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December Calendar of Events

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GreyStone Power Luncheon

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Welcome to New Members!

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January 2016

Saturday, February 6, 2016 is sure to be a night to remember as the Douglas County Chamber holds its 71st Annual Awards Banquet honoring our community’s outstanding businesses and leaders. The Chamber Awards Banquet is presented by Kaiser Permanente and will install the 2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Greg Williams with Kaiser Permanente.

The Annual Awards Banquet Committee will transform The Centre at Arbor Connection into a Winter Wonderland for this year’s event. Guests will experience a magical welcome as they arrive to a transformed ballroom and have the opportunity to bid on endless items at the silent auction and unique big ticket items during the live auction after the awards ceremony.

The much anticipated highlight of the evening will be the Annual Community Awards. Members of the Chamber and residents of the community have nominated the best of the best in each category. Who will be our Citizen of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Large Business of the Year? The answer to these questions and many more will be answered on February 6, 2016 at The Centre at Arbor Connection. This event WILL SELL OUT! Seating is limited to 400! Individual seats are $125 each, Tables of 8 are $1,000, Silver Sponsorships are $1,500 and Gold Sponsorships are $3,000. Reserve your space today by contacting the Chamber at 770.942.5022 or garmon@douglascountygeorgia.com.

We’re Tightening Our BeltWith 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.

We’re tightening our belt, because during this season, you shouldn’t have to. Happy Holidays from GreyStone Power!

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

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

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Chamber Matters, January 2016

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 GuestsThe Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchanges are held on the second Thursday of each

month from 8 -9 a.m. at various host locations throughout Douglas County. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange is a great way to jump-start your day, as you have an opportunity to meet an average of 100 business and community leaders,

while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast.

Jan 14 WellStar Douglas Hospital 8954 Hospital Drive Feb 11 West Georgia Technical College 4600 Timber Ridge DriveMar 10 Jones-Wynn Funeral Home 2189 Midway Road Apr 14 Central Baptist Church 5811 Central Church Road May 12 City of Douglasville 6700 Church Street June 9 Hightowers Memorial Chapel 7034 Broad Street July 14 LAST AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2016!Aug 11 Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven 8640 Rose Avenue Sept 1 Church at Chapelhill 5357 Chapel Hill RoadOct 13 Crossroads Church 5960 Stewart ParkwayNov 3 Diamonds Forever Arbor Place Mall | DouglasvilleDec 1 Douglas County Government 8700 Hospital Drive

5-6 p.m. | Free for members | $20 GuestsThe Comcast Business After Hours consistently proves to be the ultimate way to wrap up your busy work day. The Comcast Business After Hours are held on the

last Thursday of each month from 4pm-6pm at various host locations. Appetizers, snacks and drinks await Chamber members as they gather for an opportunity to

socialize and network with fellow business and community leaders.

Jan 28 City of Douglasville 6700 Church Street Feb 25 Stoddard’s Range & Guns 5840 Bankhead Highway Mar 24 Wren’s Body Shop at Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2700 Chapel Hill Road Apr 28 Bath Planet of Atlanta Assured Comfort Heating Air & Plumbing | 7085 Hwy. 78 May 26 5 -7p Chamber Raffle at The Centre 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 RoadOct 27 Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club 8000 Capps Ferry Road Nov 17 Gabe’s Downtown 6716 Church StreetDec 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 Gas South TOPIC Speaker

March 15Sponsored by WellStar Douglas Hospital Healthcare Report CardSpeaker

April 19Sponsored by Georgia Power Company 2016 Legislative Wrap Up Speaker

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 Speaker

September 13Sponsored by United Way of Metro AtlantaTOPIC Speaker

October 18Sponsored by American Red Cross Heroes LuncheonSpeaker

November 8Sponsored by West Georgia Technical CollegeThanks to Elected OfficialsSpeaker

POWER LUNCHEON

BUSINESSAfter Hours

COFFEE CARDEXCHANGE

After Hours 5:30 p.m.

January 14April 21August 18December 15Annual Pub Crawl

Networking Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.

February 18May 19July 21October 20

Lunch ‘N Learn Noon - 1 p.m.

