Events for August 2014
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 2    1st Saturday Sale
Our MONTHLY 1st Saturday Sale was skipped due to the July 4th Holiday - so we have LOADS of beautiful bargains for sale at our August sale!  Designer clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry and lots of decor items plus some seasonal merchandise.  All proceeds benefit our nursing home residents.
Date: August 2, 2014
Website: http://www.whenhelpcantwait.com
Location: 3814 Commercial Court, Martinez, GA (Across from the Post office at END of the street)
Contact: Brandi Underwood at 706-855-0715
EMail: whenhelpcantwait@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: August 2 , 2014
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 2    Prazer's Augusta Regional ATA Tournament
Prazer's Augusta Regional ATA Tournament
Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: GRU Christenberry Fieldhouse
3109 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, Georgia
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 2, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: For more information, please visit www.atamartialarts.info
Aug 4    Ribbon Cut - Southern Tots
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Southern Tots
Food will be served.
 
Date: August 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 766 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 102, in Evans.

Located down the road from AB Beverage.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 4, 2014
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 5    Ribbon Cut - Organo Gold
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Organo Gold
Food will be served.
Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Ribbon Cut will be held at the Chamber office.
1000 Business Boulevard, in Evans.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 5, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 5    Taylor BMW Broadway in Augusta Series
Taylor BMW Broadway in Augusta Series
Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Taylor BMW
4180 Washington Road
Evans, Georgia 30809
Contact: Jackie Karlsson
EMail: jkarlsson@taylorautonet.net
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: RSVP to Jackie Karlsson by Sunday, August 3, 2014
jkarlsson@taylorautonet.net
Aug 6    Chamber Reserved
Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Aug 8    Chamber - Reserved
Date: August 8, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Aug 12    Chamber Before Hours
 
Chamber Before Hours
 “Minding Your Own Business: A Legal Business Checkup”
Keynote Speaker: J. Edward Enoch, P.C. 

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Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Costco Wholesale
825 Alexander Drive, in Augusta
Contact: Laura Smith (706.651.0018
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Networking and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Program
Fees/Admission: Free for Members
$10 - First Time Visitors
Aug 12    Ribbon Cut - Element Funding
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Element Funding 
Food will be served.
 
Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 524 Blackburn Drive, in Martinez.

Located off Fury's Ferry Road, between The Pass and Baston Road.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 8, 2014
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 12    Youth Leadership Orientation
Columbia County Youth Leadership Orientation
Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
1000 Business Boulevard, in Evans.
 
Contact: Joey Cummings 706.651-0018
EMail: Joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 12, 2014
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug 13    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: August 13, 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. 
Aug 14    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: August 14, 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.
Aug 15    DACC - Business Recruitment Committee Meeting
Date: August 15, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office - Conference Room B
1000 Business Boulevard
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: August 15, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Aug 15    DACC - Existing Business Committee Meeting
Date: August 15, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office Conference Room B
1000 Business Boulevard
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Karen Eyink
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: August 15, 2014
8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Aug 16    Youth Leadership Graduation
Tentative
Date: August 16, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug 18    Leadership Columbia County - Meet the Class Reception
Date: August 18, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion
Aug 20    Ribbon Cut - Greenbrier Veterinary Services
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Greenbrier Veterinary Services

Food will be served.
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 5121 Washington Road, Suite 1, in Evans.

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 20    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
3:00 p.m.
Aug 20    CVB Meeting
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room A
Date/Time Details: 6:00 p.m.
Aug 21    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting  - EXTENDED to Review Accred.
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details:
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Aug 21    2014 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Event - Fort Gordon, GA
2014 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Event
Fort Gordon, GA

 

A free job fair for veterans and other military job seekers, being conducted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  

Also offering a Hiring our Heroes Employment Workshop for veterans and other military job seekers that focuses on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skill translation and interviewing.  

 

Employers and job seekers, click here to register for free.  To register for the Hiring our Heroes Employment Workshop, visit www.hohworks.eventbrite.com/.

For registration questions, please click here or call (202) 463-5807.

Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Fort Gordon - U. S. Army Reserve Center
719 15th Street
​Fort Gordon, GA  30905
Contact: For registration questions, please call (202) 463-5807
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, August 21, 2014
8:30 a.m. Employment Workshop

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Hiring Fair

Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event
Aug 21    Ribbon Cut - Mullins Management
THIS IS A JOINT RIBBON CUT
~ Ribbon Cut  for New Office ~

Mullins Management
 
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 2602 Commons Boulevard, in Augusta.
Located in the Williamburg Commons Office Building.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 21, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 21    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: August 21, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Aug 22 - Aug 23    Leadership CC Retreat
Date: August 22, 2014
Aug 22    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: August 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room A
Date/Time Details: August 22, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Aug 26    Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Date: August 26, 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.
Aug 26    WEBINAR: Google Analytics 101
Google Analytics 101
Join us on August 26th, from 8:30- 9:30 am for Google Analytics 101, an interactive webinar presented by Tim Zack, Interactive Marketing Director at Red Clay Interactive.  Designed with needs of small businesses in mind, this webinar will provide attendees with understanding of features available in the Google Analytics tool, how to set the tool up, and how to use the information to achieve their business goals.  Attendees will leave the webinar with applicable knowledge they can implement same-day!
 
