March 23, 2022

B2B Stories

Simon Says: Glimmer of good news for jobs but inflation still a fear

The New Year brought some cheer to several sectors of the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The retail sector continued to gain jobs, employment in this sector was up 400 and is close to providing 30,000 jobs. Reassuringly, leisure and hospitality added almost 400 jobs as well. Manufacturing added a further 250 jobs and mining, logging, and construction added 400 jobs. Professional and business services saw an increase of over 600 jobs, following five consecutive months of declining jobs. These job gains were offset by losses of about 400 jobs

Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor March 23, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Augusta Airport prepares for the major travel rush

Thanks to covid, Masters travel numbers at the Augusta Regional Airport have been significantly lower than usual for the last two years. But that won’t be the case this year. The airport is preparing for a normal tournament week April 4-11 by instituting a new parking policy, introducing a new baggage claim area, and temporarily adding some direct flight options. “As the primary gateway to Augusta, we are diligently preparing for the 2022 Masters and are excited for the prospects of a full event,” said airport Executive Director Herbert L.

Josh Heath March 23, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Local golfers tee off for two causes

A week before the legendary golf tournament descends on Augusta, there’s another tournament that raises funds to support two local nonprofits. The 26th annual Triple Crown Golf Classic will be held on Monday, March 28 at Woodside Country Club in Aiken. Proceeds from the private event will be split between Helping Hands and Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc. Helping Hands provides services for abused, neglected, and abandoned children, while Tri-Development serves adults with a variety of disabilities, such as brain injuries and autism. Heather Waddell, Executive Director of Tri-Development

Josh Heath March 23, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

Local entrepreneur to make trash cans sparkle

You probably don’t think much about your outdoor trash cans until the stench of three-day-old meatloaf hits you in the face and pesky flies swarm around your head. But Drayton Oswald wants you to leave the chore of cleaning your dirty cans to him. Next month, Oswald plans to launch Spic & Span Georgialina Cans, which will specialize in washing, disinfecting, and deodorizing cans. The home-based business will primarily serve Columbia County residents. Spic & Span will use a simple process that can clean two trash cans at the same

Josh Heath March 23, 2022 No Comments

Brian King

Free Access: Finding the right space for your business

Thought leader, Brian King gives background on leases for your business property, knowing what’s in them before signing, and your responsibilities and the landlords.

J. Brian King March 23, 2022 No Comments

Simon Says: Glimmer of good news for jobs but inflation still a fear

Augusta Airport prepares for the major travel rush

Local golfers tee off for two causes

Local entrepreneur to make trash cans sparkle

Free Access: Finding the right space for your business

RECENT STORIES

Real Talk Real Estate: Spring market update for Augusta, Georgia and the CSRA

Business Lunch Review: Edgar’s Grille

Rebuilding an iconic business

Categories