Events for September 2014
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1    CHAMBER CLOSED - Labor Day
Date: September 1, 2014
Sep 3    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: September 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location:
Columbia County Chamber Office
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans
 
Contact: Joey Cummings: (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbiacountychamber.com
Sep 4    AccuStaff Blood Drive
AccuStaff Blood Drive
Free pizza for all presenting donors

Give blood and register to win!  
From 4:00 - 6:00 register to win a pair Garth Brooks tickets for
September 19th - Atlanta, GA
Enter for a chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to
Disney Live:  Pirates & Princesses on October 3, 2014
Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Accustaff
3154 Perimeter Parkway, in the parking lot.
Augusta, GA
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 4, 2014
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sep 6    Military Appreciation Day
Jim Whitehead will celebrate our Military
Date: September 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.jimwhiteheadtire.com
Location: Jim Whitehead Tire and Auto
4432 Washington Rd Evans, Ga 30809
Contact: George Armstrong @ 706-855-6404
EMail: jimsr@jimwhiteheadtire.com
Date/Time Details: Sept 6, 2014 @ 12pm to 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Yes
Sep 8    Ribbon Cut - The Fan Zone
~ Ribbon Cut ~
The Fan Zone

Food will be served.
Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4460 Washington Road, Suite 14, in Evans.

Located in Liberty Square, across from Wal-Mart on Washington Road, next to Smallcakes Cupcakery. 
 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 8, 2014
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 8    Chamber After Hours

  ~ Chamber After Hours ~

An after hours event designed for members to meet and build relationships with other business people of small to large companies and organizations in the Columbia County area. 

Located and Sponsored by:


Merit Flooring, Kitchen & Bath
398 Towne Park Blvd - Belair Rd 
Evans, GA 30809
Catering provided by:
 Carolina Ale House


 
 
Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Merit Flooring
398 Towne Park Boulevard, in Evans.
Contact: Laura Smith (706) 651-0018
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Monday, September 8, 2014
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
This is a Members Only event.

 
Sep 10    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: September 10, 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. 
Sep 10    Spanish for Beginners

HABLA ESPANOLA? Do you want to learn Spanish to further your career opportunities? Would you like to converse in Spanish with your salsa partner while on vacation? Join Edwin Perez, President of the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana of Augusta, as he instructs this 90-minute Spanish for Beginners class.
 
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.amfam.com/georgia/evans.asp
Location: American Family Insurance-Evans Location
4446 Washington Road, Suite 16
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Sara Best
EMail: sbest2@amfam.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 10 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 11    Youth Leadership - Law Enforcement Day
Date: September 11, 2014
Sep 11    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: September 11, 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.
Sep 11    Celebration of Life Blood Drive
Celebration of Life Blood Drive
First 20 donors will receive a free 2-piece dinner from Bojangles!
All who attempt to donate will receive a free donor t-shirt.
All First Time Donors will receive a Shepeard Duffle Bag.
All who attempt to donate can enter for a chance to win a gift basket filled with merchandise, gift cards, and more.
 
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Bojangles - Grovetown
5105 Wrightsboro Road
Grovetown, GA
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 11, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sep 12    Exousia Marketing Group's Networking Conference & Business Celebration
Exousia Marketing Group's Networking Conference and Business Celebration

Join us for a life changing, power pact conference that will help you to excel or empower you to become a small business champion!

We will discuss:
How to Scale for Massive Growth
Developing Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity
Developing Social Media Strategies that Work
#1 Keys every small business needs to know
How your business can prepare for the incoming Cyber Command
 
Date: September 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Be My Guest Catering and Events
4216 Washington Road
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Ruby James 253-444-8161
EMail: info@exousiaexcel.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 12, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Registration is $49
www.exousiaexcel.com or info@exousiaexcel.com
Sep 12    Ribbon Cut - Home to Home Consignment
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Home to Home Consignment

 
Date: September 12, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 3907 Washington Road, in Martinez

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 12, 2014
11:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 15    Educational Meeting
Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep 16    Students in Business
Temporary hold on room - see Tammy
Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Chairman A and B
Sep 16    Ribbon Cut - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Food will be served.
Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4342 Washington Road, in Evans.

