July 6, 2026

Kimberly Davis, Director of Sales, Extended Stay America Premier Augusta, found some “secret sauce” to help her compete with CSRA hotels and Airbnb’s that allow longer stays for guests. Davis is a graduate of an ongoing marketing program offered by the Augusta Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce. She says each presenter brought unique expertise, practical marketing strategies, and real-world insights.  ”The Small Business Marketing Academy was an outstanding experience that exceeded my expectations,” she said. “I left every session with valuable takeaways that I could apply directly to my business.