Gainesville-Hall County embodies an environment that encourages and empowers entrepreneurs to start new companies. The primary goal of the Greater Hall Chamber is to help your business succeed by fostering a thriving and vigorous business environment.
Small Business Start-Up Tips
- Create a business plan
- Complete market research on customers and competition
- Analyze your financial projections and available funding in your business plan to determine whether to invest or acquire a loan
- Seek assistance for the best legal structure and help with regulatory guidelines
Start-Up Resources
Business License based on location
Trade Name Registration with Clerk of Superior Court (770) 531-7025
Secretary of State (440) 656-2817
Georgia Department of Revenue (770) 718-3700
Certificate of Registration (877) 423-6711
Georgia Department of Labor (770) 535-5484
Food Service Permits (770) 531-3973
Small Business Assistance:
Small Business Access Partners (770) 536-7839
Northeast Georgia SCORE (470) 465-0717
Small Business Administration (770) 531-5681
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (770) 531-5681
University of North Georgia’s Division of Continuing Education (678) 717-2377
Lanier Technical College Continuing Education (770) 533-7000
Georgia Mountain Regional Commission Revolving Loan Fund (770) 538-2609
Business Incubator at Brenau University (770) 535-9220
State of Georgia (404) 962-4820
Contact Sarah Nolan, Project Manager: (770) 532-6206 or email.
