Jenovelle cafe and gift shop Features Europe In Summer 2025 The DeKalb Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee speaks on behalf of the business interests of DeKalb County industry ensuring that DeKalb County remains a place that is competitive locally and statewide.
This committee meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Learn about SBA resource partners and what assistance they provide. Women-owned, federal contracting, loans and more! Join us! Network with DeKalb business owners and representatives, exchange ideas, and make new business contacts at Coffee & Connections.
Come prepared to hand out your business cards!
Coffee & Connections is FREE for DeKalb Chamber members to attend and $25 for non-members. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. This Live Online Workshop is for business owners who want to run Facebook ads. Whether you are self-publishing or making sure you are getting your money's worth when hiring someone else to do it, you need to understand how Facebook ads work, what makes them effective, and why they matter for your business.
Facebook ads are not for everyone. If you decide your business should be promoted on Facebook, this no-fluff, hands-on workshop will show you how to create ads that actually work.
Carefully Crafted Content
- The real difference between boosted posts and proper ads (and when to use each)
- How to choose the right format: static image, video, or carousel for maximum results
- The #1 mistake small businesses make that tanks their ad performance
- The key Facebook ad metrics to track ? and what good results look like
- What to tweak when your ads fail to produce ? without throwing more money at them
- What Meta?s Advantage+ is and why everyone?s jumping on it
- Why your creative matters more than your audience targeting
Cost Effective Tactics
- Insider techniques pros use to lower ad costs and boost reach (that Facebook won?t tell you)
- Smart, low-budget strategies to test what works before scaling
- When Facebook ads make sense ? and when they don?t
If you?re going to spend even one dollar on Facebook ads, make sure it counts. This workshop will show you how. The DeKalb Chamber Education & Workforce Development Committee develops partnerships with educational institutions and workforce development organizations in DeKalb County and Georgia to strengthen educational opportunities for the region; helps build a strong workforce making DeKalb County an attractive location for business and industry.
This committee meets quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Are you a small business owner in Georgia looking to explore the world of Federal, State, and Local contracting? If so, this class is for you! In this webinar, you will learn about the contracting assistance programs and socio-economic certifications available, including public certifications such as the WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB/SDVOSB, DBE, the state of Georgia Business Certification Program, as well as private certifications such as the WBE or MBE.
This introductory class will provide an overview of the eligibility requirements, how to apply, and how to determine which certification program is the right one for you.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Navigate the certification process
- Review the requirements of the various certification programs
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each program
- Conduct your due diligence for the pre-application process
- Determine if a public or private market certification is right for your business A business plan is more than just a document ? it?s your roadmap to success.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused, reach your goals and is critical if you plan to seek financing for your business. Many business owners don?t have a business plan because they just don?t know where to start. This class breaks down each section of the business plan, from the executive summary to financial projections, with tools and resources to guide you along the way. Whether you?re just starting a business, need funding, or just finally have time to focus, this class will help you create an effective business plan to guide your business for years to come.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Use the business plan tool or template that works for you
- Understand and explain who your target customer is
- Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step to finish your business plan
- Strategically position your business using a written plan
- Incorporate a strong financial foundation into your business plan Are you a business owner with an existing customer email list, but you are not seeing strong results in your sales or website traffic?
Perhaps you do not yet have a list, but you want to craft an email strategy that makes sense for your business. This crash course on Email Marketing is for you! Regardless of the stage you are in, you will learn how to establish an email marketing strategy that results in positive ROI for your business, along with specific tactics to convert subscribers into paying customers. It's time to get results with your email marketing campaigns.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Craft emails that convert subscribers into paying customers
- Increase your open rates on emails
- Understand the details necessary to be most effective with your email marketing strategy and repeat success
European Passport at Jenovelle
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Webinar - SBA Resource Partners
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
Webinar - Create High Impact Facebook Ads on a Small Budget
Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
Webinar - All About Certifications
Webinar - Writing Your Business Plan
Webinar - How to Convert Subscribers to Paying Customers: A Guide to Effective Email Marketing
