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The Chamber

Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce:
Your Partner in Progress
W elcome to Douglas-Coffee organization represents every corner of the monitor legislation and support pro-business

policies. Through ongoing communication
County – where economic
local economy.
growth, small-town charm,
partnerships with the Georgia Small
and community collaboration create the Entrepreneurs benefit from Chamber and events like Eggs & Issues, members
have direct access to policymakers and
perfect environment for residents and Business Development Center (SBDC), decision-makers.
businesses. At the center of this progress which offers business planning, mentoring,
is the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of and workshops – all designed to help small Empowering Local Business
Commerce, a powerful advocate for local businesses launch and thrive. From startups to industry leaders, the
enterprise and a driving force behind the Chamber offers programs that provide
region’s development. Networking, Visibility & Advocacy long-term value:
A major Chamber membership perk • Leadership Coffee is a seven-month
Fueling Economic Growth is access to year-round networking program that teaches participants
The Chamber plays a critical role in opportunities. Whether you prefer relaxed about local government, education, and
advancing local economic opportunities Business After Hours, dynamic Power development, cultivating the next
by working closely with the Coffee County Lunches, or the informative Eggs & Issues generation of community leaders.
Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Legislative Breakfast, Chamber events create • Emerging Leaders and Student
the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). space to build connections, strengthen Ambassador programs engage younger
All three operate under one roof, offering customer bases, and grow your brand. members and high school students,
a unified strategy to support job creation, The Chamber is also a key referral source. helping shape the future workforce
business attraction, and tourism growth. When residents or newcomers ask where and leadership.
This collaboration has delivered major to shop or find services, only member • Drugs Don’t Work assists employers
wins. Douglas is home to a Walmart businesses are recommended, making in creating certified drug-free
distribution center employing more than membership a direct path to increased workplaces, offering a 7.5% discount on
1,000 people, with additional expansions visibility and credibility. Members can also workers’ compensation insurance.
from major players like Southwire and promote their news, job listings, and events • The Chamber Advantage Card
Pilgrim’s Pride creating dozens of new jobs. through the Chamber’s website, social encourages local spending with
With more than 550 Chamber members – media, and e-newsletters. exclusive discounts at member
including manufacturers, medical providers, On the advocacy front, the Chamber businesses, keeping more dollars in the
startups, and mom-and-pop shops – the works closely with local and state leaders to local economy.

2 Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce | 912-384-1873 | douglasga.org