Sara Ray
The Douglas County Chamber Young Professionals Connection (YPC) is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Continuing Education Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who embody the mission of YPC: to connect with their peers, connect with their community, and connect with their future. Download the YPC Continuing Education Scholarship Application The YPC Continuing…
Recent data show that the U.S. economy continues to grow at a modest pace as real GDP increased by 1.2% in 2017 (compared to 2.1% in 2016Q4). The most recent employment report provides additional evidence of an expanding U.S. economy as non-farm sectors added 138, 000 jobs in May 2017. The U.S. unemployment rate is…
A Gift of Love Services Director, Brenda Kirk, volunteers, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 31st. A Gift of Love Services is now located at 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway in Lithia Springs. A Gift of Love sponsors children from the Douglas County School…
Annette’s Home Cooking Owner, Annette Boyd, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 24th. Annette’s Home Cooking is located at 6405 Fairburn Road in Douglasville. Annette’s Home Cooking is an exciting, new restaurant with a unique approach to offering a variety of homemade meals that…
Forrester’s Creative Owner, Jessie Forrester, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 17th. Forrester’s Creative is located at 3990 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville. Forrester’s Creative is an art studio and Makerspace dedicated to providing local artists, crafters, amateur and professional makers access to workspace, tools…
Ticket sales are underway for the Douglas County Chamber’s 12th Annual Raffle. The 2017 Raffle offers nine chances to win more than $15,000 in prizes! The Chamber Raffle supports multiple community services and programs for members such as training seminars, the Buy Local Program, and more. A total of 350 tickets will be sold at…
The Douglas County Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarships and 2017 Founders Award at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on May 16th. The Chamber Foundation coordinates community education and leadership programs including Leadership Douglas, Youth Leadership Douglas and the annual Chamber Leadership Scholarship. The Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarship is funded by…
Are you STILL using water wisely? Douglas County remains in a level 2 drought designation, which is important now that warmer weather is here. Make sure you are being a good steward of our water resources and practicing conservation during your summertime activities! For more information, visit our website at www.ddcwsa.com.
The Douglas County Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarships and 2017 Founders Award at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on May 16th. The Chamber Foundation coordinates community education and leadership programs including Leadership Douglas, Youth Leadership Douglas and the annual Chamber Leadership Scholarship. The Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarship is funded by…
Benton House of Douglasville Community Relations Director, Alicia Westbrooks, Aegis Therapies Outpatient Director of Rehab, Chris Culbreth, celebrated their new partnership by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 11th. Benton House of Douglasville is located at 4999 Prestley Mill Road in Douglasville. Benton House of Douglasville Senior Living Community is pleased to announce…