Karen Gordon to Host “GROW Together” Community Event Connecting Business, Workforce, and Community

AUGUSTA, GA — Karen Gordon, candidate for Georgia House District 130, will host the GROW Together Community Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing together local employers, community leaders, and residents for an afternoon focused on workforce development, economic opportunity, and community engagement.

The event will take place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 1221 Clark Road in Augusta.

A featured Business & Community Segment (3:30–4:15 PM) will convene employers and stakeholders to discuss:

  • workforce needs and hiring pipelines

  • connecting local talent and youth to industry opportunities

  • strengthening collaboration between businesses and the community

The event is being hosted in partnership with Pond Maintenance Company, LLC and will highlight the role of local collaboration in driving economic growth.

Participating & Invited COMPANIES Include:

Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce - AgriBusiness Committee * Greater Augusta Arts Council * Simple Housing Enterprise * Generac * Augusta Office Solutions / Modern Business Workplace * Savannah Riverkeeper * Security Federal Bank * Peach State Federal Credit Union * Richmond County School System * Augusta Municipal Golf Course * Augusta Locally Grown * LogicPoint Solutions * Grow With Joy, Inc * Doctors Hospital * Golden Harvest Food Bank * Destination Augusta * Accelerate Augusta *

(List to be updated as confirmations are received)

Following the business session, the event will transition into a broader community gathering featuring interactive activities, live music, and a community art activation designed to celebrate local talent and encourage engagement across sectors.

“This event is about bringing people together—business, workforce, and community—to focus on real opportunity,” said Gordon. “We have the talent and potential right here. The goal is to better connect those resources so our community can grow and not be overlooked.”

The GROW Together event reflects Gordon’s broader focus on advancing workforce pathways, supporting small businesses, and strengthening local economic development.

Event Details

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 1221 Clark Road, Augusta, GA

Media Contact

The Committee to Elect Karen Gordon
📧 votekarengordon@gmail.com
📞 762.233.5299

About Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon is a community development leader and candidate for Georgia House District 130, focused on economic opportunity, workforce development, and strengthening local communities across Augusta.

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