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investment in the historic district by offering Highway 441, GA Highway 82, and regional
matching grants for exterior improvements. rail lines link the community to major
The result is a lively, walkable downtown with shipping routes and ports in Savannah,
charm, character, and economic energy. Brunswick, and Jacksonville. The Douglas
Municipal Airport supports both corporate
Education and Workforce Readiness and recreational air travel.
Douglas-Coffee County’s two higher Douglas-Coffee County offers powerful
education institutions – South Georgia incentives for business investment. As a Tier
State College (SGSC) and Wiregrass 1 community, it qualifies for the state’s highest
Georgia Technical College (WGTC) – job tax credits. Opportunity Zones, HUBZone
are preparing the region’s workforce for designations, and the Rural Zone designation
tomorrow. SGSC offers four-year degrees for the downtown district provide targeted
in fields like engineering technology and tax advantages, grants, and development tax
education, directly addressing regional credits. Local incentives include enterprise Chamber programs support everything
workforce needs. zones, revenue bonds, and infrastructure from ribbon cuttings and shop-local
WGTC provides hands-on programs campaigns to leadership training and
in healthcare, trades, and industrial assistance – making it easier for businesses legislative advocacy. Whether you’re starting
technologies. With support from Coffee to launch, expand, and succeed. a business or settling into the community, the
Regional Medical Center, WGTC launched Chamber is your go-to resource.
a new nursing program in 2023. Additional Your Business Partner: Douglas-Coffee County is a place to thrive.
programs in cybersecurity, commercial The Douglas-Coffee Chamber From peanuts to progress, poultry to public-
driving, and construction trades keep pace of Commerce private partnerships, this South Georgia gem
with employer demands, while Georgia’s The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of is open for business and ready for the future.
Quick Start workforce training initiative Commerce plays a vital role in economic
ensures incoming industries have fully development, business advocacy, and Douglas-Coffee County
trained staff on day one. community connection. Member businesses Chamber of Commerce
tap into a network of 550+ members, The Atrium, 114 North Peterson Avenue
Infrastructure and gain access to marketing opportunities, Suite 205, Douglas, GA 31533
Business Incentives participate in events, and benefit from cost- 912-384-1873
Douglas is well-connected despite being saving programs like the Healthy Business chamber@douglasga.org
45 miles from the nearest interstate. U.S. Alliance and Georgia Chamber SMART Plan. coffeegachamber.com

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