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.

2019 Small Business of the Year

The 2019 Small Business of the Year award was presented to Styles Auto Care at the 80th Annual Meeting & Quarterly Luncheon on February 11, 2020.

In 2019, Styles Auto Care successfully completed a four-year business plan, which included a massive business expansion and numerous enhancements to the company's employee retention efforts, customer satisfaction, quality, and affordable service. These improvements, along with a well-trained team, translated to an exceptional customer satisfaction rate of 95%, and a 150% net profit margin increase for fiscal year 2019.