March 17June 16September 15November 17

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

YOUNG PROFESSIONALSconnection

3rdTHURSDAYS21-40 year olds welcome

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 GLASS & RICHARD BLOCK- ALLPRINT MARKETING & MEDIA SOLUTIONSSamantha Glass and Richard Block of ALL Print Marketing & Media Solutions are proud to be Douglas Chamber Diplomats. ALL Print is family owned and operated in Dallas, GA. Richard runs our Douglasville office. Both Richard and Samantha are dedicated to Douglas and the communities we serve. ALL Print is not just another print provider. We are your own strategic marketing department. Whether you are looking for one item or a turn-key marketing plan we have the solution. Our experts can help you launch a fresh professional image with custom logos, graphic design and branding as well as implementation of custom marketing plans designed to fit your need. Along with the highest quality professionally printed products, targeted direct mail campaigns, expo and trade show materials, media solutions, promotional products, banners and signage, we have everything you’ll need to market and promote your business or event paired with the consultation of experts that have over 50 years of experience in the industry. For mroe information vissit www.allprintmarketing.com

KIMBERLY DECENZO- COMCAST SPOTLIGHTIt used to be simple. When watching television everyone gathered around one TV, but now they watch

television and get their media on many different devices in many different places. However, you still need to inform them about your products or services. Comcast Spotlight can help you do that! We utilize all the screens people watch and all the places

they watch them – delivering your message on over 50 networks including online networks like AMC, HGTV, Bravo, FoxNews, TNT, and ESPN. If you want to target your customers where and when they watch television with your message, creating less advertising dollar

waste – Spotlight can help. Contact: Kimberly DeCenzo, (470) 214-5957, Kimberly_DeCenzo@cable.comcast.com.

**No Spetember Business After Hours and December Luncheon**Call 770-956-STAR (7827) to

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.

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)*

Give the Gift of Heart Health

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 inlcudes risk factor education, diet, weight and exercise recommendations.

Offered in Marietta, Acworth, East Cobb and Woodstock.

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

Basic Risk Assessment - $49• Age 18+• BMI• Wellness survey• EKG (Afi b screen)• Blood pressure

• Blood work (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Glucose, CRP, liver function)• Risk Screen Questionnaire (sleep apnea, PAD, AAA, CHG)

Advanced Risk Assessment - $139• Age 40+• BMI• Wellness survey• EKG (Afi b screen)• Blood pressure• Blood work (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Glucose, CRP, liver function)

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

• CT heart screen (coronary calcium)*

• 10 year cardiovascular disease risk score

Heart Screen - $99• CT heart screen (coronary caldium)*

* Coronary calcium scores read by a WellStar radiologist.

Chamber Matters, January 2016 Chamber Matters, January 2016

SPONSORED 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!

GreyStone Power Corporation is a member-owned electric cooperative dedicated to providing our members with the best electric service at the lowest possible rates. Because GreyStone is locally owned and operated, customers, known as members, receive responsive and focused service. Located on the west side of Atlanta, GreyStone Power serves portions of eight metropolitan Atlanta counties including Douglas, Paulding, Fulton, Coweta, Cobb, Fayette, Carroll, and Bartow. GreyStone Power is a nonprofit cooperative incorporated under Georgia law.

Google strives to maintain the open culture often associated with startups, in which everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Their offices and cafes are designed to encourage interactions between Googlers within and across teams, and to spark conversation about work as well as play.

WGTC is dedicated to helping students achieve their highest potential in technical education and career advancement. Whether you are looking to advance in your current job or gain the skills for an entirely new career field, West Georgia Tech offers over 100 associate degree, diploma and technical certificate programs of study that prepare you to excel in today’s technically advanced, global economy. WGTC’s focus is on student success and work-force development that enhances our communities. They offer flexible class schedules, multiple campus locations and the latest in technology to provide our students a superior learning environment. Students enjoy clubs, organiza-tions and activities and a range of NJCAA athletic programs to help them grow inside and outside the classroom. The dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a fulfilling and satisfying learning experience through the highest quality instruction and customer service.

Jason Wellman

Gary MillerSteve Daniel

SPONSORED BY

Chairman Tom Worthan 8700 Hospital Drive

Douglasville, GA 30135 770.920.7269

www.celebratedouglascounty.com

BUSINESSAfter Hours

SPONSORED BY:

Gabe & Tami Toups6716 Church Street

Douglasville, GA 30135 770. 765.1951

4600 Timber Rdige DriveDouglasville, GA 30135 www.westgatech.edu

Chamber Matters, January 2016

BANK OF THE OZARKSBILLY C. UPTON AGENCY, INC.

CABIN FEVER ROASTERSCARROS METAL CONCEPTS, INC.

CWC, LLCEDWARD JONES - ROCKY CLAY

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE-DOUGLAS BLVD.EXPRESS OIL CHANGE-THORNTON RD.

FINLEY DRYWALL, INC.GEORGIA’S OWN CREDIT UNION

GREEN TREE DAY SPAHAWKINSON, MUCHNICK & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

LA SALSALASER DIMENSIONS, LLC

MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO.MITCHELL APPLIANCE COMPANY

ROME BRAVESSEWELL PRINTING SERVICES, INC.

