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About The DeKalb

Chamber of Commerce

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is a
membership organization for businesses located in
or have an interest in DeKalb County. For 80 years,
DeKalb Chamber has worked to help businesses
succeed by working with local government to create
a pro-business environment; tapping into potential
customers for businesses; and providing access
Welcome business development in the county.
Welcome
and information to support, promote and sustain

to DeKalb County! MISSION & VISION
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst
that attracts, supports and advances business
On behalf of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the and economic development interests in DeKalb
communities we serve, welcome to DeKalb County! We’re glad County. The Chamber strives to be the convener of
you’ve chosen to make DeKalb your home. partnerships and facilitator of solutions.

DeKalb County has a rich history. Our diverse communities –
growing families, young professionals, business leaders and FOUR CORE FOCUS
those retiring from life careers – make this county one of the
best places to call home. To support the DeKalb Chamber mission, our work
is reflected in our four core focus:
DeKalb is home to world-class bioscience and research • Education and Workforce Development
institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control. We are
home to premiere healthcare and higher learning institutions, • Economic Development
including Emory University, Georgia Piedmont Technical College • Public Policy
and the DeKalb Medical Center. We are home to the largest
dinosaur exhibit and IMAX screens at our Fernbank Museum of • Member Services
Natural History and we are home to the largest farmer’s market
in the southeastern region of the country. PRIORITY GOALS

This guide will show you what DeKalb has to offer, and we hope With the support of the DeKalb Chamber of
it will help kick start your journey. Whether you enjoy visiting Commerce Board of Directors and community
an antique market, a brew pub, late night jazz bar, or farm-to-
table restaurant; looking for stellar educational opportunities; or partners, we have defi ned our priority goals. These
wanting to start a business, DeKalb County has something for goals will help us make an impact to our members
you. and the business community, and align our work to

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is here to help you become advance our mission.
an active and engaged member of our community. When you
prosper, we all prosper.
• Increase visibility of DeKalb Chamber’s work in the
Welcome home! community
• Defi ne DeKalb Chamber as the resource portal for
business information and connection
• Advocate for a business-friendly environment in
DeKalb • County and the metro Atlanta
• Create an inviting environment that supports
Katerina Taylor business expansion and growth of new
President & CEO entrepreneurs
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

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