Why Support the Foundation?

Funds raised by the Foundation go to support the initiatives of Workforce and Education. The Columbia County Chamber Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization, meaning that all donations are tax deductible. 

Workforce & Education is a program of the Chamber Foundation designed to help bridge the gap between local schools and employers by building a stronger workforce for the future. 

Workforce and Education Initiatives:

​Mission:
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​The Columbia County Chamber Foundation works collaboratively to develop workforce, leadership, and community initiatives for the economic success of the Greater Augusta Area.
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​Vision:
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The Columbia County Chamber Foundation’s vision is to foster economic prosperity in the Greater Augusta area.
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​Purpose:
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In accordance with its by-laws, the Columbia County Chamber Foundation is established and sustained for charitable and educational purposes, civic, community, and economic projects and other endeavors as may be approved from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Foundation has been created to develop, sponsor, and provide educational programming, develop and foster a high level of civic concern, community development, and activity on the part of participants in any Foundation program(s).

​Guiding Principles:

   ●   ​​Support positive economic and community growth
   ●   ​Operate a fiscally sound organization
   ●   ​Be a visible advocate and supporter of business and   educational initiatives

2024 - 2025 Foundation Board of Directors​

NATHAN KRUPA

CHAIR
Golden Harvest Food Bank

SINCERAI STALLINGS

VICE CHAIR
Hull Barrett Attorneys

BONITA JENKINS

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Augusta Technical College

​SUSAN HALL

​SECRETARY
John Deere Commercial Products

BOBBY THOMAS

TREASURER
Southeastern Residential

CARLENE BLANDING

Shaw Industries, Inc.

​LINDA HUGHES

University Health Care System

LEAH PONTANI

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA

DEAN SMITH

Veterans Pressure Washing

ALLISON STANLEY

Cadence Bank

KELLY TYSON

Columbia County School District

​RUSSELL LAHODNY

​Columbia County Chamber
​President & CEO

For more information about the Columbia County Chamber Foundation,
​contact Ashley Harris, Workforce Development Manager, at
​706-651-0018 or at ashley@columbiacountychamber.com