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Produced by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce

April 2017

Mission The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce advocates for the business community and provides opportunities for business engagements and growth.

Board of Directors

2017 Executive Committee

Kevin Toole Chair

South State Bank

Brett Turner Chair-Elect Rhodes-Murphy Income Tax Service

James Dollar Treasurer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Patricia Allen At-Large

Savannah River Remediation, LLC

Kristina Baggott At-Large

Augusta University

Don Goggans At-Large

Austin Industrial

2017 Directors

Mary Commons Aiken Technical College

Mary Driscoll University of South

Carolina Aiken

Kris Harwood Quality Printing & Graphics

Machela Knox SRP Federal Credit Union

Bill Lawson WRDW WAGT TV

Don White Don H. White, P.C.

Ex-officio Members

Todd Glover City of North Augusta

Rep. Bill Hixon S.C. House of Representatives

Keith Liner Aiken County School District

Will Williams Economic Development

Partnership

contact information

406 West Avenue PO Box 6246

North Augusta, S.C. 29861 VOICE: 803.279.2323

FAX: 803.279.0003

E-MAIL/WEBSITE:

Terra Carroll, IOM President/CEO

Terra@

Jessica Hanson,

Director of Programs

Jessica@

Rushunda Lett,

Membership Development Manager

Rushunda@

Dotsie Burke,

Office Administrator

admin@

To advertise call Rechelle at 803-279-2793.

The Greater North Augusta Chamber-

A Mind for Business

BY TERRA L. CARROLL, PRESIDENT/CEO

2017 is off to a great start! The Greater North Augusta Chamber is the destination for businesses and organizations of all sizes seeking insights, ideas and initiatives that can

help our partners be strong, healthy, and prosperous.

This is the year to refine our vision, set specific goals and develop strategies for our Chamber community to decide the future we want and plan how to achieve that future. It will require broad

based participation; shared and supported by all partners. The Chamber is organized by business people for business people- helping each other grow and prosper.

The Chamber is the single best place for newcomers and established business

people to become more involved in their community. Make a commitment to take advantage of Chamber opportunities and make a difference. I promise it will improve your business and make North Augusta a stronger community.

We offer a wide variety of events and forums where you can promote your business, meet your next customer and become involved in the Chamber and the community. Check out the Calendar on the website to see what we have going on.

From Business Planning to Growth Planning

ASK

SCORE

Experts agree that regular business plan reviews are essential once your small business is up and running. It's always helpful to revisit and revise your projections, and make sure the factors behind them remain accurate.

But as your business evolves, there are sure to be more influences on what you do and the customers you serve, as well as new set of unknowns surrounding the directions in which you want to expand. Merely assuming things will work out or taking a haphazard approach is even riskier now than when you started out because you have much more invested in the business.

That's why it's helpful to regularly engage in some strategic planning for your small business and define near- and long-term objectives, the strategy and tactics by which you'll pursue them,

and metrics for gauging your progress. The result, known as a growth plan, will provide a better roadmap for tackling the future, and better position you for new opportunities.

Start by comparing the current status of your business with your original intent. Are you where you intended to be, or have you modified your mission? What are current strengths, and what areas could be improved upon? Any glaring problems or shortcomings should be addressed as quickly as possible.

Also take a comprehensive look at the state of your market, and what is shaping it. Your original expectations may be on target, or there may be emerging trends that will radically alter your industry. Needs and issues facing your existing and target customers should also be examined.

With that information in hand, project three or five years out, and set objectives that will keep your small business in step with these trends. What resources will be needed, and where can they be found (e.g., new staff, training, upgraded equipment

and facilities)? What costs are involved, and what kind of learning curve may be required? Develop an action plan for each one with milestones as appropriate.

Regularly review your growth plan to assess your progress. It, like your business plan, is a guide that can be adapted as conditions change. You may find yourself ahead of schedule, or dealing with unforeseen factors that require a schedule revision or complete overhaul. But your small business can only benefit, as there's no such thing as too much planning.

Two helpful books on small business growth planning include The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz, and Strategic Planning: Fundamentals for Small Business by Gary May. Both are widely available in bookstores and via online retailers.

For more ideas of growing your small business, contact SCORE at the Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce 803 279-2323 or the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce at 803 641-1111

ribbon Cuttings

Upcoming

EVENTS

BriTen Janitorial & Floor Care LLC 846 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 Ribbon Sponsor: Jim Bush Flower Shop

Ribbon Cutting

Austin Taylor Insurance Agency April 11, 2017, 10:00 AM

202 E. Martintown Rd | North Augusta, SC 29841

SCORE Seminar

How to Develop a Business Plan April 12, 2017, 10 AM ? 12 PM

Southern Wesleyan U. | North Augusta, SC 29841

ECCO Suites 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta, GA 30907 Ribbon Sponsor: Jim Bush Flower Shop

DID YOU KNOW?

Are you hiring? Do you have a special deal on products or services? As a Chamber Member you are able to post your job or hot deal to our website and it also populates on our social media.

SCORE Seminar

How Social Media Impacts Your Business

April 19, 2017, 10 AM ? 12 PM

Southern Wesleyan U. | North Augusta, SC 29841

Good Morning North Augusta

"The Power of Place" April 21, 2017, 8:00 AM

Palmetto Terrace, 100 Georgia Ave | North Augusta, SC

Ribbon Cutting

OneMain Financial April 21, 2017, 12:00 PM

1109 Knox Avenue | North Augusta, SC

Member Orientation & Mixer

North Augusta Chamber of Commerce

April 24, 2017, 4:30 ? 6:30 PM

406 West Avenue | North Augusta, SC

New Members

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Recovery Road Ministries, Inc.

KAMO Austin Taylor Insurance Agency, Inc.

OneMain Financial Allstate ? Wanda Grandle Agency

Salon 512 at West Avenue Advanced Services

Elevated Perspectives LLC

Renewing Members

Carolina Cover Tech Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Christ Community Health Services Augusta Lower Savannah Council of Governments

Plaza Place Apartments McDonald's of North Augusta

Manuel's Bread Caf? Bojangles #1225 Papa John's Pizza

CSRA Document Solutions Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

Executive Partners St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

SCORE (Greater Aiken Chapter) Veterinary Health Care Associates, Inc. Summerhill Community Resource Center

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. Palm Beach Tan

The Community Foundation Dr. Randy Cooper 88.3 WAFJ Wells Fargo

Simpson Family Dentistry

The Rowland Family Our Family Serving Yours

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