TODD ELDREDGE CPA, PCWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

1 Chamber Closed for New Year’s Day

4 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas Spring Retreat 7 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leadership Douglas Wellness Day

8 8 – 9:30 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College 9 a.m. Workforce Development Meeting at the DC Economic Development Authortiy

12 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas Meeting

13 12 p.m. Diplomats Meeting

14 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange sponsored by WellStar Douglas 5:30 p.m. YPC 3rd Thursday Networking Event-Location TBA

18 Chamber Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

19 8 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Young Professionals Connection Committee Meeting 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by Dennis T. Connally, CPA, P.C. at the Douglasville Conference Cetner f eaturing Economist Rajeev Dhawan from GSU.

20 9 a.m. Chamber Seminar Series - Tax Returns: How to Keep More of What You Make and Important Tax Changes to Be Aware of for Your Business. Presented by: T. Dennis Connally, P.C, CPA

22 8 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College 26 9 a.m. Small Business Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Government Affairs Meeting

28 5 – 6 p.m. Comcast Business After Hours sponsored by City of Douglasville

JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Chamber Matters, January 2016

CAT’S MEOW CLEANING SERVICESMatthew Nada - Owner/Operator

(770) 508-9047

THE WRITING PADDr. Deborah Johnson-Blake

(770) 648-3895

THE MASTERS HANDS BY L&J, LLCJackie Bartley - Co-Owner

(770) 633-5257

NOVEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS

THE HOME DEPOTNatalie Wilson - Store Manager

7399 Douglas Blvd.Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 577-8311

APPLIANCE LIQUIDATION OUTLET, INCTodd Hester - CEO

7214 Douglas Blvd. Suite CDouglasville, GA 30135

(678) 503-8332

SAKURA SUSHI & GRILL, LLCBinh Mora

4900 Stewart Mill Rd. Suite JDouglasville, GA 30135

(678) 391-1906

2015 Reflections from the ChairThank YOU!A year ago, I finished my greetings message by writing, “finally, thank you for allowing and trusting me to serve as your 2015 Chair. I look forward to serving our membership.” As my term as Chairman comes to an end, let me thank you for supporting me through your kind words and endless encouragement. It has truly been a great experience for me personally and professionally to serve our membership. I have made lasting friendships and have polished up my English thanks to serving as the emcee at all of our networking events!

Looking back at 2015, we had another great year in which we conducted over 35 networking events, 60 Ribbon Cuttings, our 70th Annual Awards Banquet, our always fun Chamber Raffle and the largest Chamber Golf & Tennis Classic to date. We also continued with our great community programs Leadership Douglas and Youth Leadership Douglas. We ended the year with a Big Thank You by enlisting our Board Members and Diplomats to visit all of our members to personally thank them during Member Appreciation Month and then hosted everyone for the annual Member Appreciation Cookout at the Chamber. I am grateful to all our volunteer leaders who played a significant role in making the Cookout the best attended ever!

In 2015, we were also able to launch several new programs and expand and improve existing programs to better benefit ourmembership. In January, Chamber CHOW, a program implemented to support our local restaurants and engage our residents, launched. Highlighting a different member restaurant weekly has been very successful, and the Chamber will continue in partnership with the Douglas County Sentinel on this program in 2016. Our Young Professionals Connection had a tremendous year with programs focused towards the millennials in our community including the inaugural Executive Mentorship Program and the 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament which raised over $6,000 towards high school and young professional continuing education scholarships. In addition, the Board of Directors implemented a fund on behalf of our monthly luncheon speakers creating an additional scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Our monthly feature, “I am the Chamber,” highlighted a culturally diverse business or member monthly in our publications to create a cultural awareness within Douglas County. This summer, the Chamber launched a new benefit to our members by introducing the Virtual Business Solutions Center that will assist with many aspects of business needs.

We have had a busy year and many successful events and programs. All of our achievements in great part are due to the leadership of our President and CEO Kali Boatright and her amazing team. I know that their dedication and support made my role as Chairman a lot easier, and for that I am extremely appreciative. My business has been a member of Chamber since 1987, and I am proud of Kali and her team for running a very successful and financially stable organization that truly is the voice of business in our community. I am also thankful to all of our Board Members and Diplomats for their dedication, support and service to the Chamber.

As I say my goodbye, I would also like to thank my family for their support and encouragement. It has been a great year, and I look forward to continuing my service as Immediate-Past Chair as I support our 2016 Chairman Greg Williams with Kaiser Permanente.

I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming networking events.

Thank you,

Rosco Sayyar DC Chamber 2015 Chairman of the Board