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Celebrating 75 years in business!

Bridgestone, Piedmont Augusta, Savannah River Mission Completion, SRP Federal Credit Union, Aiken Technical College and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, and other CSRA business leaders get to honor a group dedicated to helping other companies grow since the early 1950’s. Those business supporters will recognize the North Augusta Chamber milestone, as the Chamber foundation is sponsoring an Oct. 17th gala, Reflections: 75 Years of Innovation, Style, and Opportunity. It is a partnership with the foundation, Aiken County Public Schools, and the Aiken Career and Technology Center.  “This is actually a fundraising

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 30, 2026 No Comments
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Companies need a deep bench to flourish

Key to the success of any CSRA business is the team behind it. The challenge for business owners is building and nurturing the team. The September Third Thursday Business Builder, sponsored by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, was “Pouring Into Your People – Building Your Bench.” Jennifer Murphy (Founder of Inspire & Transform Consulting) and Roxanne Hyer (Founder of Hyer Education LLC) led the program. Murphy said business leaders face tremendous responsibilities leading their company. “But at the end of the day it is about inspiring others to dream

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 23, 2026 No Comments
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Hearing directly from Google in Columbia County

“We’re going to hear from economic development folks today. We’re going to hear from commercial developers today, as well as Google,” Heath Taylor, chamber president and CEO, told ABD. “It’s a great opportunity, and I know from speaking with Jen (Ryan) and the folks at Google, I really, really believe folks are going to be pleasantly surprised when they find out all the good that Google will do for the CSRA.” Taylor spoke prior to last week’s Future Forward: A CSRA Development Summit started. Google is building a data center

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 14, 2026 No Comments
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Mixing Business with Pleasure

Networkers are used to spending time with others at Chamber ribbon cuttings and at various business workshops. How about a trip around the world for ten days with some Chamber members? There is an informational meeting set for Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 PM at the Columbia County Chamber offices behind Bank of America off of Ronald Reagan Drive. Collette Travel will be there to share details on a Chamber-sponsored trip to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria!  The actual trip is in early November 2027. Here is some upfront pricing and

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Neil Gordon September 11, 2026 No Comments
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Waiting list only for popular CSRA networking event

You’d better “get in line” if you’d like to jump into a monthly conversation with other business leaders in the CSRA. The Small Business Roundtable is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Unlike more formal events such as Women in Business and Good Morning North Augusta, the roundtable is an informal conversation among attendees. It is open to businesses in South Carolina and Georgia. “They’re easier to get information from businesses,” chamber president Terra Carroll told ABD. “A lot of times, you have the big workshops where you’ve

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 9, 2026 No Comments
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Business leaders talk transportation and workforce

SRP, Bridgestone, and Aiken Regional, three of the most successful business organizations in the CSRA, sent key people to a panel discussion about future growth issues. The monthly Good Morning North Augusta breakfast featured business leaders Liz Ponder with SRP Federal Credit Union, Chris Hennessee from Bridgestone Aiken PSR, and Victoria Luciano of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Panel members had three distinctive views ranging from financial services to manufacturing and healthcare. The overall discussion centered on the future needs of South Carolina State House District 83, which covers parts of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 18, 2026 No Comments
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Guest Column: Google’s Impact on business in the CSRA

Publisher’s Note: After months of discussion and resident concerns over water, energy, and noise, it was revealed that Google will build two data center complexes (up to 33 buildings on about 3,500 acres) in the White Oak Technology Park between Appling and Harlem. Columbia County elected officials say there is an opportunity to eliminate property taxes—thanks to Google’s investment. Here are the thoughts from its Chamber of Commerce:  Heath Taylor: Every community has moments that shape its future. I believe Google’s investment in Columbia County is one of those moments.  We’re

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Heath Taylor, Columbia County Chamber President August 3, 2026 No Comments
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Presenting the Top 10 to the business community

The 2026 class of the Top 10 at 10 Young Professionals to Watch was honored at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s June Member Economic Luncheon. Photo Credit: RedWolf Advertising  The cohort is made up of professionals aged 25-35 representing all segments of Metro Augusta, from government to education and nonprofit organizations. They have joined the accomplished 170 individuals selected since the program started in 2009. “Augusta is so blessed to have such extremely talented young professionals throughout all genres, all industries, all business sectors,” Anie Cox, Chamber President and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 2, 2026 No Comments
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Tuesday’s the day to meet key business leaders

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an event to give local businesses the chance to interact with representatives from two major companies. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Turner Construction Company’s (separate companies) Local Business Opportunity series is set for Tuesday, June 16, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. It will provide business owners with the opportunity to meet directly with the procurement teams from both companies. The companies are looking for partners who can provide large-scale site preparation: Sitework & Mass Grading: Bulk earthmoving, site clearing, excavation, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 12, 2026 No Comments
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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
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