Events for November 2014
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1    Walk to End Alzheimer's -Evans
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. The Evans Walk will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014.  Join us!  Bring your family and support the thousands of individuals in our community who need you to REMEBER those who lost thier lives, HONOR all those affected by Alzheimer's, CARE for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, FIGHT for a world without Alzheimer's for ourselves, our children and all future generations.  To participate contact the Evans location office at 706-860-4996 or register online at georgiawalk.org.  See you there!
 
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.georgiawalk.org
Location: Columbia County Amphitheater
Contact: Kimberly Ross Malson
EMail: Kmalson@alz.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 1, 2014
Fees/Admission: Admission is FREE
Nov 1    Casino Night 2014
Who says you need to travel to visit an elegant casino?  We are bringing the full red-carpet casino experience to Augusta with this year's Casino Night, presented by FPL Food.  Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, music and dancing, a live auction and of course, gaming!

All guests will receive a glass of champagne, one complimentary drink ticket, an elegant array of delicious food and gaming chips to get the night started.  If black jack, roulette, poker and craps is not your style, perhaps you might be interested in checking out our VIP area and play a friendly, but competitive game of Texas Hold 'Em!  And, new this year is our Spin to Win prize wheel; for just $10 a spin, the prizes on this wheel are sure to be some that any lucky lady would love to win!

This year's event is one you will not want to miss!  All proceeds benefit SafeHomes of Augusta; providing victims of domestic violence the safety, resources and support they need to become survivors as we work towards being the catalyst to bring about the end of domestic violence in our community.

Call 706-736-2499 for more information.  Purchase tickets online at www.safehomesdv.org.
Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Website: http://safehomesdv.org
Location: Legends Club, 7201 Washington Road, Suite 15, Augusta, GA 30909
Contact: Jennifer Kresslein
EMail: Jkresslein@safehomesdv.org
Date/Time Details: November 1, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $75/person or $140/couple
Nov 4    Election Day
Date: November 4, 2014
Nov 5    We Care Day
WeCare Day is our company's national day to volunteer with local charities.This event is always held annually on the first Friday in November. We are announcing how you can help The Ground Guys of Evan give back to the community. This year "The Grounds Guys of Evans" has teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta to help collect household items to stock up the New Ronald McDonald House, which is set to open in January! We are asking that everyone bring in a new household item on November 7th, anytime between 11am and 2pm to the Ronald McDonald House off of Green Street. Everyone who brings an item will be entered to win a gift care for $100.00. For each item your chances to win will increase. Here are a few items you can bring 
-Laundry Detergent
-Bleach
-Furniture Polish
-Light Bulbs
-All Purpose Cleaner
-Disinfectant Wipes
-DVD's (G Rated)
-Batteries
-Aluminum Foil
-Trash Bags
-Paper Towels
More items need can be found at www.rmhaugusta.com
Thanks for everyone's support- The Grounds Guys of Evans
Date: November 5, 2014
Website: http://www.evans.groundsguys.com
Location: Ronald McDonald House
938 Greene Street
Augusta Ga, 30901
Contact: CALL GAVIN GUILFOYLE 706-533-2746
EMail: g.guilfoyle@mail.groundsguys.com
Date/Time Details: Friday November 7,2014
11am-2pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 5    Membership 101
Membership Orientation

If  you are a new Chamber member or just want a refresher course, plan to attend the Membership 101 Class.  Each month we will offer a one hour class on the Chamber website. 
Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:
Columbia County Chamber Office
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans
 
Contact: Joey Cummings: (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Nov 5    Ribbon Cut - Smile Now Dental Clinic
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Smile Now Dental Clinic

Food will be served.
Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 104 N. Belair, Suite 102, in Evans.

Located at the intersection of Columbia Road and North Belair Road.

