Charles Whatley, DeKalb County’s director of Economic Development, will be the guest speaker at the Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce’s Feb. 15 luncheon.  

The luncheon, sponsored by the Gwinnett Federal Credit Union, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites at Stonecrest  in Lithonia.

Whatley will discuss the county’s progress and vision for economic growth and provide information on the county’s bidding process for contracts. The Chamber also will honor Tuskegee Airmen Val Archer and three of his fellow colleagues at the luncheon. Those who attend will have a chance to meet and greet the living legends. Attendees will also learn how to promote and build their business through the Chamber.

The luncheon is $15 per person, payable in advance. Membership is available for $200 and includes all of the monthly luncheons. To RSVP, call 770-482-1808 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .