National software expert shares benefits with CSRA business leaders

Dennis O’Keefe’s sold unique payroll software systems for years to companies all over the world first on behalf of TaxSlayer (prior to their January 2021merger) and currently for a spin-off company, “Workful”. His message to about 15 business leaders at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce yesterday was simple. “Any software should save employees time, create efficiencies…

ByNeil GordonSeptember 17, 20210Comments

Chamber News

Some seats left for this morning’s Chamber business builder series

You may score a free lunch and good information today, if you are an Augusta Chamber of Commerce member, or pay just $15 for lunch and the workshop to help your company automate its’ business practices. Dennis O’keefe, Director of Sales for Workful, will lead the presentation from 12-1, with lunch served at 11:30 at the…

ByNeil GordonSeptember 16, 20210Comments

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Local business leaders discuss the effects of COVID-19

For better or worse, COVID-19 has affected everyone and every business. While some businesses have struggled, others have flourished. Representatives from several local companies, such as Augusta Staffing and SRP Federal Credit Union, attended a business expo at the Columbia County Exhibition Center on Thursday, Sept. 9. (Photo taken by Josh Heath) For Robert Kelly (see photo…

ByJosh HeathSeptember 10, 20210Comments

Chamber News Networking

CSRA financial leaders headline Chamber Leadership Columbia County Class of 2022

EVANS, Ga. – 35 community leaders (see photo above) will take part in the next Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia County Class of 2022, including several who have fiduciary responsibilities like CPA’s, Bankers, Financial Advisors. A pair of alumni and local business leaders, Chairperson Meredith Burkett from Elliott Davis and Vice Chairperson Robert Kelley with Augusta Staffing…

ByNeil GordonAugust 5, 20210Comments

Chamber News Profit/Non-profit

Aiken Chamber “Buy Local” event brings out a crowd

David Jameson, long-time President of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce is photographed at the event here with United Way of Aiken Sharon Rodgers during the sold-out event. (Photo provided by Aiken Chamber of Commerce) David Jameson, president of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, was enthusiastic about the turnout for the group’s “Buy Local” expo at the…

ByStephen Delaney HaleJune 23, 20210Comments

Chamber News Profit/Non-profit

New local jobs site already a big hit with the business community

(Photo by Josh Heath) About 10 local business leaders, along with several virtual participants, watched the presentation. There are already about 2,000 local jobs posted on the site. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has developed a new platform called Talent 2 Work to address the local labor shortage, and it has already received tremendous support from…

ByJosh HeathMay 21, 20210Comments

Chamber News Profit/Non-profit

Recovery help for addicts on the job

Terry Childers Jr. knows what it’s like to deal with the pain of addiction—at work and with family. At one time, his life spiraled out of control due to addictions to both alcohol and prescription pain medicine. Now, Childers strives to help others battling addictions through his work as an Area Recovery Representative with Bluff Plantation,…

ByJosh HeathMarch 25, 20210Comments

Chamber News Good Deeds Profit/Non-profit

Evans law partner gives back to future business leaders

Adam Nelson is a partner in the Columbia County law firm of Fleming and Nelson. Adam Nelson of Columbia County firm Fleming and Nelson plotted his career path in front of the family TV watching re-runs of the Perry Mason show in the 1990s. “I was always interested in government and politics,” said the attorney who turns…

ByNeil GordonMarch 23, 20210Comments

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