Posts by Sara Ray
G and E Studios Brings Professional Photography to Douglasville
G and E Studios Owners, Gary and Elaine Jones, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent business launch by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 25th, complete with a photo booth. Gary and Elaine have a passion to tell a story through the images they capture. Gary and Elaine Jones own and operate…
Read MoreHow Inspiration Can Improve Business
Content creators will tell you the key to great content is to create content that is educational, entertaining, or inspiring. Educational content is extremely needed even with the plethora of content on the Internet. A good meaty piece will keep people from having to do additional research. Often it will get shared and bookmarked. Entertaining…
Read MoreDC Gamechangers Implement First Recommendation
DC Gamechangers, a group comprised of the local representatives from GeorgiaForwards’s Spring 2016 Young Gamechangers program, are formally transferring ownership of the “Explore Douglas” recommendation to the Douglas County Tourism Department. Explore Douglas recommends that a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy be developed to collectively market Douglas County’s outdoor recreation assets and position Douglas County…
Read MoreYoung Professionals Connection Awards Four Continuing Education Scholarships to Local Young Professionals
The Douglas County Chamber’s Young Professionals Connection (YPC) announced the recipients of the annual YPC Continuing Education Scholarship at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on August 16th. The YPC Continuing Education Scholarship is designed for young professionals from Chamber Member businesses or organizations seeking to continue their education on any level. Young professionals pursuing an undergraduate…
Read More6 Ways to Build Long Lasting Customer Relationships
In this age of consumerism, there’s a choice for every product. You alone do not hold a monopoly on your product so you must understand that the customer is king. For a business to be sustained and stay viable, the customer must always come first. Keeping them happy and returning for more is the ultimate…
Read More4 Ways to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Two friends gather on a porch after a long day’s work. The one friend’s old dog comes to join them. The hound circles the area a few times and lays down right on the one popped-up nail on the decking. The friends shake their heads because the dog does this same thing every night. “Why…
Read MoreDouglasville Mayor & Council anticipated to rollback Millage Rate
(Douglasville, GA) – Douglasville, GA – The City of Douglasville will vote on August 15, 2016 during their regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 6:00 pm to set the millage rate. Due to the growth in the tax digest, property values have increased by 5% percent. A growth rate of 5% percent in the City…
Read MoreDouglasville Books Celebrates New Ownership
Douglasville Books Owner, Teresa Rice, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent change in ownership by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on July 27th. Douglasville Books is located at 7191 B Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville. Douglasville Books is primarily a used bookstore that takes books in exchange for store credit. Douglasville Books has…
Read More3 Types of Business Stories That Appeal to Millennials
If you’re looking to increase your business sales among Millennials improving your storytelling is a good start. Telling your story effectively imparts a more human side to your business. It’s also memorable and develops an emotional connection between your business and your audience. Most sales gurus will admit it’s the emotional side of the brain…
Read MoreLongtime WGTC Administrator Retires
This week West Georgia Technical College says farewell to longtime Vice President of Academic Affairs Pat Hannon, a man who’s seen more than his fair share of changes in 30 years. When Hannon began his career at what was then called Carroll Technical Institute, big changes were already on the way – a shift from…
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