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Chamber
Produced by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce January 2013
ConnectionBusiness OppOrtunity COmmunity Heritage
406 West Avenue
PO Box 6246
North Augusta, S.C. 29861
VOICE: 803.279.2323
FAX: 803.279.0003
E-MAIL/WEBSITE:
northaugustachamber.org
Our
missiOnThe Greater North
Augusta Chamber
of Commerce
advocates for the
business communityand provides
opportunities for
business engagements
and growth.
BOard Of
direCtOrsEXECuTIVECOMMITTEE
Jon Dawkins
Chair
Chick-fil-a
Michelle Bennett
Past Chair
Serotta Maddocks
Evans & Co. CPAs
Rodney Ingle
Treasurer
Southern Bank & Trust
DIRECTORS
Pal Brewer
Past Chair
WFXG-TV
Bernard Kitchens
Bridgestone Firestone
Bill Hixon
Hixon Realty & Ins. Co.
Rechelle Dallas
The Star
Ssan Everitt
Goodwill Industries
Brett Trner
Rhodes Financial
Michelle Jones
Ga-Lina Physical Therapy
Patricia Allen
Savannah River
Remediation, LLC
Kevin Toole
First Citizens
Don Goggans
Austin Industrial
Shelley Craft
Mens Refinery Barberspa
Ken Kehr
The Growth Coach
EX-OFFICIOMEMBERS
Todd Glover
City of North Augusta
Ray Fleming
Aiken Co. School Board
Will Williams
Economic Development
Partnership
COntaCt
infOrmatiOn
By Terra L. CarrollPresident/CEO
Happy New Year, and heresto a prosperous 2013. My frstfour months as your chamber
president and CEO has gone
by quickly. I have met withas many members and com-munity leaders as I can to gaina better sense of whats oneveryones mind. From thosemeetings I am entering 2013with a lot of excitement and
optimism.With economic development
opportunities on the horizon,the chamber is postured toserve as the source for busi-ness growth, retention, at-traction and small business
development.You have trusted us with
your membership investment.We ask that you continue to
partner with us in engagingkey business groups, govern-ment leaders and educators to
improve the economic healthof our city.
Ive discovered though thatthere remain many challengesahead for business and thiscommunity. An uncertaineconomic climate continues to
force businesses to be innova-tive and do things differentlythan theyve ever done before.
Many people believe that thechamber should get involvedwith a variety of initiatives andactivities. Some of the ideas
are good, but do they ft withinour mission? And, does thechamber have the capacity totake them on?
We have realigned our teamand are working hard to de-velop a strategic plan that of-
fers focus and direction. Ourmission is to advocate for the
business community and pro-vide opportunities for businessengagements and growth. Asa catalyst for business growth,we will seek common ground.
Weve all heard the old sayingif you keep doing the samething you can expect the sameresults. If we seek change, wemust reach a point where we
place our communitys interestahead of our own. Lets grow
together.We look forward to com-
municating with you about ourprogress. I encourage you tooffer feedback by emailing meat ter ra@northaugustacham-
ber.org.
Lets Grow Together in the New Year
The North Augusta TreeLighting Festival was held onThursday, November 29, 2012at Calhoun Park at LookawayHall. The event was from5-8pm, with the tree light-
ing at 6pm. The event wasbroadcasted live on Channel12(WRDW). Hot chocolate,marshmallows, popcorn andother goodies were providedsongs by NAHS & PKMS
choral groups performed anda special visit by SANTA!!!!!!Sponsored by Lookaway Inn,City of North Augusta, Arts &Heritage of North Augusta andthe Lions Club.
North Augusta Tree Lighting
The Annual NorthAugusta Chamber of
Commerces ChristmasDrop-In was held onWednesday, December5th at the Arts & Heritage
Center. Our Sponsors wereAT&T and SRR (Savannah
River Remediation. TheEvent was from 5-7, withBerrys Catering and Floralcatering the event the Event.
