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COVINGTON NEWTON CHAMBER EMBRACES 2017 YEAR OF FILM WITH VISION OF $ 117 STUDIO INVESTMENT

With the anticipation of the $ 117 million investment by Three Ring Studios , plans for one of the largest TV , gaming , music , and filming production studios in Georgia were unveiled during the Covington Newton Chamber Dinner on January 12 , 2017 . The plans for the immense pre-production , production and postproduction studio are proposed near the Covington Municipal Airport and off Georgia Highway 142 .

The business community came to support the Chamber ’ s annual event with a record turnout and were rewarded with a celebration focused on the lucrative filming industry . The lights , camera , action displays were not just hype . The state of Georgia declared 2017 to be the Year of Film . It was therefore fitting that keynote speaker , Rahim
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eStation Creates Advantage for Local Small Businesses

In today ’ s business world , the benefits that a business incubator provides can help new businesses not only get off to a great start but also be more competitive . That ’ s one of the reasons why it is important to recognize the possibilities of eStation , a local business incubator located at 936 Green Street , Suite 100 , in Olde Town Conyers . eStation opened in

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October 2016 to cater to the small business community . It is an important venue that drives economic growth by helping startup and small businesses succeed . Incubators help small businesses by sharing operating costs , and providing resources and a wide range of services . Access to co-working space is advantageous for the
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Women ’ s Expo Coming to Covington

The Covington / Newton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to present The Women ’ s Expo on March 2 , 2017 . The Women ’ s Expo will focus on living a life of unlimited possibilities with Dr . Andrea Bowens-Jones as the keynote speaker . Professional women in Newton County and the surrounding areas are invited to register for the expo , where they will be inspired and encouraged to bring out the highest expression of

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themselves . Dr . Bowens-Jones is a highperformance leader and skilled developer of top talent . She is the President and CEO of IDG Vision , LLC in Covington , Georgia , and a Certified John Maxwell coach , speaker , and trainer . During the expo , Dr . Bowens will passionately weave together John Maxwell ’ s proven leadership teachings with her gifts , talents , and experiences to inspire , develop , and grow
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