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In celebrating their 50-year anniversary, Masters Housing Bureau’s website has a new look. Registration is now open for 2021 and the website upgrade provides a unique experience for both homeowners and renters. New features include interactive maps, property types for quick references, “where the locals go” and much more.
With Masters Housing’s new and improved website, it’s easy to create a listing for your residence. Visit mastershousing.com today to register your home. As an experienced rental agency, Masters Housing knows it's never too early to begin preparing for the next Masters Tournament.
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Join us and Shop Small All Season Long with 25 Days of Chamber Christmas! Beginning on Small Business Saturday, November 28th, the Augusta Metro Chamber will promote participating small businesses through a social media campaign encouraging Augusta to shop small all season long. During the 25 Days of Chamber Christmas, which will conclude on Tuesday, December 22nd, any patron who spends $25.00 or more at any participating location will be entered to win a Grand Prize!
If you are a small business member of the Augusta Metro Chamber and wish to participate in our 25 Days of Chamber Christmas, please follow the link below to download the 2020 Shop Small application. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 20, 2020.
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Are You One of Augusta’s Best In Business? |
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Applications Being Accepted for Augusta’s Entrepreneur, presented by South State Bank, and Corporation of the Year, presented by Georgia Power
Applications are open for the Augusta Metro Chamber's 2020 Best In Business awards. Each year in the CSRA, small business owners and corporate companies are excelling in business while giving back to the community they call home.
Honorees will be recognized at the Augusta Metro Chamber Member Economic Series, December 10, at the Miller Theater.
All Applications must be RECEIVED by Friday, November 20, 2020 to be eligible.
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The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the award-winning Augusta Magazine is producing its 2021 Lifestyle Guide and Membership Directory.
This four-color publication highlighting the attractions and assets of the Augusta area is published annually and will be distributed by the Augusta Metro Chamber to newcomers, residents, visitors and many others.
AS AN ADDED BONUS the 2021 Lifestyle Guide will be sent to subscribers of the Augusta Magazine. TOTAL DISTRIBUTION: 15,000
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To advertise, call the Augusta Magazine at 706.823.3702
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Back to BUSINESS MEMBER PROGRAMS Chamber Events & Programs
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Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30 PM | Miller Theater |
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We are honored to have Rebecca Darwin, CEO and co-founder of Garden & Gun magazine as the keynote speaker for our 2020 Women In Business Signature Event on Wednesday, November 18 at the Miller Theater. Rebecca will take guests off Zoom and into a room full of successful, southern professionals to share her words of wisdom as a woman leader in the South.
Rebecca Wesson Darwin is cofounder & CEO of the Allée Group LLC, formed with partners Pierre Manigault and J. Edward Bell III. The group owns Garden & Gun magazine, which launched in spring 2007. Their goal was to craft a magazine that would appeal to both men and women interested in the sporting life, adventurous travel, and good food and drink.
Hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets will be provided prior to event official start. All attendees will receive a hot off the press edition of an upcoming issue of Garden & Gun magazine.
$35 Chamber members, $45 prospective members
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Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 pm |
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The Chamber's November Third Thursday Business Builder webinar will offer guidance on the benefits and eligibility of the Georgia Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE).
Kimberly A. King, Equal Employment Opportunity Director for the Georgia Department of Transportation, will present an overview of the DBE program, inform you of the benefits, and share guidance concerning eligibility. Ms. King will also propose resources available through the State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) Business Help Center and how you can take advantage of these opportunities to provide your business visibility.
Complimentary for Chamber members, $15 prospective members
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Friday, November 20 | 8 - 9:30 am |
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The Augusta Metro Chamber presents an Executive Welcome Morning Mixer for new executives in the community. Following introductions, attendees will have the opportunity to network with our new executives and welcome them to the Greater Augusta region!
Featured Executives include:
Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Augusta Technical College
Colonel Shaw S. Pick, Garrison Commander, Fort Gordon Garrison Public Affairs Office
Odie Donald II, Administrator, City of Augusta
Petula Burks, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office
Naeem Jenkins-Nixon, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office
Event is Complimentary to Attend
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For more than 35 years, the University of Georgia Terry College of Business and Selig Center for Economic Growth have helped business and community leaders plan for the future. This year’s virtual event is open to attendees statewide at no cost and will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
Keynote speaker Dr. David E. Altig, Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will deliver the national forecast, and Terry College of Business Dean Benjamin C. Ayers will deliver the state forecast. Additionally, pre-recorded forecasts for most local areas will be accessible on our website following the December 3 event.
Registration is now open. Reserve your seat today!
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Thursday, December 10 | 4:00 PM | Miller Theater |
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Augusta Metro Chamber is pleased to announce a celebratory collaboration honoring the 2020 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch and the 2020 Best in Business Awards.
In recognizing the individuals of the 2020 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch, the Chamber not only honors the achievements in their respective industries, but also the sense of community and passion to move things forward demonstrated by each of these future leaders. The annual Augusta's Entrepreneur, presented by South State Bank, and Corporation of the Year, presented by Georgia Power, honor the individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves in business and commitment to the Great Augusta region.
Join us as we recognize these honorees during our December Augusta Metro Chamber Member Economic Series program. Hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets will be provided prior to event official start. Advanced registration is required. Seating is limited. Seats will be socially distanced and CDC compliance will be followed.
$25 Chamber members, $35 prospective members
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Back to BUSINESS MEMBER NEWS Celebrating our Members
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations |
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Augusta University Health Imaging & CHOG Subspecialty Clinics Ribbon Cut |
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The Salvation Army Donation Center Ribbon Cutting |
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CORNERSTONE MEMBERS Presidents Level Cornerstone Members
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JOIN US TODAY Join the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
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