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Economic Development Week 2026

Celebrate Economic Development Week with Decide DeKalb – May 4-8, 2026

Economic Development Week, launched by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2016, is a time to recognize the vital role economic developers play in building thriving, dynamic communities. From May 4-8, 2026, cities across North America will spotlight the innovation, collaboration, and growth driven by these efforts—and DeKalb County is joining the celebration!

Throughout the week, Decide DeKalb will shine a spotlight on the businesses, leaders, and projects shaping our local economy.

Make You Love Monday

This May 4th, kick off your Monday with FREE coffee and biscuits at some of DeKalb County’s best small businesses. And it’s all on Decide DeKalb!

Grab your Monday crew & let’s start the week right!

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

Times and Locations:

The Reading Room
429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

The Corner Cup Coffee (Tucker Location Only)
2380 Main Street
Tucker, GA 30084
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Buttermilk Biscuit (Stonecrest Location Only)
7655 Mall Pkwy., Ste. M
Stonecrest, GA 30038
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

DeKalb Women-Owned Business Guide Launch

Join Decide DeKalb for an evening celebrating the women entrepreneurs helping shape DeKalb County’s business community. Be among the first to see the official unveiling of the 2026 Women-Owned Business Guide while enjoying light bites, networking, and a vibrant atmosphere at The Book Bird. Connect with local business leaders, support women-owned businesses, and help us kick off Economic Development Week in style.
 
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: The Book Bird
70 N. Avondale Rd.
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Save Your Spot

Business Resources 101

Decide DeKalb, in partnership with the Better Business Bureau and the DeKalb Family YMCA are teaming up to bring this free event focused on funding and educational resources available to support your business growth.

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: DeKalb Family YMCA
2565 Snapfinger Rd.,
Decatur, GA 30034

RSVP for Business Resources 101

Redevelopment Fireside Chat With Tiffany Wills and Herbert Ames

Tune in for a special fireside chat featuring Tiffany Wills of Decide DeKalb and Herbert Ames of EDENS as they discuss the vision, partnerships, and strategy behind one of DeKalb County’s most transformative redevelopment projects. Originally recorded during Leadership DeKalb’s Economic Development Day, this conversation offers valuable insight into how redevelopment can strengthen communities, create opportunity, and shape DeKalb’s future. The digital premiere helps continue the conversation and celebrate the power of smart growth and reinvestment.

 

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: Premieres at
2:00 p.m. EST| Pre-Recorded
Where to Watch: Decide DeKalb’s YouTube Channel

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