Uniting community leaders to build a stronger future through childcare, education, and workforce solutions.
Dublin-Laurens County Chamber Community Foundation

About The Foundation

The Dublin-Laurens County Chamber Community Foundation exists to support long-term, sustainable community growth. By aligning local leadership with real solutions in the key areas of childcare, education, and workforce development, we are investing in a stronger future for all residents of Laurens County.
  • Childcare
    By addressing childcare challenges, we help ensure families can thrive and businesses can grow.
  • Education
    We support educational initiatives that empower our youth and prepare them for future success.
  • Workforce Solutions
    By fostering workforce development, we create opportunities for all residents to succeed in a changing economy.

Board Members

The Dublin-Laurens County Chamber Community Foundation is led by a dedicated board of community members who are committed to the foundation's mission and vision.
Sara Kolbie

Sara Kolbie

Executive Director

Lucas Cowart

Lucas Cowart

Chair

Will Curry

Will Curry

Incoming Chair

Joey Barret

Joey Barret

Past Chair

Kim David

Kim David

Secretary

Jeff Bruton

Jeff Bruton

Treasurer

Randy Gay

Randy Gay

Ben Lanier

Ben Lanier

Michael Maffett

Michael Maffett

Randy Thompson

Randy Thompson

Ronda Walker

Ronda Walker

Valerie Dixon

Valerie Dixon

Jennifer Jarvis

Jennifer Jarvis

Childcare

The Chamber Community Foundation works with our local childcare providers to recruit, retain, improve, and expand local quality care options.

Education

The Chamber Community Foundation works with our local education leaders to support efforts in leadership training, exposure to local careers, and literacy initiatives. Currently, the Foundation helps recruit volunteers for local literacy projects: Read to Lead and Literacy in Laurens.
Read to LeadLiteracy in Laurens

The Foundation is proud to announce that Laurens County will be a 2026-2027 FLEX Community. The Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) is an entrepreneurship program for any Laurens County high school student. Students create and run their own businesses while participating in local workshops and mentorship, culminating in a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition. Our local winner will proceed to the state competition, where the state winner receives $10,000 cash!

Laurens County FLEX Student Application Deadline is September 24, 2026. Submit your application here

FLEX Business Plan Submission Deadline is October 16, 2026. FLEX Business Plan Submission Instructions: FLEX Business Plan Submission Instructions (PDF)

Workforce

The Foundation is proud to present Aim 2 Summit, A one-day interactive and educational exposition featuring leaders in AI, automation, innovation, manufacturing, & mechatronics. Save the Date! October 7, 2027 at OFTC. FREE to attend! Interested in attending as a group or becoming an exhibitor? Email aim2summit@gmail.com for more details.