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Development Authority of Dawson County receives $50,000 grant for Economic Development Strategic Plan
velopment Authority of Dawson County receives $50,000 grant for Economic Development Strategic Plan DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- November 19, 2019: The Development Authority of Dawson County was presented a check for $50,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) last Thursday to support the completion of an economic development strategic plan.The presented check provides fifty percent of the funding for the total grant project which supports the development of a professional strategic plan for economic
UGA students tackle Dawson industrial site development
UGA students tackle Dawson industrial site development DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- October 2, 2019: A partnership with the University of Georgia and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will bring a valuable study to potential developers of industrial sites in Dawson County.Dawson County was recently selected as a site location for UGA’s College of Engineering Capstone Senior Project Design.Three students of UGA’s College of Engineering visited several industrial sites on Friday, September 27, along with
Dawson Discovery Tour
Teachers gain insight into local industry DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 30, 2019: A select group of Dawson County teachers participated in the inaugural Dawson Discovery Tour on Wednesday.Dawson Discovery Tour, an initiative of the Dawson County Chamber’s business and workforce development committee, was created to bring local industry leaders together with academic teachers to better understand the skills, needs and opportunities of the ever-changing local economy. The selected Dawson County School System
Chamber celebrates National Small Business Week
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 3, 2019: There’s never been a better time to celebrate business in Dawson County. Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 to be National Small Business Week in Dawson County. To celebrate, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting its business members through its social media and newsletter as well as visiting members with staff and its Ambassador team. “We are thrilled to use this week as an opportunity to showcase our
Teachers of the Year Celebrated at Luncheon
Press ReleaseTeachers of the Year Celebrated at Luncheon DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- April 19, 2019: Seven of Dawson County’s educators were honored Monday at the annual Teachers of the Year luncheon hosted by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. Teachers of the Year: (Left to Right) Dawson County Chamber President Christie Moore, Hilda Jackson, Jessie Venem, Cindy Bennett, Jennifer Stowers, Paola Epstein, Chris Lundy, Carolyn Wright, Dawson County Chamber Board Chair, Mandy Power, Northside Hospital
2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week
PRESS RELEASE Manufacturing Appreciation Week to be celebrated in Dawson County DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- April 12, 2019: Commissioners Chris Gaines, Sharon Fausett, Chairman Billy Thurmond, and Julie Nix present Chamber Economic Development Director Betsy McGriff with proclamation declaring April 15-18 Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Dawson County. Georgia's 25th Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Dawson County will celebrate local manufacturers and industrial
GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Tiffany Fulmer Ott - Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(404) 312-0524 tfulmer@gacce.org DATE: November 7, 2013HEADLINE: GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers It’s an exciting time to be in the chamber industry and to be a chamber in Georgia. The quality of leadership, programs and services that define the over 160 chambers statewide
Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC
Contact: Christie HaynesDawson County Chamber of CommercePhone: (706) 265-6278Fax: (706) 265-6279 44 Commerce DriveDawsonville, GA 30534www.dawson.org Press ReleaseDawson County Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC Dawsonville, October 28, 2013: The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce received a surprise contribution from Sawnee EMC on Wednesday of last week. Mandy Love, Energy Services Representative for Sawnee, presented the check to Chamber President Christie