Annual Christmas Drop-in
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A BIG THANK YOU goes to La-Dee-Da for decorating our Christmas wreath and swags forthe North Augusta Chamber this year! La-Dee-Da Gifts & Home Dcor is located at 336 Geor-gia Ave, Suite 101, Jackson Square in North Augusta, SC. They can be reached at 803-426-1655.Very much appreciated!
A BIG thank you
So glad the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce could help with this wonderful endeavor!
Toys for Tots
-Speaker: Rick Grandinetti -
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Upcoming
EVENTS
New Members
Renewing Members
Ofce Closed for Holidays,
December 24th till January 2nd.
January 9
Ambassador Meeting
January 10
Women in Business 11:30am
Effects of Stress in Work Place
January 10Ribbon Cutting 4pm
Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity
160 Merovan Dr.
January 17
Business After Hours
UPAC North Augusta, 1200 Talismen Dr.
(Old Ann Marie Nursing Home)
January 23
AM Conn SRPFCU
Speaker and Sponsor
Febuary 7
Annual Meeting
To advertise
call Rechelle
at 803-279-2793.
Cudos
Group & Benets Consultants
Augusta Best Hotels
Savannah River Remediation
SWU to begin onlinedegrees in February!
Southern WesleyanUniversity has been offeringexible face-to-face
programs to busy adults inthe CSRA for over 25 years,
but now will be offering evenmore!
SWU recently gainedapproval to offer ONLINEversions of the Associatedof Arts in General Studiesand Bachelor of Science in
Business Admin istrationdegrees. The AA programwill start in February, and theBS program is slate to startmid-spring.
Other graduate andundergraduate programs will
add the online option in thenot-to-distant future.
Contact the North AugustaCampus Enrollment Ofceat 803-426-7981 or for moreinfo go to www.swu.edu/ags/01-degrees
Southern Wesleyan University
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Artist of the Month:Jill Gunn
Jill Gunn graduated fromNorth Texas Universitywith a degree in FashionDesign and Illustrationand worked in Dallas as aclothing designer. Althoughgraduating with a degreein art, she did not take anyclasses, but always admiredwatercolors because of thelight and the transparentcolors. When Jill moved toAugusta, she took a classtaught by Jim Gensheer,she became serious about
painting. Jill enjoys thechallenge of savingwhites and lights and
painting negative shapes.Most recently she has
become fascinated withpainting birds nests andadding found materialsto the works, as the birdsenhance their nests. JillGunn will be on displayat the North AugustaChamber of Commercefrom January 2, 2013 tillJanuary 31, 2012.
A 3 year Anniversary cel-ebration for Maurices Bar B Qwas held on Wednesday, No-vember 28th at 11:30am, with
a Joint Ribbon Cutting of theNorth Augusta Chamber andthe Augusta Metro ChamberRibbon Cutting and a tast-
ing on their food. Attendingwere the Ambassadors of theNorth Augusta Chamber andthe Augusta Metro Chamber.
Congratulations and Welcomeswere given by Terra Carroll,President of the North AugustaChamber of Commerce and
Butch Holly , Director of mem-ber Relations for the AugustaMetro Chamber of Commerce.Cutting the Ribbon, provided
by Jim Bush Florists was ChrisBennett, Manager, and Holdingthe ribbon was Georgia Crews,employee of Maurices.
Maurices BBQ 3 Year Anniversary
FOR SALE - 1996 Chrysler New Yorker-138K Miles, DarkLeather Interior, Sunroof - donated to CMONA for sale to helpthe ministry. $2500 or Best Offer. Please call 803-279-5771
Community
Ministries ofNorth Augusta
Houses for heroes , whohas worked with Habitat forHumanity of North Augusta,has a need to help completea roof in North Augusta .A Lutheran builders group(LATCH) with membersfrom many faiths, has gottenthe project well underwayand it can be fnished with
some additional volunteerson Friday and Saturday.Wells Fargo Bank fnanced amini makeover for this vet-eran and its now ready forthe fnishing touches. Projectlocation is 141 MacedoniaRoad North Augusta SouthCarolina 29860. Contact isRick Perry 803-426-2262
Houses
for Heroes
To advertise
call Rechelle
at 803-279-2793.
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