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January 27, 2022
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55-year-old local company changing hands

A longtime Augusta businessman is retiring and selling his company to his president and two family members, after a 2021 deal fell through with a private equity firm. ABD has learned Jim Felton – founder and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Industries – is turning his home remodeling company over to his son Ed Felton, Vice President of Operations for Southern Wholesale with 35 years’ experience; his niece Fran Felton, Corporate Manager with 29 years’ experience; and President Derek Thexton with 14 years working for Mr. Felton. Founded in 1967,

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Josh Heath January 27, 2022 No Comments
Darin Myers

FREE ACCESS: Measuring your KPI (Key Performance Indicators)

You’ve heard of P & L’s and balance sheets, assets and liabilities—but how about KPI’s? Coach Darin Myers of www.tabcsra.com defines KPI’s and explains how to look back (lagging) and look forward (leading) to plan for a successful 2022.    

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Darin Myers January 27, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local events spur major economic impact

Destination Augusta, along with the Augusta Sports Council, are responsible for bringing many events to the CSRA each year. Augusta has become a popular destination for large events, such as meetings, conferences, and athletic competitions. These events are expected to add about $4 million to the local economy in just the first three months of 2022, according to a news release from Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council. The events, which bring thousands to the city each year, help to generate revenue for local businesses, such as restaurants and

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Josh Heath January 27, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Dr. Thom and the Kit Fox Hunt

It sounds like the title of a children’s book, huh? But it’s as real as the long history of fox hunting in Aiken. It’s as real as the bronze foxes scattered among city parks and downtown business locations. It all started with Dr. Thom Akins, owner of Kitfox Pediatric Dentistry. His vision was to create a fun way to engage families and encourage locals and tourists to stay and play downtown. In case you didn’t know, a “kit” is a young fox. We learn something every day. Since Dr. Thom

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Mitzi Oxford January 27, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Meet you at The Back Porch

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings is on vacation from eating out this week! He will return with a new restaurant review next Thursday. Yours truly chose a review he did more than three months ago—a bit off of the beaten path. Enjoy! Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad and the tasty across the CSRA. He

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Wes Hennings January 27, 2022 No Comments