Events for April 2014
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Apr 2    Govt Affairs Committee
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chairman A
Apr 2    Ribbon Cut - Jimmy John's
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Jimmy John's

Food will be served.
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4274 Washington Road, in Evans.

Located in in the Publix Shopping Center, next to Evans Cinemas.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Apr 2    Workforce & Education
Workforce & Education
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room A
Contact: Jennifer Miller (706) 651-0018
EMail: Jennifer@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: April 2, 2014
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 2    Chairman's Room B Reserved - Accrediation (Nancy
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 9    DACC-Business Recruitment Committee Meeting
DACC-Business Recruitment Committee Meeting
Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: Center for Trade & Tourism - Chairman's Room B
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: keyink@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: April 9, 2014
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Apr 15    Programs Committee - Rescheduled meeting
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Contact: Laura Smith
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Apr 16    DACC-Retail Sub-Committee Meeting
DACC-Retail Sub-Committee Meeting - Chairman's Room A
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: Center for Trade & Tourism
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: keyink@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: April 16, 2014
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Apr 16    Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details:

4:30 - 5:30 pm
Apr 16    Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Committee Meeting
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room B
Contact: Joey Cummnings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: April 16, 2014
11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Apr 16    CVB - Meeting
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Apr 17    Leadership CC
Reserved for class session.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Apr 17    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: April 17, 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.
Apr 17    Ribbon Cut - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / Executive Partners
~ Joint Ribbon Cut with Augusta Metro Chamber ~
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / Executive Partners
Food will be served.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 1030 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Suite 5, in Augusta
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 17, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Apr 17    CVB - Meeting
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Chairman's Room B
Apr 17    Youth Leadership Graduation
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr 18    Chamber Closed - Good Friday
Date: April 18, 2014
Apr 19    Hayes Marine Open House & In Water Boat Show
Date: April 19, 2014
Website: http://www.hayesmarine.com
Location: 5580 Marina Parkway Appling GA 30802
EMail: travis@hayesmarine.com
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Apr 21    DACC - Meeting
Date: April 21, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Apr 23    DACC-Board Meeting
DACC-Board Meeting
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: Center for Trade & Tourism - Chairman's Room A
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: keyink@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: April 23, 2014
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Apr 23    SuCCessful Superwoman's Brunch (Administrative Professionals' Day)

 Join us for this special occasion as we announce the recipients of the
2014 Business Woman of the Year Award and the  
2014 Administrative Professional of the Year Award! 

Keynote Speaker:
Sherry Shoemaker
Voice of Assurance Life Coaching

 "Living On the Edge"

As women, we all struggle with the choices that will lead us to be successful. We have a passion and are inspired to pursue our passion whether it be starting a business or running a 5k. We have the drive but at times we maybe unsure whether to play it safe or step out of our comfort zone.  Which path do we take? Sherry uses her life experiences as a catalyst and inspiration to step out of her comfort zone. She conveys 3 simple steps to help you find your way to success.

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Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:

Legends Club
2701 Washington Road, in Augusta
Contact: Laura Smith (706) 651-0018
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
11:00 a.m. - Booth / Networking
12:00 p.m. - Program
Fees/Admission: $35 - Member Brunch Ticket
$50 - Non Member Brunch Ticket
$300 - Booth & 1 Brunch Ticket
Apr 23    CVB - BOD Meeting
CVB - BOD Meeting
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 24    DACC Meeting
DACC Meeting
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details: April 24, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Apr 24    WEBINAR: How to Hire, Train and Retain Top Talent
How to Hire, Train and Retain Top Talent
This small business focused webinar will be presented by Dr. Jody Bradham, Executive Consultant with TalentQuest, a talent management firm.  Objectives of this webinar include:
  • Understand ways to fine-tune your selection process to make most effective use of limited resources
  • Stocking your tool kit:  Available resources to support your candidate evaluation efforts
  • Now you’ve got them, how do you keep them?  Building employee loyalty
The Georgia Chamber, in conjunction with the Small Business Advisory Council, hosts a bimonthly webinar series,  focused on topics that are pertinent to our members.  These one-hour sessions provide members across the state the opportunity to take advantage of the Georgia Chamber’s educational resources as part of their membership investment. 
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office
1000 Business Blvd., Evans, GA
Contact: Jennifer Miller, Director of Communications and Workforce, Columbia County Chamber
EMail: jennifer@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 24
8:30-9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 24    Golf Committee
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Laura Smith
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Apr 25    Leadership CC Committee Meeting
Leadership CC Committee Meeting
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:

