Tom Mastny went from a Major League pitcher to helping local businesses with their health care benefits with The Pennant Group. In this interview with Neil Gordon, Tom talks about how to contain spending when looking at health benefits, including self-funding.
Augusta Business Daily wanted to clarify a story that ran Friday morning on our website. We’ve learned that Augusta Oncology did purchase 15 acres of land on Wheeler Road that extends to Interstate Parkway, across from ADP. This will eventually be the home of a 200,000-square-foot multiple specialty medical facility that will include cancer care. Besides its office located at 3696 Wheeler Road, the company also has locations in downtown Augusta and Aiken. Augusta Oncology provides a variety of services, including diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, and gynecological cancer treatment, as well
In the coming months, you may be able to increase the value of your car simply by filling the gas tank. The average national per gallon price of gas is now at a record $4.589, but experts predict it will go higher – may be significantly higher. Georgians have enjoyed some of the lowest per-gallon prices in the country, thanks to a suspension of the state’s gas tax. But that suspension is supposed to end on May 31 and if it’s not extended, on June 1 gas will increase by
When it’s time to upgrade your computer, there are a few things to consider – including one that’s a year or two old. Patrick Reynolds of Crosslink Consulting gives tips on the most important things to look for in a new computer.
Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week he talks about one of the important aspects of running a business, the second of a two-part series. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Last week we talked about how to operate the front of your business, which involves customer interaction. You left us with a teaser that this week we’d explore the back of the store, which requires more expertise. Explain
The downtown Mellow Mushroom is moving this summer, but don’t worry – it’s not going to go far. According to Katie Cason, media strategist with M3 Agency in Augusta, owners Shawn and Katy Ledford plan to move their pizza business about a block and across the street, from 1167 Broad St. to 1102 Broad St., the former home of 1102 Downtown Bar & Grill. Cason said the estimated time frame is mid-June, but the official grand opening date will be announced soon. Mellow Mushroom serves a variety of menu options,
