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ECONOMIC MEMBER EXPERIENCES MEMBER
DEVELOPMENT IV Benefits of SERVICES
PILL SERVICES & ENGAGEMENT nce you become a member of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Membership

The Dekalb County Chamber of
you are offered many programs and opportunities to receive a little
O more return on your investment. These programs and events include Commerce offers many benefits to
members including:
he DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Member Services pillar focuses on ways to identify opportunities for industries to luncheons where members have the opportunity to meet staff members of the • Increased visibility through event

connect and create an environment of business success while providing access to people, information and resources. Chamber and make other business connections. sponsorships and advertising
T Member companies gain access to professional and business development, networking, leadership roles on Chamber The group is open to young professionals • Networking opportunities at mixers,
councils, marketing, community engagement, and business opportunities. who are interested in professional luncheons, seminars, grand opening
development, community issues, and ribbon cutting ceremonies, and
special events
Reminiscence from retired Chamber member, Judy Turner mentoring, and networking. • Business advocacy

“I became involved in the Chamber first as bankruptcy and survived only because It has since spun off as a separate Women Executive Leaders • Professional development
a volunteer in membership sales. At the of this merger. As the economy organization and still works closely with of DeKalb (WELD) opportunities
time, the banks encouraged their officers strengthened and new people joined the Chamber. Many people have gone The DeKalb Chamber’s Women • Increased credibility for your business
to work with the local Chambers, so it was the Chamber, DeKalb became strong through this program and have gone on Executive Leaders of DeKalb program
partially a business commitment as well enough again to survive on its own and to take on leadership roles within the has a mission to be a global gateway • Access to the Dekalb Chamber
as a personal desire to be part of DeKalb has continued to garner support from the county and state. Many elected officials of multicultural and multigenerational database with more than 500
Chamber. I was asked to join the Board and business community. are graduates of Leadership DeKalb and women in progressive and traditional businesses
did, so I eventually was Chair of the Board. have close working business industries. These women share • Communications from the Chamber
I had the privilege of getting to know and “ As you can imagine, I saw tremendous relationships with and deliver innovative and sustainable to keep members well informed of the
work with many top business people. change in the county during my career. It the Chamber. During this time, you can learn even more Young Professionals solutions that impact women executives, Chamber’s programs, initiatives, and
“I lived and/or worked in DeKalb County went from a “bedroom” community to a about the benefits and services available Young Professionals is a DeKalb emerging leaders, and women business legislative efforts
during most of my 51 years as a banker. I “The Chamber had some stressful years “The Chamber to you as a DeKalb Chamber member. Chamber program that provides young owners in the metro Atlanta area through • Committee involvement
worked in the City of Decatur 30 years and as many of the local banks merged with thriving business/residential community continues to bring professionals age 25-40 years who Chamber programming
lived either in the City or close by for 30 out-of-state institutions and became less with nationally known education business people and • General Membership Meetings reside or work in DeKalb County with and events. • Access to community leaders and
years. My daughter and grandchildren were involved as the economy slowed. Shortly institutions and health facilities.” government officials • Biscuits & Business opportunities to develop leadership elected officials
born at DeKalb Medical. My grandparents before I became Chair, DeKalb joined the together to support • Business After Hours skills, give back to the community, and • Small business advocacy, including
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
and parents lived in Stone Mountain. DeKalb Metro-Atlanta Chamber. Some members felt “One of the major accomplishments of and strengthen DeKalb County while • Committee Meetings provides a forum for local executives specialized coaching for small
County has always been “home” for me even this was a mistake, but the reality was that the Chamber during my association with bringing educational programs for • Member Orientation and city leaders to educate and business owners
when I lived elsewhere. the DeKalb Chamber was on the verge of it was the creation of Leadership DeKalb. small businesses.” promote the growth of the community.

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