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406 West Avenue
PO Box 6246
North Augusta, S.C. 29861
VOICE: 803.279.2323
FAX: 803.279.0003
E-MAIL/WEBSITE:
northaugustachamber.org
Brian @ [email protected]
OurMissiOn
The Greater NorthAugusta Chamber
of Commerceadvocates for the
business communityand provides
opportunitiesfor business
engagements andgrowth.
OurvisiOnBy 2010, theGreater North
Augusta Chamberof Commerce willbe a community
catalyst promotingcollaboration andpartnerships that
maintain apositive business
environmentand enrich thecommunitysquality of life.
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Produced by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce may 2012
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Great educators often go
unrecognized, so this spring,
make it a point to show
them your gratitude; sponsor
a North Augusta Aiken
County Area II teacher for
recognition at the Teacher
Appreciation Celebration.Businesses may become
teacher sponsors with a $15
contribution per teacher.
Families may sponsor up to
five individual educators for
$15.00.
This years banquet,
themed We are simply
the Best North Augusta,
will be held on Wednesday,
May 16 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. at the North Augusta
Community Center. This
event is free to all teachers,
teachers aides, and office
staff, and each attendee may
choose to bring one guest for
a $15 reservation fee.
Businesses may also
choose to sponsor the event
at one of three corporate
sponsorship levels: Host,Premier, or Signature.
Become a sponsor at the
Host level for $300, which
includes one ticket to the
event, the Premier level for
$700, which includes two
tickets to the event, or the
Signature level for $1,000,
which includes six tickets to
the event. Each sponsorship
level also receives recognitionon all promotional materials
prior to and following the
banquet.
Come celebrate with us!
The deadline for attendance
and sponsorship is May
10, 2012. Please return
the appropriate form with
payment to The North
Augusta Chamber of
Commerce, P.O. Box 6246,North Augusta, SC 29861.
Call us at (803) 279-2323 for
more information.
Celebrate Area IIs, North Augustas Teachers!
Serotta Maddocks Evans,
CPAs sponsored A.M. Con-
nection at the North Augusta
Community Center at 7:15
a.m. on March 28, 2012. Cour-
tesy of the sponsor and Als
Family Restaurant, members
and guests enjoyed bacon,
eggs, and biscuits with a selec-
tion of morning beverages. Leo
Brooker inspired the gathering
with the invocation and Pledge
of Allegiance recitation.
Representing Ft. Gordon,
Georgia, Alia Naffouj pre-
sented first quarter awards for
service members and civilians.
SFC Oakley received the NCO
of the first quarter award, Mrs.
Campbell received the civil-
ian of the first quarter award,
and Mr. Chatfield received the
volunteer of the first quarter
award. Subsequently, Rebecca
Plankey addressed the group,
highlighting the benefits of
good accounting year round,not just during tax season.
In conjunction with the
Community Service and
Partnerships with Business,
guest presenters from North
Augusta High Schools FBLA
program unveiled two of their
schools collaborative projects
that have improved the
lives of teens in the North
Augusta area. FBLA students
Kaylee Gough, Paul Liner,
and Kyler Childs first spoke
about North Augusta Highs
implementation of a Freshman
Academy in order to acclimate
incoming freshman to thehigh school experience. The
academy will allow new high
school students a separate
wing for their classrooms
and lockers, so they can slowly
adjust to their new educational
and social demands.
During the second presen-
tation, FBLA students Will
Harley, Matthew Larry, and
Hannah Reese revealed their
groundbreaking plan for end-
ing bullying in the community.
Project TAB (Teaching Ado-
lescents & Adults about Bul-
lying) aims to inform students
and adults of all ages about
the dangers of bullying and
its impediment to learning.
Reaching out to elemen-
tary, middle, and high school
students in the area, Project
TAB helps young people
recognize different types of
harassment including cyber
bullying, which has been
increasingly in the media, and
find effective ways of deterring
it. The students emphasized
the key difference between tat-
tling and telling; while tattling
seeks to get another child into
trouble, telling seeks to pre-vent physical or mental harm
to oneself or others. North
Augusta Highs FBLA is sure
to save students and parents
the heartache felt nationwide
from bullying in recent years.
Brian Tucker concluded the
event with an invitation for
members to consider being
part of the new Shop, Dine,
Stay & Play brochure, which
will guide residents, prospec-
tive residents, and visitors
to the great local businesses
of North Augusta. Lastly,
ambassadors Rechelle Dallas
and Kathy Williamson pre-sented door prizes, courtesy
of Serotta Maddocks Evans,
CPAs and Bushs on Pine
Grove. The North Augusta
Chamber would like to thank
all sponsors and participants.
A.M. Connection at the North Augusta Community Center
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To advertise
call Rechelle
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To one degree or another,
we are all creatures of habit.
We all have a certain way we
do things. We have a certain
morning routine, we have a
normal process by which we
address problems or make
decisions, we have certainlikes and dislikes, and in
some cases, the only reason
we dont like something is
because its different from our
version of normal. We dont
like to change. Humans are
creatures of habit.
All this being said, I need
to tell you something, and to
many, its a secret: The world
we live in is changing
fast. Technological advances
are occurring so rapidly that
our society cant really keep
up. Our workforce is a prime
example. I read a factoid last
week that stated that the top10 jobs in-demand in 2010
didnt even exist in 2004,
which means that we should
be preparing students for jobs
that do not even exist yet.
Are you able to keep up?
According to Ray Kurzeil
in a 2008 interview The
computer in your cell phone
today is a million timescheaper and a thousand times
more powerful and about
a hundred thousand times
smaller than the one computer
at MIT in 1965. So what
used to fit in a building now
fits in your pocket...what
fits in your pocket now will
fit inside a blood cell in 25
years. This quote is from
2008, which means this is
even old news! Are you even
trying to keep up?
Technological advances
have changed the world, but
the rate of the advances is
redefining the world, as weknow it. The technology at
our disposal today makes it
just as easy to be a global
business as a corner store-
front.
The real question is what
are you doing to use these
tools to grow your business.
How are you harnessing these
resources to move into newmarkets, strengthen your
grip on your existing mar-
kets? How are you using the
technology available to you
to increase the quantity and
the quality of your relation-
ships? There is no such thing
as business as usual. You
either keep up or get left
behind. I can continue the
clichs all day, but I hope you
get the point.
Are you watching from the
sideline or trying to figure out
how to make your business
work on-line or at least make
your business more efficient,more visible, and more profit-
able.
We Dont Do It That Way New Members
Renewing Members
Andy Jordans Bicycle Warehouse
Carpenters Exxon
Augusta GreenJackets
Wal-Mart
Golds Gym
J.M.Jones Construction, LLC.
Guardian Watch, LLC.
Artist of the Month:
Jean RohlandJean Rohland is a stained glass artist who has enjoyed her craft for 20 years. She
retired to North Augusta from Rochester, NY and claims to be a Rochesterian by birth
and a South Carolinian by choice. With the move came a first floor studio with lots of
light for a wide variety of projects such as windows, lamps and smaller items such as
college logos, candle and business card holders in stained glass. After graduation from
Hollins University and the Medical College of VA, she enjoyed a busy medical practice
in Rochester. She is a life- long horsewoman and a wannabe golfer. He cat, Pepper, gra-
ciously shares her home with husband Rob and two dogs. For information about Jean,
please contact the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, 406 West Ave., 803-279-2323.
Visit us online atnorthaugustachamber.org
The 2012 Civil War Lec-
ture Series will return on
Tuesday, April 17th and
run on concurrent Tuesdays
through May 8th at the Aiken
County Historical Museum,
located at 433 Newberry St.,SW in Aiken. The Series will
begin at 10:30 a.m. and the
cost is $5.00 per person/per
lecture.
April 17th: Joseph
McGill; 54th Massachusetts
April 24th: Wayne Jones;
The Battle of Aiken May 1st: Jim Jordan;
The Wanderer
May 8th: Ed Mann & Ed
Rogers; Colonel Chesnut &
General Wade
Hampton III
Payment must accompany
registration. For more infor-mation, please call the Muse-
um at 803-642-2015.
Do you need to go back
to school, but dont know
how to balance that with all
your other responsibilities?Southern Wesleyan Univer-
sity North Augustas one
night/week program format
expressly designed for busy
working adults could be
just the right match! SWU-
North Augusta is slating to
start undergraduate business
and human services pro-grams as well as MBA and
MS in Management grad
programs in May and June.
