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!

**Early bird tickets available until August 31, 2025**

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

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APPLICABLE BREAKOUTS
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ENGAGING SPONSORS
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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BEAUTIFUL DOORPRIZES

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.”

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL 8/31/25

Photos from OUR 2024 Event

AGENDA*

Monday, October 27, 2025

Summit Kick-off Party

Evening time

Time and location TBA

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Check-in / Breakfast / Networking / Visit Sponsors

9:00 – 9:10 AM

Opening Remarks

9:10-9:30 AM

Lightening Talk

9:30-10:15 AM

Keynote Title

10:15-10:30 AM

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

10:30-11:15 AM

Breakout Sessions

11:15-11:30 AM

Return to Fellowship Hall / Networking / Visit Sponsors

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Networking Lunch + Visit Our Sponsors

12:30-1:15 PM

Keynote

1:15-1:30 PM

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

1:30-2:15 PM

Breakout Sessions

2:15-2:30 PM

Navigate to a Breakout / Networking / Visit Sponsors

2:30-3:15 PM

Breakout Sessions

3:15-3:30 PM

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

3:30-4:15 PM

Fireside Chat / Panel

4:15-4:30 PM

Return to Fellowship Hall / Networking / Visit Sponsors

4:30-5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes

(*This is a draft, generalized agenda based on 2024’s event. Agenda subject to change.)

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

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

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

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