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Members - DCOC Programs


The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce offers numerous programs to foster involvement, education, exposure, and access for its members. Those programs are highlighted below.

 

 

Ambassador Council

DeKalb Chamber Ambassadors attend business ribbon cuttings, anniversaries, celebrations, DCOC events, commissioner meetings and are assigned a group of Chamber members to encourage participation at events and to ensure the Chamber of Commerce is providing a return on their investment.







 
Network DeKalb (Leads Group)

Network DeKalb help chamber members grow their businesses by generating referrals and new contacts. Business relationships are established through networking with other members on a frequent basis. Many small businesses are use this mechanism to generate business as they promote business to those who can recommend their company to others; create new opportunities by doing business with fellow member companies; and establish a network of dependable suppliers of top quality products and services. The Leads Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month.

 

 
Annual East Metro Business Expo After-Hours

Contacts in a Trade Fair atmosphere. The purpose of the "Business Expo After-Hours" is to provide Chamber members with an opportunity to market their products or services to prospective clients from the East Metro Area of Atlanta. Meet hundreds of members from the DeKalb and Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and develop new business prospects. This exclusive "Networking" function is a special benefit for members and their employees. Hosted by: The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.









 
Small Business Council's (SBC) Business Builder Series

This program allows small businesses to come together for seminars that can better able them run the day to day operations of their business. Seminars are held the first Thursday of each month during the lunch time hour and touch on issues that are faced by new business start ups and those trying to take their business to the next level. Speakers will be selected from various partner agencies, Chamber members, and industry experts.


 
Governmental Affairs Council

The DeKalb Chamber through its governmental affairs committee looks to engage the business community in meaningful dialogue with local, state & federal staff and elected officials, to create better understanding of how various policies affect the business community. The Government Affairs Council meets bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Please check the website for speakers and topics.


 

Education Council

Develops partnerships with educational institutions 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.


Specific Programs
  • Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Star Student Awards
  • CHOICES Programs
  • GA Work Ready Program













Business After-Hours (BAH)

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Mini Health Bites Initiative
In efforts to foster and promote preventative health care and to both business owners and the under insured, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a public health initiative. This program includes workshops, seminars and discounts on various healthcare products.


Wal-Mart Jobs Opportunity Zone (JOZ) Initiative

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its partners in the Jobs and Opportunity Zones (JOZ) program announced last year are set to launch a marketing initiative with local small businesses in the South DeKalb communities surrounding a new Wal-Mart supercenter that opened March 7 on Memorial Drive in Decatur. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GBCC), Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), and the South DeKalb Business Association (SDBA) are JOZ partner organizations that will help Wal-Mart select and support local businesses through advertising, in-store promotions and other projects to spur economic development and job creation in South DeKalb County. Nationally, Wal-Mart JOZ programs are underway in nine other cities. JOZ partners plan to purchase advertisements for some 20 small businesses this year and to assist them with product and service marketing within the community. Businesses selected for the program must meet specific criteria, which includes having local, independent ownership. Franchises are not eligible. 

Wal-Mart JOZ Application

Wal-Mart Job Opportunity Zone Consumers Trend Report
Total Resource Campaign

The purpose of the Total Resource Campaign (TRD) is to generate additional revenue through memberships and sponsorships sold to enable us to better serve the business community. A successful campaign will allow us to improve internal operations, implement new programs, and focus on substantive policy that will affect economic development in the county.

 

A successful campaign will occur because of dedicated and committed volunteers and the companies they represent. Involvement will come by way of providing corporate teams, sponsorships, donation of goods/services, and solicitation of professional contacts to join the Chamber.



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