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Agilysys Names Veteran Technology Marketer Terrie O’Hanlon as Chief Marketing Officer

Thank you to Metro Atlanta CEO for the content on Agilysys Names Veteran Technology Marketer Terrie O’Hanlon as Chief Marketing Officer.  –Agilysys, Inc., a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that it has hired Terrie O’Hanlon as its chief marketing officer (CMO). In this newly created…

Clarion Partners, Westbridge Begin Final Phase of Award-Winning Stockyards Atlanta with 926 Brady

Thank you to Metro Atlanta CEO for the content on Clarion Partners, Westbridge Begin Final Phase of Award-Winning Stockyards Atlanta with 926 Brady.   Clarion Partners, LLC, and Westbridge have started 926 Brady, the adaptive reuse of the final undeveloped building in the core West Midtown submarket. The 1930s warehouse is the last remaining piece of…

Fox Theatre Kicks off 2022 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival

Thank you to Metro Atlanta CEO for the content Fox Theatre Kicks off 2022 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival.  The Fox Theatre welcomes back the annual film festival with the announcement of the 2022 Coca Cola Summer Film Festival schedule. Kicking off the festival is the 50th Anniversary of the Godfather on Friday, June 17 at…

TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June

Thank you to Metro Atlanta CEO for the content TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June.  Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage. In its fifth year, the event will take place on June 14 and June 15 at the Georgia World…

Video: Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation Talks About Internships

Thank you to Metro Atlanta CEO for the content on Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation Talks About Internships. Vanessa Lane is the Executive Director for the Georgia Education Foundation. She discusses their newest initiative, the Minority Business Intern Program.   To watch Vanessa’s video, please click here.   By Metro Atlanta CEO

Tips to Make Your Revenue Streams Flow

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce for providing the content on Tips to make your revenue streams flow.     Make sure your price is just right Pricing products and services requires a delicate balance that entices customers while focusing on your bottom line. Use these tips to find the pricing model that provides the most…

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DouglasJobs.com is the leading job search engine in Douglas County and receives over 5,000 hits per month. Posting jobs on DouglasJobs.com is free for Chamber Members.

Looking to hire a new employee? Post your job opening on our job website, www.douglasjobs.com! Log into the Member Information Center to post a job today!

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WorkSource Georgia is the state's federal-funded employment and training system, working to connect talent with opportunity. At the local level, Douglas County works with the Atlanta Regional Workforce Investment Board to utilize WIOA funds. WIOA funds are allotted to dislocated workers, low-income adults and youth and administered specifically through services geared toward helping disadvantaged citizens obtain meaningful employment.

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The Career Ready Training Program offers free training to individuals in the Douglas County area, who are looking for careers in high demand career areas. The program provides access to a new pipeline of candidates for Douglas County employers, who are looking for a trained and qualified workforce.

The Career Ready Construction Training Program is a 20-day/four week paid intensive Pre-Apprenticeship program. Participants must commit to attending all training days.

Benefits of the program:

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  • Only eligibility requirement is to be able to work in the US (E-Verify)

The Career Ready Construction Training Program is an initiative under the Data Center Ecosystem Collaborative.

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Request for Speakers: Douglas County Small Business Summit

Link to form to submit a speaker. The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Small Business Summit, a two-day experience designed to educate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region. The Small Business Summit brings together innovators, experts, and thought leaders to provide practical tools,…

Spark by Hilton Douglasville Atlanta West Celebrates Grand Opening in Douglasville!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Spark by Hilton Douglasville Atlanta West Celebrates Grand Opening in Douglasville! Spark by Hilton Douglasville Atlanta West celebrated its grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Hotel leadership, community partners, Chamber representatives, and local business leaders gathered to commemorate the opening of the newly rebranded property located at…

Alliance for Business Empowerment Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Douglasville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance for Business Empowerment Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Douglasville Alliance for Business Empowerment (ABE) celebrated its official grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 19, 2026. Owner Vonda Thorpe was joined by Chamber representatives, community members, local business leaders, and supporters to commemorate the occasion at Meeting…

Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County   Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies  Douglasville, GA (May 21, 2026)– The Douglas County Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics to Douglas County. Small Business B(AI)sics is…

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026 Graduates

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026 Graduates DOUGLASVILLE (May 21, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber proudly announces the graduation of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2026. A celebration was held on May 13th at the Riverside EpiCenter to honor the 26 outstanding individuals who completed the immersive eleven-month program focused on…

Nominations Being Accepted for 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards

For Immediate Release Nominations Being Accepted for 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards   Douglasville, GA (April 6, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber is excited to announce the 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards. This program honors the vital role that small businesses play in driving Douglas County’s economy. Awards will be presented at…

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants  Douglasville, GA (May 15, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2027. The program selects diverse and qualified individuals to provide a structured program that enhances leadership skills and community involvement for the betterment of…

2026 Legislative Update Week 12

2026 Week 11 Legislative Update The House and Senate gaveled out Sine Die in the early hours of Friday morning.   Both chambers wrapped up their work for the 2026 Legislative Session around 1:00 AM.   Legislators voted on dozens of bills and special actions in the final two days of the session.  The hundreds of bills that successfully made it all…

2026 Legislative Update Week 11

2026 Week 11 Legislative Update This week the legislature was in session Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for Legislative Days 36 through 38.  Tuesday and Thursday served as committee work days.  With the legislative session drawing to a close, both chambers spent long hours on the floor this week debating and voting on bills.    The Senate is scheduled to vote on…

2026 Legislative Update Week 10

2026 Week 10 Legislative Update Legislators were back under the Gold Dome this week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Legislative Days 32 through 35, and Tuesday served as a committee work day.  Lawmakers are quickly running out of time to get their bills across the finish line.  Next week the legislature is back in session Monday, Wednesday,…