June 3, 2022

B2B Stories

Fifth Street Bridge project expected to draw large crowds to downtown Augusta

Once the Fifth Street Bridge reopens later this month, it’s expected to attract more people to downtown Augusta, and Greg LaBelle looks forward to turning some of those people into customers. LaBelle co-owns Two Dudes and a Boat Kayak Rentals located near the bridge in the Fifth Street Marina. He and his business partner, Steven Cox, not only rent out kayaks but also offer guided kayak tours of the Savannah River for groups and corporations. “We are so fortunate that the pedestrian bridge will have a bird’s eye view of

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Local college wants to help you become a more effective leader

If you want to increase your company’s productivity or become a more effective leader, Aiken Technical College may have just the course you need. The college has begun offering The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Edition 4.0 course. The two-day, in-person class covers each of the habits, which include Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind and Put First Things First. Nikasha Dicks, Aiken Tech’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, said it incorporates a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, videos, interactive discussions, and small-group activities.

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Augusta coffee pioneer opens new downtown location

The people who started the local coffee scene opened their third coffee shop today in downtown Augusta. Buona Caffe opened this morning at 520 Reynolds Street. Although it’s a new location for a retail shop, the building has been home to Buona’s bean roasting since 2018. The building also serves as a warehouse, an equipment showroom, and a training classroom. Owner, John Curry said opening a coffee shop at the location had always been part of the plan for the building, which is located next to the Augusta Museum of

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Consumer Stories

Faith Friday: Faith-filled native Augustan serves up Christ’s love with a sweet alternative to ice cream, yogurt

The time is upon us to bask in the rays of the summer sun. One local business owner is also hoping customers revel in the love of the Son of God…and enjoy water ice at the same time. What is water ice? According to Deon Jones, owner of DJR’s Water Ice, LLC, it just may become the cold dessert treat of choice you never knew existed. “It is a water-based, non-dairy, cold dessert that has no fat, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, and no high corn fructose sugar,” said Jones. “The

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Fifth Street Bridge project expected to draw large crowds to downtown Augusta

Local college wants to help you become a more effective leader

Augusta coffee pioneer opens new downtown location

Faith Friday: Faith-filled native Augustan serves up Christ’s love with a sweet alternative to ice cream, yogurt

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