Chairman's Room A
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8:15 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Apr 25    DACC
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office
Center for Trade & Tourism
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: April 25, 2014
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Apr 25    Conference Room - Youth Leadership
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Apr 26    Poetry Celebration - PRA Publishing
Workshops 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Finding Your Style: Form vs. Free Verse conducted by Poet, Georgia Military College Assistant Professor of English Greg Tredore. The workshop will allow participants to examine how form follows function in one of the earliest poetic forms: the sonnet. At the Columbia County Library Classroom A 1 p.m. Convert that Poem into a Song with Barry Allison at our first ever Singer-Songwriters' Workshop at the Columbia County Library Classroom B 2 p.m. Practice your Reading Voice will also be offered for those poets wishing to fine-tune their reading chops. Columbia County Library Classroom A 2:30 p.m. Annual Awards Program 4:00-5:00p.m. Featuring : Jane Elkin-Community Guest Reader Lou Imbrigno; CEO Center for Primary Care Catch Phrase Café Open Mic Featuring: Tamara Beard 6:00-7:00 p.m. Bugsy Calhoun Poetry Slam Competition Jabez Harding Sanford Performing Arts Center 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Date: April 26, 2014
Location: J.S.H. Performing Arts Center
EMail: info@prapublishing.com
Date/Time Details: April 26, 2014 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Apr 26    CSRA Credit Union FREE Shred Day
CSRA Credit Union is hosting a FREE Shred Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at our 2574 Tobacco Road Branch from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You are invited to bring all of your unwanted personal documents for FREE shredding to help promote Identity Theft Protection and help you safely dispose of all old and unwanted documents. Shredding trucks will be on site to destroy personal papers, CDs, and DVDs. All shredded items will be recycled. Open to the Public. Max 500lbs, no 3 ring binders or large binder clips. Hope to see you there!
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.csraonline.org
Location: 2574 Tobacco Road Hephzibah, GA 30815
Contact: Margaret Taylor 706-868-2200 ext. 525
EMail: margaret.taylor@csraonline.org
Date/Time Details: April 26, 2014 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE / Open to the Public
Apr 26    Southeastern PVA Dinner and Auction

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, Southeastern Chapter strives to improve the quality of life for honorably discharged veterans who have spinal cord injury, dysfunction or illness, through advocacy, medical research, sports and recreation, education and communication. We are holding a dinner and auction to raise money for our programs to support the membership within the CSRA. Please join us in this worthy cause. GOOD FOOD, GREAT CAUSE!
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.southeasternpva.org
Location: Southeastern Paralyzed Veterans of America, Chapter Building, 4010 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815
Contact: Jennifer Windham, 706-796-6301
EMail: jenniferw@southeasternpva.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26, 2014 5pm -8pm
Fees/Admission: Dinner tickets $10.00 per person at the door, $8.00 per person through Friday, 4pm at the Chapter building.
Apr 28    Conference Room - Youth Leadership
Date: April 28, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Apr 29    SBDC Grow Smart
Date: April 29, 2014
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: Chairman A & B
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Apr 29    Conference Room - Youth Leadership
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Apr 30    Groundbreaking Ceremony - Evans Town Center Park

~ Groundbreaking Ceremony ~
Playground Expansion
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Lady Antebellum Amphitheater - Evans Towne Center Park
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no charge to attend this event.
Apr 30    Creating Gorgeous, Healthy, Smiles - Celebrating 15 Years of Practice in the CSR
Join Dr. Andrew Allgood as he celebrates 15 years of practice in the CSRA!
Great door prizes!
Live remote with Harley Drew (WGAC)
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.augustasmiles.com
Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion
 
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no charge to attend this event.