1st Quarter Module - SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MODELING

Presenting Sponsor - 1st Quarter - Georgia Power
Bronze Sponsor - 1st Quarter - Gwinnett Federal Credit Union

All Sessions - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Continental Breakfast Provided
Robert Thiele - BIO
Session 1:  Strategic Planning
Friday, January 20th & January 27th ~ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: DeKalb Convention & Visitor's Bureau - 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 510, Tucker, GA 30084 - 770-492-5000

Participants will learn the benefits of strategic planning and how to develop their strategic plan.  They will understand the power of common purpose and proven strategies to grow their business.

Instructor:  Bob Thiele, MBA:  a Business Consultant with The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), DeKalb Office.
John Ernst - BIO
Andy Fried - BIO
Session 2:  Financial Planning:  Reduce Risks & Increase Profits
Friday, February 10th & February 24th   ~ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Location: Conference Center @ Georgia Piedmont - 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021 - 404-297-9522 x 1800

Participants will learn how to understand and use financial statements.  They will understand the importance of cash flow management and how to monitor and manage the financial aspects of their business.

Instructors:  John Ernst, MBA, a Business Consultant in Decatur & Andy Fried, MBA,  a Business Consultant in Kennesaw
Sharon Macaluso - BIO
Session 3:  Marketing Plan
Friday, March 9th & March 23rd  ~ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Location: Conference Center @ Georgia Piedmont - 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021 - 404-297-9522 x 1800

Before implementing marketing tactics such as advertising and social media, business owners must begin with a clearly defined marketing plan. Participants will learn how to develop an effective marketing plan that REALLY gets results!

Instructor:  Sharon Macaluso, MBA: Area Director and a Business Consultant with The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), DeKalb Office.
Program Fees - Strategic Planning Module Includes Sessions 1, 2 & 3
Chamber Members - 3 Sessions - $129.00 / General Admission -  3 Sessions - $159.00
Chamber Members - 1 Session - $49.00 / General Admission - 1 Session - $79.00

Non-Members purchasing the entire 12-month series @ $439.00 receive a $100.00 discount 
towards a DeKalb Chamber membership * This offer expires - March 31, 2012.
DeKalb Chamber's Small Business Capacity Building Series
 Two Decatur Town Center, 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 235, Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-378-8000 * Fax: 404-378-3397 * Web: www.dekalbchamber.org * Email: Info@dekalbchamber.org