Although Cartersville and Bartow County have a strong and impactful industrial base, the majority of jobs and investment in business in our community comes from small business. The Small Business Council (SBC) is invested in the growth and development of small business through various programs, information, and offerings.

The SBC partners with the Small Business Development Center through the University of Georgia to provide valuable seminars and lunch and learn programs on a variety of topics that can help small business owners run their business more efficiently and effectively as well as introduce them to resources available to help them succeed.

View the website calendar for information on upcoming Chamber events. For more information, please contact the Community Development Director.

2018 Small Business of the Year

The 2018 Small Business of the Year award was presented to Owen Security Solutions at the 79th Annual Meeting & Quarterly Luncheon on February 12, 2019.

Owen Security Solutions is the first company in northwest Georgia to make the SDM 100 national security rankings for the entire country. It was established over 45 years ago and remains a family-owned business focusing on the highest level of customer service and enhanced technology. The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber is honored to present the 2018 Small Business of the Year award to Owen Security Solutions and would like to thank them for their contributions to Bartow County.