2026 AUGUSTA AREA BUSINESS SUMMIT

Join us for an area-wide, all-day, conference-style Business Summit. 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!

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Reasons to join us for the 2026

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POWERFUL KEYNOTES
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APPLICABLE BREAKOUTS
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ENGAGING SPONSORS
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GREAT SWAG
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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BEAUTIFUL DOORPRIZES

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

“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.”

“The networking was fantastic and I really enjoyed the question and answer moments between attendees and speakers. The sharing of ideas was most helpful. The networking question prompts at lunch made for great discussions.”

“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!!”

“I thought the focus on personal growth was very good!”

“Great presentations and networks. All content extremely relevant to small business owners, operators, and employees.”

“I thought the subject matter was refreshing and very helpful.”

“There were so many people, but it still felt intimate enough to have a real conversation.”

“Great host and flow of information with lots of networking breaks.” 

“I found everything on point, I see nothing to improve, keep up the good work!”

we can't wait to host you in 2026!

Photos from OUR 2025 Event

Photos from OUR 2024 Event

OUR 2025 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

Opening Host Remarks
(Fellowship Hall)
Amy Richardson, Richardson Professional Solutions
 
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Lightening Talk: The Power of You
(Fellowship Hall)
Dr. Jackson Drumgoole, Wellstar Hospital + Bridge Builder Communities
 
“Navigating Generational Diversity in the Workplace”
(Fellowship Hall)
Dr. Stacy Roberts, SMR Leadership Solutions
 

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

“The Leader Within”
(Fellowship Hall)
Dr. Abel Salazar, Continuous REV (Real | Education | Values)
— OR —
“Financial Literacy Basics”
(Breakout Room 1)
Chris Etterlee, Fuller Frost and Associates CPAs
— OR —
“Managing Burnout: Resilience Starts with Leadership”
(Breakout Room 2)
Rebecca Best, Resilient Communities of East Georgia
 
 
Networking / Visit Sponsors
(Fellowship Hall)
Lunch is served!
Networking Lunch + Visit Our Sponsors
(Fellowship Hall)
“BUILDING A LEADER: The Building Blocks of Authentic Leadership”
(Fellowship Hall)
Dr. Timothy Williams
Org-Transformation Group
 

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

“Recruiting for Your Business Like a Pro Sports Team “
(Fellowship Hall)
Robert Kelly, Augusta Staffing
— OR —
“Top 10 Things Business Owners Get Wrong”
(Breakout Room 1)
Ed Enoch, Enoch Tarver Law Firm
— OR —
“Running a Purpose-Based Business”
(Breakout Room 2)
Samantha Corujo, Serial Entrepreneur
 

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

“Network = Net Worth”
(Fellowship Hall)
Robert Kelly, Augusta Staffing
— OR —
“Don’t Replace Your Attorney with Chat GPT”
(Breakout Room 1)
Ed Enoch, Enoch Tarver Law Firm
— OR —
“AI in Sales Strategy”
(Breakout Room 2)
Jeb Blount Jr., Sales Gravy
 

Snack Time / Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

“FRIEND NOT FOE: Empowering AI Across Your Business”
A Fireside Chat
(Fellowship Hall)
Matthew Jay, PC Techware
Ben Richardson, Richardson Professional Solutions
Moniek James, Renegade Creative Media Group
 
Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
(Fellowship Hall)
Dr. Jackson Drumgoole
Wellstar + Bridge Builder Communities
 

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 TO OUR 2025 SUMMIT SPONSORS!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

CONTRIBUTING 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.

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

Britney Searcy Headshot

Planning Committee Member

Britney McTeir
Richardson Professional Solutions

Planning Committee Member

Melissa Bray
Durham Bray Law Firm

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