Meet the Faces of Community Philanthropy at the Augusta Metro Chamber’s Women in Business Event on Oct. 19
This month’s Women In Business panel discussion will explore how some of our largest corporations focus and manage their philanthropic decisions both in terms of financial support and volunteer participation. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to hear how one non-profit’s strategy for volunteer and board development is essential to their success. This event will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Mill Events Center.
The panelists are Marissa Smith, Bank of America; Aimee Hall, SafeHomes; and Jason Cuevas, Georgia Power.
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Smith serves as the senior vice president, Aiken-Augusta Local Market Executive for Bank of America. In this role, she is responsible for business integration, strategic planning, coordinating and leveraging of the bank’s local philanthropic contributions. As well as, managing events and sponsorships and facilitating relationships with community and opinion leaders.
Hall is a native of Augusta and began her career with SafeHomes in 2005. She is a 2012 Leadership Augusta graduate, serves as the community liaison on United Way of the CSRA board of directors, chair of the United Way Steering Committee and oversees the Domestic Violence Task Force for Richmond and Columbia Counties.
Cuevas serves as Vice President of Georgia Power’s East Region. In this role, he leads the company’s operations for nearly 400,000 customers across a 39-county area that includes Augusta, Athens, Gainesville and Milledgeville.
Advanced registration required. To register for this event, click Register Now at the top of this page. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 15.
Contact Zee Baker at (706) 821-1318 for additional information.
Planning Now for Next Year’s Taxes with Cherry Bekaert at Third Thursday Business Builder on Oct. 21
Wrapping up 2021 means it’s the perfect time to start planning for next year. Join Beth Morrison, CPA, and Chris Lewis, CPA, Partners at Cherry Bekaert, for the do’s and don’ts of tax planning to ensure your business is positioned for maximum return in 2022.
Morrison has 24 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant. She is a tax partner in Cherry Bekaert’s Augusta office. She concentrates her practice in the areas of small business planning, accounting systems, retirement plans, tax planning and tax compliance. Lewis is also a tax partner in Cherry Bekaert’s Augusta practice. Chris assists clients across a variety of industries throughout all phases of tax planning and compliance.
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This event is complimentary for chamber members and $15 for prospective members. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 18.
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Golf Tournament
Take advantage of one of the Columbia County Chamber’s most anticipated events of the year at the 17th Annual Golf Tournament at West Lake Country Club on Monday, Oct. 18.
Chamber officials said this event will sell out, so register here.
Morning (8:00 a.m.) and afternoon (1:00 p.m.) tee times are available.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
For additional information, contact Taylor Williams, director of programs and events, or call the Chamber office at (706) 651-0018.
