The Douglas County Chamber is thrilled to announce the 2019 Women’s Event: Celebrate YOU! This event will take place on Thursday, March 7th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter.
Celebrate YOU! Will feature an interactive women’s showcase, VIP Meet and Greet, two dynamic speakers and more! The event will kick off with an energetic welcome and words of wisdom from a trio of local female leaders; Douglas County Commission Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson-Jones, Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson, and Douglas County Chamber President & CEO Sara Ray. Be prepared for an energetic experience that will have you out of your seats not only encouraging your friends and sisters, but allowing time to Celebrate YOU!
Celebrate YOU! will feature keynote speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author of “For the Love” and “Of Mess and Moxie”, Jen Hatmaker. She is the happy hostess of a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week. She and her husband, Brandon, founded the Legacy Collective, a giving community that funds sustainable solutions to systemic problems around the world. They also starred in an HGTV series called “My Big Family Renovation” and live in a 105-year old farmhouse just outside Austin, TX with their five kids. She speaks at events all over the country and hosts the popular podcast For the Love with Jen Hatmaker.
The event will also feature speaker La Detra White. As president and CEO of Noble Insight, Inc., La Detra has over twenty year’s experience in leading marketing, public education and research initiatives around the world. In her career, she has served as director of marketing for Fortune 100 companies managing teams and revenue in excess of 5 billion dollars. In 2016, she started The Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is Project, a movement that encourages communities to support small businesses. La Detra uses her Facebook platform of over 100,000 followers to expose struggling businesses to a slew of potential customers. Her Facebook Live videos have reached millions of people.
Tickets are $69 for general admission and $99 for VIP tickets. All attendees will receive access to the interactive business showcase, general admission seating and a signature event tote bag. VIP tickets allow access to a private Meet and Greet with both Jen Hatmaker and La Detra White and premium, reserved seating.
Chamber President and CEO, Sara Ray, commented, “March is International Women’s Month, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the amazing women in our community then with an energetic night full of encouragement and empowerment from two phenomenal speakers! I am excited to partner with Mayor Rochelle Robinson and Chairman Romona Jackson-Jones as we gather together for a remarkable night of celebration.”
To register for the event, visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com/celebrateyou. For more information about this event or other Chamber programs, visit the Chamber website or contact the office at 770.942.5022.
About Douglas County Chamber
The mission of the Douglas County Chamber is to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of our community. The Chamber currently serves over 600 member businesses. For more information please contact 770.942.5022 or visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.
