Provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.
$104,420
Median Annual Wage
Technology Advisory Council
Advancements in technology are driving new areas of job growth and reshaping workforce development strategies. Preparing DeKalb County’s current and future workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to stay competitive will ensure that DeKalb remains a hub for top talent that businesses desire. The Technology Advisory Council aims to offer valuable insights to attract businesses to DeKalb, ensuring they have access to a skilled and adaptable workforce.
Overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032.
— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
4,921,100
Number of Employees in Computer Occupations
14%
Projected Job Growth
377,500
Projected number of positions from 2022-2032
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Technology Advisory Council Resources
Technical Assistance and Training
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE)
Nonprofit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides capital, coaching, and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs.
Educational Institutions
Agnes Scott College
Private women’s college offering a diverse curriculum across vast academic disciplines.
Funding Resources
Altera
alternative investment firm dedicated to lower middle market private investments.
Networking
Atlanta CEO Council
Relationship-driven nonprofit dedicated to the success of product and recurring revenue company CEOs. We connect CEOs to capital, customers, talent, and each other.
Local Government/Economic Development
Atlanta Regional Commission
Regional commission dedicated to aiding Metro Atlanta governments with planning and community improvement.
Technical Assistance and Training
Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI)
Nonprofit that seeks to achieve shared prosperity by building Black wealth through community wealth building strategies.
Workspaces
Boxer Property
Offers short term and simple leases with executive amenities as well. Stone Mountain office available.
Workspaces
C3 Village
A private and collaborative co-working space located in Stone Mountain.
Corporate Resources
Catalyst by Wellstar
Venture firm created by one of the largest health systems in Georgia.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Atlanta
Capital of the State of Georgia, partially located in DeKalb County.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Avondale Estates
Near Decatur, population of 2,960.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Brookhaven
City in the northeastern suburbs of Atlanta that is located in Western DeKalb County with 57,934 residents.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Chamblee
7 square miles and has been named the Fastest Growing City in DeKalb County with over 30,000 residents.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Clarkston
Resettlements in the city have increased the estimated population to 14,538. 31.8% of population is foreign born and the city has a total area of 1.79 square miles.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Decatur
City of Decatur offers public Wi-Fi throughout the district for consituent usage.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Doraville
Northeast part of DeKalb with a population of 10,888.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Dunwoody
Located north of Atlanta, 13.1 square miles with a population of 52,201.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Lithonia
City located in the far eastern area of DeKalb County with 2,662 residents.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Pine Lake
City in the middle of mostly unincorporated south Dekalb County, with a population of around 750 and a total land area of less than .25 square miles, it is the smallest city in Dekalb County.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Stonecrest
City is located in the southeast part of the County, bordering the city of Lithonia.
Local Government/Economic Development
City of Tucker
35,322 residents located 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.
Educational Institutions
City Schools of Decatur
Independent school district for residents of Decatur.
Educational Institutions
Clark Atlanta University
A private, Methodist, historically black research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Clark Atlanta is the first Historically Black College or University in the Southern United States.
Community Organizations/Resources
Clarkston Community Center
A communal space offering programs, education, and recreational resources for the Clarkston community.
Funding Resources
Collab Capital
Aimed to provide a network for investment fund capital for black entrepreneurs.
Educational Institutions
CTAE DeKalb
Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) through DeKalb County School District cultivates an academic curriculum with technical and occupational skills to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.
Educational Institutions
Decatur Career Academy (DCA)
Facilitated through Decatur High School, offers marketable training and experience in valuable career pathways for students to gain skills that will prepare them for post graduate employment.
Workspaces
Decatur Co-Works
Co-working space for collaboration, prices begin at $80/month.
Local Government/Economic Development
Decatur Downtown Development Authority
Indepenedent development authority aimed to redevelop Decatur and generate business projects.
