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Welcome to New Members!

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February 2016

The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 class of Leadership Douglas. The mission of Leadership Douglas is to identify, encourage and develop leadership abilities so that its participants grow both personally and professionally.

Participants in Leadership Douglas benefit from getting to know one another and from the exchange of ideas and experiences. They gain knowledge and understanding on crucial issues facing our community, while also attaining leadership skills to make a difference. In addition, they develop a network of relationships with other leaders of various backgrounds throughout Douglas County.

This professional leadership curriculum is achieved through a ten-month program of structured activity where students become familiar with all aspects of our community. Leadership Douglas utilizes professional leadership trainers while also utilizing community resources for courses such as Health and Recreation, Economic Development, Arts and History, Public Safety, Social Services, Education, Government Affairs, and Water Resources.

“Where else can you gain an understanding of your community, leadership skills to make a difference, and life-long friends in one program,” says Rosco Sayyar, Sam & Rosco’s Restau-rant, Leadership Douglas Class of 2013, and DC Chamber member.

Participants in Leadership Douglas are selected after consideration of their recognized and potential leadership abilities. The selection committee will choose 25 diverse and qualified individuals in order to provide a structured program that enhances leadership skills and community involvement. In addition, the selection committee will ensure at least 70% of those selected will be from the business community, with the remaining 30% from educa-tion, social service programs or community action agencies. The class membership will be announced by May 1st.

Cost for the 10 month course is $800 and includes the retreat, all sessions and materials, meals and transportation. It is important that applicants recognize that a serious com-mitment to attend every class is required. In return, participants are guaranteed to leave Leadership Douglas better qualified to take an active role in our community.

To download an application, please go to www.douglascountygeorgia.com/ leadership-douglas or contact the Chamber at 770-942-5022. All applications are due no later than 5:00pm on Friday, March 18th.

APPLY TODAY!

We’re on Wallet Watch

greystonepower.comGreyStone Power is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

With a rate reduction planned for the spring of

2016, and rates that are already among the lowest

in the state,* GreyStone Power has been cutting

costs to reduce rates.

We’ve held down operating expenses, negotiated

lower power costs and worked with industry

allies to ensure member concerns were heard on

Capitol Hill.

The cooperative recently returned $5 million in

capital credits to members and offers energy

efficiency seminars, home energy audits and tips.

When it comes to power bills, GreyStone Power is on wallet watch. We’re working hard to provide

you with reliable and cost-competitive electricity.

*2015 summer rate survey by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Based on 1,000 kilowatt hours monthly residential use.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 CHAIRMANS CLUBdouglas county

Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant

HUGHES-RAY COMPANYENGINEER SURVEYOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

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2016 NETWORKING CALENDARDC Chamber members say networking is the best benefit of their

Chamber membership...join us monthly at our events as we network our way through town!

8-9 a.m. | Free for members | $20 Guests Jan 14 WellStar Douglas Hospital 8954 Hospital Drive | DouglasvilleFeb 11 West Georgia Technical College 4600 Timber Ridge Drive | DouglasvilleMar 10 Jones-Wynn Funeral Home 2189 Midway Road | DouglasvilleApr 14 Central Baptist Church 5811 Central Church Road | DouglasvilleMay 12 City of Douglasville 6700 Church Street | DouglasvilleJune 9 Hightower’s Memorial Chapel 7034 Broad Street | DouglasvilleJuly 14 Gold’s Gym 4600 Legend Place | Douglasville Aug 11 Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven 8640 Rose Avenue | DouglasvilleSept 1 Church at Chapelhill 5357 Chapel Hill Road | DouglasvilleOct 13 Crossroads Church 5960 Stewart Parkway | DouglasvilleNov 3 Diamonds Forever Arbor Place Mall | DouglasvilleDec 1 Douglas County Government 8700 Hospital Drive | Douglasville

5-6 p.m. | Free for members | $20 GuestsJan 28 City of Douglasville Feb 25 Stoddard’s Range & Guns 5840 Bankhead Highway

Mar 24 Wren’s Body Shop at Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2700 Chapel Hill Road | Douglasville Apr 28 Bath Planet of Atlanta at Assured Comfort Heating | Air | Plumbing| 7085 Hwy. 78 May 26 Chamber Raffle at The Centre *5-7p* 7475 Douglas Boulevard

June 30 WellStar Douglas Hospital 8954 Hospital Drive

July 28 Metro Garage Door, Inc. 7464 Bankhead Highway

Aug 25 ThunderZone Entertainment Center 3140 Bright Star Road

Oct 27 Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club 8000 Capps Ferry Road

Nov 17 Gabe’s Downtown 6716 Church Street

Dec 15 John Bleakley Ford 870 Thornton Road

Held at the Douglasville Conference Center6700 Church Street | Douglasville

January 19Sponsored by T. Dennis Connally, P.C., CPA 2016 Economic Outlook Economist Rajeev Dhawan, GSU February 16Sponsored by the Douglas County Citizens for Excellence in Education Communication Transformation Suzie Price, Professional Speaker

