2025 DeKalb County Small Business Summit

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted the 2025 DeKalb County Small Business Summit at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, drawing hundreds of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Co-hosted by Decide DeKalb and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the event highlighted strategies for navigating uncertain economic times, securing funding, and doing business with the County. With dynamic sessions, a keynote from James “Jay” Bailey, and strong sponsorship support, the summit provided valuable networking and reaffirmed DeKalb’s commitment to making small business success a top priority.

“Small businesses are the backbone of DeKalb’s economy. We are committed to ensuring entrepreneurs have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.” - CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson

DeKalb County Small Business Summit, 2025 (Recap)