices.'' Do you want to use LinkedIn as a launching pad for your success? This program will show you a unique, three-pronged LinkedIn strategy ? the Three C?s of LinkedIn Success ? to build your business!
The 1.0-hour class will include:
Live demonstrations on LinkedIn of the key parts of the strategy
Why the strategy works and how to put it into practice
Q&A
Course Outline
The 1st C ? How to use (free) advanced search techniques to find and add the right Connections
The 2nd C ? How to project Credibility using your LinkedIn profile
The 3rd C ? How to use Conversations to build your reputation and gain new customers
Learner Outcomes
Techniques to locate the right new connections on LinkedIn
How to generate targeted lists of your perfect prospects ? and what to do next
How to transform your LinkedIn profile into a landing page ? for you!
Profitable things to say on LinkedIn
Membership Committee Meeting
Webinar - 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
Webinar - StartSmart (8-class series)
Webinar - The Three Easy Ways to Grow Your Business Using the New LinkedIn
