You’re invited to join the Augusta Metro Chamber on Thursday, October 6 at the Crowne Plaza North Augusta for the 2022 Women In Business Signature Event. Keynote speaker Venessa Harrison, President of AT&T Southeast Coastal Region, will share her story and inspire our audience to take steps in their own careers. In a fireside chat with Women In Business Chair Megan Moye of Meybohm Real Estate, Venessa will remind us all “It’s A Marathon” and focus on defining your career journey one smart step at a time.

As president of AT&T’s Southeast Coastal Region, Venessa Harrison is responsible for developing the overall strategic direction of AT&T’s public policy, economic development and community engagement activities across the states of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Named to her current position in 2022, Harrison works closely with state and local policymakers and business and community leaders to foster an environment that welcomes investment and innovation, focuses on bringing new technologies that drive innovation and create jobs and provides educational and economic opportunities that empower to improve the quality of life for all.

Harrison began her telecommunications career as a telephone operator. She subsequently pursued a career-development opportunity in the network organization, quickly rising through the ranks of management within AT&T with increasing responsibility in the network, business, regulatory and external affairs departments. Prior to her current position, Harrison served for three years as president of Georgia and six years as president of AT&T North Carolina. In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Harrison is committed to helping make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. Along with numerous community service and civic awards, she was also recognized by Atlanta Magazine on the 2021, 2020 and 2019 Most Influential Atlantans Lists.

The Women In Business Signature Event begins at 6 pm.  Tickets are $60 for Chamber members, $70 for prospective members.  Corporate tables available at a discounted rate.  Advanced registration required at AugustaMetroChamber.com/events.  The 2022 Women In Business Signature sponsors include ADP and Ocozzio.  For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Augusta Metro Chamber’s Executive Vice President Angie Martin at [email protected] or 706.821.1300.