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.

The HRC is design for HR professionals and serves to provide additional resources and knowledge for Chamber members who are small business owners. This council meets the fourth Tuesday every other month start in January.

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. (Click here for event details.)
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Annual East Metro Business Expo After-Hours

Make Business 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.

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.

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 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

City of Dunwoody Feasibility Study conducted by the Carl Vinson Institute

City of Dunwoody Executive Summary - GSU

City of Dunwoody Full Document - GSU

City of Dunwoody Presentation as presented to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, February 20, 2007

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.