Unlock Your Full Potential for Engagement and Growth
My name is Deborah, and I am a consultant who specializes in helping organizations break through barriers and maximize community growth. In other words, I help:
Chambers unlock economic initiatives and optimize membership growth
Non-profits unlock donor impact and fundraising efforts
Corporations unlock community outreach and brand building
Small Businesses unlock connections and a focus that boosts success
Government unlock strategic partnerships that strengthen business
Organizations unlock local representation to drive regional results
Leadership “I’ve known Deborah for several years and have seen her in action in key roles, including the CEO of my hometown Chamber. She excels in the critical areas of communications, marketing, and membership development. However, I was most impressed by her holistic approach to community improvement and her ability to work equally well with elected officials and business leaders in pursuit of common goals.”
Tom DiFiore
President & CEO
National Community Development Services
Focus “We wanted an experienced professional to care about our project as much as we did, and we stopped searching with Deborah. Run, don't walk, to work with her.”
Josh Polgardi
Co-founder
Asymmetry
Quality “As a business leader, Deborah reflects integrity, courage, and commitment to excellence. She has a keen sense for business and understands where the growth opportunities are. In the two organizations where we worked together, she launched several ground-breaking, innovative programs that increased revenue and brought in new membership. Deborah knows how to propel business forward.”
Julie Ison Haley
CEO & Co-Founder
Edge Solutions
Helping Organizations Grow Alongside the Community is My Passion
As a former President & CEO of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Business Development for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce:
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I have had the pleasure of leading key initiatives including strategic planning, economic development, operational improvement, membership development, programming, public policy, and advocacy.
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I understand you may only have one shot at making a positive impact in the community (and in someone’s life), so it’s important to get it right.
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I believe that when you bring together the right type of experience, connections, and creativity, you can exceed goals by leveraging the potential within the community around you.
Developing meaningful community partnerships and programs that deliver a benefit to all involved is one of my favorite things about what I do.
Deborah
Consulting Services
Grow Your Chamber
& Impact
Driving growth, while navigating governing processes, is crucial to creating roadmaps that help achieve breakthrough results. Working alongside key stakeholders, we can help you with programs such as:
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Conducting an Organizational Analysis to help clearly define strengths and weaknesses that guide you to foundational success
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Facilitating Board Development to help you open doors across key areas of growth
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Building Membership Campaigns that attract and retain an engaged network
Grow Your Small Business
& Connections
You do not have to build your small business alone. There are important resources, tools, and support systems you can engage in to jumpstart your efforts. We collaborate with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help facilitate the following:
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Start, Grow, & Thrive – A business launch process
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Business Plan Development to include partnership and funding conversations
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Influencer Introductions to help boost connections with local leaders
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Business Licensing and local legal requirements
Grow Your Community Outreach & Visibility
Coordinating programs that engage the community in a meaningful way are ideal for boosting your brand locally. With our experience we help your team:
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Organize Signature Events to elevate brand awareness and build strategic networks
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Secure Press Coverage with local print, broadcast, radio, and digital media outlets.
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Attract Sponsors through appropriate messaging, marketing materials, and direct targeting
Grow Your Non-Profit
& Revenue Streams
Whether building an exemplary board, fundraising campaigns, specialty events, or membership drives, our goal is to help create programs that energize an internal culture of community. We work with non-profit leaders to:
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Build Strategic Plans that help create short-term and long-term goals that deliver economic and revenue success
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Develop Membership Initiatives that help bring ongoing passion and revenue to organizations in need of new energy
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Coordinate Grants & Fundraising pursuits that help build a foundation of growth
Grow Your Creative Economy
& Opportunities
Attracting and fostering a creative workforce requires community engagement, education, ideas, and intentionality – all designed to drive innovation and economic development opportunities. Collaborating with organizational leaders we:
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Coordinate Creative Content Creation for companies looking to stand out in the marketplace across multiple mediums
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Work with Production Teams to coordinate everything from film, commercials, photography, creative events, and more
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Assist with Creative Needs ranging from voice-over, songwriting, and music production
Grow Your Local Footprint
& Area Engagement
Georgia is booming – particularly in the North Georgia region where unprecedented growth in housing, quality schools, and jobs have provided a variety of opportunities for the local community. Given our experience in the region, we help companies expand their local footprint through:
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Obtaining Liaison Representation that helps navigate the details needed to properly set up a presence in the area
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Securing Local Resources to help jumpstart the expansion of any business moving into North Georgia
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Facilitating Key Introductions to government, elected officials, influencers, and business leaders who can assist with local investment and growth potential
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Events and strategic programs with community leaders, elected officials, and business professionals
30%
Membership and event revenue growth
10+
Years board experience and seat at the table with non-profits, government, and public and private partnerships
Let’s Meet Over Coffee or Zoom!
This is an important decision.
My team and I are here to break through roadblocks and make growing with your community meaningful and long-lasting.
