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CSRA businesses honor First Responders

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce and business community came together to host an inaugural event commemorating the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The First Responders Appreciation Breakfast was held yesterday to honor North Augusta Department of Public Safety (NADPS) members and representatives from the Aiken County and Richmond County Sheriff’s Offices. Among the businesses sponsoring the event were Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate, Aiken Physicians Alliance, the Maxwell Law Firm, and Rhodes-Porter. “I would like to thank all of the businesses that contribute to the Chamber of Commerce

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 12, 2025 No Comments
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CSRA’s current and future growth needs

An examination of economic development and growth in metro Augusta today and for the future is the focus of an event planned in Columbia County. Future Forward: A CSRA Development Summit, organized by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, is set for Sept. 4 at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. “I think it’s an opportunity for us to really look at the future of not only Columbia County, but our region, and how that’s going to impact our business community, and our community at large,” Russell Lahodny, President

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 27, 2025 No Comments
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Augusta leaders trending in Georgia

What do Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson, Augusta Metro Chamber President and CEO Angie Cox, Greater Augusta Black Chamber President and Cofounder Ronic West, and Downtown Development Authority Director Margaret Woodard have in common? Each has helped carve a path for economic development in the CSRA, and their efforts are highlighted in the August edition of Georgia Trend magazine. Some of the articles focused on the region’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, lost lives, and the millions of dollars in cleanup. Mayor Johnson and Augusta Metro Chamber’s Angie Cox

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Staff Report August 19, 2025 No Comments
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Update on CSRA multi-million-dollar investment

With an $800 million investment in Aiken, Meta is set to spark innovation throughout the CSRA. Next week, you’ll be able to get an update on exactly what that might mean for your business during the Aiken Chamber of Commerce’s State of Our Community event. Laura Warren, Meta’s Community Development Regional Manager, will be the keynote speaker for the Chamber event on Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Aiken High’s new Performing Arts Center, 449 Rutland Drive. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads,

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Mitzi Oxford August 14, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Deadline tomorrow for NA Chamber Award!

The number of women-owned businesses is on the rise, here in the CSRA and across the country. Who do you know that deserves recognition? Nominate a woman for the 2025 “Woman that Empowers” Award, presented at the upcoming at the North Augusta Chamber’s Women in Business Luncheon on September 23, 2025. This annual recognition honors a woman in our community who has: Demonstrated exceptional leadership Mentored or uplifted others Contributed meaningfully to her business or community Overcame obstacles and inspired those around her   We’re asking for thoughtful nominations—not just the

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Staff Report August 14, 2025 No Comments
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Success for sales strategies seminar coming soon

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is holding its final Business Institute of 2025 on August 7th. Russell Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, told ABD the program was originally going to be called the Small Business Institute, but they realized the information offered benefits for businesses of all sizes. It provides a unique, face-to-face forum to learn tips and tricks to improve their business. “There are so many opportunities on the internet that you can sit down and watch YouTube videos all day long,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 1, 2025 No Comments
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New leadership for regional development group

The Executive Director of the Development Authority of Burke County is taking on some additional duties. Austin Stacy has been elected as the new Chairman of the Unified Development Authority (UDA). He will be joined by Janet Parker, Director of the Wilkes County Payroll Development Authority, elected as Vice Chairman at the meeting earlier this month. “It (UDA) was put into play because joint development authorities allow for those communities to get more tax credits for businesses they recruit from the state. And so, depending on what tier you fall

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 15, 2025 No Comments
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Report showcases impact of AI and high tech on job market

The importance of being tech-savvy about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is the focus of the latest report from the Georgia Chamber Foundation. Titled “Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” the Q2 report breaks down how the state’s economy will be impacted by AI, new technologies, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers. This is one of the five Prosperity Pillars in the Chamber’s Georgia/2050 strategic plan. The report found that STEM is a significant contribution to the innovation economy. It finds that Georgia has more than 2.1 million STEM

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 14, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Juneteenth: CSRA celebrations, closings, and challenges

Today is Juneteenth, the 4th consecutive year June 19 has been celebrated as a federal holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. In the CSRA, festivals are planned for those who may be off work, and there are closings that may impact those who aren’t. The vast majority of area banks will be closed today. Also, the United States Post Office will not be delivering mail, but UPS and FedEx will be delivering today. For most other companies, it will be business as usual. Greater Augusta

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Mitzi Oxford June 18, 2025 No Comments
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How hospitality touches every business

The second session of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Institute centered on hospitality and how every business should have it in their professional tool kit. The Business Institute is a series of four programs held each year during the summer months. The June program was Leaders in Hospitality. Leading the discussion was Erik Smith, Owner & Operator of Chick-fil-A’s location in Grovetown. Smith said hospitality is demonstrated by making guests feel welcome from the start. At Chick-fil-A, it is accomplished by several traits that mark the company’s philosophy.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 12, 2025 No Comments
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