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Spotlighting CSRA Businesses

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is calling for its members and all businesses to participate in a new guide highlighting businesses and what makes the city unique. Called North Augusta Advantage: The Official Business & Growth Guide, it will be a full-color guide that will be available online and in a print version. Terra Carroll, Chamber president and CEO, said they have produced a guide in the past, but this version will be more focused on business. “Those that may be relocating for business or bringing a business or

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 29, 2026 No Comments
Awards

Chamber announces Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch

These 10 CSRA professionals have accomplished a lot in their young careers. Now, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Magazine are giving them their flowers! The honorees are all between the ages of 25 and 35 and will be recognized in late June at the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon.  They’ll also automatically qualify for Georgia Trend magazine’s 40 Under 40. The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch award was started in 2009. Here are this year’s honorees: Anna Freeman, Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center Ansley

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Neil Gordon May 28, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Are Data Centers a good idea in the CSRA?

Circle next Thursday on your calendar to learn more about a controversial economic opportunity for the CSRA: Data Centers. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce will host its upcoming Member Economic Luncheon, “Data Centers: Regional Opportunity & Growth,” on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. The luncheon will feature a panel discussion with industry and policy leaders focused on the growing role of data centers in Georgia and the opportunities they create for Augusta and the surrounding region. Attendees will gain insight into the

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Neil Gordon May 22, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Award-winning businesses picked in CSRA

One of the largest employers in Aiken County took one of the top awards at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Summit. Large Business of the Year Bridgestone Aiken PSR The company plays a vital role in strengthening the regional economy. Its dedication to employee engagement and performance has earned national recognition, including being named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers, further reflecting its leadership and impact. Small Business of the Year Orange Otter Toys Recently, ABD reported about the grand opening of their store further “up the hill” in

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Neil Gordon April 28, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local chamber highlights $500,000 grant with Thursday’s meet and greet

One area Chamber of Commerce has separate upcoming events to bring the business community together. Up first is a Meet and Greet with Tyler Harper, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. It will be April 23rd at the Hub for Community Innovation on Chaffee Avenue.  Ronic West, president and co-founder of GABCC, told ABD the chamber’s agribusiness committee suggested the program. “I think people forget that agriculture is the number one industry in the state of Georgia,” she said. “One thing that we’re doing here at the chamber is

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 22, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Supporting families and children is good for business

Business leaders learned that community involvement and awareness of struggling families and children are important to their bottom line. Good Morning North Augusta, the monthly breakfast presented by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, turned the light on “Strong Families, Strong Community: Prevention Starts with Us.” The panel discussion recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month. Andrea Bowles, Sales Manager at Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate and chair of the Board of Directors, told ABD that for businesses and the community to thrive, it is essential that families thrive. “As simple as

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 8, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Business Summit promotes jobs, services, and knowledge

Your company can be a sponsor or vendor for a business summit after the tournament,  put on by one of the Chambers of Commerce in the CSRA. Sponsored by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the goal is to showcase products and services and provide workshops on entrepreneurship and job interview skills. “Our focus this year is a lot on workforce development, so we’re trying to make sure that we’re meeting the needs of our Chamber members and providing opportunities for them to showcase their wares, which is part of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 2, 2026 No Comments
Awards

Top businesswoman announced in Columbia County

The CEO of a local hospital has a special appreciation for this year’s Businesswoman of the Year, picked at the annual Women of Influence Executive luncheon. It is organized by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and recognizes women in business who demonstrate the highest level of leadership, professionalism, and community involvement.  The 2026 Businesswoman of the Year in Columbia County is Dr. Quynh Spicer, founder of Thomson Family Dental, Harlem Family Dental, and Home Instead Augusta.  “I actually have no idea what to say. I truly am humbled to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 31, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Searching for the ultimate work-life balance

A new so-called generation is emerging, joining baby boomers, GenX, millennials, and GenZ, and it is primarily a female demographic. Many women are juggling multiple roles, including careers, raising children, managing their households, and increasingly, caring for aging parents. They are becoming known as the Sandwich Generation.  The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce sponsored “Caught in the Middle: Women of the Sandwich Generation.”  Leading the discussion was a panel of women with diverse backgrounds: Yvette Harris, Co-owner, Horizon Motor Coach Amy Hane, Owner, Long Term Liaisons Jennifer Turman, HR Manager,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 26, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Business support needed to train students for a great career

The North Augusta Chamber Foundation is tying one of its programs to the chamber’s 75th anniversary to help Aiken County students. The foundation is raising funds for the program that targets high school students to prepare them for a career after they graduate. The foundation’s Dell Tech program is a partnership with the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD). It provides high school students with IT certification and hands-on experience. Isaac Kelly of Aiken Staffing Associates and chair of the foundation told ABD the program began in 2020 with North

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 23, 2026 No Comments
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