March 15Sponsored by WellStar Douglas Hospital ACTION! Our Growing Film Industry Lee Thomas, Georgia Film & TV

April 19Sponsored by Georgia Power Company 2016 Legislative Wrap Up

May 17Sponsored by Google Leadership Douglas Graduation

June 21Sponsored by DC Economic Development AuthorityIndustry Luncheon

Held at The Centre at Arbor Connection7475 Douglas Blvd. | Douglasville

July 19Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente 2016 Small Businesses of Excellence Awards August 16Sponsored by Mercer University 2016 Annual Meeting Strong Chamber, Strong BusinessesBrandon Miller, 34Strong

September 13Sponsored by United Way of Metro AtlantaSpeaker TBD

October 18Sponsored by American Red Cross Heroes LuncheonRecognizing Douglas County’s Public Safety Sector

November 8Sponsored by West Georgia Technical CollegeThanks to Elected Officials

COFFEE CARDEXCHANGE

*No September After Hours or December Luncheon*

POWER LUNCHEON

BUSINESSAfter Hours

After Hours 5:30 p.m.January 14Carrabba’s Italian GrillApril 21

August 18

December 15Annual Pub Crawl

Networking Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. February 18Thumbs Up DinerMay 19

July 21

October 20

Lunch ‘N Learn Noon - 1 p.m. March 17Gabe’s DowntownJune 16

September 15

November 17

Noon - 1 p.m. | $20 for Members | $30 Guests

YOUNG PROFESSIONALSconnection

3rd THURSDAYS21-40 year olds welcome

Chamber Matters, February 2016

Give yourself or a loved one a gift of health with Know Your Heart, a screening program designed to determine risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions.

Each Know Your Heart participant receives a personalized report with test results, reviewed with a WellStar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine provider. The consultation also includes risk factor education, diet, weight and exercise recommendations.

Call 770-956-STAR (7827) to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment.

Offered in Marietta, Acworth, East Cobb and Woodstock.

Basic Risk Assessment – $49• Age 18+ • BMI • Wellness survey• EKG (Afib screen) • Blood pressure• Blood work (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides,

Glucose, CRP, liver function)

• Risk Screen Questionnaire (sleep apnea, PAD, AAA, CHF)

Advanced Risk Assessment – $139• Age 40+ • BMI • Wellness survey • EKG (Afib screen) • Blood pressure • Blood work (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides,

Glucose, CRP, liver function)

• Risk Screen Questionnaire (sleep apnea, PAD, AAA, CHF)

• CT heart screen (coronary calcium)*

• 10 year cardiovascular disease risk score

Heart Screen – $99 or $149 per couple• CT heart screen (coronary calcium)*

* Coronary calcium scores read by a WellStar radiologist.

Chamber Matters, February 2016 Chamber Matters, February 2016SPONSORED BY:

COFFEE CARDEXCHANGE

Chairmans Club CORNERTHE CHAIRMANS CLUB IS THE CHAMBER’S EXCLUSIVE LEVEL OF

MEMBERSHIP FEATURING TOP EXECUTIVES IN DOUGLASVILLE AND DOUGLAS COUNTY. MEET THREE OF OUR MEMBERS!

ServisFirst is a full service commercial bank, focused on providing business and personal financial services through c ompetitive products and state-of-the-art technology. As of September 30, 2015 the Bank has accumulated $4.8 billion in assets.

AT&T is bringing it all together. They are helping people connect with advanced mobile services, next-generation TV, high-speed Internet services and smart solutions for businesses.Fast, highly secure and mobile connectivity – to everything on the Internet, everywhere, at every moment and on every device. AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry.

Douglasville is home to more than 30,000 residents that enjoy a family–friendly environment with the benefits of a major city nearby. The community offers excellent schools, a variety of cultural activities, great civic amenities, and a local community that welcomes everyone. Locally the residents take pride in their community and the benefits there are to offer to visitors, residents and businesses.

Dennis Boyden

Ken Barber

Mayor Rochelle Robinson

SPONSORED BY:

8954 Hospital Drive | Douglasville, GA 30135 770.949.1500 | www.wellstar.org

BUSINESSAfter Hours

SPONSORED BY:

110 Interstate West Pkwy. | Lithia Springs, GA 30122770.949.8980 | www.hiltongardeninn.com

8483 Campbellton Street | Douglasville, GA 30134770.920.2890 | www.tdconnally.com

Chamber Matters, February 2016

ADVANCED SURFACES CORPORATIONALLSTATE-RYAN RICE AGENCY

AMBU-STAT, LLCAMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, PATTI H. PUCKETT

BELKBLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

BYRD DENTAL GROUPCHILDREN’S VOICE- CASA, INC.

