LSBE Program
Support Local Small Businesses
The DeKalb First Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) Program is designed to help DeKalb County certified local small businesses successfully engage in the County’s procurement process. We also collaborate with County stakeholders and community organizations to support small business development and readiness for contracting opportunities.
Program Benefits
- Networking opportunities with prime contractors
- Business development support
- Compliance assistance
- Outreach events and training
Mandatory Prime/LSBE Meetings
A mandatory LSBE meeting is held weekly, in which all primes must attend to ensure LSBE(s) have an opportunity to connect with the interested parties in all upcoming solicitations (Mandatory (Prime) DeKalb First LSBE Meetings). Participation is available via video and/or audio conferencing. Attendance is required at only one (1) meeting each week, based on solicitation requirements.
Location & Times:
When: Weekly Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM (attend one)
Format: Zoom or Phone
2026 Mandatory In-Person Meetings:
February 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 22, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 23, 2026
October 28, 2026
December 23, 2026
**The Thanksgiving Holiday meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday November 24, 2026.**
Location: DeKalb County Library Administrative Center, 3560 Kensington Road, Decatur, GA 30032
To attend the 10:00am Mandatory Prime/LSBE Meeting via video conferencing, join Zoom Meeting.
To attend the 2:00pm Mandatory Prime/LSBE Meeting via video conferencing, join Zoom Meeting.
Please utilize audio conferencing if you are unable to access the Zoom Meeting, dial: 888-270-9936, Conference code 107222.
Contact LSBE Team
General: dekalbfirstlsbe@dekalbcountyga.gov
Compliance: lsbecompliance@dekalbcountyga.gov
Applications: lsbeapplications@dekalbcountyga.gov
Phone: 404-371-4770
Meeting Sign-In/Attendance Sheets
Archived Meeting Sign-In/Attendance Sheets