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Community Partnership

Always an advocate for community engagement and
awareness, the DeKalb Chamber took things to a new
level in 2013 as the staff and membership became
more involved the DeKalb County community. Chamber
personnel participated in over 40 different programs with
non-profit partners such as the United Way, Youth Entrepre-
neurs Georgia, Northlake Rotary, and the Boys Scouts.

The Chamber also cultivated new relationships with groups
such as 21st Century Leaders. In fact, the relationship went
so well, the Chamber secured an intern from the group.
The Chamber continued its efforts in supporting DeKalb (L) LISA LOFTEN, DIANE MCCLEAREN, AND JUDY TURNER ATTEND
County elected officials as it was a sponsor of Commissioner EGGS AND ISSUES BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Stan Watson’s third annual International and Music Festival
and Commissioner Larry Johnson’s first annual Heart of
South DeKalb.

The Chamber also continued to support small businesses
as it participated in the annual Small Business Summit.
Chamber staff and members facilitated sessions and
brought valuable insights to attendees seeking to take
their business to new heights.

CHAMBER MEMBERS ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE ON BUSINESS ISSUES
DURING A CHAMBER LUNCHEON

BOARD MEMBERS COME TOGETHER TO WORK ON
EDUCATION EFFORTS

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