Virtual Women In Business, October 2020

Join the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for an enlightening virtual session as Frank Andrew, President of Carole Fabrics, introduces three of the female leaders on the production team at Carole to offer their perspective on the established culture change within the manufacturing world. 

Maria Rhinehart, Senior Manager of Merchandising and Marketing, Rashieda Murphy, Quality Manager, and Donna Gohagan, Senior Director of Customer Experience will share the opportunities for women currently in manufacturing, deliver insight into what and who Carole Fabrics is, and what they provide to our community as a hidden gem to the city of Augusta. 

Guest Speakers: 

	Frank Andrew President  Carole Fabrics
	Maria Rhinehart Senior Manager of Merchandising & Marketing Carole Fabrics
	Rashieda Murphy Quality Manager Carole Fabrics
	Donna Gohagan Senior Director of Customer Experience  Carole Fabrics

Carole Fabrics, a manufacturer of custom window treatments, has been a part of the Augusta community for 60 years. Over the past couple of months, as demand for their core products began to decline precipitously, Frank's team at Carole pivoted their production focus from draperies and shades to reusable face masks to help stem the spread of Covid-19 in our area. What started out as a small side project to provide masks to first responders, has now grown to include businesses, individuals, law enforcement and others in need around the CSRA and beyond. To date, Carole has made nearly 15,000 masks, with output growing daily.