Sara Ray
The Douglas County Chamber sees the value in helping businesses through all phases of their growth. Apply for the Small Business Sustainability Program – a program designed for businesses that have been in operation for more than two years and are looking to create a plan for sustaining their organization.
South Metro Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club members are donating books about a historically black college and university to inspire Douglas County students during Black History month. “Hey Tuskegee!” by Tuskegee University alum Robert E. Constant is now part of the reading collection in nine elementary school libraries. “Hey Tuskegee!” follows an African American brother and…
Students in grades 3 and 4 in Douglas County will soon know all about drinking water – where it comes from, how it’s treated, and ways to conserve it. The WSA recently donated a mobile water lab for 3rd and 4th grade teachers to use with their students. Through the books, games, and lab activities…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman David Scott announced his 17th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, is open and accepting entries through March 29, 2019. High school students who live or attend school in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 to showcase the artistic talents of…
The Douglas County Chamber, Douglas County School System, and Brighten Academy invites business leaders, parents and community leaders to spend a day in the life of a Douglas County teacher during this year’s Teacher 4 a Day program. The program will take place on Wednesday, March 27th. This program allows members of the business community…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked, un-banked, and underserved” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2019 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking products…
The Douglas County Chamber’s Winter Ball presented by GreyStone Power Corporation was held on Saturday, February 9th at the Douglasville Conference Center. The sold out event welcomed 450 people for a winter wonderland celebration. The Winter Ball honored local businesses and individuals for community excellence. Guests experienced an unforgettable night. Dinner was served by Proof…
Fit2Elite Performance, LLC owners, Donald Williams and Robyn Topp, clients, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 9th. Fit2Elite Performance, LLC is a performance enhancement facility with the focus centering around athletics and youth. They are located at 1292 John Belt Drive, Suite 201…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019-2020 Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) program are now available. The goals of Youth Leadership Douglas are to provide opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational and community leadership and to produce ethical leaders committed to…