June 23, 2021

B2B Stories

Local food franchisee experiences “smooth” growth

Reginald Foster and his wife, Zenna, currently own five stores in Georgia and North Carolina, including Augusta, Evans, and Fort Bragg. He will soon open two new locations in Grovetown and a second store on Fort Bragg. (Photo taken from franchisetimes.com) For many business owners, owning seven stores would probably sound like a daunting task, but for Reginald Foster, it’s much less challenging than his previous job. Foster – franchise owner for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe and an Army veteran who served 25 years – and his wife, Zenna, currently

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Aiken Chamber “Buy Local” event brings out a crowd

David Jameson, long-time President of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce is photographed at the event here with United Way of Aiken Sharon Rodgers during the sold-out event. (Photo provided by Aiken Chamber of Commerce) David Jameson, president of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, was enthusiastic about the turnout for the group’s “Buy Local” expo at the Exhibit Hall at the Western Carolina State Fair Grounds last Thursday, June 17. But then, does anybody remember when David wasn’t enthusiastic about having a good day in Aiken? A few days before the

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