There is just enough time
to complete the application
process before the dead-
line for enrollment in these
upcoming classes. If you or
someone you know needs adegree, call the SWU-North
Augusta Enrollment Office
immediately at 803-426-7981
for personalized, step-by-step
assistance.
Hunger needs are greater
than ever in our community.
Over 20% of our neighbors
worry about their next meal.
Can you give up your lunch
time to help someone else?
You can make a difference.
Walk with us.
The Hunger Awareness
Walk will be held at the USC
Aiken Convocation Center on
Saturday, May 19th from 11
am until 1 pm.
To register as an individual,
family, or team, please visit
the Hunger Awareness Walk
registration page on www.
eventbrite.com.
For a $15 donation each,
walkers will get a newly-
designed Hunger Awareness
Walk t-shirt and be entered
into a drawing to win special
prizes.
Golden Harvest is
partnering with the 4th
Annual Life/Healthy
Living Expo 2012 to make
both events more exciting,
informative, helpful and
productive for attendees. The
Life Expo Caring for Carolina
partners bring in vendors who
will provide multiple free
health screenings, interactive
demonstrations, and cooking
seminars. There will also be
activities for children of all
ages as well as snacks and
food for attendees.
Golden Harvest Food
Bank will also have a Silent
Auction on the upper level of
the Convocation Center.
For more information
contact Kay Benitez: 803-
640-6793 or kbenitez@
goldenharvest.org
The Augusta Entertainment
Complex has announced the
addition of the Windsor Club
to the James Brown Arena. In
addition to exclusive access to
The Winsor Club, those that
purchase memberships will
receive premium seating for
events and other benefits.. As a
chamber member, you have the
opportunity to purchase Wind-
sor Club memberships at a
special discounted rate. Please
contact Monica Slay at 706-
262-4566 or at mslay@arccc.
com and mention NAC for your
special rate. This offer will be
good until May 15, 2012.
Hunger Awareness Walk 2012
to Benefit Golden Harvest
SWU-North Augusta
2012 Civil War Lecture Series
The Windsor Club
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The 2012 Annual
Teacher Appreciation CelebrationWednesday, May 16, 2012
5:00-7:00 pmNorth Augusta Community Center
We are proud to honor the dedicated North Augusta- Aiken County
Area II teachers who serve our community each and every day. You
can show your support by sponsoring one or more of your favorite
teachers.
In return for your $15 sponsorship fee, each teacher(s) will receive notice of your veryspecial honorary gift. Additionally, you may purchase individual tickets for $15 each.
Payment must accompany form! DEADLINE MAY 10
th
, 2012
.Yes, our family/company would like to sponsor the following teachers (s) orindividuals (s) at $15 per person: FAMILY DONATION for numerous Teachers
will be $15.00.
Teacher Name: _________________________________________________________School: _______________________________________________________________
Teacher Name: _________________________________________________________School: _______________________________________________________________
Individual Ticket Name: _________________________________________________
For additional sponsorships, attach a separate sheet listing teacher & school.
Sponsored by: ____________________________________________________(as it should appear in program and notice)
Address: ____________________________________________________Contact: ____________________________________________________Phone: ______________________ Fax:______________
Please return this form, along with payment to:
Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 6246
North Augusta, SC 29861
THE 2012 ANNUAL
TEACHER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:00pm-7:00pm
Honor the many dedicated teachers who serve our community each andevery day. On May 12th the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, along
with partnering sponsors, will celebrate North Augusta - Aiken County AreaII teachers. Show your support by sponsoring this event
To sponsor, please fill out the form below and return with payment to:The North Augusta Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 6246 ~ North Augusta, SC 29861
(803) 279-2323 phone (803) 279-0003 faxDEADLINE MAY 10TH!
Corporate Sponsorships:Corporate Sponsors will be recognized on all promotional materials prior to and
following this event and will receive a number of event tickets dependi ng on level
of support.
