[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1201-E1202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE GILMER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Gilmer 
County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  In 1978, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce was founded to improve 
Northeast Georgia's business climate. This group strives to bring local 
businesses together, offering networking opportunities to members of 
Gilmer industry.
  In addition to connecting local businesses, the Gilmer County Chamber 
also seeks out solutions to workplace problems like drug use. It 
implemented a program called ``Drugs Don't Work'' to offer resources 
that businesses can use to support the needs of their employees.
  Northeast Georgia's economy depends on organizations like the Gilmer 
County Chamber of Commerce to provide entrepreneurs and employers 
opportunities to learn from each

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other and facilitate the growth of local businesses.
  I congratulate the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce on 40 rewarding 
years of service and success, and I look forward to seeing this 
organization continue to empower the people who drive Northeast 
Georgia's economy.

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