September 2, 2021

B2B Stories

Dave & Buster’s breaks ground on new Augusta location

Many local residents have wondered if Dave & Buster’s was coming to Augusta. ABD has learned the company has broken ground in the Village at Riverwatch, which also contains Cabela’s, Costco Wholesale, and Riverwatch Cinemas. A representative from Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate, which sold the property, has confirmed Dave & Buster’s is currently clearing their land to build a new indoor entertainment complex, sports bar, and restaurant adjacent to Top Golf. (see photo above by Melissa Gordon) She doesn’t have a specific timeline for construction and opening of the

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Biz Sectors

New female-focused businesses part of downtown Augusta growth

Brianne Martin and Danielle Harmadi – a pair of sisters originally from Wisconsin – recently launched their own business in downtown Augusta. Martin and Harmadi (see photo above) opened Freshwater Design Co. – located at 1022 Broad St. – on Thursday, Aug. 5. Freshwater sells a variety of handcrafted leather and acrylic jewelry and accessories, such as bracelets, keychains, and earrings, as well as drinkware, pennants, and wall art. “We are a studio and shop,” says Martin. In the studio, the sisters and their staff create these products for their

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B2B Stories

The Gift of Time

Confession: One of my biggest pet peeves is being late. I recently participated in an icebreaker with a leadership group, and my fun fact was my disdain for tardiness. When explaining my reason, I told my group, “Every second you live, you are closer to dying, and you never know when that moment will come. So, just don’t waste time.” Extreme, I know. We laughed collectively about my rigidness, and now my leadership group jokes to not be late or “you know who” will get mad. Although I know it

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