ROI: Range of Influence

ROI: Range of Influence

The Columbia County (GA) Chamber explores the people and the stories that have had an impact on where we are now and are influencing what the region will become in the future.

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March 18, 2024 60 mins
Jodi Lott discusses her time as State Representative for Columbia County, reflecting on her career, her views on government, and what she's going to do after her term ends. 
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In this episode of Range of Influence we focus on SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center. Committed to ending domestic violence through advocacy, awareness, and education, SafeHomes provides free and confidential services to victims in East Central Georgia. Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Frantom, Development Director for SafeHomes, and Daniel Pharr, Chair of the SafeHomes Board of Directors, to uncover the far-reaching impact of ...

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Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting episode of the Range of Influence podcast, featuring two exceptional business owners, Chris Newsome and Phillip Tussey! These dynamic individuals have discovered their true calling and are now dedicated to helping others find their purpose too. With Newsome Electrical Construction and HCC Group Holdings, they are empowering military veterans with invaluable trade skills that can be utilized ...

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In this episode, we talk to Chase Lord and Andrew Tyson, the co-owners of MEGAH Softwash, a pressure washing business that started with a passion for serving others, working hard and treating their customers well. Join us as we hear how these two entrepreneurs who turned a side hustle into a $1 million business.

Find MEGAH SoftWash at: https://megahsoftwash.com/

 

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Being excellent baseball players doesn't guarantee you success in life but it certainly makes you accustomed to hard work. David Noyce and Dustin Tyra took their experience on the baseball field and leveraged it into success on the rooftops of homes across the Greater Augusta region. We asked Noyce and Tyra about their tips for success in running a business.

Find Southpaw Roofing at: https://southpawroofing.com/

 

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Businesses want access to employees that are trained to do the jobs they need done. That's why Augusta Technical College (ATC) is such an asset to our region. We sat down with Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of ATC, to learn more about the exciting new programs they are offering in our community and the exceptional value of a Technical College education.

Find Augusta Technical College at:

Website: https://www.augustatech.edu/

 

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In part four, the final episode of the "Better You in '22" series, Wendy and Mike Perry talk about the traits of good leaders and ways to create an environment where people want to be and can thrive.

Find Katalis at:

Website: https://connectmovegrow.com/

 

Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com

 

 

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February 16, 2022 48 mins

In part three of this four-part series, Mike Thomas and Kate Sanders from Alison South talk about how you can elevate your brand in 2022 and make sure that your business is prepared for success.

Find Alison South:

Website: https://alisonsouthmarketing.com/

 

Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com

 

 

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December 29, 2021 50 mins

In part two of this four-part series, Range of Influence discusses the idea of whether the customer is still king. The ROI team invited Erik Smith from Chick-fil-A in Grovetown and Robbie King from Lead Augusta to talk about how to create a good customer experience and navigating tough situations including how to deal with the influence of social media.

 

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December 5, 2021 49 mins

In this four-part series, Range of Influence talks about four topics to help create "A New You in '22." Part one looks at five tips to help you plan for your best year ever. The ROI team invited Katie Wynn from Dynamik Consulting to talk about creating a strategic plan for your personal and professional life.

Find Katie Wynn:

https://dynamikconsulting.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.wynn.16

Instagram: https://www.inst...

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October 27, 2021 54 mins

Fort Gordon is like a city within a city. Colonel Shaw Pick, Garrison Commander of Fort Gordon, and Dr. Tom Clark, Executive Director of the CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon, came to the Range of Influence studio to talk about what it takes to run a military post, the economic impact it has on the region, and the law that will change the name of Fort Gordon. Be sure to listen to the very end!

 

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Today's students are tomorrow's workforce and innovators. We sat down with Columbia County School District's Teacher of the Year David Phillips to talk about his perspective on when we should be teaching students about career choices and how the business community is and can help the future careers of many students.

 

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September 24, 2021 22 mins

After President Biden ordered OSHA to create a Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure each employee is vaccinated, the Chamber went to find out more details on what businesses can expect. We interviewed Marc Freedman, Vice President of Workplace Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Rep. Rick Allen, Georgia's Representative for the 12th District in the House of Representa...

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Job seekers have plenty of options in today's labor market while employers struggle to find talent. The Range of Influence Podcast invited Robert Kelly, Vice President of Augusta Staffing into the studio to talk about ways employers are attracting and retaining employees, COVID vaccine incentives, and the overall state of the labor force.

 

Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com

 

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COVID put a hardship on many in the business community and also on many families in the Greater Augusta Region. The Range of Influence Podcast invited Amy Brietmann, Executive Director of the Golden Harvest Food Bank into the studio to talk about the challenges they faced as well as the many families that are still living paycheck to paycheck due to underemployment and inflation.

 

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August 4, 2021 44 mins

Range of Influence podcast sits down with the new Superintendent of the Columbia County School District, Dr. Steven Flynt to talk about the new school year. Dr. Flynt talks about what to expect this school year and how the School District is preparing for the future.

 

Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com

 

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The Columbia County Performing Arts Center is the newest attraction to the region and will soon be an economic driver in the area as well as a place to gather. Get to know the Performing Arts Center General Manager Matt Jameson in this episode of Range of Influence.

 

Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com

 

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Range of Influence chats with Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shelly Blackburn to talk about attracting tourists through activities like the Serene 18 Paddle Trail and collegiate sports tournaments. Shelly also clarifies facts about the new short-term rental tax and how it will impact the county and chats about the movie industry in Columbia County and Georgia.

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Range of Influence sat down with Pastor Charles Goodman Jr. of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Augusta, Pastor Mike Hearon of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, and Pastor David McKinley of Warren Baptist Church to have a frank conversation about our community and what role our businesses play in healing and bringing everyone together. In this episode, we hear part two of this two part series on Faith and Business.

 

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Range of Influence sat down with Pastor Charles Goodman Jr. of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Augusta, Pastor Mike Hearon of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, and Pastor David McKinley of Warren Baptist Church to have a frank conversation about our community and what role our businesses play in healing and bringing everyone together. In this episode, we hear part one of a two part series on Faith and Business.

 

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