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Founded in 1977, the Dawson County Chamber has grown to serve and partner with over 375 members. We are committed to serving our members by pursuing our mission of “cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and community.” We continue to look for ways to improve our services and to help make Dawson County the top place for growing businesses and families. Becoming involved in the Chamber opens a variety of doors that can be extremely beneficial to you and your business. We invite you to invest in your business and become a member of the Chamber today! “Cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and our community.” 44 Commerce Drive Post Office Box 299 Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 Phone: 706.265.6278 Fax: 706.265.6279 [email protected] Dawson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcome to the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Auraria 183 53 9 136 Lake Lanier 400 Dawson Forest Rd. East North Georgia Premium Outlets 19 136 53 52 Amicacola River Dawson Forest WMA Bailey Waters Rd. 136 Dawsonville City of Atlanta Tract Dawson Forest WMA 53 Etowah River War Hill Park Rd. Burnt Mtn 0 1 2 0.5 Miles Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Invest in your business and community. Dawson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JoinUs Welcome Benefits o f Membership 706.265.6278 www.dawson.org “The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is an excellent place to help your business grow. The staff constantly communicates with you; know exactly who you are, what you represent and what you expect. North Georgia Premium Outlets continues to be a member because the staff and fellow members will help you with everything that you can possibly imagine!!” > Kimberly Vigne Director of Marketing and Business Development North Georgia Premium Outlets What our members have to say: “When I first started as a self-employed insurance agent, it was suggested to me that I join the Chamber. Believe me, joining the Chamber was the best business decision I have made in my 17-year career. I remain active and involved because no other organization offers the opportunity to have personal contact with business owners, employees, and individuals. Joining the Chamber not only gets you started in a positive direction, but also helps you grow as a business owner in more ways than you can imagine.” > Sharon Reagan Insurance Agent, AFLAC “I have considered the Chamber to be the ‘pulse of Dawson County.’ The Chamber is consistently supplying its members with updates on ‘what, when, and where’ is happening in our County and State that affects all businesses and individual members. The services provided and the network of interaction among fellow members and staff has continually provided me with business opportunities for and from established and new clients. Suffice it to say, membership has been a great investment for my law practice.” > Jim Hamilton Local Attorney Grow your business and invest in the development of your community by becoming a part of Dawson County’s premier business organization!

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Page 1: Dawson membership brochure

Founded in 1977, the Dawson County Chamber has grown to serve and partner with over 375 members.

We are committed to serving our members by pursuing our mission of “cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and community.”

We continue to look for ways to improve our services and to help make Dawson County the top place for growing businesses and families.

Becoming involved in the Chamber opens a variety of doors that can be extremely beneficial to you and your business. We invite you to invest in your business and become a member of the Chamber today!

“Cultivating a successful economicenvironment and a desirable

quality of life for our businessesand our community.”

44 Commerce DrivePost Office Box 299Dawsonville, Georgia 30534Phone: 706.265.6278Fax: [email protected]

Dawson CountyC H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Welcome to the Dawson CountyChamber of Commerce

Auraria

183

53

9

136

Lake Lanier

400

Dawson Forest Rd. East

NorthGeorgia

PremiumOutlets

19

136

53

52

Am

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Dawson ForestWMA

Baile

y W

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s Rd

.

136

Dawsonville

City of Atlanta Tract

Dawson ForestWMA

53

Etowah River

War Hill Park Rd.

Burnt Mtn

0 1 20.5 Miles

Dawson CountyChamber of Commerce

Invest in your businessand community.

Dawson CountyC H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Join Us

Welcome

Benefits of Membership

706.265.6278 • www.dawson.org

“The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is an excellent place to help your business grow. The staff constantly communicates with you; know exactly who you are, what you represent and what you expect. North Georgia Premium Outlets continues to be a member because the staff and fellow members will help you with everything that you can possibly imagine!!”

> Kimberly Vigne Director of Marketing and Business DevelopmentNorth Georgia Premium Outlets

What our members have to say:

“When I first started as a self-employed insurance agent, it

was suggested to me that I join the Chamber. Believe me,

joining the Chamber was the best business decision I have

made in my 17-year career. I remain active and involved

because no other organization offers the opportunity to

have personal contact with business owners, employees, and

individuals. Joining the Chamber not only gets you started

in a positive direction, but also helps you grow as a business

owner in more ways than you can imagine.”> Sharon Reagan

Insurance Agent, AFLAC

“I have considered the Chamber to be the ‘pulse of Dawson County.’ The Chamber is consistently supplying its members with updates on ‘what, when, and where’ is happening in our County and State that affects all businesses and individual members. The services provided and the network of interaction among fellow members and staff has continually provided me with business opportunities for and from established and new clients. Suffice it to say, membership has been a great investment for my law practice.”

