Archive for the ‘Chamber News’ Category
2011 State of the Region Forum
For the CSRA to not only compete, but thrive in an increasingly global economy, we, as residents of a single region, need to operate with a regional perspective. Our region is comprised of a number of different communities, each with its own strengths and weakness. Each community offers different amenities and different lifestyles. Its ...
Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish
One of my favorite quotes on leadership isn’t really a quote; it’s a proverb. Proverbs 29:18 says “where there is no vision, the people perish”. Regardless of your faith or beliefs, the verse has merit. The verse very simply highlights the primary mission or importance of a leader – to cast a ...
Why Shop Local?
Why Shop Local? Top Ten Reasons to Shop Local 1. Protect Local Character and Prosperity By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain North Augusta’s diversity and distinctive flavor. 2. Community Well-Being Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local causes. 3. Local Decision Making Local ownership means that important decisions ...
Two Savannah River Site Projects Gain National Recognition
The folks at Savannah River National Lab.(1 of only 12 National Labs in the Country) are tackling some of the worlds most pressing needs, energy independence & energy security among them, right here in Aiken, SC, and many of them live here in North Augusta. AIKEN, SC – The Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site has ...
Leadership North Augusta Breaks Ground on Outdoor Classroom
The Class of 2011 of Leadership North Augusta, which graduated on June 1, wanted their legacy to be a “project with lasting impact on the community,” said Walker Posey, a member of the class who helped put the project together. The result has been termed “magic” by School Board member Ray Fleming. ...
Second class of Leadership NA graduates
The second group of participants in Leadership North Augusta last Wednesday moved into the history books as 13 local members of the business community graduated. A total of nine men and four women gathered with their guests for a dinner at Lookaway Hall. They shared some thoughts on what they had learned ...
Check Out Our New Members for May!
We have had a very busy month, and have 14 new members to brag about. Each of the businesses below contribute, not only to the local economy, but to our overall character and quality of life. Please, please please take a minute to welcome each of our newest members, and be sure to support our local ...
Financial Incentives offered to area employers to train new or existing employees!
In partnership with the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG), the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce would like to inform its members of services which North Augusta businesses may find beneficial based on their hiring and training needs. Lower Savannah offers an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program that includes a 50-75% wage ...
New Members for March
Take just a second and reach out to out newest members to welcome them aboard. The Salvation Army Kroc Center Derek Dugan, Communications Director 1833 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30904 www.krocaugusta.org (706) 364-4036 Email Derek Keller Williams Realty Kathy Larrabee, Team Leader 3633 Wheeler Road, Suite 125 Augusta, GA 30909 http://www.kw.com/kw/ (706) 868-3772 Email Kathy The Sunshine House Kim Heath, Center Director 606 Atomic Road North Augusta, SC 29841 www.sunshinehouse.com (803) 279-6864 Email Kim Child Care Center Sam’s ...
Chamber Launches New Member-to-Member Discount Program
The Member-To-Member Discount Program encourages Chamber members and their employees to prefer other Chamber members when making buying decisions. The program entitles our members many valuable discounts at participating member businesses. The Program is a great way to attract customers, build relationships with customers, save money and strengthen our local economy.con What type of discounts can ...
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