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Why You Need to Grow Your Personal Brand and It’s Not to Land a New Job Business owners are as guilty as they come. Because they have their own businesses they rarely see a reason to build out things like their LinkedIn profiles. “I’m not looking for a job.”, is a common response when asked…

Dare to be Different: 5 Ways to Recreate Your Business for Greater Revenue Most people come up with an idea, or they have a passion, and they decide to turn it into a business. The savvy among them create a business plan around their idea or passion. Many get so excited about their venture that…

 5 Selfies You Need to Take for Your Business  Selfies are no longer the domain of duck-faced teenage girls. (That’s not an insult. It’s a description. Google it.) They’re gaining in popularity among adults and businesses too. Selfies are a way of showing customers and potential customers a “behind the scenes” look at your business.…

New Manchester High School teacher Casey Bethel was named the 2015-2016 Douglas County Teacher of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Recognition Program on October 1, 2015. He will represent the county in the Georgia Teacher of the Year recognition program. During the event, a teacher from each of 33 schools in…

Cortney North, Lithia Springs High School Cosmetology teacher, been named the National Trade and Industrial Educator of the Year in the category for those with under five years of experience. She was notified of her national recognition on September 25 and will be recognized at the group’s meeting on November 19, 2015 in New Orleans…

Findley’s Butcher Shop owner, David Widaski, staff, and Chamber members celebrated their reopening in Douglas County by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 15th. They are located at 4040 Chapel Hill Road, Suite R in Douglasville. Findley’s Butcher Shop and Douglasville Retail Meat and Smokehouse are a full service butcher shop where customer service…

Green Sweepers Landscaping owners Joann Aranda and Oscar Velasquez, family, friends and Chamber members celebrated their opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 15th. Green Sweepers Landscaping is a family-owned landscaping company. They offer services such as mowing, trimming, leaf cleaning, and any other landscaping needs. Green Sweepers serves all…

Statewide non-profit GeorgiaForward named Douglasville/Douglas County as the location for its next Young Gamechangers leadership and action program. The program brings together 40-50 emerging leaders from around the state to one Georgia community to propose fresh, thoughtful solutions to some of the community’s longstanding challenges. “Douglas County is thrilled to have been selected as the…

Community Bean Coffee Connection owners, Daniel and Marlene Hyneman, staff, customers and Chamber members celebrated their opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 9th. Community Bean Coffee is located at 8341 Grady Street in Douglasville. Community Bean Coffee is a coffee shop for the community. Their motto is “bringing Douglasville…

Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar owners, Natasha Hickman and Yvonne Robinson, friends, and Chamber members celebrated their recent opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 8th. Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar is located at 4040 Chapel Hill Rd Suite K in Douglasville. Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar is a cupcake shop serving Douglas County and surrounding…