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June 22, 2022
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Leisure and hospitality jobs sluggish, but hotels thrive

Boosted by the Masters Tournament, employment in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 500 in April to stand at 27,000 in the Augusta Metropolitan Area. However, this was the lowest April total since 2014. Between 2014 and 2019, employment increased on average by 3,700 jobs between March and April. The bump the local labor market receives from the Masters Tournament in the pandemic era has clearly declined. Data from Smith Travel Research shows that hotel occupancy in Richmond County has held up well in the pandemic era. In April

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor June 22, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Engineering firm with local office joins professional services network

A Southeastern engineering firm has formed a partnership with a major professional services company. Cranston Engineering Group, P.C., which has offices in Augusta, Charleston, and Hilton Head, provides many services, including civil and structural engineering and planning. Based in St. Louis, The HFW Companies invest in engineering firms like Cranston. “This partnership with HFW will give Cranston a new platform on which to strengthen our presence in the communities we serve across both Georgia and South Carolina while allowing us to forge ahead in growing the Cranston brand,” said company

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Josh Heath June 22, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New Columbia County studio offers amazing eyelashes to its clients

A new Evans business is devoted to helping its clients have the best-looking eyelashes in town. Amazing Lash Studio, located in the Legacy Building at 444 North Belair Road, Suite 102, celebrated its soft launch on Friday, June 10. The business provides eyelash extensions in various styles performed by trained stylists and sells add-ons, such as sleeping eye masks, makeup cleansers, and oil-free mascara. Prior to the initial treatment, clients meet with a lash consultant who helps them choose the perfect style. Amazing Lash Studio uses a GlamCam app that

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Josh Heath June 22, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local program manager discusses supporting future female entrepreneurs

Female business professionals can’t always provide college scholarships, but they can provide support and mentor for the next generation of businesswomen, according to Revellee McNeil. “Women can provide their time and their presence,” McNeil said. “Make a phone call or meet for lunch.” McNeil, program manager for IntelliGenesis, LLC’s Augusta office, spoke about the importance of women helping women at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Program on Tuesday, June 21. Company President and CEO, Angie Lienert was originally scheduled to speak, but she was unable to

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Josh Heath June 22, 2022 No Comments