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 5, 2014
4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Nov 6    NO RIBBON CUT AVAILABILITY
Date: November 6, 2014
Nov 6    GA CHAMBER EVENT
Employment Law Seminar for Small Businesses
Hosted by the GA Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Kelsey Moore, GA Chamber
404-223-2266
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Columbia County Chamber office - Chairman Room A and B
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 6, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Chamber Members $99
Non Members:  $125

To register:  
Contact: Kelsey Moore, GA Chamber
404-223-2266
www.georgiaemployers.org
Fax:  478-722-8244
Nov 7    Stock the House Shower
WeCare Day is our company's national day to volunteer with local charities. This event is always held annually on the first Friday in November. With that being only four days away, we are now announcing how you can help The Grounds Guys of Evans give back to the community. This year "The Grounds Guys" has teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta to help collect household items to stock up the NEW Ronald McDonald House, which will open in January! We are asking that everyone bring in a new household item on November 7th, anytime between 11am and 2pm to the Ronald McDonald House, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100.00 Visa gift card!! You will be entered into the drawing for each new item that is brought in for more chances to win!!! Lets work together as a community to get the New Ronald McDonald House filled with lots of new items to start their year out great! Below is few common items the house is always in need of: -Laundry Detergent -Bleach -Furniture Polish -Light Bulbs (40/60 watts) -All purpose Surface Cleaner -Disinfectant Wipes -DVD's (G-Rated) -Batteries -Aluminum Foil -Trash Bags (55 Gal) -Paper Towels More items needed can be found at: https://www.rmhcaugusta.org/WishList Thanks for everyone's support- The Grounds Guys Of Evans **The winner of the drawing will be announced that day**
Date: November 7, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/963461657002919/
Location: The Ronald McDonald House 938 GREENE STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Contact: Gavin and Cori Guilfoyle 706-399-8833 706-533-2746
EMail: coliver0384@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: November 7, 2014 11:00am to 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: New household item(s) to donate
Nov 10    Ribbon Cut - Concerned Women, Inc.
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Concerned Women, Inc.

Food will be served.
Date: November 10, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 101 Newmantown Road, in Grovetown.

Located across from Grovetown Museum, behind the old fire station.

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, November 10, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Nov 11    Ribbon Cut - All South Roofing
~ Ribbon Cut ~
All South Roofing

 
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 514 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta.


 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Nov 12    Chamber Before Hours
Join Gordon Leopard, of Richard Young Associates, LTD.,
as he speaks on  
"A Personal Investment"
 
Investing is more than just dollars and cents, financial statements and ticker tapes.  Investing needs to take place in one’s self and extended to others.  Like the financial investment world, personal investments carry risks and rewards, and with a consistent approach built around solid principles can yield tremendous long-term returns.  What do the investments in your life look like right now?”

Presenting Sponsor:



 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Chamber
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Cassidy Harris (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details:
November 12, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast/Networking
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Program
Fees/Admission:
Free for members - $10 First-Time Visitors
 
Please visit our website: www.columbiacountychamber.com to register online.
Nov 12    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:

Chairman's Room A
Contact: Pam Newman (706) 651-0018
EMail: membership@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Nov 12    Ribbon Cut - Top Notch Express Car Wash
~ 25th Business Anniversary Ribbon Cut ~
Top Notch Express Car Wash
 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 514 North Belair Road in Evans.

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 12, 2014
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Nov 13    Youth Leadership - Business & Industry
Date: November 13, 2014
Nov 13    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Contact: Tammy Shepherd (706) 651-0018
EMail: tammy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Nov 13    Sunbelt Nissan Luncheon
Room reserved for Nissan Luncheon
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room A & B
Nov 15    Tri-Annual YARD SALE
When HELP Can't Wait's HUGE TRI-ANNUAL YARD SALE!  Lots of great items, Callaway Golf Clubs, Ben Hogan Clubs, Junior Golf Clubs, Small Kitchen Appliances, lots of Beautiful Comforter sets, cookware and lots of Decor items, Small Antique items of all description, dishes, glassware and two Hose Rollers for your yard. Something for everyone - LOTS of Books and Cookbooks - all proceeds benefit our Nursing Home Residents served by WHCW.
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.whenhelpcantwait.com
Location: 3814 Commercial Court, Martinez, GA
Across from Martinez Post Ofc, at END of street in the Cul-de-Sac
Contact: Brandi Underwood at 706-855-0715
EMail: whenhelpcantwait@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: 15 November 2014 - from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 17    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: November 17, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 17    Special Education Planning Meeting
We are planning to open the first fully inclusive Special Education Program in a private school environment in the Augusta area for ages 6-14.  For more information please contact the school at 706.722.9964 or
principal@icaugusta.org.
Date: November 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.icaugusta.org
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic School
811 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA
Contact: Allison Palfy, Principal
EMail: principal@icaugusta.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, November 17 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria
Fees/Admission: No fee. Information/Planning meeting
Nov 18    Pre-Legislative Breakfast
 Join the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce for this annual warm-up for the upcoming legislative session.  Keynote Speaker will be Beth Shiroishi, State President, AT&T Georgia.  The Columbia County Legislative Delegation members each will discuss their plans and predictions for the session.  Members are: Sen. Bill Jackson, Sen. Jesse Stone, Rep.  Barry Fleming, Rep. Ben Harbin, Rep. Tom McCall and Rep. Barbara Sims.  

