Events for February 2016
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Feb 1    Ribbon Cut - Unisys
~ Ribbon Cut ~
Unisys
 
Date: February 1, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: 1 Seventh Street, in Augusta

Located at Discovery Plaza, near Convention Center.
 
Contact: Becky Deardon (706) 651-0018
EMail: becky@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 1, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
 
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.
Feb 4    11th Annual Banquet

11th Annual Banquet, VIP Reception and Business Showcase

February 4, 2016
Business Showcase, Silent Auction & Reception – 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program – 6:30 p.m.
Columbia County Exhibition Center (212 Partnership Drive, in Grovetown)


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Date: February 4, 2016
Time: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Columbia County Exhibition Center
212 Partnership Drive, in Grovetown



 
Contact: Cassidy Harris
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Business Showcase, Silent Auction and Reception - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dinner and Program - 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Click here for registration form
Chamber Member Dinner Tickets - $75 each
Corporate Table of 8 - $600
Corporate Table of 10 - $1,000
Showcase Booth and Two Dinner Tickets - $450
Corporate Table of 8 and Showcase Booth - $900
Corporate Table of 10 and Showcase Booth - $1,050
Feb 5    reNew & Brew
Throughout the evening, sample craft beers from the Southeast paired with heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by Helms College chefs and students. Bid on auction items bought from Goodwill and re-purposed by local artists in recognition of Goodwill's effort to renew lives through job training and placement services. Proceeds benefit Helms College Scholarships. For more information call 706-650-5760.
Date: February 5, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.goodwillworks.org/renewandbrew
Location: Snelling Center 3165 Washington Road Augusta, GA 30907
Contact: Nancy Browning 706-650-5760
EMail: renewandbrew@goodwillworks.org
Date/Time Details: February 5, 2016 / 7-11pm
Fees/Admission: $75 individual tickets / sponsorships are available
Feb 9    Leadership Columbia County- Day at the Capitol
Date: February 9, 2016
Contact: Brooke Willis (706) 651-0018
EMail: brooke@columbiacountychamber.com
Feb 9    Buzz on Biz 3rd Annual Career Expo
The 3rd Annual Buzz on Biz Career Expo. This premier hiring event brings area employers and job candidates together under one roof. The event is free for job seekers. This year's sponsors include: ATC Healthcare Services, Real McCoy Brokerage Company LLC, WRDW News Channel 12, and Pruitt Health. Other companies participating include: Northwest Mutual, Rescare Homecare, Georgia Military College, Kenneth Shuler, Dumpster Depot, GRU, Busby's, 88.3 WAFJ, Comfort Inn, Troy University, Spherion, Augusta Technical College, Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Brenau University, and more! Company booths for the expo are available by calling Neil Gordon at 706-589-6727 or Janine Garropy at 803-480-2800.
Date: February 9, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.buzzon.biz
Location: The Legends Club (National Hill Shopping Center, 2701Washington Rd, Augusta)
Contact: Neil Gordon at 706-589-6727 and Janine Garropy at 803-480-2800
EMail: Janine.garropy@buzzon.biz
Date/Time Details: February 9th from 1-5:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for job seekers. Company booths are still available.
Feb 10    Ambassador Committee Meeting
Monthly Ambassador Meeting
Date: February 10, 2016
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. 
Feb 11    Government Affairs Meeting
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Date: February 11, 2016
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.
Feb 12    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: February 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room A
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Feb 17    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room A
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Feb 17    Chamber meeting
Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Feb 17    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 18    Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Chairman's Room A & B
Date/Time Details:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Feb 18    CVB Meeting
CVB Meeting
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 13, 2016
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.








 
Feb 19    DACC
DACC    
Date: February 19, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room B
Date/Time Details: 7;30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Feb 19    Soto Social
Soto ALG will be hosting its 2nd annual "Soto Social" this upcoming year! We had such a great time this past year that we had to do it again in 2016. There will be dinner and dancing along with live entertainment provided by Bill Tolbert and the BTU's. Please dress in business casual attire or your best formal dress! This event is for individuals with a developmental disability and their family. RSVP by calling 706-426-4200 or email keziah@sotoalg.com. We will not be able to take more than 300 RSVPs due to the capacity of the building so call us today! This is an event you will not want to miss!
Date: February 19, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.sotoalg.com
Location: Julian Smith Casino 2200 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30904
Contact: Keziah Bollinger keziah@sotoalg.com 706-426-4200
EMail: keziah@sotoalg.com
Date/Time Details: February 19, 2016 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
Feb 22    DACC
Date: February 22, 2016
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb 23    Chamber Before Hours


Topic:
Since I am a Small Business “What Tax Credits am I Eligible For?” 

Keynote Speaker:
Linda Givens
Block Advisors
 
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Breakfast Sponsor:



Maryland Fried Chicken
Date: February 23, 2016
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chamber of Commerce office - Chairman's Room A & B
Contact: Cassidy Harris (706) 651-0018
EMail: cassidy@columbiacountychamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Breakfast & Networking:  7:45 a.m. - 8:15 
Program:  8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for Members / $20 First Time Visitors
Feb 24    CVB - BOD Meeting
CVB - BOD Meeting
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chairman Room A
Date/Time Details: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 25    Youth Leadership Steering Committee
Date: February 25, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chairman's Room A & B
Feb 26    Chamber Foundation Executive Meeting
Chamber Foundation Executive Meeting
Date: February 26, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.columbiacountychamber.com
Location: Chairman's Room A
Contact: (706) 651-0018
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Feb 29    Chamber sub Committee Lunch
Date: February 29, 2016
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Feb 29    Chamber Subcommittee meeting
Date: February 29, 2016
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM