After receiving the Entrepreneur Friendly Designation from the Georgia Department of Economic Development on March 11th, the committee was ready to put their plans into action. A Strategic Planning session was held on Thursday, April 10th where strategies were developed and committees formed. The community is encouraged to view the Strategic Plan and volunteer to participate on one of the committees.

Community Bank of Pickens County
Don Martin-Torrey Mountain Properties
ETC Communications
Jasper Banking Company

Small Business Counseling -FREE
The Dalton Small Business Development Center provides confidential business consulting and technical assistance to small business owners and future entrepreneurs.  Business consulting is offered at the Chamber by appointment.  A variety of training programs both in the classroom and online are also offered.  Visit the SBDC website for information on services offered by the SBDC including, free business counseling, answer questions many new and current business owners have, as well as business workshops offered at a nominal cost.

To schedule an appointment to meet with the SBDC, contact the Chamber of Commerce.

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