Located next to Mellow Mushroom, across from Fairway Ford.

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 16, 2014
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 17    Student in Business Program
Temporary hold - see Tammy
Date: September 17, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Chairman A and B
Sep 18    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: September 18, 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.
Sep 18    Ribbon Cut - Madison Heights
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Madison Heights

Food  will be served.
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 2822 Knob Hill Road, in Evans.

Located at the corner of Washington Road and Knob Hill Farm Road
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 18, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 19    Nominating Committee
Date: September 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Chairman B
Sep 19    Ribbon Cut - Dolphin Academy Swim School
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Dolphin Academy Swim School

Food will be served.
Date: September 19, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4216 Washington Road, in Evans.

Located next to Be My Guest Catering & Events

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 19, 2014
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 20    Zumba Kids
Bring the whole family to groove with local Zumba instructor, Tiffany Weser Chrisman, as we crank up the Latin-inspired tunes for a dance-tastic morning! Zumba helps strengthen children's balance, coordination, and mobility while encouraging their self-confidence, teamwork, and pride in diverse cultures.
Date: September 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.amfam.com/georgia/evans.asp
Location: American Family Insurance - Evans Location
4446 Washington Road, Suite 16
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Sara Best
EMail: sbest2@amfam.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 20th from 10am-11am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 20    Dolphin Academy Swim School Grand Opening
The Dolphin Academy Swim School will be holding an open house on Saturday, September 20 from 3-5 pm.  We will be giving tours of our state of the art indoor swimming facility. The first 200 children to attend will be given a free cinch sack.  Complimentary refreshments and face painting will be available.  
Door prizes include 2 opportunities to win 2 months of lessons and 3 opportunities to win free registration.  
Hope to see you there!!
Date: September 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.iswimdolphin.com
Location: 4216 Washington Road Suite 9
Evans Ga 30809
Contact: Lee Fuller or Amy Ristroph
EMail: iswimdolphin@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 9?20/2014 3-5 pm
Fees/Admission: None
Sep 23    Ribbon Cut - Gander Mountain
THIS IS A JOINT RIBBON CUT
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Gander Mountain

 
Date: September 23, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 145 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway, in Augusta

 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 23    Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Date: September 23, 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.
Sep 23    State of the Community Address
                

 Presents 
 
State of the Community Address
 Liberty Park Gym - Grovetown
 

Hear where the County is heading & future goals for our community. Receive a personal update from the City of Grovetown, Columbia County Commission, City of Harlem, Columbia County Board of Education and Fort Gordon.
 

                                     Community Sponsors:
                    

 
                                                     
                                      Corporate Sponsors:
                  
                                                          
                                         Media Sponsors: 
         
           



 
Date: September 23, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Liberty Park Gym
1040 Newmantown Road, Grovetown
Contact: (706) 651-0018
Date/Time Details: September 23, 2014
5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m - Business Showcase & Dinner
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Program
Fees/Admission:

Dinner Tickets: $25
Child plates (12 and under) $8
Table of 8: $200
 
Sep 24    Society of HR Management
Date: September 24, 2014
Location:
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Sep 24    CVB - BOD Meeting
CVB - BOD Meeting
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sep 24    Ribbon Cut - Discovery Zone Kids, LLC
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Discovery Zone Kids, LLC

Food will be served.
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 703 William Smith Boulevard, in Evans.

Located at the entrance of Crawford Creek Subdivision.
 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 24    Spanish for Beginners

HABLA ESPANOLA? Do you want to learn Spanish to further your career opportunities? Would you like to converse in Spanish with your salsa partner while on vacation?
Join Edwin Perez, President of the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana of Augusta of Augusta, as he instructs this 90-minute Spanish for Beginners class.
 
