Small Business

Small Business represents the heart of the economy and a dominant source of job creation. 93% of the Greater Hall Chamber’s members are small businesses. The Chamber provides a wide range of services to small business owners and potential entrepreneurs, working to grow business and strengthen the economy. Check the calendar for monthly small business events.

Rankings

• The Milken Institute named the Gainesville-Hall County Metro Area as the 2025 “Top Small Metro Area in Georgia” and #1 in the Nation for “Best-Performing Small Metros”
• Business Facilities ranked Gainesville-Hall County Metro Area #1 “Small Metro for Best Business Climate” in the Nation in their 2025 Annual Rankings Report
• Site Selection named Georgia the “#1 State for Business” for the eleventh consecutive year and named Gainesville-Hall County one of the “Top Small Metro Areas in Nation for Job Creation and Investment”
• Gainesville-Hall County was ranked one of the 2023 Best Cities in the U.S. for Small Businesses by ChamberofCommerce.org
• Area Development also rated Gainesville-Hall County among its cities for “Year-After-Year Growth” with Georgia named the “#1 Place for Business” for eleven years in a row

Small Business in Hall County

-99.63% of Hall County’s 5,499 businesses are categorized as small, using the Small Business Administration’s definition of fewer than 500 employees
-97.46% employ <100
-94.06% employ <50
-74.91% employ <10

Chamber CERTIFIED Small Business Partners

Sixteen (16) businesses became CERTIFIED Small Business Partners in 2025.  Businesses can become part of the initiative by attending six (6) Small Business Seminars in a year. Partners receive a Certificate of Completion, Business Door Decal, Recognition by Chamber Board and Announcement in the Chamber’s Business Link magazine.

Link here to see current Certified Small Business Partners and the 2026 Program Schedule.

South Hall Business Coalition

The South Hall Business Coalition meets monthly on issues and topics of interest to business in South Hall County.  Visit the CHAMBER CALENDAR for upcoming meetings and to register.  Contact Ellie Cardin, VP Events, for details: (770) 532-6206 x 115 or email.