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Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion
Contact: 706.651.0018
Date/Time Details: November 18, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE for members
$20 for Non-Members
Nov 18    Fun Run and Walk with Saucony and Fleet Feet Sports
This 3 mile fun run/walk begins and ends at Fleet Feet sports.  Saucony will be on hand to let you wear (try out) some of their new shoes!  We will offer food, beverages, and will be raffling away one pair of shoes as well!
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.fleetfeetaugusta.com
Location: Fleet Feet Sports - 229 Fury's Ferry Rd.
EMail: michael@fleetfeetaugusta.com
Date/Time Details: November 18 at 6PM
Nov 19    DACC - Board Meeting
DACC - Board Meeting
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.developcolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office
Center for Trade & Tourism - Chairman's Room A
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: keyink@developcolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: November 19, 2014
6:30 am - 9:30 am
Nov 19    Youth Leadership Monthly Meeting
To be held at Doctors Hospital - Youth Leadership Monthly Meeting
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Nov 19    DACC Board Meeting
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office Chairman's Room A & B
Center for Trade & Tourism
1000 Business Boulevard
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Robbie Bennett
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: November 19, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Nov 19    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A & B
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 20    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Nov 20    Ribbon Cut - Safe Homes, Inc.
~ This is a Joint Ground Breaking with Augusta Metro ~
Safe Homes, Inc.

Food will be served.
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 1238 Interstate Parkway, in Augusta

Turn off of Wheeler Road, near the Sonic & Gas Station.  Go down the hill and the land will be on the right.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 20, 2014 
8;00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Nov 22    ATA Martial Arts Open House - FREE Orientation Lessons at Event
Come see how Martial Arts is great for your child/children and family.

Open House at ATA Martial Arts will host FREE Orientation Lessons on Saturday, 11/22/14.

Lessons will start on the hour, each hour beginning with 1st Orientation Lesson at 10:00am and the final class will be at 2:00pm

There will be FREE Raffles, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Drinks, & Inflatable Fun.

FIRST 150 Guests will Receive:
1. FREE Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets Coupon
2. BUY 1 GET 1 FREE COUPON - 3 Weeks of Classes for Only $39 at ATA Martial Arts, Includes FREE Uniform

Call 706-650-3055 to RSVP so that we can try to have enough food and supplies for everyone.

Learn more about us at: www.ATAmartialArts.info 

If you are unable to attend that weekend, call us about our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL that you can purchase a different day!
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.atamartialarts.info
Location: 4490 Washington Road
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Contact Mrs. Brannen at 706-650-3055 or email to Staff@ATAmartialArts.info
EMail: Staff@ATAmartialArts.info
Date/Time Details: 11/22/14 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE - Come check us out!!
Nov 25    Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Date: November 25, 2014
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Chairman's Room A
Contact: Lauren Smith (706) 651-0018
EMail: lauren@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Nov 27 - Nov 28    Chamber Closed - Thanksgiving
Date: November 27, 2014
Nov 29    Small Business Saturday

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce partners with NBC 26 Augusta to promote Buy Local always and Shop Small Saturday, November 29th.  We encourage you to shop Columbia County Chamber members first, and our local businesses in the Greater Augusta area. Use the Columbia County Chamber App or website's Chamber member directory to find members. By supporting local businesses, you create jobs, keep tax dollars local to support the county and educational SPLOSTs, and grow our local community!  

ShopSmall2014
Date: November 29, 2014