> Jim HamiltonLocal Attorney

Grow your business and invest in the development of your community by becoming a part of

Dawson County’s premier business organization!

Page 2: Dawson membership brochure

help grow your business?

Visibility – The Chamber serves as the Welcome Center for Dawson County/Dawsonville, where we receive a large volume of in person, telephone and email information requests each month. Our staff is well trained and knowledgeable about the local businesses and community and only Chamber members are referred. Members’ brochures and business cards may be displayed in the

highly trafficked Chamber lobby. The Office of Tourism Development, located within the Welcome Center, partners to promote all attractions in Dawson County to encourage visitor investment. We invite our members to provide information to be included in the Relocation & New Resident Packets which we distribute to those interested in relocating to Dawson County.

Website – We proudly list our member businesses on our website, dawson.org. Members have the opportunity to post their Events, Hot Deals, Job Postings, and details about their business on our highly visited online directory.

Publicity – We offer opportunities to host Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and Ground Breaking Ceremonies. New members also receive promotional articles in both of the local newspapers.

Communication – Our weekly e-newsletter, Chamber Chatter, provides both our organization and our members the ability to keep membership informed at no charge.

Sponsorship – In addition to offering you exceptional opportunities to showcase your business, the Chamber provides an economic way for you to invest in the future of our community’s expanding economy. Our sponsorships are designed to fit the budget and needs of our diverse membership.

• Members Gain Business •

Exclusive Discounts – Members can take advantage of these opportunities to save.

• Office Depot – Members receive an exclusive discount at Office Depot both online and in store.

• Group Health Savings – The Chamber participates in the Healthy Business Alliance which is part of a statewide program that uses large group buying power to negotiate advantages on group products. Products are made available through well-known carriers and sold through local member insurance agents.

• Georgia Chamber Small Business Alliance – Free Alliance membership in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to any business with 10 or fewer full-time employees.

• Referral Program – Receive economic incentives for referring new members.

• Tax Deduction – Your investment in the Chamber may be tax deductible as a necessary business expense.

• Drugs Don’t Work Program – Georgia’s Drug Free Workplace Program provides a 7.5% discount (or credit) on your annual Workers Compensation insurance premium.

• Members Save Money •

Networking – Mingle with other business professionals and leaders of our community during the various networking opportunities that we offer:

• Business After Hours – Network with Chamber members throughout the area at different host locations around town each month.

• Membership Luncheons – Introduce yourself to a group of local business leaders and hear from speakers on topics that impact your business and community.

• Women of the Chamber – A quarterly casual gathering of women for the purpose of networking and fellowship.

• YP Dawson – Young Professionals Dawson is a group of young business men and women who are looking to grow professionally and cultivate new relationships.

• Ambassadors – The Ambassador Program allows members to become more involved in the business community while also enhancing the visibility of their business by serving as a frontline liaison for the Chamber.

Committee Participation – We value our members’ input and encourage them to serve on one of our committees. Members are invited to serve on one or more of the standing Chamber committees.

• Membership• Education and Workforce

Development• Advocacy• Tourism

• Members Know and Become Known •

Leadership Dawson – Strengthen your leadership skills and knowledge of our community through our 10-month leadership develop-ment program.

Business Seminars – The Chamber hosts seminars on a

variety of topics aimed at helping our businesses grow and prosper, such as social media, small business financing, mass marketing, etc. These seminars are available at reduced or no cost to members and their employees.

• Members Learn and Lead •

Voice of Business – The Chamber advocates on behalf of our membership and community at the local, state, and national levels to

promote a business-friendly atmosphere. We also advocate on issues specifically impacting the greater Dawson County community and its businesses.

• Chamber Members Have a Voice •

• Annual Gala• Eggs and the Economy• ‘Shine Pedalers Metric

• Annual Golf Tournament• Annual Christmas Parade

• Events •

How canmembership

706.265.6278 • www.dawson.org