Local Government/Economic Development
Decide DeKalb Deevelopment Authority
Economic development agency dedicated to cultivating a supportive and collaborative environment that serves as a link between businesses and DeKalb County residents.
Local Government/Economic Development
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce focused on supporting local businesses and leveraging local relationships.
Community Organizations/Resources
DeKalb County Non-profit Partnership
Exists to help strengthen nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County. Stronger organizations that are effective, well-run, resilient, efficient, and sustainable can enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County – which is our ultimate purpose!
Local Government/Economic Development
DeKalb County Public Libraries
All 23 public libraries offer wireless access for all visitors and cardholders.
Educational Institutions
DeKalb County Schools
Resource for local business owners to stay informed of stay informed on the emerging workforce that will be educated through DeKalb County. Learning of the programs and training opportunities offered throughout middle and high school can provide invaluble insight into the future workforce.
Workspaces
DeKalb Makers
community space for artists, designers, fabricators, welders, woodworkers, engineers, textile workers, programmers, 3D printing professionals, crafters, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and others.
Connectivity
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK)
DeKalb–Peachtree Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The airport is located in the city of Chamblee and is known commonly as Peachtree–DeKalb Airport, or simply PDK. PDK is the second-busiest airport in Georgia, behind Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Local Hotels/Lodging for Retreats
Discover DeKalb
Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the cities of Chamblee, Doraville, Tucker, Stonecrest, City of Stone Mountain, and unincorporated DeKalb County, GA.
Local Hotels/Lodging for Retreats
Discover Dunwoody
Discover Dunwoody is the official destination marketing organization promoting Dunwoody as a travel destination since the city’s inception in 2008.
Educational Institutions
Emory Entrepreneur & Venture Management
Platform, resource, network, and community at Emory University dedicated to creating opportunities for students to learn about and experience entrepreneurship.
Educational Institutions
Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub
Innovation hub for healthcare innovation and advancement
Educational Institutions
Emory University
Private University leading in research and rigourous courses of study.
Local Hotels/Lodging for Retreats
Explore Brookhaven
Explore Brookhaven is a 501(c)6 organization contracted by the City of Brookhaven to provide professional tourism leadership and expertise for the Brookhaven destination.
Funding Resources
Fearless Fund
Fearless Fund was established to address the gap that exists in venture capital funding for Women of Color-led businesses.
Technical Assistance and Training
GA Minority Business Development Agency
Provides assitance to small minority businesses in finding learning accessing capital and increasing revenue.
Community Organizations/Resources
Georgia Association for Instructional Technology
Open to all who are interested in enhancing educational experiences through the use of media and technology.
Local Government/Economic Development
Georgia Department of Economic Development
State established economic development agency marketing Georgia to the world by encouraging business investment and trade, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a go-to location for film, music, digital entertainment, and the arts.
Community Organizations/Resources
Georgia Game Developer’s Association
Works to elevate the video and electronic game industry of Georgia to a position of international recognition as a leading contributor of industry growth and maturity.
Community Organizations/Resources
Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
Leading advocacy organization for small business development and supplier diversity.
Educational Institutions
Georgia Piedmont Technical College-Clarkston
Technical College equipping students with a wide and diverse range of traning and skills that are valuable to the workforce.
Local Government/Economic Development
Georgia Power Economic Development
Georgia Power’s economic development component, assisting statewide municipalities with long term business retention and expansion.
Community Organizations/Resources
Georgia Social Impact Collaborative
Formed by a group of community leaders committed to developing a stronger ecosystem around impact investing in Georgia.
Educational Institutions
Georgia State University
One of the University System of Georgia’s four research universities with a student enrollment of around 50,000, including approximately 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus.
Educational Institutions
Georgia Tech
One of the nation’s top public research universities with more than 45,000 students who study in person at the main campus in Atlanta, at Georgia Tech-Europe in France, at Georgia Tech-Shenzhen in China, as well as through distance and online learning.
Funding Resources
GoGeorgia Capital
provides small business owners with multiple options for funding their growth.
