Networking

An organization on one side of the Savannah River is inviting the next generation of business leaders to work together. The Aiken Young Professionals (AYP) organization is offered by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce to young professionals between 22 and 39 years of age. The purpose is to attract, engage, and retain young leaders in Aiken County. It can be particularly beneficial for newcomers looking to meet people and build a local network of contacts. “It’s really making those connections,” Whitney Goodwin told ABD. “We are incorporating some more activities

An organization in Augusta works to bring together young individuals and prepare them for leadership roles in business, education, and non-profit organizations. The Young Professionals of Augusta (YPA) was founded in 2007 by State Farm Agent Jonathan English and Ed Presnell, Regional Business Executive for Peach State Federal Credit Union. “It is an independent organization that really focuses on the development of young professionals. A young professional is defined by the organization as anybody between 21 to 40 years of age,” explained current President James Allen. “Over the years, there

Businesses from across Metro Augusta are invited to sponsor an upcoming expo at Fort Eisenhower. The Fort Eisenhower Community Expo will be held on April 23 at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Building. It is sponsored by the post’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) office. Brandi Bitetti, Chief of the Business Operations Division with MWR, told ABD the goal of the expo is to connect soldiers and their families on post with opportunities outside the installation. “Being that our military families typically change duty stations very regularly, a lot of