March 14, 2022

B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Protecting our country through economic policies

  Dr. Rick Franza is the Dean of the Hull College of Business who discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, we take a look at how our national security policy has to involve our economic policy. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: When we think of national security, we generally think about the military. But what is the economy’s role in protecting us? Rick: Our national security policy and our economic policy have to be intertwined. You’ve got to

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Former Fort Gordon commander shares his thoughts on Russia and leadership

Retired Brig. Gen. Jeff Foley doesn’t think the Russian people stand behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s push into Ukraine. Unlike most politicians and media personalities giving their opinion on TV, Foley’s views come from first-hand experience. Foley, the former commander at Fort Gordon, shared his thoughts on Russia and leadership to a group of home services professionals at a CSRA Home Connections meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at the Snelling Conference Center. While serving in the Army in the early 2000’s, Foley traveled to Russia as a military liaison and

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Consumer Stories

A pandemic survival story

In the midst of a crisis, Dolce Darlin’ breathed new life into an old favorite restaurant The pandemic was hard on many local businesses, and sadly, some didn’t survive. But others made it through that unsettled period and are still alive. Over the next several weeks, we’ll look at their stories and what made the difference for them. The story of Dolce Darlin’ is one of rebirth during the midst of a personal and national crisis. In December 2019, a personal catastrophe set Cat Musgrove on a path of finding

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Columbia County Chamber looking for leaders of the future

The next Columbia County leaders could be people from right inside your company – if they have the right training. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announced that it is accepting applications for its Leadership Columbia County program. Leadership Columbia County, presented by TaxSlayer, is designed to expose business and area leaders to the community’s opportunities and challenges. It also promotes and fosters the development of leaders who are committed to shaping the future of the CSRA. During the 10-month program, class members develop a high level of community awareness

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CSRA middle schoolers to experience life as entrepreneurs and adults

In addition to traditional school studies, area middle schoolers will soon be building a business and supporting a family. It’s all part of a new Junior Achievement center designed to teach the business and financial skills needed in the real world. In partnership with Junior Achievement of Georgia, the Columbia County School District and Richmond County School System approved a plan to build a JA Discovery Center in the CSRA. The Center, which is projected to open in fall 2023, will be built in the CCSD’s Support Department Complex on

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