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www.dca.ga.gov/economic/financing/programs/SSBCI.asp The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (the “Act”) created the State Small Business Credit Initiative, funded with $1.5 billion to strengthen state lending programs that support small businesses and manufacturers.  Of that total amount allocated, Georgia was allocated $47,808,507 in December of 2011. Any approved program must ultimately generate $10 in private leverage…

S’More BBQ, located at 6855 Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville celebrated their grand opening on January 26.   Owner and manager Tina Cowley celebrated the occasion with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting. With more than 60 combined years of hospitality industry experience between the owners, their vision for S’More BBQ is centered around a shared love of…

Ameriprise Financial Relocates Office Douglasville, GA – Ameriprise Financial, located at 3133 Golf Ridge Blvd, Suite 201 in Douglasville celebrated their relocation and kick off to 2012 on January 10.  Proprieter and Financial Advisor, Patti Puckett; Associate Financial Advisor, Guy Moore; and Client Services Manager Susanne Spruill, officiated the occasion with a DC Chamber Ribbon…

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents the Chamber Leadership Scholarships annually to two High School Seniors from the Douglas County School System who have demonstrated their leadership in the community. The first place scholarship is $1,000.00 and the second place scholarship is $500.00. The applicants must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average…

2012 Legislative Update Week Two Legislature in Budget Week Recess The Georgia General Assembly recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday last week and held joint House and Senate budget hearings for the amended fiscal year 2012 budget and the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget during the remainder of the week. While Georgia continues to…

2012 Legislative Update Week Three Legislature returns from Budget Week Recess, Sets 30 Day Calendar After week two’s joint House and Senate budget committee hearings, the Georgia General Assembly returned to regular business last week.  On Monday, the House adopted their legislative calendar through the 30th legislative day.  The 30th legislative day is planned for…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Ray Director of Communications and Community Affairs Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 770-942-5022 ext. 304 ray@douglascountygeorgia.com.php73-40.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com DC Chamber Announces Top Ten Young Professionals of 2011 Douglasville, GA (January 27, 2012) – The Young Professionals Connection (YPC), a program of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce its…

Chamber Intern: Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 6658 Church Street Douglasville, Georgia  30134 Phone:  770-942-5022 Fax:  770-942-5876 www.douglascountygeorgia.com For further information, contact: Janice Johnson, at 770-942-5022, ext. 303, by phone or via e-mail at:  johnson@douglascountygeorgia.com.php73-40.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com. Business Description: Organized in 1945, the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest representation of business in…

Douglasville, GA (January 20, 2011) – H&R Block, located at 2685 Lee Road in Lithia Springs celebrated their re-grand opening and kick off to tax season on January 18.  District Manager, Gregory Waldrop and Senior Tax Advisor, Kathleen Dean officiated the occasion with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting. H&R Block has prepared more than 575…

Highway 5 Beverage Center, owned by Larry Jackson, celebrated their recent opening with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 6th.  Highway 5 Beverage Center is located 9079 Highway 5 in Douglasville. Highway 5 Beverage Center prides themselves on being the only American owned store in Douglas County. Jackson is a Vietnam Veteran, born and…