Greystone

March Calendar of Events

PAGE 4

GreyStone Power Luncheon

PAGE 3

Welcome to New Members!

PAGE 5

March 2016

The Douglas County School System is pleased to announce the fifth annual Teacher 4 A Day – a program in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber. This program will take place on March 29, 2016 at all Douglas County Schools.

“Teacher 4 a Day” is a program adopted by DC School Superintendent Dr. Gor-don Pritz and Chamber President & CEO Kali Boatright. This program will allow members of the community to visit one of the 33 schools and two specialized program schools in Douglas County and shadow a teacher for a half school day. School teachers from each grade will be paired with a local member of the community who will experience a typical day in the teacher’s shoes. Participants will not be placed in their children’s classrooms.

Guest teachers will be exposed to the many exciting programs offered in our schools as well as gaining first-hand insight into the challenges that schools face on a daily basis. “We feel it is highly important for members of our community to see what goes on in our schools,” commented Boatright, “many of our members, like myself, have children in the school system, and this is a great way to see what happens after the first bell. The Chamber is proud to support this program and is looking forward to sending our community back to school!”

Applications are available through the Board of Education office. or the DC Chamber website. Email all applications to nell.boggs@douglas.k12.ga.us. For more information on Teacher 4 A Day or to apply, visit the DCSS website at www.douglas.k12.ga.us or contact Karen Stroud at (770) 651-2000 or email response@douglas.k12.ga.us.

BE A TEACHER FOR A DAY!

Applications due March 18th!

We’re on Wallet Watch

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

With 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.

When it comes to power bills, GreyStone Power is on wallet watch. We’re working hard to provide

you with reliable and cost-competitive electricity.

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

THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 CHAIRMANS CLUBdouglas county

Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant

Wellstar1/2 pg

Chamber Matters, March 2016

Thank you to the over 400 attendees, sponsors and donors that helped make this year’s Annual Awards Banquet the largest yet!

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors

Auction Sponsor

Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant

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.

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

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)*

* Coronary calcium scores read by a WellStar radiologist.

Chamber Matters, March 2016 Chamber Matters, March 2016

SPONSORED BY:COFFEE CARDEXCHANGE

SPONSORED BY:

4600 Timber Ridge Drive | Douglasville, GA 30135 770.949.7200 | www.westgatech.edu

BUSINESSAfter Hours

SPONSORED BY:

6695 Church Street | Douglasville, GA 30134770.920.3000 | www.douglasvillega.gov

Douglas County Citizens for Excellence in Education

www.douglas.k12.ga.us

featuring Professional Speaker, Suzie Price

Chamber Matters, March 2016

93.3 THE JOY FMANCHOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

BLANKENSHIP HOMESCOBB & DOUGLAS PUBLIC HEALTH

COMPUTER HELPERDENIM & DIAMONDS CHARITIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

FRANK WINN & NICK WINN, ATTORNEY AT LAWGABLES SPORTING GOODS & G&G WHOLESALE

HARKINS & SILLIMAN DENTISTRYITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTEJEFF FIELD & ASSOCIATES

OMEGA MEN OF DOUGLAS COUNTYPUCKETT EMS

SCANA ENERGYTEDXDOUGLASVILLE

THORNTON ROAD HYUNDAITYCO INTERNATIONAL

VON ROLL AUSTRALWENCK TRAVEL

1 Deadline for Youth Leadership Douglas Applications 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas

2 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Wealth Management Group of Georgia

3 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leadership Douglas Social Services Day

9 12 p.m. Diplomat Meeting 4 - 5p.m. Executive Mentorship Program Meeting

10 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange sponsored by Jones-Wynn Funeral Home

11 8 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College 9 a.m. Existing Industry and Workforce Development Meeting

15 Deadline for Leadership Douglas, Top Ten Young Professionals, and Foundation Scholarship Applications 8 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Young Professionals Connection Planning Committee Meeting 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by WellStar Douglas Hospital at the Douglasville Conference Center featuring Lee Thomas, Director of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office

16 9 a.m. Chamber Seminar Series: Expos, Sponsorships, Events & Giveaways- Which is Right for My Business? presented by Jim McMichen and Ken Hammock, The JOY FM 9 a.m. Foundation Board Meeting