DIANE DANIEL ENTERPRISES, INC.DOUGLAS COUNTY DISABILITIES COALITIONDOUGLASVILLE HEATING & AIR & APPLIANCE

GABE’S DOWNTOWN DOUGLASVILLEGABE’S DOWNTOWN VILLA RICA

GRAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLCHARTLEY, ROWE & FOWLER, PC

PLANET CHIROPRACTICPROFESSIONAL MOJO

PROOF OF THE PUDDINGWEST GEORGIA BOARD OF REALTORS

2 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Project One Haiti 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas Class 3 9 a.m. Finance Committee Meeting

4 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leadership Douglas Education Day

6 7 p.m. Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

9 9 a.m. Chamber 101: Member Orientation

10 12 p.m. Diplomat Meeting

11 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange Sponsored by West Georgia Technical College

12 8 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at WGTC 9 a.m. Industry and Workforce Devlopment Committee Meeting At West Georgia Technical College

15 Chamber Closed in Observance of Presidents Day

16 9:30 a.m. Young Professionals Connection Planning Committee 11:15 a.m. Chairmans Club Reception 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. GreyStone Power Luncheon Sponsored by Committee for Excellence in Education Communication Transformation with speaker Suzie Price At the Douglasville Conference Center 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Chamber Seminar Series: Dodge the Duds, Pick the Winners- The Secret to Hiring for Superior Performance Presented by Suzie Price

18 8 a.m. YPC 3rd Thursday Networking Breakfast at Thumbs Up Diner 8 a.m. Douglas County Day at the Capitol

23 9 a.m. Small Business Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Government Affairs Meeting

25 9 a.m.-12 p.m. use Your Strengths to Grow Your Business Workshop 5 – 6 p.m. Comcast Business After Hours sponsored by Stoddard’s Range & Guns

26 8 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Chamber Matters, February 2016

BIMASSKevin Baker - President8317 Office Park Drive, Suite. 2CDouglasville, GA 30134(770) 954-7395 CHERIE ARMAND WINE & BEERTatiana Valentine - Owner2000 Mirror Lake Blvd.Villa Rica, GA 30180(678) 952-4778

L&M UNDERGROUND UTILITIESMitchell Lykins - President/Owner(770) 324-8815

OMNICALL RECEPTIONISTSPatty Payne - CFO295 Thomas Newell WayCarrollton, GA 30117(770) 830-8277

STELLA & DOT, KEEP COLLECTIVE WITH LINDSAY PATTONLindsay Patton - Stylist(404) 290-9680

UPS STORE #1690Darcel Stewart - Owner8491 Hospital Dr.Douglasville, GA 30134(770) 489-6178 UPS STORE #2523Darcel Stewart - Owner7421 Douglas Boulevard, Unit NDouglasville, GA 30135(770) 489-6178

WOMACK FOR SHERIFFChris Womack(678) 414-8532

DECEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS

DIPLOMAT SPOTLIGHTS OF THE MONTH Meet the backbones of the Chamber...our Diplomats! Each month we will highlight two of our members

who go above and beyond to make YOUR Chamber the best it can be!

SAMANTHA ROSADO-DOUGLASVILLE CONFERENCE CENTERBoasting over 37,000-square-feet of flexible meeting space, the Douglasville Conference Center features exquisite facilities and unmatchable amenities. With a unique blend of refined elegance and cutting-edge technology, the Conference Center is a great choice for social and corporate events. For more information regarding bookings, please contact Samantha Rosado, Sales Coordinator at the Douglasville Conference Center at 678-449-3118 or rosados@douglasvillega.gov.

SCOTT JACKSON-APPAFIED MARKETINGScott is a veteran owned Douglasville based business specializing in helping local small businesses grow.

Appafied provides affordable Mobile App and Internet advertising options as well as custom designed native mobile apps for businesses on the Android and Apple platforms. Contact us and let’s get your business

Appafied! Contact Scott Jackson at 678-696-1659, scott@appafied.com or www.appafied.com.

DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS AND USE THEM IN YOUR

BUSINESS!Workshop Designed For: Business

professionals, community leaders and social influencers interested in discovering their natural talents and how to leverage this

knowledge to enhance professional performance, improve personal well-being

and unlock potential!

Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder Coach, Brandon Miller presents an impactful workshop adapted from the

bestselling book, StrengthsFinder 2.0. Strengths Psychol-ogy pioneer Dr. Donald O. Clifton asked the question, “What will happen when we think about what is right

with people instead of fixating on what is wrong?” Miller utilizes the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to identify natural talent and focuses on developing that talent into

strengths, bringing out the best in yourself and your team members. Pre-workshop, participants will take the Clifton

StrengthsFinder.

During the interactive presentation learn theThree Keys to Effective Strengths Use:

Naming Your Strengths – Learn your Top 5 Strengths and begin to understand the unique language of Strengths!

Claiming Your Strengths – Validate your Top 5 and cor-relate your Strengths to past and present success.

Aiming Your Strengths – Leverage your Strengths toward measureable outcomes and learn to improve Perfor-

mance and increase Well-Being

TRAINING IS TRADITIONALLY $750 – Chamber Members pay $199/person!

Take Advantage of the Discounted Rate!Register online at

www.douglascountygeorgia.com

Questions? Contact the Chamber at 770.942.5022.