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Hurricane Helene canceled business event re-scheduled for 2025

Organizers of a series of workshops and training sessions canceled by the sudden arrival of Hurricane Helene have regrouped for 2025. BsidesAugusta 2025 is set for Oct. 20 through Oct. 25. It will follow the outline planned for the 2024 event that was canceled. “It’ll be four days of training classes that we’ll offer, and that’ll be the 20th through the 23rd and then the Security Onion conference on October 24,” BSidesAugusta organizer, and COO of Security Onion Solutions, LLC, Phil Plantamura explained for ABD. “Both of those events, the

Dana Lynn McIntyre December 26, 2024 No Comments

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3 Chicks in Charge

A first-of-its-kind collaboration between area Business Network International Chapters (BNI) and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce led to a standing-room-only Tuesday at First Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall. BNI’s contribution was the Augusta Business Summit featuring more than 15 speakers throughout the program that started at 8 A.M and was scheduled to end at 5 P.M. The $100 ticket included admission to the break-out session, high-end swag, and breakfast and lunch before the Chamber’s “Women in Business” program. Audience members got to go behind the curtain of how three powerful

Neil Gordon November 20, 2024 No Comments

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One-of-a-kind business collaboration launches Tuesday, November 19

The Business Networking International group of area chapters are joining the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce to incorporate break-out sessions around the regularly scheduled “Women in Business” monthly program. The theme is called “Building a Legacy.” Nancy Glaser from the Augusta Museum of History, Margaret Woodard with the Downtown Development Authority, and Sue Parr, former President and CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, will be the luncheon speakers. The event is being held at First Baptist of Augusta’s fellowship hall at 3500 Walton Way in Augusta. The $100

Staff Report November 13, 2024 No Comments

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Business leaders/volunteers find a hub to combat Helene

An eight-day herculean effort by area volunteers from service organizations like the American Red Cross to the Chamber of Commerce came to an exhausting end late last week. Members of the Leadership Augusta Class of 2025 showed up on Thursday, October 10th, in lieu of a regularly scheduled activity. Sponsored by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, each month members set aside one day to immerse themselves in myriad opportunities to learn how the community works. The 2025 class is chaired by Al Dallas (far right) of the Georgia Cancer

Dana Lynn McIntyre and Neil Gordon October 14, 2024 No Comments

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Group postpones event honoring business leaders

A gala set for October 17th has been postponed. It’s to honor four business leaders, including Dave Brendza from ADP, Stephanie Stuckey of Stuckeys, and the Bassali’s, who specialize in retail and commercial real estate. Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, Junior Achievement officials in Atlanta made the decision to put off the event. JA opted to postpone the event at Augusta’s Marriott & Convention Center until Thursday, January 23rd, to avoid re-scheduling the event during the holidays. JA will be reaching out to sponsors, vendors, and ticket holders

Neil Gordon October 6, 2024 No Comments

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Networking and learning highlighted the Career Connections event

The Career Connections event, sponsored by Augusta Business Daily, brought together large and small business representatives to share information and develop new relationships. Vendors ranged from small businesses like Nothing Bundt Cakes to Aurubis Richmond, LLC, one of Richmond County’s newest, large employers. Among the vendors were Elite Events and Tickets, which can arrange hospitality, travel, lodging, and tickets for clients. Ali Quinn, Director of Housing, said it was a good opportunity to get out into the community and tell people their story. “Small businesses are so important to our

Dana Lynn McIntyre September 26, 2024 No Comments

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CCC a success

36 businesses shared their story with about 200 attendees at the Connections & Career Conference Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in West Augusta. One company exhibiting was ConceptHR, a national payroll company based in Warrenville, SC, and a content contributor on Thursdays in ABD. They sponsored a grand prize giveaway. Mary Anne Castleberry from State Farm/Keith Perret won a $250 Visa gift card. 12 of the 36 exhibitors were various employers and staffing agencies looking for great talent. Dana Lynn McIntyre from ABD was there and

Neil Gordon September 24, 2024 No Comments

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Tickets available for Thursday’s EmpowHER WIB Showcase

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is welcoming local professionals to a one-of-a-kind conference designed to empower and inspire women in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) through collaboration, education, and leadership. It is a half-day of learning, networking, and celebrating women in business at the North Augusta Community Center. The conference, Thursday, September 26, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. features a keynote speech from Dr. Nikkie Pryce. , a Celebrity Life Coach, 7-time Bestselling Author, and Empowerment Coach. Dr. Pryce will be joining the event from Paris, France,

Dana Lynn McIntyre September 23, 2024 No Comments

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Cyber conference set for Augusta

A conference focusing on cyber and information security is returning to Garden City. Destination Augusta estimates the weeklong BSides event, set for Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, will attract more than 1,000 people generating an estimated economic impact of more than $500,000. Augusta is one of more than 100 cities worldwide that hosts a BSides conference. One of the local organizers, Phil Plantamura, COO of Security Onion Solutions, LLC, told ABD the Augusta conference is the largest in the southeast. “It’s mostly information security practitioners that come,” he said. “There

Dana Lynn McIntyre September 23, 2024 No Comments

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Speedy Networking + Pop Up Shops

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce has a unique event coming up on August 15. It kicks off at 4:30 pm with Speed Networking. What is that? It’s like speed dating, but without the dating. Attendees will be able to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time. How it works: Attendees will have the chance to connect with 20 professionals in an hour! Every two minutes, you will be introduced to a fellow Chamber member and share your name, business, elevator pitch, target audience, and preferred

Staff Report July 31, 2024 No Comments

Hurricane Helene canceled business event re-scheduled for 2025

3 Chicks in Charge

One-of-a-kind business collaboration launches Tuesday, November 19

Business leaders/volunteers find a hub to combat Helene

Group postpones event honoring business leaders

Networking and learning highlighted the Career Connections event

CCC a success

Tickets available for Thursday’s EmpowHER WIB Showcase

Cyber conference set for Augusta

Speedy Networking + Pop Up Shops

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