Douglas County Chamber Chairman’s Club Attends Washington D.C. Fly-In

The Douglas County Chamber spearheaded a group of community leaders who met with U.S. Senators and Congressional leaders in Washington D.C. on October 11^th – 13^th to discuss topics important to our thriving community. The Washington D.C. Fly-In offers a collaborative way for government, education, and business leaders in our community to meet congressional leaders as a collective voice.

Meetings were held with the offices of Congressman David Scott, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Congressman Drew Ferguson as well as with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock. The community group included Douglas County Chamber Cornerstone Investors led by Douglas County Chamber President & CEO, Sara Ray, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership President Chris Pumphrey, City of Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson, Douglas County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair, Kelly Robinson. Infrastructure topics highlighted the list of issues carried out by the group, as well as an update on the collaborative efforts taking place in Douglas County.

“The Douglas County Chamber is very appreciative of the community and business leaders who took time out of their business and away from their families to promote our community needs to elected officials in Washington D.C.,” said Sara Ray, Chamber President & CEO.

Attendees on the Washington Fly-In (pictured L-R)Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber; Jarrett Mitchell, POSolutions, Inc.; Chris Sizemore, INCISIVE;  Mayor Rochelle Robinson, City of Douglasville; Chris Pumphrey, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership; Assistant Deputy of Department of Transportation Charles Small; Fred Perry, Douglas County Board of Commissioners;  Darryl Ray, HRC Engineers; Amy McCoy, My Hometown Realty Group; Blake Doss, GreyStone Power Corporation; Vice Chair Commissioner Kelly Robinson, Douglas County Government; Trevor Quander, Georgia Power Company;  Ivy Wright, Douglas County Board of Commissioners; Michelle Ruble, Douglas County Schools.