Video: David Bradley of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce on Being in the Right Place at the Right Time
David Bradley of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce talks about looking forward at all the opportunities that lay ahead for the region. He talks about his role and how excited he is to be right here, right now.
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Georgia Maintains Low Unemployment Rate for the Seventh Consecutive Month
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David Bradley of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce on Being in the Right Place at the Right Time
David Bradley of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce talks about looking forward at all the opportunities that lay ahead for the region. He talks about his role and how excited he is to be right here, right now.
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