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.amfam.com/georgia/evans.asp
Location: American Family Insurance - Evans Location
4446 Washington Rd Ste 16
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Sara Best
EMail: sbest2@amfam.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 24th from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 25    AccuStaff Job Expo
AccuStaff will be having a Job Expo seeking 1st Shift Mechanical Assembers.
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: AccuStaff Business Office
3154 Perimeter Parkway
Building 3, Suite 3
Augusta, GA  30909
Contact: (706) 854-1220
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 25, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sep 25    Golf Committee
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Laura Smith
EMail: laura@columbiacountychamber.com
Sep 25    Goodwill Job Fair
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Meet with over a dozen employers and community resources including Carole Fabrics, Costa Layman Farms, FedEx, Goodwill Staffing Services, Helms College, Home Depot, and Teleperformance. Get prepared with Job Fair Bootcamp! Offered Tuesday, September 23rd at 10 am and 2 pm in Spanish, 11 am and 3 pm in English, 12 pm and 4 pm Interview Workshop.  For more information call 706-447-5195.
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.goodwillworks.org/jobconnection
Location: Snelling Center, 3165 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907
Contact: Kelly Taylor, 706-447-5195
EMail: ktaylor@goodwillworks.org
Date/Time Details: September 25, 1-4pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 25    Ribbon Cut - Northwestern Mutual
THIS IS A JOINT RIBBON CUT
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Northwestern Mutual

Food  will be served.
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 3605 Exchange Lane

Located off Walton Way Ext. , next to Hilton Home 2 Suites
 
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 25, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 26    DACC-Board Meeting
DACC-Retail Sub-Committee Meeting
Date: September 26, 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: September 26, 2014
6:30 am - 9:30 am
Sep 29    Be Beautiful Be Aware
Be Beautiful, Be Aware

Come drop by Retreat Spa & Salon to enter our raffle drawing to win spa services. We will also offer haircuts, facial waxing, polish changes, and chair massages for suggested donations to benefit "I'm Aware".

No appointment is necessary.
Date: September 29, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Retreat Spa & Salon
4246 Washington Road
Evans, GA 30809
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 29, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Donations Suggested
Sep 30    Augusta Regional Business & Employer Committee Summit
Augusta Regional Business & Employer Committee Summit

Speakers:
LABOR COMMISSIONER MARK BUTLER
CHERRY RIZER | GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
CAMRY BLAISING | NORTHWESTERN BENEFIT CORPORATION

Topics:
Unemployment Insurance, Healthcare Reforms, and More
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Augusta Technical College
Main Campus, Building 1000
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30905
Contact: Bobby Keith
EMail: bobby.keith@gdol.ga.gov
Date/Time Details:
September 30, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Please contact Bobby Keith for registration and fee information
Sep 30    Ribbon Cut - DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc.
THIS IS A JOINT RIBBON CUT WITH AUGUSTA METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
~ Ribbon Cut ~
DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc.

Food  will be served.
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 7013 Evans Town Center Boulevard, Suite 102, in Evans.

Located behind the Lady Antebellum Amphitheater / Evans Town Park Dog Park. Above Dr. Thaxton, GYN in Evans Town Center.
Contact: Joey Cummings (706) 651-0018
EMail: joey@columbaicountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Sep 30    Resume & Interview Skills Clinic

Dreaming of a new job? Build the confidence you need to find a new position or make a career change with the latest tips on what hiring managers are looking for! In this two-hour workshop, Career Coach Katie Weiser, and Projections Resume Writing Services owner, Jackie Brown, will help you sharpen your interview skills, improve your resume, and help you get noticed by the right employers.

Sign up now for this FREE class! Space is limited so RSVP today: email evans@amfam.com or call 706-619-3550
 
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Website: http://www.amfam.com/georgia/evans.asp
Location: American Family Insurance
4446 Washington Rd Ste 16
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Sara Best
EMail: sbest2@amfam.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00-7:45pm
Fees/Admission: FREE