March Happenings in Brookhaven

Hello Barbara,

The Brookhaven Chamber is Marching into Spring with a full plate of showstoppers. Our Networking over Lunch on March 9th at Marlow’s Tavern is a “Must Attend” delicious fun event. Member Orientation on March 15th is extremely informational for all members of the chamber. Learn how the Brookhaven Chamber can help market your business.

Lace up your running shoes for the Cherry Blossom 5K on March 18th. Todd Anduze from the UGA Small Business Development Center to speak at our March 22nd luncheon on Small Business Loans and other offerings by the SBA, hosted by the Hyatt Regency at Villa Christina.

March in Brookhaven means the Cherry Blossom Festival at Blackburn Park. On March 25 and 26th join us for all of the festivities, arts & crafts, live performances, classic cars, kids’ zone, pet skills, and many vendors. Did you say, “Funnel Cakes?” Absolutely the best! Plus, all kinds of mouth-watering food and drinks.

The last Tuesday of each month we enjoy Coffee & Contacts with the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber. Thanks to Just Love Coffee Café for the delicious hot “joe!”

Sign up now for all upcoming March Chamber events. And don't forget to stop by our tent at the Cherry Blossom Festival on March 25 - 26th.

Dennis, Alan, Barbara, and Si

NEWS AROUND BROOKHAVEN

Rating agencies reaffirm Brookhaven's "Double Triple-A" credit rating

Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 16, 2023 - Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Moody's Investor Services (Moody's) have again graded the financial health, management and fiscal policies of the City of Brookhaven, each giving the City the highest rating: S&P rated Brookhaven AAA, Moody's awarded the City Aaa.

Get your company seen by 40,000+ festival fans with a sponsorship at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is March 25-26, 2023 at Blackburn Park. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities contact Steph Mold at steph@premiereventslive.com

Registration is now open for the 2023 Cherry Blossom 5K at Blackburn Park on March 18th benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Register on-line by 8pm on March 12 to be guaranteed the 2023 t-shirt!

Learn More Here

CHAMBER MEMBER RESOURCES

Promote your business on the chamber website

Did you know as a Brookhaven Chamber Member, you have the opportunity to promote your business on the Brookhaven Chamber's website for FREE?

By logging into your Member Portal you can upload and Post your Hot Deals, Events, Job Openings, Press Releases, update company profile and more.

Log into your Member Portal to get started! If you don't have your login credentials email Barbara Barber at bbarber@brookhavencommerce.org.

View Tutorials Here

Click here to sign up to get HOT DEALs Newsletter when Chamber Members post them to the Brookhaven Chamber Website.

Georgia Chamber SMART Plan

The Georgia Chamber SMART Plan is a great health plan option for Small Businesses through Anthem. If you would like to learn more contact Deborah Michael, Benefits Consultant for Angus McRae at 770-300-0001 or email dmichael@angusmcrae.com.

Download SMART Plan Brochure Here

DeKalb County Community Development

Small Business Loan Program

The purpose of the small business loan program is to provide below market rate fixed asset financing to new and existing small businesses like yours who want to do business in DeKalb county.

Download Detailed Information Here

UPCOMING EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

Brookhaven Chamber Luncheon with Guest Speaker, Todd Anduze, SBA - March 22

Todd Anduze will be speaking on Small Business Loans and other offerings by the SBA. We invite you to register a guest or co-worker as well. This will be a very informative event.

Registration Closes Monday, March 20 by 12:00 noon.

Networking Over Lunch - March 9

Join us at Marlow's Tavern Brookhaven for Networking Over Lunch. Bring your business cards, your appetite and be ready to talk about your business to fellow chamber friends and guests!

Member Orientation - March 15

Learn how to take full advantage of your membership benefits including optimizing your business profile, promoting your business on the chamber's website, and get your questions answered by Chamber Staff

Coffee & Contacts - March 28

Monthly morning networking event hosted by Sandy Springs Perimeter and Brookhaven Chambers at a chamber member's business. This month we'll be meeting at LifeTime Work in Sandy Springs! Great way to start the day!

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Deonte Arms

Brookhaven Chamber Board of Director

Business Account Executive for Comcast Business

Have you ever felt a smile over the phone? If you haven’t, try calling Deonte Arms our Comcast representative and a member of our Board of Directors and that is what you will get.

Deonte’s enthusiastic approach to life is contagious. He is a team player and is willing to go out of his way to help others. "When I first met Deonte I knew we were going to be friends," says Si Morris, New Business Development Director of the Brookhaven Chamber. "Doente and I have worked on building new chamber memberships as well as new Comcast members, they say time flies when you can laugh and have fun. And by the way, he does have a million-dollar smile!"

We are honored to have him on our team at the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce and on our Board of Directors.

Thank you Deonte for all your do for the Brookhaven Chamber.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Welcome our new members to

the Brookhaven Chamber

Certified EOS Implementor

Shoot the Hooch

360 Health DVA Full Taste Vegan

The Kellum Group | Keller Williams

True Aesthetic Contracting

Excelcare by Divinee

THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS

Skybound Aviation
Galla's Pizza
Flying Biscuit Cafe
Henefeld & Green P.C.
Double Tree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter
Skyland Trail

2555 Chantilly, LLC
Pak Heydt & Associates
Explore Brookhaven
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Petite Violette Restaurant

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