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75th Anniversary Celebration

The year 2013 marked the 75th Diamond Anniversary of
the DeKalb Chamber. The Chamber celebrated 75 years
of service in the Metro-Atlanta community and its continued
partnerships with local government, the DeKalb County
school system, and the business community. Through a
host of events beginning in September, the Chamber hosted
a business forum, a community service day and culminated
with a 75th Anniversary Gala.

The business forum gave members an opportunity to discuss
key community concerns and generate ideas that stimulate (L) ROBERT VOYLES, CRAIG LESSER, GREG BARANCO, AND
business vitality and growth for DeKalb County. BECKY BLALOCK SIT ON BUSINESS FORUM PANEL

Panelists Greg Baranco, President of Baranco Automotive
Group; Becky Blalock, Managing Partner of Advisory Capitol;
Yvette Cook, SVP Chief Marketing Officer for United Way; Craig
Lesser Managing Partner of The Pendleton Group; and Robert
Voyles, Principal & CEO of Seven Oaks Company covered
topics conducive to growth including healthcare, tax reform,
workforce and economic development.

The inaugural community day of service allowed Chamber
members to volunteer with a local non-profit organization. CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT DEBRA DEBERRY ALONG WITH
Members worked with the Peachcrest Salvation Army Boys STAFF PARTICIPATE AT COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
and Girls Club to clean, paint, and organize the facility
located in DeKalb County. The Chamber’s outreach initiative
encourages business involvement in grassroots efforts
throughout DeKalb County.

The Diamond Anniversary Gala commemorated the Chamber’s
accomplishments and recognized the businesses that have
supported the Chamber’s endeavors over the years.
Over 400 guests attended the celebration which honored
individuals and organizations that have impacted the
community. Attendees included faith-based groups, CHAMBER MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
local non-profits, businesses, government agencies,
dignitaries, and elected officials.

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENJOY PAINTING THE DANCE ROOM AT
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
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