Author: Monica Dutcher

Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 are changing the landscape – surpassing previous generations in numbers and diversity, these young professionals have taken on a new role of influence, especially in shaping the future of economic growth and labor markets. Placing a high value on entrepreneurship, leadership and social responsibility, studies demonstrate this ambitious and technologically-connected generation is setting the pace for the transforming work environments and social networks. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Augusta Magazine, is pleased to announce 10 of Augusta’s most outstanding young professionals. The young professionals featured entered...

We like the comfort zone. There we huddle with the routine of coffee, work, yoga class, soccer practice, church, and checking in with social media. It’s only human nature, to create some order amid the chaos and to neatly tuck back whatever is unraveling and say, “I’ve got this.” When we come across a homeless individual or family, we subconsciously perceive an encroachment on our comfort zone – because homelessness in a thriving community just doesn’t fit. Our typically organized and patterned thoughts then begin to split off and out, like cards flying around a Vegas blackjack table: Why...

  This year marks a milestone for the Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals To Watch award – it is the 10th anniversary of the program. For ten years, the Augusta Metro Chamber, with Augusta Magazine, has been on a mission to recognize the outstanding talent and achievements of our young professionals in the Augusta Region. We knew then, as we know today, that our future success as a community depends on encouraging, embracing and celebrating future leaders. Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 can be described by a variety of adjectives – movers and shakers,...

Aliegha Brigham Age: 28 Education: B.S. in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University Occupation: Project Manager Employer: Richmond County Tax Commissioner’s Office Primary responsibilities: Brigham’s role as a project manager is versatile and includes working as a liaison for the information technology, human relations, procurement, public relations, and land bank departments Five-year goal: To become the next director of finance for the Richmond County Tax Commissioner’s Office Colleagues say that she has: Immaculate leadership skills, an indefatigable personality and an old soul Community involvement: Current member of the 2017 Leadership Augusta class and former youth apprenticeship coordinator with the Richmond...