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AFCEA Small Business Committee Community Pledge
The Augusta-Fort Gordon AFCEA Chapter - Small Business Committee pledges to assist the existing local Small Business Community and individuals contemplating starting a Small Business via combining AFCEA volunteer efforts with CSRA city and county government officials and Small Business community volunteers experienced in the various business disciplines.  Committee goals focus on networking opportunities and the provision of programs that expound upon the basic fundamentals of business. The Committee is dedicated to assist in the stimulation of economic development within the CSRA via collaborative efforts with local government officials and entrepreneurs by assisting in the creation of new business/jobs and economic growth within the community and surrounding area.


Mission
Produce first class events designed to introduce and enhance AFCEA’s alliance with local government officials and Small Business owners throughout the CSRA. Provide quality presentations, workshops, and seminars that will assist Small Business owners and their staffs in enhancing respective business by maximizing the potential of local business owners and their employees


Values and Guiding Principles
Honor the Business Code of Ethics.  Promote sound business practices, integrity, standards, and professionalism.


Goals and Objectives
Establish the CSRA Small Business Committee, comprised of representatives from the Augusta-Fort Gordon AFCEA Small Business Committee, local city and county government offices, and Small Business leadership throughout the CSRA.  The Committee will assist individuals desiring to start-up new businesses and also provide the most current information available in the disciplines of operating and maintaining a successful business to owners/employees of existing businesses.  Committee members will collectively coordinate, plan, and execute committee events (e.g. seminars, workshops) and ensure sister organizations are kept abreast of Committee's progress.  The AFCEA Small Business Committee will serve as the nucleus of the CSRA Small Business Committee to assist in the facilitation of a combined effort involving community officials (e.g. Mayor's Offices, Chambers of Commerce, Directorates of Economic Development) from each and every county in the CSRA to grow and enhance the CSRA Business Community.

Establish an Executive Committee (Principles) to guide and oversee the CSRA Small Business Committee.  Principles will serve as final authority in resolving issues that arise, which cannot otherwise be resolved by the committee.