On Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 pm, the Augusta Metro Chamber will host an informative webinar sponsored and presented by panelists from Edgar’s Hospitality Group, BrandStorm Promotions and Augusta University's Hull College of Business. Business owners, marketing professionals, and salespeople should attend!

Although you may have adjusted your operations, Tripp Harrison of Edgar’s Hospitality Group, will addressakeyelementtodeliveringyourbestistonotlosesightofthestrengthsyouhavetooffer. Tom D’Abruzzo with BrandStorm Promotions, LLC will provide expert ways to communicate with customers through branded materials, such as investing in professional display signs rather than hand printed. Lastly, Dr. Melissa Furman, MS, DBA, James M. Hull College of Business, Augusta University will advise you on how to train staff to continue representing your 'brand' and service despite the differing methods needed to serve customers.

Tripp currently serves as Senior VP of Hospitality for Goodwill Industries Middle Georgia and the CSRA where he is responsible for the strategic leadership of Edgar’s Hospitality operations. He strives daily to serve others in building lives, families and communities one career at a time by helping people develop their God-given gifts through education, work and career services.

Tom D’Abruzzo is the owner of BrandStorm Promotions, a full-service, promotional marketing firm that specializesincreatinginnovativesolutionstomeetthebrandingneedsofeachclient. BrandStorm Promotions utilizes custom branded promotional products, apparel and signs to help clients build brand awareness, generate tradeshow buzz, show appreciation to clients and employees and help non-profits raise funds for a cause.

Dr. Melissa Furman previously served as the assistant dean and currently serves as a faculty member at Hull College of Business, AU. Her research includes generational diversity, unconscious bias, career and leadership development, emotional intelligence, and assisting technical professionals’ transition into management roles. Dr. Furman’s passion inspired her to launch Career Potential, LLC to help individuals achieve and organizations succeed, and deliver highly engaging and interactive training presentations.

This virtual program is $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for prospective members. To register visit augustametrochamber.com/events. For more information, contact Sara Best, Director of Events, at [email protected] or 706.821.1300.

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