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IN THIS ISSUE
Small Business & Franchising Workshop
Stevi B's Seeking Franchisee
Market Research Available
Get Your Business Online
UPCOMING EVENTS

Small Business & Franchising Workshop

DATE

April 18, 2012

8:30 a.m.

 

LOCATION

NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center

 

Attend this free workshop to learn more about starting and  running a business or franchise.

CONTACT US

706.278.7373

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Attend the 2012 Small Business & Franchising Workshop

Are you interested in starting a business or are you already a small business owner? Attend the Small Business & Franchising Workshop! 

The workshop will discuss franchising, local assistance programs and helpful hints from three local entrepreneurs. 

Speakers scheduled for the workshop: 

  • Savannah Morrison, Ace Transportation Repair 
  • Angela Gordy, Gordy & Tatum CPA 
  • Shane Adams, Bear Creek Bicycles 
  • Theresa Barber, FranChoice 
  • Jerry Sims, Business Consultant, Small Business Development Center 
  • Jennifer Whorton, Loans Program Officer, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

To register for the workshop, please visit the registration page or call 706-278-7373.

Stevi B's Pizza Seeking Franchisee for Dalton
Stevi B's Pizza Buffet Stevi B's Pizza is growing and seeking a franchisee in the Dalton area. If you are considering a business or restaurant venture, or know someone who is, please plan to attend a meet and greet on:

Thursday, March 15th
Between 5:30 and 7:30 pm
La Quinta Inn & Suites
715 College Drive, Dalton

Corporate representatives will be on hand to answer questions you may have about Stevi B's Pizza and what it takes to own your own business. 
For more information about Stevi B's, visit www.stevibsfranchise.com.
Market Research Available to Local Companies

Are you trying to decide on a new location for your business? Or possibly planning to add a new product line? If so, contact Alex Stall with the Joint Development Authority for free market research information to help in the decision process.

 

Reports can be generated that estimate sales, daytime population, drive times, daily traffic counts and likelihood to purchase an item or service. These reports give retailers and small business owners the information needed about the Dalton community.

 

Call or email today to receive free market data to help your business. For more information, contact Alex Stall at 706-278-7373 or stall@daltonchamber.org.

Get Your Business Online
Georgia Get Your Business Online is designed to make it easy, free and fast for any business to get online. If you don't have a website or Google business listing, you'll find everything you need to get started. If your business is already online, you'll find tools and resources to help your business succeed online. 

 

Register your website today! Georgia Get Your Business Online is completely free. Getting online gives businesses the opportunity to find new customers, increase sales and grow.
 
Go to www.georgiagetonline.com to get started.
About Us
The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority provides a full range of economic development services to both existing and potential businesses in Whitfield County. We work closely with local, regional and state officials to promote an environment in which business thrives. If you need business assistance, please visit the Joint Development Authority website at www.locationdalton.com or call us at  706.278.7373.