The webinar will cover:
1.  Introduction to Google Analytics
  • Getting started
  • Common set-up mistakes
  • Key advanced set-up items that every business should do
 
2.  Deep dive into Google Analytics reports: How to get reports that lead to insights not just metrics.
  • The Audience reports: who are these people?
  • The Traffic Sources reports: how did they get here?
  • The Content reports: what did they do on my site?
  • The Goals and E-Commerce reports: are your online marketing efforts effective?
  • Real Time Reporting: what your users are doing right now. 
  • Measuring offline marketing tactics and brand recognition
 
3.       How your business can create a sustainable plan to use this information.
  • Setting up automated reporting and dashboards
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time, as well as during the periodic Q&A opportunities throughout the session. Don’t miss this great event, register today!
 
Want to get started with Google Analytics, or take a quick refresher before the webinar?  Click here to visit Google’s Analytics Help Center. 
 
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Chamber - Chairman's Room B
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA
Contact: 706-651-0018
EMail: jennifer@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 26
8:30 to 9:30 am
 
Fees/Admission: Free, but registration is limited to 10 people.
Aug 26    QuickBooks Basics
Are you still using paper ledgers and spreadsheets to track your finances? Are you a bookkeeper, business owner, or non-profit organization who needs to learn how to use QuickBooks Pro to effectively manage your business? The Cleveland Group, CPAs offers Hands-on QuickBooks training for you and your company. Our classes are designed to grow with you! Take the next steps to effectively manage your business. BASICS - Are you a bookkeeper, business owner, or non-profit organization who needs to learn how to use QuickBooks Pro to effectively manage your business? This class has got you covered! We also have Point of Sale and Industry-specific consulting available. For additional information, check out our website at www.clevelandgroup.net. If we can help, let us know. Please contact Angela Brock at (706) 288-2800 or abrock@clevelandgroup.net to register.
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.clevelandgroup.net/quickbooks/
Location: The Cleveland Group 3740 Executive Center Dr. Martinez, GA 30907
Contact: Angela Brock (706) 288-2800 abrock@clevelandgroup.net
EMail: abrock@clevelandgroup.net
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 9:00 - 5:00
Fees/Admission: $99.00
Aug 26    Networking for Leads
      
                            
"Networking for Leads" is a structured program designed to promote an environment which cultivates meaningful business relationships which not only promotes one's business, but identifies the needs of other business owners. The goal of the program is to encourage businesses to GIVE leads, create mutually beneficial relationships, and develop a net-weaving experience where leads are RECEIVED. The program will consist of a round table activity which will be followed up by an optional lunch connection, based on appropriate matching, to further enhance the leads experience.  
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Chamber Chamber Office
1000 Business Boulevard, Evans 
Contact: Joey Cummings 706.651.0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 26, 2014
3:00 p.m.  - 4:00 p.m.
Aug 27    DACC-Board Meeting
DACC-Board Meeting
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 6:30 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: August 27, 2014
6:30 am - 9:30 am
Aug 27    CVB - BOD Meeting
CVB - BOD Meeting
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Aug 28    Youth Leadership Committee Meeting
Youth Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Chamber Office - Chairman's Room
Date/Time Details: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Aug 28    CSRA Community Expo at Fort Gordon

The Fort Gordon Spouses’ & Civilians’ Club invites all in the Central Savannah River Area to the Fort Gordon-CSRA Community Expo on Aug. 28. The annual expo features 120 local attractions, businesses and community organizations eager to connect with military personnel and civilians associated with Fort Gordon. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gordon Conference and Catering Center on Fort Gordon.  In addition to gathering valuable information from vendors, attendees can win door prizes throughout the day and enjoy free pizza and Coca-Cola beverages. 
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Gordon Conference and Catering Center on Fort Gordon.

 
Contact: www.fgscc.com
Date/Time Details: August 28, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Aug 28    Golf Committee
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Laura Smith
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Aug 28    Ribbon Cut - 9Round Evans Fitness
~ Ribbon Cut ~ 
9Round Evans Fitness

Food will be served.
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4446 Washington Road, Suite 8, in Evans.

Located across the street from Walmart in Evans, in the Shane's Rib Shack Plaza.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 28, 2014
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.