Member Economic Luncheon, December 2021

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Best In Business awards. Each year in the CSRA, small business owners and corporate companies are excelling in business while giving back to the community they call home. The annual Augusta's Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year awards honor the individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves in business and commitment to the Greater Augusta region.

Honorees will be recognized at the Augusta Metro Chamber Member Economic Luncheon. The Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented by South State Bank. The Corporation of the Year is presented by Georgia Power.

Wednesday, December 8 | 11:30am - 1:00pm

Oglethorpe Ballroom,

Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center

Guest Speaker:

 Allen Fox currently serves as the Director of Small Business Outreach at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He previously served as the Director of Creative Industry Partnerships working with Georgia’s thriving music, film and digital entertainment industries.

Prior to his work with GDEcD, Allen was a senior consultant in the private sector, specializing in corporate solutions for many Fortune 500 companies, including IHG and UPS. He also worked in public affairs, leading corporate coalitions devoted to pro-business legislation and initiatives. A member of Governor Brian Kemp’s Transition Committee, Allen has also worked with various elected officials at the state and federal level, including Governor Nathan Deal and Senator John Thune of South Dakota.

Allen’s academic credentials include a Master in Science in International Affairs from Georgia Tech and Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Furman University. He is a proud native of Gainesville, Georgia and resides in Atlanta.