Educational Institutions
Goizueta Student Impact Investing Fund
Student-run impact investing fund focused on debt investments in Atlanta-based organizations. Our competitive advantage is that we can provide both financial and advisory support (if needed) to organizations.
Networking
Goodie Nation
Nonprofit that exists to eliminate the Relationship Gap that stands in the way of success for too many promising entrepreneurs, especially those who are people of color, women, or aren’t located in coastal financial centers.
Funding Resources
Google Black Founders Fund
US provides cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black-led startups in the U.S. build and grow their businesses.
Connectivity
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Busiest and most efficient airport in the world
Funding Resources
Hawks Ventures
capital investment fund for beginning start ups that are initiated by minorities or marginalized founders.
Funding Resources
Invest Georgia Exemption
IGE allows for-profit businesses formed under Georgia law to raise up to $5 million from Georgia resident investors.
Educational Institutions
Kennesaw State University
A comprehensive university located on two suburban campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, northwest of metro Atlanta. As the third largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State has nearly 45,000 students enrolled in over 190 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree and certificate programs.
Technical Assistance and Training
LiftFund
provides small business loans for women & minority entrepreneurs and startups in Atlanta, Columbus, Warner Robins, Macon, and throughout Georgia.
Local Government/Economic Development
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce promoting growth and business to Metro Atlanta.
Educational Institutions
Morehouse College
A private historically Black, men’s, liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funding Resources
Mosely Ventures
Venture capital fund investing in early stage technology startups in Atlanta and the Southeast.
Educational Institutions
Olgethorpe University
Private private arts and science college in Brookhaven offering prestigious education.
Funding Resources
Resurgens Technology Partners
experienced, entrepreneurial tech-focused private equity firm investing in application and IT infrastructure software businesses.
Workspaces
Roam
coworking space for entrepreneurs and clients with two locations in DeKalb County.
Technical Assistance and Training
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
Innovative space that equips black business owners with mentorship and capital resources to grow and expand.
Technical Assistance and Training
SBA Learning Center
Small Business Administartion offers a plethora federally funded online educational programs to inform and educate small business owners.
Technical Assistance and Training
SCORE Atlanta
Free or low-cost resource for business owners, offering mentorship and webinars/workshops about various topics for business owners.
Technical Assistance and Training
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UGA
Offers a large network of support throughout the state to provide resources and training for small businesses.
Community Organizations/Resources
Southern StartUp Report
Bi-weekly newsletter featuring media related to startups and entrepreneurs.
Educational Institutions
Spelman College
A private, historically Black, women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia.
Technical Assistance and Training
Start:Me
Smart:Me is a free small business training program that provides entrepreneurs the tools and connections necessary to build and grow successful businesses.
Community Organizations/Resources
Steam Truck
Atlanta-based education nonprofit organization that immerses youth, educators, and community members in hands-on, high tech and low-tech STEAM experiences.
Community Organizations/Resources
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
Drives innovation among Georgia’s Technology Community.
Technical Assistance and Training
The Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Generating profitable and sustainable businesses through training Classes, resources, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions.
Community Organizations/Resources
TiE Atlanta
A nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries at all stages and all industries.
Local Hotels/Lodging for Retreats
Visit Decatur
Visit Decatur promotes the City of Decatur as a travel destination.
Community Organizations/Resources
W3 Studio
501c3 created to support diverse tech start up founders.
Workspaces
WeWork Office Space & Coworking
Downtown Decatur office space for coworking and collaboration.
Networking
Winepreneurs
Community gathering for Atlanta entrepreneurs and wine enthusiasts. We’ll banter about startups, acquisitions and new innovations while we network and connect in the spirit of fostering prosperity among the entrepreneur community.
Technical Assistance and Training
WorkSource DeKalb
Dekalb County’s career resource center, providing traning and learning opportunities and business services for DeKalb businesses.