Signature Sponsors $1,000
6 tickets to the event program recognitionPremier Sponsors $700
2 tickets to the event program recognitionHost Sponsors $3001 ticket program recognition
Teacher Sponsor $15 per teacher
sponsored teac hers will receive notice of each honorary gift prior to the event Sponsored by: Teacher__________Address:
Contact:
The North Augusta Chamber Needs YourSupport and We Need You To Be A Partof Whats Going On In North Augusta
Office ReferralsThe Chamber receives
a great deal of traffic,
both in person and byphone or internet requestfrom individuals seekinginformation regardingmember products or servicesor relocating to the area.
Networking A.M. Breakfast Small Business
Roundtables 12@12 Business Afters Hours Women in Business Business Expo. Trade
Show Annual Meeting Teachers BanquetWe have at least two
events every month designedto connect members andbuild new relationshipsCommunication and SocialMedia Weekly EmailUpdates(with more than 800in our distribution list) thatinclude Member Specials,Announcements and othertimely Information. SocialMedia Communicationwith more than 470Facebook Friends and 324Twitter Followers used tocommunicate informationregarding Chamber Events,Community Announcements,Member News, etc. NewWebsite with OnlineMember Directory including
standalone memberinformation pages available.Printed Community Guideand Membership Directorythat is included in allrelocation packages requested.The Community Guides arealso distributed to a varietyof very visible businessesin North Augusta including
banks, real estate offices,restaurants, etc.
ProfessionalDevelopment
We offer at least oneworkshop, seminar, peerexchange every month, and at
least one webinar every week.The sessions are all designedto offer members timely,
relative information pertainingto a broad list of subjects. Thesessions are offered at a veryminimal cost.
CommunityInformation
The Chamber servesas the hub of communityinformation related toeverything from events to
public policy issues.
Advocate for OurMembers
The Chamber serves asthe voice of the businesscommunity, and is very active
in all levels of government.
City of NorthAugusta:
Serves as liaison betweenPlanning, Building Standards,and Finance DepartmentsPromoting DowntownRedevelopment, Workingwith City to recruit businessesto North Augusta, NewSavannah Bluff Lock &Dam Aiken County: Stateof South Carolina: UnitedStates Congress: Blue LawsUnemployment Insurance
New Missions for FortGordon & Reform SavannahRiver Site.
Member-to-Member Program
The Program encouragesChamber members and theiremployees to prefer otherChamber members whenmaking buying decisions. The
program entitles our membersmany valuable discountsat participating member
businesses. The Programis a great way to attractcustomers, build relationshipswith customers, save moneyand strengthen our localeconomy.
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ExEcutivEcommittEE
mhelle BenneChair -
Serotta Maddocks Evans
& Co. CPAs
Pal BrewerPast Chair -
WFXG-TV
Rdney ingleTreasurer -
Southern Bank & Trust
DiREctoRs
Bernard KhenBridgestone Firestone
Bll HnHixon Realty & Ins. Co.
Rehelle DallaThe Star
Hap GreenwayAllstate Insurance Co.
san EerEpiscopal Day School
Bre trnerRhodes Financial
michelle Jones
Ga-Lina Physical Therapy
Bran tkerPresident
Para AllenSavannah River Remediation,
LLC
Jn DawknChick-fil-a
Nyle EllenADSI
Ken tleFirst Citizens
Dn GgganAustin Industrial
Ex-officiomEmBERs
tdd GlerCity of North Augusta
Ray flengAiken Co. School Board
Wll WllaEconomic Development
Partnership
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Upcoming
EVENTS
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
April 11
Ambassador Meeting, Chamber Ofce
April 18
First Thing First Lunch & Learn
April 20
Living History Park, Artisan Fair
April 21
Yellow Jessamine Festival
April 25
AM Connection, Security Federal Sponsor,
Ron Skenes, speaker
April 27
Ribbon Cutting 8:45am, Salvation Army, Knox Ave.
May 2
Ambassadors Meeting
May 8
12@12 Lunch
May 16
Teachers Banquet
May 23
AM Connection, Sponsor/Speaker SRNS
May 24
BAH, Lookaway Hall Small Business Roundtable
May 28
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FOR TEACHERS, Teachers Aids and Office Staff)
Additionally , I would like to bring ONE guest and have enclosed their $15reservation fee.
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TEACHER NAME: _____________________________________________________
SCHOOL: _____________________________________________________
GUEST NAME: _____________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to theGreater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
NO reservations will be accepted after Friday, May 10, 2012
to adverise
call Rechelle
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