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DOUGLASCOUNTYCHAMBERCONNECTMAY/JUNE 2020CO.STARTERS is a nineweek co-hort that equipsentrepreneursofallkinds with the insights,relationships, and toolsneeded to turn businessideas into action.Co.Starters Entrepreneur ProgramCHAMBER ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR ASPIRINGENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPSLet Our Team Help Build Your Team!""" THREE STARSOur team. Our recruits. Our Clients.www.TeamAmbassador.com770-942-03112110 Fairburn Rd Suite E Douglasville GA, 30135*We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL CO.STARTERSPROGRAM FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPSThe Douglas County Chamber, in partnership with Douglas County EconomicDevelopment, Regions Bank and Mercer University, are thrilled to announcethe 2020 CO.STARTERS program for entrepreneurs and start-up companies.CO.STARTERS is a nine-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs ofall types with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas intoaction. The Chamber is currently accepting applications for the fall 2020 program.Drawing from the experience of successful entrepreneurs and startup veterans from around the globe, CO.STARTERS walks creative smallbusiness owners through lean, effective business modeling methodsin asimple and intuitive way, and with the help of a supportivecommunity.TheYOUCO.STARTERSEVE RYTHINGNEED TOprogram has a global reach, serving numerous communities across the United GETStates,NewZealand, andSTA RTED.CO.STARTERS is a 9-week program that equips aspiringAustralia. In Douglas County, the program will be facilitated by the Mercer University’sentrepreneurs with theDouglasinsights, relationships,Campus.and tools neededto turn business ideas into action.The program will kick off in August and finish with a celebration open to thecommunityinOctober.Beginning August 13, 2019 - Pre-registration RequiredTuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. - Mercer University Douglas CenterCO.STARTERS is offered as part of the Build Business Success Pillar of the community strategic plan forDouglas County that was unveiled in 2018. The program aligns with the strategy to enhance support systemsfor entrepreneurs and startups. Small business remains one of the fundamental economic drivers for localeconomies and job creation, but these smaller-scale startups have not received the same level of support astheir high-growth counterparts.Small business remains one of the fundamental economic drivers forlocal economies and job creation, but these smaller-scale startups have not received the samelevel of support as their high-growth counterparts.CO.STARTERS aims to narrow that gap.Learn more at www.costarters.coREGISTER AT WWW.DOUGLASCOUNTYGEORGIA.COM.“The key to creating a thriving environment with an excellent quality of life,and community pride starts with building business success,” commented ChrisDevelopment Executive Director. “Strong, sustainable businesses are the driver for awe are excited to offer a program that will help entrepreneurs and Douglas Countya strong talent pipeline,Pumphrey, DC Economicsuccessful community andfor many years to come.”Applications are available on the Chamber website and are due by July 10th. For more information on CO.STARTERS,visit costarters.co. To learn about CO.STARTERS in Douglas County or to apply, visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.

VIBRANT AND RA-LIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. JOINDC CHAMBER CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLEThe Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its newest members of Chairman’s Circle:Vibrant and RA-LIN & Associates, Inc. Members of this elite group understand the importance ofinvesting in advocacy, education, and building a better Douglas County for future generations.VIBRANTKarl Peterson, owner of Vibrant was officially welcomed to the Chairman’sCircle at the GreyStone Power Community Impact Luncheon in January.Vibrant provides technology strategy, which helps move businesses forward.By bridging the gap which exists between an organizations goals and its technical systems, Vibrant deliversmeaningful change to organizations in the manufacturing, engineering, creative design and nonprofitsectors. With experience across the technology industry, the Vibrant team is well equipped to partnerwith organizations of all sizes by providing independent strategy, review, and implementation services.RA-LIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.Tonya Jackson, Business Development Manager for RA-LIN & Associates,Inc. was officially welcomed to the Chairman’s Circle at the GreyStone PowerBusiness Owners Sharing Solutions Luncheon in February. RA-LIN offers a rangeof construction services for unparalleled building and service experience. Fromconsulting and construction management, to design and general contracting services, they match theirexperience to meet an individual client’s needs. RA-LIN & Associates offers services for the healthcare,educational, manufacturing, industrial, hospitality, and commercial markets. They are committed to movingthe communities they work in forward by remaining an integral part of the community by leveraging the talentand experience of their top-level team members who work closely with clients to build a vision into a reality.DC CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLEThe Douglas County Chamber Chairman’s Circle is anesteemed group of individuals represents businessesand individuals who have chosen to go the extramile in their support for the Chamber and its mission;they do so because they believe that the voice ofbusiness must be heard. These leaders invest time andmoney toward the job creation, quality of life, workforcedevelopment and marketing goals of the community.The Chairman’s Circle includes top level executivesand community leaders that help turn thought intoaction. Involvement at this level puts their businessat the table with the movers and shakers of DouglasCounty. Additionally, Visionary Partners help pavethe way for the future of the business communityin Douglas County. They are the pioneers ofinnovation and growth in our community thatensure the mission and values of the Chamber willcontinue to remain relevant for many, many years.Financial AdvisorIRT-1848E-AFor information on the Douglas County Chamber,contact their office at 770.942.5022 or visit theChamber website, www.douglascountygeorgia.com.Nancy P Demirtas6488 Spring Street Suite201Douglasville, GA 301345615770-942-9442edwardjones.comMember SIPC

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