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IN THIS ISSUE
Small Business & Franchising Workshop
Federal Business Opportunities
Business University
Free Market Research
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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Last Chance to Register for 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! Registration closes this week.

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 
  • Carmela Capistran, BB&T
  • 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. Registration deadline is April 12.

Federal Business Opportunities
Have you even considered doing business with the federal government? Currently there are over 28,900 active federal opportunities listed on the federal website. To look at these opportunities, visit www.FedBizOpps.com.

If you need assistance with navigating the government procurement process, Georgia Tech has trained professionals available to assist local companies. Visit www.gtpac.org to request assistance.

Business University
The Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce and North Georgia Center for Education Excellence has started a series of workshops to help your business succeed. The first workshop is titled Project Management 101, Part 1: Getting Your Project Off to a Great Start.

It will be held on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please visit www.daltonchamber.org.
Free Market Research Available

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 assist with your business decisions. For more information, contact Alex Stall at 706-278-7373 or stall@daltonchamber.org.

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.