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SUMMARY:2026 Business Institute Series - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for session one of the Chamber's Business Institute series. Come gain valuable tools to equip you to lead your business.\n\n\n\nTopic: Effective Communication: Navigating Personalities and Crucial Conversations\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 5th \n\nTime: 8:00-10:00 am Doors open at 8am\, the session will begin at 8:15am.\n\nLocation: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce\n\n 1000 Business Avenue\n\n Evans\, GA 30809\n\n \n\nSecure your spot now to educate yourself and to empower your business. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\n \n\nSpeaker: Amy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP\n\nPresident & CEO\n\nRichardson Professional Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Amy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP:\n\n\nAmy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP\, is the founder of Richardson Professional Solutions\, an Augusta-based firm that supports small businesses\, non-profits\, and family estates nationwide with back office operations. With 15+ years of experience and a team of ten\, she brings strong expertise in business engagement\, relationship management\, project management\, and operational efficiency. Amy holds both an MBA and BBA in Accounting from Augusta University and previously served as the Hull College of Business's Business Engagement Coordinator. Her work has earned recognition including Augusta University's 2025 Young Alum of the Year and nominations for Small Business of the Year and Women-Owned MSP of the Year.\n\nAmy is deeply involved in the business community through leadership roles with the Columbia County Chamber's Leadership Columbia County program\, the Augusta University Summerville Alumni Association\, BNI\, PMI\, and advisory work with the Columbia County School District. She frequently speaks at Augusta University\, USC Aiken\, and the AU Women's Leadership Academy on topics such as entrepreneurship\, time management\, and effective networking. Amy is a certified PMP\, QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor\, and Georgia Notary Public.
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\nJoin us for session one of the Chamber'\;s Business Institute series. Come gain valuable tools to equip you to lead your business.
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\nTopic: \;Effective Communication: Navigating Personalities and Crucial Conversations
\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 5th \;
\n\nTime: 8:00-10:00 am \;Doors open at 8am\, the session will begin at 8:15am.
\n\nLocation: \;Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
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\n\nSecure your spot now to educate yourself and to empower your business. We look forward to seeing you there!
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\n\nSpeaker: Amy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP
\nPresident &\; CEO
\nRichardson Professional Solutions
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\nAbout Amy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP:
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Amy Richardson\, MBA\, PMP\, is the founder of Richardson Professional Solutions\, an Augusta-based firm that supports small businesses\, non-profits\, and family estates nationwide with back‑\;office operations. With 15+ years of experience and a team of ten\, she brings strong expertise in business engagement\, relationship management\, project management\, and operational efficiency. Amy holds both an MBA and BBA in Accounting from Augusta University and previously served as the Hull College of Business&rsquo\;s Business Engagement Coordinator. Her work has earned recognition including Augusta University&rsquo\;s 2025 Young Alum of the Year and nominations for Small Business of the Year and Women-Owned MSP of the Year.
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Amy is deeply involved in the business community through leadership roles with the Columbia County Chamber&rsquo\;s Leadership Columbia County program\, the Augusta University Summerville Alumni Association\, BNI\, PMI\, and advisory work with the Columbia County School District. She frequently speaks at Augusta University\, USC Aiken\, and the AU Women&rsquo\;s Leadership Academy on topics such as entrepreneurship\, time management\, and effective networking. Amy is a certified PMP\, QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor\, and Georgia Notary Public.
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