Decide DeKalb Recognizes Small Businesses

DECATUR, GA -- As Georgia Small Business Week began in earnest on Monday, the Decide DeKalb Development Authority is using the occasion to highlight local firms representing different industries.

The five firms range from a meal kit delivery service to a game design company and more. The Decide DeKalb Development Authority works with businesses and county officials to foster business development and sustainability.

“Small Business Week is an important period of time each year allowing us to renew our commitment to developing and nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit that is paramount to small business success," Decide DeKalb’s President Ray Gilley said in a statement. "Decide DeKalb is pleased to recognize these five outstanding companies for their hard work, business growth and community impact."

The five companies that the authority will recognize are:

CERM: An environmental, engineering and program management firm that works with DeKalb County to solve challenges in energy, water, transportation and environment.

Coaxum’s Seafood Spot: A boiled-to-order Cajun/ Creole-style seafood restaurant located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Ecolink: A Tucker-based company that specializes in EPA-compliant solvents and cleaning solutions.

Gimmie Games: The Decatur company is a leading designer of entertainment-style slot machines with international distribution.

PREP Atlanta: The full service onsite wholesale food and supply procurement operation provides an accelerator to help local entrepreneurs with all the hardware they need, including a commercial kitchen.

The authority asks that companies and residents use their social media accounts to spread the hashtag #DecideSmallBiz to foster online discussion about local small businesses.

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