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The Douglas County Chamber is proud to announce that Tyler Teresa, Southeast Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Small Business Summit presented by Google, taking place August 25–26, 2026, at the Douglasville Conference Center. As the SBA’s top official for the Southeast Region, Teresa…
The stage is officially set for the November general election following the primary election runoffs. At the top of the ticket, Republican Mike Collins will face Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate, and, in the governor’s race, Rick Jackson will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) in the general election. A…
Douglasville, GA (June 17, 2026) – Street Corner Urban Market celebrated its grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony on June 17th. Business owner Khary Miller, Mayor Rochelle Robinson, Councilman Howard Estes, Chamber representatives, and local business leaders gathered to commemorate the opening of the new neighborhood market located at 1851 Market…
The Douglas County Chamber is excited to announce the 2026 Small Business Summit, presented by Google, taking place August 25-26, 2026, at the Douglasville Conference Center. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners, the Summit will provide practical tools, expert insights, and valuable connections to help businesses grow and thrive. The two-day experience…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the students who recently completed the 2026 Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) program. These outstanding students, representing high schools throughout Douglas County, were recognized for their achievement during the Leadership Douglas Closing Retreat and Graduation Ceremony. Youth Leadership Douglas is designed to develop future community leaders by…
Douglasville, GA (June 12, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Chamber Foundation are proud to announce the inaugural Public Safety Week, presented by Ralin, taking place June 15-18, 2026. This week-long initiative will celebrate, recognize, and strengthen connections with the public safety professionals who serve and protect our community every day. …
Douglasville, GA – The Douglas County Chamber proudly recognized the recipients of the 2026 CelebrateHER Awards during the Celebrate YOU! Women’s Conference held June 3-4 at the Douglasville Conference Center. The awards honor women who are making extraordinary contributions through leadership, service, innovation, advocacy, mentorship, and community impact. The CelebrateHER Awards recognize women in seven…
Link to form to submit a speaker. The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Small Business Summit, a two-day experience designed to educate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region. The Small Business Summit brings together innovators, experts, and thought leaders to provide practical tools,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spark by Hilton Douglasville Atlanta West Celebrates Grand Opening in Douglasville! Spark by Hilton Douglasville Atlanta West celebrated its grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Hotel leadership, community partners, Chamber representatives, and local business leaders gathered to commemorate the opening of the newly rebranded property located at…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance for Business Empowerment Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Douglasville Alliance for Business Empowerment (ABE) celebrated its official grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 19, 2026. Owner Vonda Thorpe was joined by Chamber representatives, community members, local business leaders, and supporters to commemorate the occasion at Meeting…