The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce partners with the Development Authority of Dawson County www.developdawson.org and the City of Dawsonville www.dawsonville.com and Dawson County government www.dawsoncounty.org as we seek to assist you with your business needs.

For large developments and projects with more than 20 employees, please contact the Development Authority of Dawson County at 706-265-8761 and visit www.developdawson.org

For businesses with less than 20 employees, restaurants, professional services, retail, and health care, please contact the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce at 706-265-6278.

Thank you for considering Dawsonville and Dawson County as the site for your business. Our community is actively seeking to diversify the tax base by creating jobs in a variety of industries. If your business is ecologically friendly and will provide quality goods, services and jobs, then we need you!

HEALTH CARE - The health care industry has found a friendly home here.  A recent Health Care Needs Assessment confirmed that the population was being underserved in this area. Community leaders are pleased that specialists and other health care providers are finding Dawson County a promising market.

OUTDOOR RECREATION - Dawson County is rich with natural resources. From Lake Lanier to Springer Mountain, we have a variety of beautiful areas that might be suited to your outdoor recreational business.  If your business is related to outdoor adventure, consider bringing a business such as canoeing, kayaking or a fishing guide service; camping and RV resort; RV sales center; bed and breakfast and more!

CONFERENCE CENTER - The close proximity to Atlanta and all of the activities available here make us a prime location for a conference center. We are just over an hour’s drive to the Atlanta airport. The community is rich with a variety of activities including golf, premium outlet shopping, hiking, and water activities. We have the largest collection of Kangaroos that all visitors want to see, as well as the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. In the fall, get lost in a corn maze, and pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! The only problem your guests will have is which activity to do first!

RETIREES – Retirees are finding our community to be rich with opportunities for volunteer service, socializing, staying physically active and just plain having fun. If you are a retiree, or have a business that will serve the active adult and mature population, please consider locating in Dawson County.