Events for May 2015
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
May 2    FREE shredding event from Libra Organizing
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Date: May 2, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://libraorganizing.com
Location: The Cleveland Group, CPAs parking lot on Davis Road
Contact: Marin Rose, organized living coach Libra Organizing 202-423-3581
EMail: info@libraorganizing.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 2 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
May 4    YL interviews
Date: May 4, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 5    YL interviews
Date: May 5, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May 6    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: May 6, 2015
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
May 7    Post-Legislative Breakfast

Gov. Nathan Deal will be the keynote speaker for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce's annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on May 7.  He also plans to hold a bill signing ceremony at the breakfast.

 

Gov. Deal will be joined by Columbia County's local legislative delegation members, Sen. Jessie Stone, Sen. Bill Jackson, Rep. Tom McCall, Rep. Ben Harbin, Rep. Barry Fleming and Rep. Barbara Sims, who will update the audience on the accomplishments of the 2015 Session of the General Assembly.

 

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Premier Sponsor:



Executive Sponsors:

      

Media Sponsors:
   
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Savannah Rapids Pavilion
3300 Evans to Locks Road
Contact: Cassidy Harris - (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Program:  8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission:
This is a FREE event for members.  Non-Members $25.00.
May 8    Development Authority Committee Meetings
Date: May 8, 2015
Time: 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.developcolumbiacounty.com
Location: Chairman's Room A & B
EMail: rbennett@developcolumbiacounty.com
May 11    Drugs Don't Work Seminar
Drugs Don't Work Training Class
 

Keynote Speaker:  Billie Hullum, of Recovery Support Services, will be speaking on the effects of drugs and alcohol in companies / employees.

  
Certificates of completion will be handed out at end of class.
Date: May 11, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Columbia County Chamber Office
1000 Business Boulevard, in Evans.
Contact: Nancy Peyser (706) 651-0018
EMail: Nancy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 11, 2014
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Drugs Don't Work Participants only
May 12    Chamber Foundation Board
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
Date: May 12, 2015
Time: 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Board Room
EMail: heath@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Executive Board to meet at 11:15 followed by full Board meeting at noon
May 12    LCC Graduation
Date: May 12, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
May 13    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: May 13, 2015
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. 
May 13    DACC
DACC
Date: May 13, 2015
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Chairman's Room A
Date/Time Details: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 
May 13    Workforce & Education
Date: May 13, 2015
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
1000 Business Boulevard
Evans, GA
Date/Time Details: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 14    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: May 14, 2015
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.
May 14    Ribbon Cut - Element Funding
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Element Funding
Food will be served.
Date: May 14, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 725 Industrial Park Drive, in Evans.

Located near Lady Antebellum Park, on the same street as A&B Beverage Company.
Contact: Heath Taylor (706) 651-0018
EMail: heath@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 14, 2015
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no charge to attend this event.
May 18    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:

4446 Washington Road, Suite 16, in Evans.
Date: May 18, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4446 Washington Road, Suite 16
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Cassidy Harris (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 18, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: This is a Members Only Event.
May 20    Ribbon Cut - Fairway Ford of Augusta
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Fairway Ford of Augusta
Food will be served.
Date: May 20, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 4333 Washington Road
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Heath Taylor (760) 651-0018
EMail: heath@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: There is no charge to attend this event.
May 21    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 21, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
May 21    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: May 21, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 22    Ambassador Interviews
Ambassador Interviews
Date: May 22, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
May 25    Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Date: May 25, 2015
May 26    Chamber Foundation Executive Board
Chamber Foundation Executive Board
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 PM
Location: Board Room B
EMail: heath@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8 to 9:15 AM
May 26    Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Leadership Columbia County Meeting
Date: May 26, 2015
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.
May 26    WOW
WOW

Sponsored by:
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Conference Room A
Contact: Cassidy Harris - Director of Programs (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 27    DACC - Board Meeting
Date: May 27, 2015
Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.choosecolumbiacounty.com
Location: DACC Office
Center for Trade& Tourism
1000 Business Blvd.
Evans, GA 30809
Contact: Robbie Bennett
EMail: rbennett@choosecolumbiacounty.com
Date/Time Details: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
May 27    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: May 27, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A & B
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 28    Classic South Executive Committee Meeting
Classic South Executive Committee Meeting
Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: May 28, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.