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March 31, 2022
B2B Stories

Golden Harvest awards building expansion contract, construction will start soon

Golden Harvest Food Bank took the first step toward expanding its building to better serve the community by awarding phase one of the building project to RD Brown. The first of a two-phase project will be a renovation that will add nearly 5,000 square feet of volunteer space, as well as a welcome area and much-needed conference, meeting, and office space. The expansion will allow Golden Harvest to increase its impact in its 25-county service area. Golden Harvest received a $3.7 million grant in December, which will cover 75 percent

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Gary Kauffman March 31, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

The historic North Augusta building will become part of the new Gateway Development

North Augusta will be rolling out the red carpet for visitors by converting the old carpet building next to the city’s Municipal Building into a Gateway Development. Brett Brannon, President of Palmetto Peach Development Company, announced his plans to refurbish the former North Augusta Carpet & Wallpaper Shop, located at 210 Georgia Ave. at a news conference on Wednesday. The building is one of the first sights travelers from Augusta, via the 13th Street bridge, see of North Augusta. He said the 12,000-square-foot building, originally a skating rink, will be

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Josh Heath March 31, 2022 No Comments
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Aiken Mall’s new lease on life

As brick-and-mortar retail faces an uncertain future, the plans for repurposing the Aiken Mall appears to be aligned with many other malls across the country which have reinvented themselves for a new lease on life. Southeastern Development has partnered in a public/private investment to the tune of $50 million involving 400,000 square feet of property to reinvent the mall space. “With the approval of the city of Aiken and the county, we are moving ahead with an eye to the future which includes an inclusive shopping, dining, and living experience,”

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Mitzi Oxford March 31, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Sno-Cap Drive-In

Editor’s Note: 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 tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings March 31, 2022 No Comments
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AU program prepares female students for business success

With help from ADP, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business has developed a training program designed to prepare female students for future business leadership roles. The College’s Women’s Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 30, and each participant receives a $1,000 scholarship. The Academy recently completed its third year. “While it’s primarily for business students, it’s open to all female undergraduate students at AU,” said Dean Rick Franza. “We’re looking for women with well-rounded skills.” To be eligible,

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Josh Heath March 31, 2022 No Comments