53.8%
Of Our Population Are People of Color
It’s a Great Day in
And what a privilege Decide DeKalb Development Authority has to work on economic development each and every day. As we settle into the 2023, it is important that we acknowledge some highlights. While our full annual report is coming soon, we hope you share our sentiments of creating a brighter 2023! Together we hope to Ignite and Unite to make a difference in DeKalb!
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17.7K
Number of Employers
Locate & Expand
Our economic development team eagerly welcomes you to join the DeKalb County business community. We can help with site selection, business expansion, business retention, and more.
Local Business Resources
Decide DeKalb works closely with local and state governments, chambers of commerce, business associations, utility companies, colleges & universities, and private-sector employers, as well as neighborhood and community groups.
Talent & Workforce Development
We help businesses find quality workforce and talent so that they can innovate and grow. Decide DeKalb, in partnership with WorkSource DeKalb, helps businesses in DeKalb County access a full suite of hiring and training services to meet their workforce needs.
Down Payment Assistance Program
Receive a down payment grant to purchase, renovate, or refinance a home in DeKalb County. Whether you’re a homebuyer, loan originator, or realtor, we have the information you need.
Continue to Engage with Decide DeKalb
Advance DeKalb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to furthering the economic strength of DeKalb County, envisioning a future for job creation, retention and redevelopment through an invigorating combination of investment, training, and educational initiatives.
The DeKalb Entertainment Commission works in the service of connection, collaboration, and creation in order to channel national resources in the entertainment industry to DeKalb County. The commission actively works to foster growth within DeKalb’s flourishing film, television, music, and digital entertainment industries.
Reach New Heights with Decide DeKalb
Decide DeKalb is a leading authority in economic development known for attracting and retaining regional, national, and international companies to DeKalb County. We are committed to helping businesses maximize their potential and feel passionate about the future of local opportunity in DeKalb County. Let us know how our diverse array of economic development programs and services can help your business grow and thrive.
Updates from #DecideDeKalb
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A day in the life of our President, Dorian DeBarr making DeKalb County the best it can be!
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Celebrating all things DeKalb at the State Capital with past and present elected officials along with the current DeKalb Delegation. #EveryDayIsDeKalbDay #DecideDekalb
Spotlighting the mother-daughter duo: Deanna and Jackie Halcrow, owners of Emerald City Bagels!
They’re as close to a NY-style bagel as you can get right here in DeKalb County! #decidedekalb
📷: Emma Fishman
A truly diverse workforce, including leadership, cultivates creativity, productivity and innovation.
Let's all continue to be champions of equity and allies for women leaders and entrepreneurs every day! #decidedekalb
✨ Spotlighting Sunny Anderson, our Senior Business Attraction Manager! ✨
You can reach Sunny by email at [email protected] or give her a call at 404.520.1865 and let her know you found her through social media!
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