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Chamber members also enjoy        the festivities. Signature events include:  the Annual Business Awards Gala, which
        personalized support. From ribbon cuttings     •  Wings & Things Festival and Fly-In  honors outstanding achievements in
        and marketing campaigns to mentorship     •  Freedom Fest in July      leadership, service, and innovation
        and resource navigation, the Chamber is     •  Gopher Tortoise Festival in October  among its members.
        dedicated to helping its members succeed.    •  Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and     Whether you’re attending a networking
                                                tree lighting in December      mixer, supporting a nonprofit fundraiser,
        Health & Wellness Solutions           These family-friendly events attract   or enjoying live music, Chamber events
          Recognizing the link between healthy   thousands of visitors and reinforce   create lasting connections between
        employees and healthy businesses, the   community pride. The Chamber also hosts   businesses and the broader community.
        Chamber participates in the Healthy
        Business Alliance, a statewide coalition that
        uses group buying power to make employee
        benefits more affordable.            Who We Are
          A highlight of this program is the     The Chamber’s work is powered by a passionate and professional team dedicated to
        Georgia Chamber SMART Plan, which    supporting Douglas-Coffee County’s business community:
        offers comprehensive health insurance for   Matt Seale – CEO, Economic Development Authority | mseale@douglasga.org
        small businesses through Anthem Blue Cross   Emily Courson – Executive Director | ecourson@douglasga.org
        Blue Shield. Even companies with as few   Mesha Davis – Director of Finance & Operations | chamber@douglasga.org
        as two employees can access competitive   Megan Rabun – Director of Main Street & Downtown Development | mrabun@douglasga.org
        group rates.                         Stephanie Childers – Director of Tourism & Events | schilders@douglasga.org
          Members also have access to        Jada Wildes – Director of Programs & Marketing | jwildes@douglasga.org
        additional options through the Spectrum     Each member of the team brings expertise, energy, and a commitment to service.
        Benefits Partnership, offering coverage in   Whether you need help launching a new business, hosting a grand opening, or finding
        medical, dental, vision, and disability. These   ways to engage with the community, they’re ready to assist.
        programs help local businesses retain talent,
        manage costs, and promote wellness across     Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce
        the community.                         114 North Peterson Avenue, Suite 205
                                               Douglas, GA 31533
        Events That Build Community            912-384-1873
          Douglas-Coffee County knows how to     chamber@douglasga.org
        celebrate and the Chamber is often leading     coffeegachamber.com













































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