North Augusta Chamber - September 2012

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Chamber

Produced by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce September 2012

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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

OurmissiOn

The Greater NorthAugusta Chamber

of Commerceadvocates for the

business community

and providesopportunitiesfor business

engagements andgrowth.

OurvisiOnBy 2010, theGreater North

Augusta Chamberof Commerce willbe a community

catalyst promotingcollaboration andpartnerships that

maintain apositive business

environmentand enrich thecommunitysquality of life.

Visit

us

online

at

northaugustachamber.org

by michelle bennett

Chair, Greater North AugustaChamber of Commerce

Partner, Serotta MaddocksEvans, CPAs

The Chamber is beginninga new chapter under the

leadership of Terra Carroll,who ofcially joined the

Chamber team on August20th. We welcome Terrato the Greater NorthAugusta Chamber and toour community as a whole.While youve already heardthat Terra brings a wealth ofknowledge, experience and

leadership to the Chamber,she will also bring new

ideas and some change. AsAnthony Robbins oncesaid, If you do what youvealways done, youll getwhat youve always gotten.

New ideas and change willprovide opportunities for theChamber to continue to fulll

our mission of representingthe interests of the business

community and providingopportunities for communityengagement and growth.

Over the next few months,Terra will be getting to knowthe members of the Chamber.We have several upcomingevents with our monthly A.M.

Connection resuming onAugust 22nd, the Business

Expo on September 13th,and a Women in BusinessLuncheon on October 11th andI hope you will join us andhave the opportunity to meether in person. These events

provide great opportunitiesfor business networking,

engagement and growth. Nowis the time to get involved!

Te Chamber welcomes erra Carroll

Residents of Aiken, SouthCarolina have an unprecedent-ed opportunity to participatein a historic study that has thepotential to change the face ofcancer for future generations.Men and women between theages of 30 and 65 who havenever been diagnosed with can-cer are needed to participate inthe American Cancer SocietysCancer Prevention Study-3(CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll adiverse population of 300,000people across the United Statesand Puerto Rico. The opportu-nity for local residents to enroll

in CPS-3 is being made pos-sible in partnership with AikenTechnical College, and H.Odell Weeks Recreation Centerduring October 23-25, 2012.

CPS-3 will help researchersbetter understand the lifestyle,environmental, and geneticfactors that cause or prevent

cancer. My mom is a two-timecancer survivor and Im doingall I can to make sure my chil-dren dont have to say that.I really believe this (CPS-3) ispart of the answer, stated onestudy participant.

To enroll in the study, in-dividuals will go to a localenrollment location and will beasked to read and sign an in-formed consent form; completea brief survey, have their waistcircumference measured; andgive a small blood sample. Thein-person enrollment processtakes approximately 20 - 30

minutes to complete. At home,individuals will complete acomprehensive survey packetthat asks for information onlifestyle, behavioral, and otherfactors related to their health.Upon completion of this pro-cess, the Society will continueto send per iodic follow-up

surveys to update participantinformation and annual news-letters with study updates andresults. The initial and follow-up surveys completed at homewill take an hour or less of timeto complete and are expected tobe sent every few years.

Many individuals diagnosedwith cancer struggle to answerthe question, What caused mycancer? In many cases, wedont know the answer, saidAlpa V. Patel, Ph.D., principalinvestigator of CPS-3. CPS-3will help us better understandwhat factors cause cancer, and

once we know that, we canbe better equipped to preventcancer. Dr. Patel added, Ourprevious cancer preventionstudies have been instrumentalin helping us identify some ofthe major factors that can affectcancer risk. CPS-3 holds thebest hope of identifying new

and emerging cancer risks, andwe can only do this if membersof the community are willingto become involved.

Researchers will use thedata from CPS-3 to buildon evidence from a series ofAmerican Cancer Societystudies that began in the 1950sthat collectively have involvedmillions of volunteer par-ticipants. The Hammond-HornStudy and previous CancerPrevention Studies (CPS-I, andCPS-II) have played a majorrole in understanding cancerprevention and risk, and have

contributed signicantly to thescientic basis and develop-ment of public health guide-lines and recommendations.Those studies conrmed thelink between cigarette smokingand lung cancer, demonstratedthe link between larger waistsize and increased death rates

from cancer and other causes,and showed the considerableimpact of air pollution on heartand lung conditions. The cur-rent study, CPS-II, began in1982 and is still ongoing. Butchanges in lifestyle and in theunderstanding of cancer in themore than two decades sinceits launch make it important tobegin a new study.

The voluntary, long-termcommitment by participants iswhat will produce benets fordecades to come. Taking anhour or so every few years toll out a survey and poten-

tially save someone from beingdiagnosed with cancer in thefuture - is a commitment thatthousands of volunteer par-ticipants have already made.Were looking for more like-minded individuals in Aiken

Local residents called to contribute

to historic cancer research efortCommunity involvement can answer critical questions about cancer causes, prevention

The Vision Continues wasthe theme for North Augusta2000 Kick-off Campaign Lun-cheon held on July 26, 2012.Welcome was given by TomGreen, Chairman of NorthAugusta 2000. Robert Fuller ofFairview Presbyterian Churchgave the invocation. TheCampaign Endorsement wasgiven by North Augusta nativeDavid Seaton, Fluor Corpora-tion. The Campaign Challengewas presented by Dr. RandyCooper. The Buffet lunch wascatered by Events 20-20, Flow-ers by Jim Bush Florists. NorthAugusta 2000 plans to raise 1.5million for their and the Com-munities initiatives.

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invites you to experience the

2012BUSINESS

EXPO

Open to the PublicAdmission is FREE Free Food

The Presenting Sponsor:

Signature Sponsors:

Experience over 50 exhibitors showcasing the best the

North Augusta business community has to offer!

The Small Business Person of the Year award will bepresented during the Business After Hours!

North Augusta Community Center

Thursday, September 13th

Business Expo 4-6pm

Business After Hours 6-7pm

Gold Sponsors:

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to join this effort that we know

will save lives and improve theoutlook for future generations,said Dr. Patel.

For more information or tolearn how to become involvedwith CPS-3, visit cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer org,or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888. The direct website toregister for the Aiken CPS-3Community Enrollment iswww.cps3aiken.org.

About the AmericAncAncer Society

The American Cancer So-

ciety combines an unyieldingpassion with nearly a centuryof experience to save lives andend suffering from cancer. As aglobal grassroots force of morethan three million volunteers,we ght for every birthdaythreatened by every cancer inevery community. We savelives by helping people staywell by preventing canceror detecting it early; helping

people get well by being therefor them during and after acancer diagnosis; by nding

cures through investment ingroundbreaking discovery;and by ghting back by rally-ing lawmakers to pass laws todefeat cancer and by rallyingcommunities worldwide to jointhe ght. As the nations larg-est non-governmental investorin cancer research, contribut-ing about $3.4 billion, we turnwhat we know about cancerinto what we do. As a result,

more than 11 million people inAmerica who have had cancerand countless more who have

avoided it will be celebratingbirthdays this year. To learnmore about us or to get help,call us any time, day or night,at 1-800-227-2345 or visitwww.cancer.org.

For more information, pleasecontact Lisa Glass, CommunityManager, American CancerSociety. Phone 803-295-3758 oremail [email protected].

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New Members

Renewing Members

Artist of the Month:Thomas Needham

Thomas Needham is a graduate of Californias re-nowned Art Center College of Design; he has receivednumerous honors and awards for his oil, acrylic andwatercolor paintings. Mr. Needham resides in Ap-

pling, Georgia where he paints and teaches paintingclasses at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art inAugusta. Needhams work has appeared in corporate

brochures, sports publications, and exhibits and hangsin many private and public collections throughout theUnited States. As individualists with a keen interestfor detail and a love of athletics and nature, he says: I

bring to my work a vivid imagination and a tremen-dous love o form and grace. Its through my art that I

bring to others the beauty, awe, and mystery of whatlies before our eyes. Contact the Chamber for moreinformation on Thomas Needham.

American Cancer Society

Breckenridge Villas & Breckenridge Villas II

State Farm Insurance & Financial Services-Doreen Cannon

Girls on the Run of the CSRA

La-Dee-Da Gifts & Home Dcor

Edward Jones/Chuck Smith

State Farm Insurance & Financial Services-Chad Stalvey

Advanced Services

United States Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon

SunTrust Bank

First Class Motorz, LLX

The Handy Hardware Store

Ambassadors have a promi-nent position of responsibilityin the business community. Weare always looking for profes-sional, committed people in-terested in expanding their net-work and fostering the missionof the Greater North AugustaChamber of Commerce. Theyact as the Chambers primaryliaisons for new and existingmembers and are highly v isibleat the Chamber events. Ambas-

sadors assist members by in-troducing them to the benetsand services of membershipand by serving as a conduit formembers to engage in the orga-nization. Ambassadors respon-sibilities include one-on-onevisitations with Chamber busi-nesses, event networking, andsupport of various programsand projects in the businesscommunity.

Ambassadors are carefully

selected and as a result, ourgroup is comprised of motivat-ed and respected individuals inthe business community. Thenetworking opportunities of-fer Ambassadors the ability toexpand their circle of inuenceand make stronger communityconnections.

Some requirements of anAmbassador:

Attend Special Events andRibbon Cuttings/Grand Open-

ings Maintain constant contact

with current Chamber mem-bers

Maintain info on a monthlybasis concerning participation

Attend A.M. Connections,other events and pa rticipationlevels to be determined.

For more information, con-tact Judy Whaley, Director ofMember Services at the NorthAugusta Chamber.

What does a North Augusta Chamberof Commerce Ambassador do?

The North Augusta Chamberof Commerce is a nonprotorganization representing theinterest of businesses throughthe CSRA. Our organization isfunded by its membership andis not a part of the city, county

or state government agency. Itis lead by a volunteer Board ofDirectors and volunteers fromarea businesses serve on com-mittees to organize the events.The day-to-day operations aremanaged by a staff of three.

The primary focus of theChamber is to provide servicesto its members and to help their

business grow and prosper. Weare working to create condi-tions that will directly enhanceyour companys bottom line.The Chamber also gives mem-bers a voice in government andhelps to improve the quality of

life for all through participationin the arts, education and otherimportant community issues.

What the North AugustaChamber of Commerce can dofor you:

Chamber membershipheightens your companys vis-ibility

Keeps you abreast of current

business and political news inthe area

Gives you exposure to awhole new potential client base

Gives you the ability to giveback to the community

Support economic develop-

ment in North Augusta Opportunity to network

with other professionalsthrough Chamber events

Learn new skills for smallbusiness success during semi-nars

Provides advertising andmarketing support to our mem-bers.

Wa a d f n Agsa ca fc:

Volunteer on a committee Participate in monthly

events Provide the Chamber with

current contact information Sponsor an event Refer other businesses to the

Chamber for membership Inform the Chamber about

your companys events Only refer to Chamber

members Renew your membership

yearly

What is the Chamber of Commerce?

April 16, 2013 11am to 3pm

Grace United Methodist Church-Wesley Center

More info to follow, also on Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/North-Augusta-Chamber-of-Commerce-Health-Fair/382042715196190

Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/422178371167379/

North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Health Fair

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Upcoming

EVENTSSeptember 5

Ambassadors Meeting

September 11

GrassRoots Meeting, Aiken Chamber

September 13

Business Expo

September 26

A.M. Connection

Comfort Keepers celebratesten years of serving seniors andadults in North Augusta andthe CSRA. In November 2002,Janet Baumgardner startedthe business with one clientand herself as caregiver. Sheexpanded the business steadilyestablishing her franchise asthe top ofce in the Southeastregion in 2003, growing from

1 fulltime employees to now28 fulltime employees serv-ing hundreds of seniors in theCSRA. Her original ofce waslocated at 709 West Avenuewhere she rented two roomsexpanding to 6 ofces, andnally purchasing a historichome located at 511 West Av-enue. The Volume and revenuehas increased since 2002 with

an average increase of + 35%even through the bad economy.

Janet is a good example ofwhy small business ownersmake North Augusta prosper-ous and a great place to liveand raise a family. ComfortKeepers is an active part of lifein North Augusta and is therefor seniors in their later yearswith the Comfort keeper phi-

losophy of Interactive Care-givingdoing WITH and notfor each client. For the past10 years, Janet has dedicatedherself to providing North Au-gusta seniors and other CSRAresidents with exceptionalin-home care services while es-tablishing Comfort Keepers asone of the leading service careproviders of in-home care.

Comfort Keepers celebrates 10 years

RIBBON CuTTINg

A Ribbon Cutting was heldfor Hospice Care of tri-County,Tri County Home Health onJuly 24th at 11:30am at thenorth Augusta Chamber Ofcommerces ofces at 406 WestAve. Their main ofces are in

Aiken and wanted to have aNorth Augusta presence as towhy the Ribbon Cutting washeld at our Chamber Ofces.Chick-l-a provided lunch! At-tending were Rhonda Brown,Volunteer Coordinator, Kara

Flanders, Account Executive,Lisa Miller-Dupre, Family CareCoordinator, Jennifer King,RN, Wendy Sparks, LPN, andLinda Page, Case Manager ,employees of Hospice Care ofTri-County , Tri County Home

Health. Ambassadors attendingwere Gene Fox, Rod Barrie,Rechelle Dallas, Diane Lariv-iere, Rick Berry, Stephen Beck-ett, Susan Igle, guest MachelaKnox and Chamber reps JudyWhaley and Suzanne Fletcher.

Tri County Home Health

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