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WELCOME
DID YOU
KNOW?
Dunwoody was named for Charles
Dunwody following the Civil
War (yes, one “o”). Along Vickery
Creek, his Roswell Manufacturing
Company’s cotton and woolen mills
were burned down by Union soldiers.
Welcome to Dunwoody
Welcome
development in the region while providing
great return on investment for our
members. We strive to be a visionary
Dunwoody is a young city at 15 years – but leader and partner in broadening
Dunwoody’s impact as a vibrant place for
we are already making incredible strides in businesses, residents, and visitors.
developing a close-knit community outside We welcome you to Dunwoody, and we
know you’ll love it here as much as we do.
the I-285 perimeter.
Sincerely,
e believe you’ll find to work centers, it’s all here. It’s a
our city of more than competitive housing market: on
50,000 residents a warm average, homes in Dunwoody sell
W and welcoming place. after 13 days on the market. Young
You are home here, close to Atlanta professionals and families enjoy living
but as far away as you’d like to feel in closer to work. We can reinvest our
a less crowded and community- commute time by spending it outdoors
focused location. in our parks, cultural centers, churches,
We encourage you to read the shops, award-winning restaurants, and
stories in this magazine to help you so much more. Stephanie Freeman, IOM, GCCE
navigate how to set up your new The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber President & CEO
home or business, and all the ways is uniquely qualified to connect you Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber
we like to live, work, and play. Our with the people, places, and events Stephanie@PerimeterChamber.com
membership directory holds keys to that matter most, helping you gain
Paula Shiver
finding the right fit businesses and influence and access.
Membership Director
professionals who provide everything The Chamber serves as the unified
Paula@PerimeterChamber.com
from routine dental cleaning to buying voice of our members and the business
and selling your home. community. Together, we inspire a Julie Davis
From single-family home favorable business environment and Membership Development
neighborhoods to apartments close advocate for progressive economic Julie@PerimeterChamber.com
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