17 12 p.m. YPC 3rd Thursday Networking Lunch at Gabe’s Downtown

22 9 a.m. Small Business Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Government Affairs Meeting

23 8:30 a.m. HR Hot Topics Seminar Series: Hiring without Backfiring presented by Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

24 5 – 6 p.m. Comcast Business After Hours sponsored by Wren’s Body Shop at Carrabba’s Italian Grill

25 8 a.m. Good Morning Connections Leads Group at the Chamber BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College

29 8 a.m. Teacher 4 A Day

31 6 - 7:30 p.m. Go Build Career Fair at College and Career Institute

MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Chamber Matters, March 2016

D&R PAINTINGDavid Rivas - Owner

(404) 784-4461

PROJECT ONE HAITIHeather Scherer - Board Member

(770) 296-5837

SERENITY EMPIRE(770) 875-5064

SIGNATURE NAILSMinh Quang - Manager/Owner

4300 Chapel Hill Rd.Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 489-6000

TNR TRANSPORTATION, LLCNiki Rawlings - Manager

7415 Thoreau CircleAtlanta, GA 30349

(404) 216-4028

WYNN LAWN CARECody Wynn - Manager

(770) 949-1455

DECEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS

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!

OLIVIA HOWARD & ADAM CARTER- BANK OF THE OZARKSBank of the Ozarks has been named the #1 performing community bank in the United States for the sixth year in a row. We are proud of our stability and the exceptional level of customer service we deliver. We treat our customers the same way we want to be treated when doing business with someone. We are a full service bank offering FREE personal and business checking account products as well as many other products and services. We are located in the Texas Roadhouse shopping center on Chapel Hill Road at I-20. Please visit our website at www.bankozarks.com or contact Olivia Howard (ohoward@bankozarks.com ) or Adam Carter (acarter@bankozarks.com) at 770-852-6880.

JOHN & HEATHER SCHERER, FAME INTERNET MARKETINGAt FAME Internet Marketing, Web Design is Only the Beginning. John and Heather have been involved in small business their entire lives and

understand the unique needs and pressures that small business owners face. FAME works with small businesses to make sure that they are taking full advantage of the tools necessary to prosper in today’s environment. They help clients plan content and design a quality website, make sure that

the website is well exposed on major search engines and help you leverage social media to its fullest. Please contact Heather and John Scherer, Owners of FAME Internet Marketing: Heather, 770-296-5837 Heather@youneedfame.com; John, 678-776-2864 jps@youneedfame.com or visit

their website www.youneedfame.com.

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!

Hughes-Ray Company, Inc. (HRC) provides engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for public and private clients in the state of Georgia and nationally. HRC’s engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture divisions combine staff experience and credentials to offer a broad range of planning and design services.

From the very beginning, Sam and Rosco made a promise to always offer fresh food, outstanding service, elegant ambiance, reasonable pricing and a great dining experience in every visit. Also, from the beginning they made a promise to be involved in the community in order to make it a better place for present and future residents of this great county.

Sherrod & Bernard is here to help clients seek the compensation they deserve for thier personal injuries. Their experienced trial attorneys have handled a wide range of personal injury, wrongful death, car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, workers’ compensation, insurance claims, and related civil matters throughout Georgia. The friendly lawyers and staff have a proven track record, equipping us with the knowledge and resources needed to help with a variety of legal concerns. During a free consultation, they will begin to discuss the issues and complexities of the clients case, seeking a positive resolution.

