Members of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce enjoy a wide array of opportunities to enhance the profitability, productivity and overall success of their organization. Increased profitability for all of our members comes as a result of increased visibility and exposure yielding greater revenues, or the reduction of basic operating costs. The Augusta Metro Chamber helps with both.

For the most up–to–date schedule of current chamber events, click here.

Small Business Resources
As an Entrepreneur Friendly Designated Community by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Augusta Metro Chamber serves as the one–stop resource for information on business start–up. To download a copy of the chamber’s Small Business Resource Guide, click here.

Interests in Government or Public Policy
Members that are tangled up in red tape or who are trying to stay ahead of regulations, tax policy or a variety of other legislative issues can rely on the chamber to help find answers or help to craft new ideas for public policy. To learn more about the chamber’s advocacy programs, click here.

Professional Development Opportunities
Capitalize on seminars and events through the chamber that are geared towards meeting the greatest needs in your business. For information on the types of recurring events suited for your needs, click here Or, tap into one of the oldest and most successful leadership programs in the entire southeast, Leadership Augusta. To learn more about Leadership Augusta, click here.

Committee Involvement
Members of the chamber have many opportunities to put their leadership abilities, networks and skills to good use through volunteer committees. Members can choose from a number of opportunities in the areas of advocacy, education and events. For a complete listing of committees, click here.

BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia
Chamber members receive a 3–5% rate discount off small group (2–50 enrolled) health insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia.

Workers Compensation Discounts
Members of the chamber that assume a drug–free workplace policy can be certified for a 7½% discount through the carrier of their choice. Certification is easy through the chamber’s Drugs Don’t Work Program and can yield significant savings on mandatory workers compensation coverage.
For a Drugs Don’t Work membership application, please click here.

No Advertising Budget Needed
Whether it’s a high profile ribbon cutting, free online and print listings, customer referrals or free direct mail lists, the chamber provides valuable visibility opportunities that can put your organization on the map!

Members of the chamber have their choice of attending 12 events throughout the year that are completely free of charge for any number of employees. That is a value of nearly $200 per year. They include the (6) bi–monthly Business After Hours Events, (2) Legislative Breakfasts held in the spring and winter and (4) Executive Welcome Breakfast Mixers held quarterly. Here is a complete list of chamber events that offer sponsorships and attendance fees for every budget. To view events currently scheduled, click here.

Annual Meeting
Held in February of every year, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting features well–known, high–profile speakers, the traditional passing of the gavel and the presentation of the revered Lester S. Moody Aware of Excellence.

Annual Golf Classic Presented by First Bank
Held in May of every year, the Chamber’s annual golf outing is held on the beautiful 27–hole Gordon Lakes Golf Course and features an 18–hole shotgun start scramble with over 200 players. It is the next best thing to the watching the world’s most famous golf tournament!

Annual Women in Business Signature Event
The mission of the Women in Business Program is to strengthen the business community by providing programs and services that enhance the professional and personal goals of women. Held every fall, the Annual Women in Business Signature Event is one of the largest, high profile events in Augusta featuring nationally renowned speakers that exemplify role models that are high heals in high places. Past speakers have included Hala Moddelmog, President of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Jane Seymour.

Pre and Post Legislative Breakfasts
Each spring and winter, members of the chamber gather to focus on the activity of state government and its impact on the business environment. These events focus on an exchange between the local delegation of Georgia lawmakers and members interested in straight forward and focused discussion on Georgia public policy. Free To Members

Annual DC Leadership Trip
Each year a delegation of community leaders from three counties and four chambers visit Washington DC in order to meet with the region’s elected officials and update them on policy matters important to the Augusta Region.

Red Carpet/Augusta Showcase
In partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Allies, local development authorities and many private sector partners, the Augusta Metro Chamber hosts the Red Carpet Tour and Augusta Showcase each year during the first week of April. This investment attraction program geared towards to existing and new business expansion, coincides with the Masters® Golf Tournament each year as an opportunity to host top executives from around the world.

Annual Legislative Conference
The Annual Legislative Conference, held each fall, is designed to bring together many community organizations and leaders for a comprehensive summit that examines the conditions and needs for developing a community–wide legislative agenda and action for change in Georgia public policy.

Quarterly Member Economic Luncheon
The mission of these quarterly events are to promote and stimulate economic growth through timely and insightful programs on a broad range of topics with particular emphasis on global economic trends, corporate success and turnaround. These events feature high–profile speakers and garner the attention of many members within the chamber as well as other community leaders.

Quarterly Executive Welcome Breakfast Mixers
This event is designed to honor new executives into the community by providing an opportunity for them to meet and interact with a large population of the chamber’s members and community leaders. This mixer–style, continental breakfast setting, offers maximum networking opportunities for both executives and the staff. Free To Members

Bi–Monthly Business After Hours
This traditional chamber event is held every other month at various locations and offers premium networking is a relaxed, social setting. Companies throughout the region host these events as a way of showcasing their business as well as offering a service to their fellow chamber members. Free To Members

Monthly Women in Business Luncheons
Monthly luncheons, held on the third Tuesday of every month, offer women and men alike, the opportunity to have lunch, socialize and hear programs on everyday topics that affect their personal and professional lives. The mission of the Women in Business Program is to strengthen the business community by providing programs and services that enhance the professional and personal goals of women.