October 22, 2026

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce borrowed a page from matchmaking services to introduce business leaders to local nonprofit organizations. “Mission in Minutes: Nonprofit Lightning Talks” mimicked speed dating, with more than a dozen South Carolina and Georgia nonprofit organizations given three minutes to pitch their program. The missions of some of the organizations participating are well known, such as the Salvation Army of Augusta and the North Augusta Rotary Club. However, others, like the Order of Saint Helena and Public Education Partners, had the opportunity to share their message.