CHAMBER MATTERS
The Douglas County Chamber's mission is to support, promote, and attract business for the advancement of our community.
FEBRUARY 2018 In this Issue:
Lead the Way: Apply for Leadership Douglas 2019! The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 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. They also 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. To download an application, visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com or contact the Chamber at 770.942.5022. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 15th.
Shop Local - Win Big: Participate in 'Downtown Love' in February! Main Street Douglasville is excited to once again host Downtown Love for the month of February. This promotion is similar to last year’s promotion as well as Restaurant Week and the Buy Local, Win Big promotion. The Chamber is pleased to partner with Main Street Douglasville to Support downtown businesses. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: STEP 1 - Shop or dine at a local downtown Douglasville Business. STEP 2 - Fill out the bottom of the form* and attach receipts (copies are accepted). Only receipts from February 1st-28th will be eligible for the Downtown Love giveaway. There is no limit to your number of entries. Make sure to use one form per receipt. STEP 3 - Drop off or mail your receipt and this form to the Main Street Douglasville Office (currently located at the Chamber) at 6658 Church Street Douglasville, GA 30134 - must be postmarked by February 28th. STEP 4 - If your receipt is drawn, you will win $250 and the participating business from the winning receipt will win $250! STEP 5 - The winner will be announced on Facebook LIVE on March 2nd at 12 p.m. *Forms can be found in this issue of Chamber Matters, on the Main Street Douglasville Facebook page, on the Chamber website, and in the February issue of Chapel Hill News & Views. 6658 CHURCH STREET, DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
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2018 Seniors: Apply for the Foundation Leadership Scholarship by March 15th. The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is proud to offer multiple scholarship opportunities to high school students from Douglas County schools. These scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors exemplifying outstanding leadership qualities. The first place scholarship is $1,000, second place scholarship is $500, and the Board Scholarship awarding $500. Applications are due by March 15th at 5 p.m. For more information visit www. douglascountygeorgia.com.
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