Connect with other successful business owners and share financial strategies and resources that are working to build stronger businesses. Revisit key financial concepts discussed during GrowSmart and discuss how they are being implemented in successful businesses today. Hear from Financial specialists how credit markets are changing and how to prepare for those changes.
Learner Outcomes
Understand changing credit markets and how to correctly utilize products in those markets
Identify financial challenges currently faced by small business owners and how to meet those challenges
Understand how to stress test your business to fund expansion or additions. Connect with other successful business owners and share leadership strategies that are working to build stronger businesses. Revisit key Leadership strategies discussed in GrowSmart and discuss ways they are being implemented. Learn from Leadership Development specialists what social and economic pressures may be on the horizon and how to prepare for those challenges.
Learner Outcomes
Learn about effective applied leadership principles
Knowledge of trends in leadership development
Understand how to apply leadership skills in a business environment Are you getting the most out of your membership?
Did you realize that your Chamber membership comes with a whole host FREE marketing tools for your business--all in one easy-to-access location. The Chamber's powerful member-focused software provides members with an event tool, a press release tool, a job posting board, and a hot deals/sales/specials tool--all free with your basic membership.
LEARN HOW TO:
Take advantage of the benefits you receive as a Chamber member
Create and update your business's Enhanced Listing in the website business directory
Appear in our Membership Matters newsletter
Create a hot deal (discount) to appear on your listing
Submit a job posting / volunteer opportunity
We'll be hosting a Chamber 101 class the fourth Tuesday of every other month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom to teach you how to use these new features!
New and existing members are invited to attend. Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for the inaugural DeKalb City Summit event on Thursday, August 18th 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 and provide a regional perspective, we have the privilege of hosting Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director, Anna Roach as our inaugural DeKalb City Summit keynote speaker for the event. The DeKalb Chamber Economic Development Committee works with DeKalb County to recruit and retain industry. Its mission is to advocate, partner, and engage to ensure a vibrant business community in DeKalb County.
This committee meets quarterly on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 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. 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. 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. The DeKalb Chamber Membership Committee helps to plan and evaluate the Chamber?s overall programs and membership offerings including, but not limited to, Power Lunches, workshops, seminars, and Business After Hours. 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.
CEO Lunch & Learn: Finance
CEO Lunch & Learn: Leadership
Chamber 101
DeKalb City Summit
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Membership Committee Meeting