Step Up and Lead: Candidate Training

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Miller-Motte College of Augusta, 3128-A Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA | Augusta

Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostAugusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
Step Up and Lead: Candidate Training
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A three-day immersive candidate training designed to inspire and inform individuals considering public service or elected office. Participants will gain practical insight into civic leadership, campaign fundamentals, messaging, data, and navigating todayโ€™s political climateโ€”directly from experienced leaders, strategists, and industry professionals. Presented by the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Georgia Power.
๐–๐ก๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐?
-Aspiring candidates exploring local or state office
-Community leaders interested in public service
-Professionals seeking nonpartisan civic education
-Individuals wanting practical guidance and mentorship
๐˜•๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ
๐‚๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ:
$100 early bird through March 18
$150 after March 18
Fee will cover lunch for the first two days
๐€๐ ๐ž๐ง๐๐š ๐ฌ๐ง๐š๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ญ:
Day One: Foundations of Leadership & Candidacy
-Civic engagement & local leadership
-Election basics with Board of Elections
-Panel: Real stories from candidates balancing work, life & family
Day Two: Campaigning & Strategy
-Campaign fundamentals, fundraising & messaging
-Media, branding & voter outreach
-Breakout sessions by office type and interest
Day Three: Data, Industry & Todayโ€™s Climate
-Using data to inform campaign decisions
-Regional industry perspectives
-Encouragement & closing discussion
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Miller-Motte College of Augusta, 3128-A Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA, United States

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