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Chairman’s Letter 2014 was a year of growth...

not only meet but exceed the goals set for the year.
Activities and programs such as Women Executive
Leaders of DeKalb, Young Professionals, and our
APEX Business Awards are just a few ways we are
engaging all spectrums of the community but our
work doesn’t stop there. We will continue to be
the voice of the business community and a key
component in moving DeKalb County forward.

I believe that business is an essential element
of all successful communities. A community’s
fundamental existence rests upon the foundation
of a healthy economy, and the Chamber is here to
serve in this role.

I am proud to say that This Is My DeKalb, and as we
embark on a new calendar year, welcome a new
leadership team, and begin a new chapter for the
DeKalb Chamber we appreciate your continued
TRANSFORMING OUR support.

COMMUNITY THROUGH Thank you

STRONG LEADERSHIP John A. Shelton, Jr., FACHE

President & CEO
Humbled and Hopeful DeKalb Regional Health System

I am humbled that you entrusted me with the
responsibility of serving as the 2014 Board Chairman
of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. As we
embark on our 77th year, I get excited when I think
about the future of DeKalb County and how the
Chamber will be involved in the continued progress
of business and economic viability, educational
advancement and job creation and workforce
development.

In 2014, when taking on this role, outgoing
chairman, Arnie Silverman left me with a few words
of advice:

• Remember the power of partnerships,
• Be a resounding advocate for the business
community and
• Always foster a culture of community pride.

I believe this valuable advice helped the Chamber

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