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The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the newest member of the 2013 Chairman’s Club; Jim McMichen with Visiting Angels. The mission of the Chairmans Club is to convene community-minded, senior level business people to be visionaries for the Chamber and a voice for business in our community. Visiting Angels celebrated their new level…

After 7 years of mobile service, Takeheed Productions (Tinseltown Studios) has finally found a place to call home located in the Douglasville community.  The Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the new location, at 5387 Fairburn Road with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  Chamber representatives were greeted with a production put on by Tinseltown’s Summer Camp.  Bobby…

A Doctor on Speed Dial?  Learn More About a Great New Product from the DC Chamber!  What will happen at some point next year when your employees can’t get in for a doctor visit?  Conservative estimates say that as a result of Healthcare reform, 32 million more people will be “in the system,”4 million more…

Owners, Terry, Cathy and Brandon Brlecic opened Pet Things and Wild Bird Supplies in November and after joining the Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 6880 Douglas Boulevard near the west entrance of Arbor Place mall, Pet Things carries many holistic and premium dog and cat foods. For…

The Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Sentinel are pleased to announce the 2013 Small Businesses of Excellence.  These nine businesses are recognized for successful operations and growth as well as service in their community. The Chamber is proud to recognize the important role that small businesses play in Douglas County and its economy. They recognize the…

On Thursday, July 4, 2013, S.H.A.R.E. House will host the 16th Annual Festival in the Park for. The festival will begin immediately after Douglasville’s 4th of July Parade in Hunter Park. The event will feature food, fun, and entertainment. Barbeque is provided by Williamson Brothers. There will be vendor booths, live Bluegrass music throughout the…

Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan returned to the Courthouse on Friday, June 28th, for the first time since his surgery to relieve an aneurysm. He spent 2 hours at the Courthouse Friday and will be working part-time over the next couple of weeks as he regains his strength. The surgery was successful and Chairman…

  Our hearts go out to the Mobley family in light of this great tragedy Posted: Jun 26, 2013 3:06 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 26, 2013 3:09 PM EDT By Tony McNary By Mandi Milligan VILLA RICA, GA (CBS ATLANTA) – A Villa Rica jewelry store owner was shot and killed during a robbery Wednesday afternoon.…

President Barack Obama hailed small business owners as the economy’s engine and our biggest source of new jobs. The President declared June 16-22, as National Small Business Week and stated, “America’s small businesses reflect the best of who we are as a Nation—daring and innovative, courageous and hopeful, always working hard and looking ahead for…

The Douglas County Chamber will host its annual Chamber Golf & Tennis Classic on Wednesday, September 25th at Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club. More than 300 golfers are expected to participate in the 2013 Classic, presented by GreyStone Power. The Chamber Classic is being co-chaired by GreyStone Power’s Vice President of Finance, Kara Pearson…