February 22, 2022

Consumer Stories

Chocolatier takes a bite out of childhood hunger

Willy Wonka, the most memorable chocolatier of all, said, “So shines a good deed in a weary world.” Think of James Stefanakos, owner of Agape Chocolates, as the Willy Wonka of Graniteville. His business card reflects his mission. Instead of CEO, it reads CFG or Chief Food Giver. He dedicates 15 percent of his chocolate bar sales to Golden Harvest Food Bank in support of their Backpack Program. “Our motto is Buy a Bar, Feed a Child,” he said. “Since we opened in 2015, our donations have helped feed close

Mitzi Oxford February 22, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Selling boiled peanuts keeps local woman out of hot water

Michelle Cooper has survived severe asthma and four strokes to become a boiled peanut entrepreneur. Cooper, owner of MC Homemade Boiled Peanuts in Augusta, officially founded her business on Oct. 25, 2020. She sells and delivers peanuts throughout the CSRA and charges customers a small delivery fee based on the distance she drives. Cooper said she has also shipped her products to various locations throughout the U.S. and as far away as Haiti. She got the idea to start the business when her brother came to her house with a

Josh Heath February 22, 2022 1 Comment

Consumer Stories

Local axe-throwing entrepreneurs chop their way to success

When you visit downtown Augusta on a Friday night, you probably swing by your favorite restaurant or bar to relax and unwind, but Vinnie Ingallinera and Jason Laclair offer a unique alternative to the traditional night on the town. Ingallinera and Laclair, owners of Broad Axe Throwing located at 1025 Broad St., celebrated their grand re-opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and about 110 people attended. Hosting a re-opening party implies the business was previously closed, but it wasn’t. Instead, the pair wanted to recognize its official transformation from Source Code

Josh Heath February 22, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

First Quarter Resolutions

Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional. Is it just me, or… First Quarter Resolutions Early year resolutions. Insert Bronx Cheer here. On some level we all suspect we’re going forget them by June. And yet… Resolutions are one of those, close-your-eyes, grit-your-teeth healthy exercises. If you’re a small business guy or lady, clip this out and tuck it away. Your homework’s been done for you. The Cyber Stuff. We’ve talked about how your position as captain of the ship

Don MacNeil February 22, 2022 No Comments

B2B Podcasting

Taking Care of Business with Best Office Solutions

Best Office has doubled revenues in the last few years. Neil Gordon talks to owners Robin Baxley and Sandi Shields and their coach Darin, about what they learned as part of a peer-to-peer advisory board. In part 1 of the interview, they talk about how they learned to work on the business and not just in the business.

Neil Gordon February 22, 2022 No Comments

Darin Myers

Free Access: Taking Care of Business with Best Office Solutions

Best Office has doubled revenues in the last few years. Neil Gordon talks to owners, Robin Baxley and Sandi Shields and their coach Darin about what they learned as part of a peer-to-peer advisory board. In part 1 of the interview, they talk about how they learned to work on the business and not just in the business.

Darin Myers February 22, 2022 No Comments

Chocolatier takes a bite out of childhood hunger

Selling boiled peanuts keeps local woman out of hot water

Local axe-throwing entrepreneurs chop their way to success

First Quarter Resolutions

Taking Care of Business with Best Office Solutions

Free Access: Taking Care of Business with Best Office Solutions

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