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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…

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…

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 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…

In 1832, George Muller arrived in Bristol, England to take charge of a small church called Bathesda Chapel where he served for 64 years until his death in 1896. Early in his work at Bathesda, Muller was struck by the overwhelming number of orphans who roamed the streets with nowhere to go for food and…

Oak Mountain Academy Headmaster, Paula Gillispie, staff, students and Chamber representatives celebrated the opening of their new campus spirit store, by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 28th. Oak Mountain Academy is located at 222 Cross Plains Road in Carrollton. The campus store at Oak Mountain Academy is the one-stop shop to help…

One of the things marketing consultants and business coaches will tell you is to be yourself on social media and in your blogging. Let your tone come through and allow people to get to know you. Your personality will help you stand out. And it does, whether you have a good one or a bad…

Popcorn Depot Manager, Sophia Henry, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the launch of their newest product, Italian gelato, by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 21st. Popcorn Depot is located at 2750 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 700 in Douglasville. Popcorn Depot Owner, Ira Noble, had an interest in using popcorn to create fun…

Content marketing provides the kind of quality content your audience is looking for. Marketers in today’s business climate must yield to the interests of their customers to be successful in the same way that party planners who want people on the dance floor must select music the vast majority of people in attendance will find…

                  During this election year Douglas County residents have an important decision to make. A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) will be on the November ballot. The shared SPLOST will be used in Douglas County and the cities of Douglasville, Austell and Villa Rica to…