2025 AUGUSTA AREA BUSINESS SUMMIT: POWER OF YOU
Join us for an area-wide, all-day, conference-style Business Summit with a theme of "The Power of You". Throughout the day we will have a number of speakers presenting on topics that will be applicable across industries, everyone is welcome!
Our mission for this event is to bring quality content that is applicable across all industries and levels of professional maturity, in a beautiful conference setting that you may experience in other markets.
It will be an inspiring journey of personal growth and leadership development. Discover how to tap into your latent potential and break through barriers that limit your performance.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your leadership skills and make a lasting impact. We look forward to seeing you there!
WHEN
Tuesday
October 28, 2025
8:00am-5:00pm
WHERE
First Baptist Church of Augusta
Fellowship Hall
3500 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, GA 30909
Reasons to join us for the 2025
get a lot of bang for your buck
Kick-Off Party Access
Join us the night before for food, fellowship, and live music to kick off the Summit!
Full Day of Content
An agenda built to inspire, educate, and motivate! Enjoy a mix of keynotes, breakouts, and a fireside chat.
Breakfast + Lunch
We will keep you fed all day long! A continental breakfast first thing, with a hearty BBQ lunch to follow.
Afternoon Snack
A little bit of a pick-me-up to get you through that afternoon slump. Sweet or salty, your choice!
All-Day Coffee Bar
Buona Caffe will be on-site with their personal roast to keep you caffeinated all day long!
On-Site Parking
Enjoy free, convenient on-site parking the day of the event.
what our attendees have to say
“Great presentations and networks. All content extremely relevant to small business owners, operators, and employees”
“I enjoyed the ability to network with those in attendance. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The food and location was excellent. It seemed like most all of the details were thought of and planned for. Excellent execution!!”
“There was great content throughout the event but I really liked the breakout sessions. I thought the subject matter was good and the speakers did a great job.”
we can't wait to host you in october
Photos from OUR 2024 Event
AGENDA
Monday, October 27, 2025
Summit Kick-off Party
Join us in a beautiful atmosphere for food, fellowship, and live music by Brandon Henson to kick off the Summit!
Thank you to our venue sponsor, the Corujo Team!
5:30-7:30 PM
Summer House Realty
2735 Washington Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Check-in / Breakfast / Networking / Visit Sponsors
Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors
Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors
Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors
Snack Time / Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Our event staff has already arranged a room block with the closest hotel to the venue: Home2 Suites by Hilton off of Walton Way Ext in Augusta, GA. The room block is for Monday, 10/27/25, to Wednesday, 10/29/2025. Please book your room(s) through the link below prior to 10/10/2025.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Absolutely! All are welcome. Please just get everyone registered.
The venue has ample parking surrounding the church. Follow the signage for the Fellowship Hall.
Our event staff has already arranged a room block with the closest hotel to the venue: Home2 Suites by Hilton off of Walton Way Ext in Augusta, GA. The block is for Monday, 10/27/25, to Wednesday, 10/29/2025. Please use this link before 10/10/2025: https://group.home2suites.com/6w5a5q
Please start the process by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/sJLErfTW6M
Please email our Event Planning Chair at amy@rps.pro to let us know if you are vegetarian/vegan, gluten free, dairy free, or have another sensitivity. We will do our absolute best to work with the caterer to accommodate you!
Business casual. Examples: nice jeans and a blazer, a dress, or khakis and a dress shirt. This is a professional business event.
No, the event will not be recorded.
Yes, just please make sure to hold on to your name badge so that our check-in crew knows you are coming back.
No ticket sharing is allowed for this event.
No partial day tickets are available at this time, only full-day event tickets.
Our venue does not allow pets, although service animals with proper documentation are permitted.
Please scroll to the top of this page and select the “Register” button to process payment.
Your registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and an all-day coffee bar.
Yes, the venue is ADA friendly.
Early bird tickets are available until August 31, 2025 for $200. From September 1, 2025 to October 27, 2025 regular ticket pricing will be available at $225. Day-of tickets will be available for $250.
All tickets include access to all main stage presentations, admission to breakout sessions, access to vendor booths, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, all-day coffee bar, and on-site parking. Additional items include door prize drawings, attendee swag bags, conference lanyard, etc.
thank you to our planning committee
Planning Committee Chair
Amy Richardson
Richardson Professional Solutions
Sponsorship committee
Sponsorship Committee Chair
Sharon Martin
Managed Nerds
Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair
Jamie Clayton
New York Life Insurance
Sponsorship Committee Member
Pam Pianka
US Roofing
Sponsorship Committee Member
Chuck Tolbert
Allstar Home Inspections
speaker committee
Speaker Committee Chair
Payton Prather
Richardson Professional Solutions
Speaker Committee Co-Chair
Kent Holdeman
Covenant Millwork
Speaker Committee Member
Coulten Hauser
First Citizens Bank
Speaker Committee Member
Debbie Reeves
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Speaker Committee Member
Jason Goldberg
Elevate Business Solutions
committee members at large
Planning Committee Member
Hillary Rumsey
Hillary Kay Studios
Planning Committee Member
Drayton Oswald
Classy Bins / Junk Removal
Planning Committee Member
Christopher Tsilimidos
CSCM Furniture & Decor
Planning Committee Member
Melissa Bray
Durham Bray Law Firm