January 2017 Video
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Reginald Foster on How Chamber Involvement Helped Him Become a Business Owner
January 31, 2017
Owner of Tropical Smoothie Reginald Foster talks about how being involved with the local Chambers in the region helped him navigate starting a business and being successful.
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Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle on Launching the StartGeorgia Initiative
January 27, 2017
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle talks about the launching of StartGeorgia, which will provide resources to small businesses and startups in our state, and his desire to make the Georgia the "Silicon Valley of the South."
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Tracy Bryant on Supporting the CRSA by Working with Middle School Students
January 26, 2017
COO at Kendrick Paint & Body Tracy Bryant discusses how their organization works with area schools to further on hand skills.
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Karen Paty on the Economic Impact & Importance of the Arts in Georgia
January 26, 2017
Executive Director of the Georgia Council for the Arts Karen Paty talks about the importance of Arts in Georgia, and the economic impact it has on our state.
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Chris Cohilas Discusses Recent Storms in Albany, Devastation & Need for Resources
January 25, 2017
Dougherty County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas talks about the impact of the recent tornados in Albany and Dougherty County over the past month - the devastation, loss of life and property, and the impact on business and industry. He also discusses how the community has come together like never before to help those impacted, but despite the best efforts, more help is needed as local resources are maxed out.
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Tammy Shepherd on Developing a Cyber & Technology Committee
January 24, 2017
President of the Columbia County Chamber Tammy Shepherd talks about working with the Augusta Chamber to develop a Cyber and Technology Committee to help further enhance the talent that this industry needs.
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Josh Rogers on the Downtown & Historic Tax Credit Environment in Georgia
January 24, 2017
President & CEO of NewTown Macon Josh Rogers discusses tax credit climate in the state of Georgia and how developers and investors can redevelop historic and downtown buildings while getting a sizable portion of their investment back through state and federal tax credits.
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Betty Carter on Candlewood Suites's Extensive Free Amenenities
January 23, 2017
General Manager at Candlewood Suites in Augusta Betty Carter discusses the many ways that the extended stay hotel goes the extra step to provide for their guests.
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Brian Kemp on Annual Corporate Registrations Deadline & New Mobile App
January 20, 2017
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp reminds business owners to renew their corporate registration before April 1st. He also updates us on some new technology that his office is implementing, such as their new mobile app, which allows business owners to renew their registration in one click.
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Herbert Judon on Opportunities for Business Ventures at the Augusta Regional Airport
January 19, 2017
Executive Director of the Augusta Regional Airport Herbert Judon discusses some of the area around the airport that is ripe for development.
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Joe Mullins on Developing & Growing Mullins Crossing Shopping Center
January 19, 2017
President and CEO of Mullins Management Entertainment Joe Mullins talks about development and the growth around of the Mullins Crossing Shopping Center.
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Lisa Palmer Talks About How Augusta Tech Supports Local Businesses and Industries
January 18, 2017
VP of Economic Development at Augusta Technical College Lisa Palmer talks about ways they collaborate and support local business and industries in the CSRA through preparing the workforce of tomorrow.
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AT&T's Glenn Lurie on Doing Business in Georgia
January 18, 2017
CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations Glenn Lurie discusses what makes Georgia a great place to do business.
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Unysis's Tom Patterson on Being Welcomed & Making an Impact on Augusta
January 17, 2017
CTO and VP of Global Security for Unysis Tom Patterson talks about the warm welcome the company received when locating to Augusta, and working to make a positive impact on the Augusta Community.
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Commissioner Camila Knowles on DCA & Job Creation, Downtown Development
January 16, 2017
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Camila Knowles talks about working at the Department to create jobs across the state. She also talks about how the Department of Community Affairs offers programs to help business and communities grow.
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Joe Edge on Commercial Trends in Real Estate
January 13, 2017
President and Broker for Sherman & Hemstreet Joe Edge talks about the current trends in real estate - specifically commercial and industrial.
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Will McGee on Maintaining Depth in IT Services at EDTS
January 12, 2017
COO of EDTS Will McGee talks about what sets EDTS apart from others across the region - specifically working to maintain top qualifications and working to handle clients every need.
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Havird Usry: Fat Man's Mill Cafe & Enterprise Mill Events is a Family Business with a Bright Future
January 10, 2017
VPO/Executive Chef at Fat Man's Cafe Havird Usry talks about the company and growth, as well as being a family owned business.
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Chris Clark on the Upcoming Georgia Legislative Session
January 09, 2017
President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber Chris Clark talks about this year's legislative session, which kicks off today in Atlanta. He discusses issues coming up such as education, healthcare, and strengthening Georgia's military installations, as well as keeping Georgia an attractive place for business.
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Commissioner Gary Black Discusses Agriculture in Georgia
January 06, 2017
Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Georgia Gary Black talks about the agriculture industry in our state and where Georgia is heading in 2017.
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Allan Adams on SBDC Expertise Across the State & Working with Business Owners
January 05, 2017
State Director of the UGA SBDC Allan Adams talks about the vast expertise that the Small Business Development Centers across the state have to help Georgia Small Businesses.
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Mayor Hardie Davis: Augusta is Open for Business
January 04, 2017
Mayor of Augusta Hardie Davis discusses the positive business environment that the city has created and cultivated.