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PuroClean Home Emergency Services Now Available to Douglas County Residents

October 26, 2016

PuroClean Home Emergency Services Owner, Jartu Sewell, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the recent opening of their Douglasville location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 19th. PuroClean is a mobile business, with a physical location at 8305 Office Park Drive in Douglasville. PuroClean is a leader in property damage emergency services,…

Information Sessions on High School Magnet Programs

October 26, 2016

High Schools Hold Information Sessions on Magnet Programs 2016-17 Magnet Selection Process Chart with Dates Magnet Update Presentation All five high schools in Douglas County will hold informational meetings about their magnet programs during October and November. Current 8th grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend these meetings as well as 6th and…

Why Your Business Marketing Has to Be Like a Great First Date

October 25, 2016

Marketing is dead. At least traditional marketing is. People don’t want to be cajoled, tricked, or begged into buying from you.  81% of buyers research the options before talking to a salesperson. When you pounce on them with unsolicited emails and phone calls, it turns them off much the same way an overly persistent courter…

City of Douglasville to Host Career Fair

October 20, 2016

(Douglasville, GA) – The City of Douglasville will host its inaugural Career Fair on November 2, 2016 at the Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street and will be held from 3:00pm-7:00pm. The Career Fair, sponsored by Mercer University, is an initiative created by the City of Douglasville’s very own, Mayor Rochelle Robinson.  As reported by…

DC Chamber Photo Contest Call for Submissions

October 20, 2016

Download the contest details The Douglas County Chamber is sponsoring an exciting new community photo contest for the 2017 Official Community Guide of Douglas County that highlights the best of Douglasville and Douglas County. The Photo Contest is designed to showcase Douglasville and Douglas County at its best to entice interest and attract new residents,…

The Paddock Restaurant Opens at Foxhall

October 20, 2016

Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club Founder, Harrison Merrill Sr., General Manager, Keith Izydore, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the recent grand opening of The Paddock Restaurant by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 12th. The Paddock Restaurant is located on the Foxhall property at 8000 Capps Ferry Road in Douglasville. Foxhall Sporting Club…

How To Be More Interesting

October 19, 2016

While this originally was meant to be a networking article, becoming more interesting is something that can benefit every area of your life, from striking up a random conversation with strangers to trying out for Dos Equis next Most Interesting Man in the World. Interesting Is in the Eyes of the Audience First, my interesting…

Douglas County Launches Strategic Plan Initiative

October 18, 2016

The Douglas County Economic Development Authority kicks off a Community and Economic Development Strategic Plan with visit from Avalanche Consulting and launch of a community-wide survey. Douglasville, GA – October 13, 2016 – This month, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority is beginning a seven-month planning process aimed at increasing economic prosperity and improving quality…

The Best Advice for Building A Personal Brand as A Small Business Owner

October 12, 2016

Some small business owners don’t want to be the face of their company because they worry it will hurt their ability to sell it later on down the line. But as a fine, old Southern gentleman once said to me, “You don’t not buy a dog because you know you’ll outlive him.” If you’re planning…

Fellowship Senior Day Care Center Celebrates One Year in Business

October 11, 2016

Fellowship Senior Day Care Center Owners, Dominique and Gladisse Naar, family, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent business anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 28th . Fellowship Senior Day Care Center is located at 5727 Palazzo Way in Douglasville. Fellowship Senior Day Care Center is a day health program that…

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