The Augusta, Georgia Compliance Department announced on April 27 that it will hold the second of three workshops focused on business certifications for small business owners. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Accelerate Augusta, located at 600 Broad Street.
The workshop aims to help local entrepreneurs understand the different certification options available and how these can contribute to their business growth and opportunities. Attendees will receive information about certifications offered through the City of Augusta as well as practical guidance intended to position their businesses for future success.
“I look forward to helping local businesses better understand the certification process and the opportunities available to them,” said Dr. Yolanda Jackson.
Media interested in covering the event are encouraged to contact Communications Manager Chiquita Richardson at (762) 343-9525.
Augusta is recognized as Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city, according to the official website. The city operates under a consolidated government led by a mayor and ten commissioners according to its official site. Historic preservation is notable in Augusta, which includes nine neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with several historic monuments and cemeteries as reported by city officials.
The area features significant landmarks such as President Woodrow Wilson’s boyhood home and the Ezekiel Harris House built in 1797 according to city records. In addition, Augusta developed its canal in 1847, making it once the world’s second largest inland cotton market as stated by local sources. The city is also part of the Central Savannah River Area spanning counties across Georgia and South Carolina according to municipal information.
The upcoming workshop reflects ongoing efforts by Augusta’s government departments to support small businesses within this historically significant community.
