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Aflac Ron Bradley Independent Associates, celebrated its recent opening with a Ribbon Cutting at the DC Chamber on May 22. Aflac Ron Bradley Independent Associates is located at 1899 Lake Road, Suite 214 Hiram, GA 30141. Aflac provides products for income, asset and medical bill protection including programs for accident, life, hospital, cancer and short-term…

Thank you to Fisher & Phillips for the great content!! On April 25, 2012, the EEOC voted 4-1 to adopt new guidance regarding employer use of criminal background checks to screen applicants and current employees. This guidance will affect nearly every employer in the country. Based on a recent SHRM survey, over 90% of employers…

Running a business in today’s economy can be difficult, complicated and demanding. Most businesses are looking for ways to positively impact their bottom line while retaining quality employees. One of the many programs afforded to you as a member of our Chamber of Commerce is a cost effective health insurance and benefit solutions package for…

As part of your Chamber’s continuing effort to provide savings to local member business owners, we have joined forces with Purchasing Alliance Solutions and their Healthy Business Alliance™ program to announce new savings on employee benefits products through Companion Life Insurance Company. If a Chamber business member moves their coverage to Companion Life, a special…

The Leadership Douglas Class of 2012 celebrated the completion of their service project with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 25. The class raised funds, renovated, and designed a Puppy Room for the Douglas County Animal Shelter. Leadership Douglas is a program of the Douglas County Chamber Foundation. It selects diverse and qualified individuals to…

The Douglas County School System is pleased to announce its newest program in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, “Teacher 4 a Day.” This program will take place on May 10, 2012 at all Douglas County Schools. “Teacher 4 a Day” is a program adopted by DC School Superintendent, Dr. Gordon Pritz and…

Distinctive OPS Services, celebrated their recent joining of the Chamber with a    Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration on March 29th at the DC Chamber. Owner, Rita Fasina-Thomas was present to provide some information about what Distinctive Ops Services does. Distinctive OPS Services specializes in impactful operations consultation, stimulating classroom workshops, and human resources…

The United Way in Douglas County celebrated the relocation of their Douglasville office with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting yesterday. Their new office, located at 8595 Club Drive, is the former 911 Center Building which moved into their new facility last fall. The United Way’s mission is to engage all segments of our community to drive…

On average, commuters in the 20-county region spend 127 hours traveling to work each year, which translates into more than three work-weeks. This Regional Snapshot explores county-level travel trends from the American Community Survey to show in which areas of the region commuters spend the most time traveling to work. It also looks at small…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA (March 28, 2012) – The American Cancer Society will offer Look Good…Feel Better classes at Deer Lick Park in Douglasville on the third Wednesday each month. Classes will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Look Good…Feel Better provides tips to women who are undergoing cancer treatment to help them improve their…