How is Georgia’s Economy Stacking Up?

The UGA Terry College of Business presented their 2010 Georgia Economic Outlook  last week and it looks like Georgia ’s  economy will grow again in 2010 but at a rate less than the national average.  Employment will also start increasing again by the 2nd or 3rd quarter but will still drop 1% for the year, lead by [...]

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Congratulations to the Ross Group for being our 7th Buy Local Spotlight!

As part of our Buy Local Campaign, the Chamber is drawing a “Buy Local Spotlight” at two of our networking events each month, The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange and our AT&T Business After Hours. The Ross Group was randomly selected from the attendees of the December 10th Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange sponsored by [...]

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Chamber gives reasons to shop at home

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is supporting local business, thereby providing jobs within the county through its “Buy Local” program, Kali Boartright, president and CEO of the Chamber told the Kiwanis Club of Douglas County at its meeting this week.  Boatright gave the top ten reasons to buy local: 1. In today’s economy, local [...]

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Congratulations to Jones Wynn Funeral Home for being our 6th Buy Local Spotlight!

   As part of our Buy Local Campaign, the Chamber is drawing a “Buy Local Spotlight” at two of our networking events each month, The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange and our AT&T Business After Hours.  Jones Wynn was randomly selected from Chamber members who attended the Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange hosted by Mercer [...]

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