As a member of the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce you are entitled to…
BUSINESS REFERRALS
As a chamber member, your company's name is frequently referred to other businesses and individuals who have a need for specific products or services.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
You will have many occasions to meet and socialize with other business leaders when you participate in the chamber's many activities. These functions will keep you in touch with the business community and help you expand your client base. Chamber opportunities include:
Business-After-Hours
Annual Membership Banquet
Business and Industry Seminars and Workshops
Annual Prayer Breakfast
EXPOSURE & ADVERTISING
In addition to being listed in the Chamber's Membership guide and linked to our web site, you will also be mentioned in the Chamber Chat newspaper column, the Chamber Chat monthly radio program and aired monthly on myDTC3.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The Chamber, under the leadership of Jen Sherwood, directs the "LEADERSHIP DEKALB" program. It consists of nine sessions, an opening retreat, and a graduation ceremony and dinner.
MARKETING & RESEARCH
The Chamber provides:
Newcomer and Tourist Info Packs
Industry Lists
Demographics
Traffic Counts
County Maps
Post Cards
Center Hill Lake Information
Web site
Churches
Schools
Real Estate Agencies
Recreational Opportunities
Lodging, Marinas, & Campground Info
Restaurants
Jamboree information
Nursery List
Community & General Interest Information
Local Calendar of Events
RIBBON CUTTINGS / GRAND OPENINGS
The Chamber will schedule and coordinate this special event for you and will invite our Board of Directors, mayors, county executive, and local media.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Chamber is committed to assisting the community through organizing or participating in numerous programs and events, including the following:
Christmas on the Square
DeKalb County Fair - Alexandria
Adult Leadership Program
Chamber Prayer Breakfast
Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree & Crafts Festival
Project Welcome Mat
County Map Project
Imagination Library
Leadership Alumni
Education Celebration
Community Improvement Awards
Beautification Programs
DeKalb County Clean Up Campaign
Chamber Milestone Awards
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County
Circus
Golf Tournaments
Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour
YOUR PROMOTER
The Chamber of Commerce promotes DeKalb County as a great place to locate a business or industry. We are striving to improve the quality of life here and inform visitors and newcomers alike about the businesses in our county and to promote local residents to "Shop at Home."
The Chamber works with the county on the Three-Star re-certification efforts in order to attract more business and industries and to be eligible for more grant opportunities.
YOUR INVOLVEMENT
As a member you will be both welcomed and encouraged to get involved in a variety of committees and task forces. These include:
Leadership DeKalb
Christmas on the Square
Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet
DCHS “Choices” program
Business-After-Hours
DeKalb Clean-Up Campaign
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
The Chamber of Commerce gives its membership opportunities to be a part of the present and future success of our county. Regardless of how involved you become, you will receive unequaled opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our community-minded goals are realistic, timely, and bold and promote a spirit of teamwork and enthusiasm. The opportunity to give back to DeKalb County is yours through the programs and committees of the Chamber of Commerce.