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The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with the Douglas County School System for the second annual “Principal 4 a Day.” This program will take place on November 21, 2013 at all Douglas County Schools. “Principal 4 a Day” is a program adopted by Chamber President & CEO, Kali Boatright and DC School Superintendent, Dr. Gordon Pritz in 2011. This program will allow members of the business community to visit one of the 35 schools in Douglas County and shadow the principal for a half day. Each school principal will be paired with a local member of the business community who will experience a typical day in the principal’s shoes.
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Guest principals will be exposed to the many exciting programs offered in our schools as well as gaining first-hand insight into the challenges that schools face on a daily basis. “We feel it is highly important for our business leaders to see what goes on in our schools,” commented Boatright, “many of our members, like myself, have children in the school system, and this is a great way to see what happens after the first bell, but from the other side of the desk. The Chamber is proud to present this program and is looking forward to sending our businesses back to school!” DCSS Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz stated, “We are excited to again be partnering with the Chamber to offer this opportunity for those interested in getting a firsthand look at the great and challenging things going on in our schools here in Douglas County. We had great participation the last two years and we are hopeful it will be even bigger this year. We have a great group of leaders in our principals and they are proud and excited to share the exceptional things going on in each of their schools.” While this program is for members of the business community, other members of the Douglasville and Douglas County community will have the opportunity to participate in the second portion of this program, “Teacher 4 a Day” in spring of next year.
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For more information on Principal 4 a Day or to apply, visit the Chamber website at www.douglascountygeorgia.com or contact Sara Ray at 770.942.5022.
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September Renewing Members A.D.C.O. Billboard Rentals ABRA Auto Body & Glass Advanced Surfaces Corporation Arbor Place Mall Brodick Hill Apartment Homes Century 21 Bryant Realty Century Arbor Place Christian Brothers Mechanical, LLC Cobb & Douglas Public Health Consumer Security Services, Inc. Contractors of West Georgia, LLC Crossroads Church Crystal Springs Bottled Water David Emerson Day Star Tabernacle Douglas County AutoCare Douglas County Farm Bureau Douglasville Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC Douglasville Psychological Outpatient Svcs. Elwood Staffing eNNOVEA, LLC Enterprise Rent-A-Car Exodus Ranch First Baptist Church Lithia Springs Folks, Inc. Forestar Group, Inc. Frank Winn & Nick Winn, Attorney at Law Georgia Department of Labor Girl Scouts Of Greater Atlanta, Inc. Graphic Media Solutions, LLC Harrison & Horan, P.C. Harvester Christian Academy Holiday Inn Express Atlanta West - Theme Hub One Logistics, Ltd. John Bleakley Ford Laser Dimensions, LLC Low Country Barbecue, Inc. McCoy Brokerage Service Mercer University Mitchell Appliance Company Peening Technologies of GA Inc. Perfect Image Salon & Spa Piedmont Heart Institute Douglasville R & R Dental Specialists Rainwater Motor Company SEG, LLC Sleep Inn Taco Mac The Conroy Development Company The Curiosity Shoppe, LLC TransAmerican Computer Consulting Tulman Eye Group Uptown Dental USA Mobile Drug Testing of Atlanta Utility Support Systems, Inc. Wal-Mart, Hwy. 5 Waste Industries Atlanta, LLC Wenck Travel & Shopping Mall West Atlanta Pediatrics West Georgia Family Dentistry
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11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Murphy Law Group 2 – 6 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas
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8 – 9:30 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group
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9 a.m. Foundation Board Meeting 12 – 1 p.m. Diplomat Meeting 2p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
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8 – 9 a.m. Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange at Diamonds Forever 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Giving Initiatives
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8 – 9 a.m. Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Young Professionals Connection Planning Committee 11:30 a.m. Chairmans Club Reception 12 – 1 p.m. GreyStone Power Luncheon Sponsored by Comcast at One Community Church (Old Conference Center) 1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting for The DANNY Center
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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Customer Service Seminar Speaker Rita Fasina-Thomas, Distinctive OPS Services
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Principal 4 A Day 9 a.m. New Member Orientation 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Volt Workforce Solutions 4 – 6 p.m. AT&T Business After Hours at Town & Country Upholstery
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Mania! The DC Chamber has had MANY reasons to celebrate this past month with Chamber Ribbon Cuttings! From renovations and grand openings to name changes and anniversaries, our Chamber is always proud to help commemorate our members’ successes! Check out some of the photos and contact the Chamber today to schedule your ribbon cutting!
2013 Chamber Seminar Series NOVEMBER 20 – Giving Great Guest Service 11:30 a.m. -1p.m. Speaker Rita Fasina-Thomas, Distinctive OPS Services Douglas County Chamber
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MeMbers Matter Upcoming Chamber Ribbon Cuttings NOVEMBER 5TH, 11:30 A.M. Murphy Law Group 8302 Office Park Drive Douglasville, GA 30134
NOVEMBER 14TH 11:30 A.M. Giving Initiatives DC Chamber, 6658 Church Street NOVEMBER 19TH, 1 PM. The DANNY Center Immediately following the GreyStone Power Luncheon NOVEMBER 21ST, 11:30 A.M. Volt Workforce Solutions DC Chamber, 6658 Church Street DECEMBER 3RD, 11:30 A.M. Pend Upon 3400 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 100 Douglasville, GA 30135
Welcome New Members! AVALON VISION SOLUTIONS, LLC Ed Kachnic - President 422 Thornton Road, Suite 104 Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (770) 944-8445
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GRAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC John Gray - President (404) 642-1187 We Speak for Ourselves
LITHIA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA Melissa LaFleur - President 6946 Florence Dr. Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (678) 457-7961 Battery Sales & Service
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RIVERSIDE EPICENTER & WORD OF FAITH FAMILY WORSHIP CATHEDRAL Christopher Boyd - Executive Pastor 135 Riverside Parkway Austell, GA 30168 (770) 874-8400 SERENITY HOSPICE CARE Tracee Guilford - Public Relations 23 Eastbrook Bend, Suite 205 Peachtree City, GA 30269 (678) 838-4200 SOUTHERN PROPERTY RESTORATION Brittney Mickle - Business Development 322 Wilson Street Villa Rica, GA 30180 (770) 337-0030
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Gold’s Gym West Georgia Technical College Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Central Baptist Church City of Douglasville Sam’s Club Mercer University WellStar Douglas Hospital Church at Chapelhill Douglas County Sentinel at The Centre at Arbor Connection Diamonds Forever Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair
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2013 Networking Calendar DC 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!
Douglasville Conference Center 6701 Church Street | Douglasville, Ga 30134 $20 for Chamber Members with RSVP, $30 for Guests RSVP - 770.942.5022 or info@douglascountygeorgia.com
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2013 Economic Outlook with Dr. Joey Smith sponsored by T. Dennis Connally Sponsored by Gas South Sponsored by WellStar Douglas Hospital Legislative Wrap-Up Sponsored by Georgia Power Leadership Douglas Graduation sponsored by Google Workforce Development Luncheon sponsored by West Ga Technical College Small Businesses of Excellence Awards sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Education Luncheon Sponsored by Metropolitan Renovations United Way Kick-Off sponsored by United Way Heroes Luncheon sponsored by the American Red Cross Sponsored by Comcast
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City of Douglasville Chapel Hills Golf Club DeNyse Signs Vineyard Streetball Classic, Inc. Chamber Raffle at The Centre at Arbor Connection Hilton Garden Inn Metro Bank Comcast Chamber Golf Classic at Mirror Lake Golf & Country Club Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club Town & Country Upholstery www.douglascountygeorgia.com Atlanta West Jewelry
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