Rosco Sayyar

Howard B. Ray

Ken BernardHUGHES-RAY COMPANYENGINEER SURVEYOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant

Chamber Matters, March 2016

93.3 THE JOY FMANCHOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

BLANKENSHIP HOMESCOBB & DOUGLAS PUBLIC HEALTH

COMPUTER HELPERDENIM & DIAMONDS CHARITIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

FRANK WINN & NICK WINN, ATTORNEY AT LAWGABLES SPORTING GOODS & G&G WHOLESALE

HARKINS & SILLIMAN DENTISTRYITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTEJEFF FIELD & ASSOCIATES

OMEGA MEN OF DOUGLAS COUNTYPUCKETT EMS

SCANA ENERGYTEDXDOUGLASVILLE

THORNTON ROAD HYUNDAITYCO INTERNATIONAL

VON ROLL AUSTRALWENCK TRAVEL

1 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Youth Leadership Douglas

2

3 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leadership Douglas Social Services Day

9

10 Jones-Wynn Funeral Home

11 BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College

15 Deadline for Leadership Douglas, Top Ten Young Professionals, and 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by WellStar Douglas Hospital at the Douglasville Conference Center featuring Lee Thomas, Director of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office

16 9 a.m. Chamber Seminar Series: Expos, Sponsorships, Events & Giveaways- Which is Right for My Business? presented by Jim McMichen and Ken Hammock, The JOY FM

17 12 p.m. YPC 3rd Thursday Networking Lunch at Gabe’s Downtown

22

23 8:30 a.m. HR Hot Topics Seminar Series: presented by Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

24 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill

25 BIG Success Leads Group at West Georgia Technical College

29 8 a.m. Teacher 4 A Day

31

MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Chamber Matters, March 2016

D&R PAINTINGDavid Rivas - Owner

(404) 784-4461

PROJECT ONE HAITIHeather Scherer - Board Member

(770) 296-5837

SERENITY EMPIRE(770) 875-5064

SIGNATURE NAILSMinh Quang - Manager/Owner

4300 Chapel Hill Rd.Douglasville, GA 30135

(770) 489-6000

TNR TRANSPORTATION, LLCNiki Rawlings - Manager

7415 Thoreau CircleAtlanta, GA 30349

(404) 216-4028

WYNN LAWN CARECody Wynn - Manager

(770) 949-1455

DECEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS

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!

OLIVIA HOWARD & ADAM CARTER- BANK OF THE OZARKSBank of the Ozarks has been named the #1 performing community bank in the United States for the sixth year in a row. We are proud of our stability and the exceptional level of customer service we deliver. We treat our customers the same way we want to be treated when doing business with someone. We are a full service bank offering FREE personal and business checking account products as well as many other products and services. We are located in the Texas Roadhouse shopping center on Chapel Hill Road at I-20. Please visit our website at www.bankozarks.com or contact Olivia Howard (ohoward@bankozarks.com ) or Adam Carter (acarter@bankozarks.com) at 770-852-6880.

JOHN & HEATHER SCHERER, FAME INTERNET MARKETINGAt FAME Internet Marketing, Web Design is Only the Beginning. John and Heather have been involved in small business their entire lives and

understand the unique needs and pressures that small business owners face. FAME works with small businesses to make sure that they are taking full advantage of the tools necessary to prosper in today’s environment. They help clients plan content and design a quality website, make sure that

the website is well exposed on major search engines and help you leverage social media to its fullest. Please contact Heather and John Scherer, Owners of FAME Internet Marketing: Heather, 770-296-5837 Heather@youneedfame.com; John, 678-776-2864 jps@youneedfame.com or visit

their website www.youneedfame.com.

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!

Hughes-Ray Company, Inc. (HRC) provides engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services for public and private clients in the state of Georgia and nationally. HRC’s engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture divisions combine staff experience and credentials to offer a broad range of planning and design services.

From the very beginning, Sam and Rosco made a promise to always offer fresh food, outstanding service, elegant ambiance, reasonable pricing and a great dining experience in every visit. Also, from the beginning they made a promise to be involved in the community in order to make it a better place for present and future residents of this great county.

Sherrod & Bernard is here to help clients seek the compensation they deserve for thier personal injuries. Their experienced trial attorneys have handled a wide range of personal injury, wrongful death, car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, workers’ compensation, insurance claims, and related civil matters throughout Georgia. The friendly lawyers and staff have a proven track record, equipping us with the knowledge and resources needed to help with a variety of legal concerns. During a free consultation, they will begin to discuss the issues and complexities of the clients case, seeking a positive resolution.

Rosco Sayyar

Howard B. Ray

Ken BernardHUGHES-RAY COMPANYENGINEERSURVEYOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant