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Growing New Businesses In Dalton, One Pitch At A Time

Aerial view of downtown Dalton
Brandon Brown Productions / Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce
Aerial view of downtown Dalton

In Dalton, a business incubator recently held its own Shark Tank pitch competition for students and adults.

The Dalton Innovation Accelerator is supported by the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce and Believe Greater Dalton, the strategic plan led by the Chamber.

Lauren Holverson is the accelerator’s executive director.

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