July 7, 2022

Consumer Stories

Faith Friday: Like a Good (Thy) Neighbor: One Insurer Ensures Purpose Before Profit

Eddie Bussey can tell you, he’s heard God’s voice. In 2001, Eddie Bussey – State Farm, was a fledgling enterprise. It was a low point in his personal life as well. He says he belted an anguished cry. Almost as instantly as in the biblical story of the Saul-to-Paul conversion, he made a promise to God. “I was under so much pressure and the momentum was not what I wanted or to be for the business,” he said. “I found myself praying out loud by myself in the office late

Monique Williams July 7, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

Local fast-food restaurant to be demolished by ANGC

The Augusta National Golf Club has found a new purpose for a longtime fast-food restaurant. Local Wendy’s franchisee, Mike Iezzi leased the location at 2738 Washington Road next to Olive Garden from a company called Meadows Inc. from 2007 until a few years ago, when Augusta National purchased the property. Iezzi said he’s been paying the golf club monthly rent to operate the busy franchise location. According to Golf Magazine, the restaurant property was purchased for $3.4 Million by AGNC. Iezzi added that Wendy’s will close permanently on Sunday, July

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Consumer Stories

Businesses help local nonprofits collect school supplies for students in need

When local schools start in less than a month, students will have the supplies they need, thanks to a CSRA nonprofit and its business partners. This month, the United Way of the CSRA will hold its annual Stuff the Bus campaign, sponsored by several companies, including SRP Federal Credit Union, Solvay Specialty Polymers, and WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone. “Our goal is to maximize student learning this year and every year, and we’re proud to step in once again to help families in need,” said United Way President and CEO,

Josh Heath July 7, 2022 No Comments

Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: 3 tips to improve your credit score for mortgages and more!

Whether you realize it or not, your credit score matters. I wish that just being someone who pays all your bills and carries no debt was enough, but it is not. Your credit score is how a myriad of companies determine if they will let you use their services and if they will require you to pay a deposit and how much! This is one of those topics that seems underestimated until you find yourself penalized for something you really had no control over obtaining. Unfortunately, by the time you’ve

Leanna Woodward July 7, 2022 2 Comments

Employee Benefits

Free Access: Blindly paying CSRA business expenses!

Yours truly tried to guess who the video podcast guest was and it took me a while. Here is a hint, he played on the national stage before, and now he is part of different small business teams in the CSRA! See if you can guess who it is!

Neil Gordon July 7, 2022 No Comments

Top Story

Local fast-food restaurant owners confront labor shortage

Offering sign-on bonuses is one of the strategies many companies, including fast-food restaurants, have used to recruit employees. But Gary’s Hamburgers owner, Gary Gibson said that’s a strategy he isn’t willing to try. Gibson has owned and operated the CSRA restaurant chain for nearly 40 years, and like many other businesses, Gary’s has been hit with a serious labor shortage. There are currently three locations in Martinez, Evans, and North Augusta. He had planned to open a new location on Wrightsboro Road last year, but he said it will remain

Josh Heath July 7, 2022 1 Comment

Consumer Stories

A busy business owners’ best friend?

Running a business is sometimes stressful and time-consuming. Downtime, otherwise, known as R and R is a valuable commodity. When you are facing a long Honey-Do list on your weekend time off, who are you going to call? Perhaps, Mr. Fix It, Dominick Cottone. He provides Aiken and surrounding areas with an extensive list of services that reads like the yellow pages, including electrical work, plumbing projects, painting, and automotive work. “In the past couple of months since I started my business, I’ve installed ceiling fans, repaired garbage disposals, faucets,

Mitzi Oxford July 7, 2022 No Comments

Home Remodeling

Free Access: How do I make the right choice between contractors?

Sometimes, we have to hire a professional and it can be a daunting task. Even referrals are no guarantee that all will be well with your choice. The other day, a client was in my office sharing a negative experience with a local contractor. My client had gotten a referral from a neighbor. The experience the neighbor had, had been a good one. My client – not so good. When I asked what had happened, the client informed me that the job dragged on for months, the work wasn’t done

J.D. Norris July 7, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Local businessman brings old items back to life

If you’re looking for a hard-to-find VHS tape of your favorite horror movie or a classic 1980’s toy, Angel Zapata probably has you covered. Zapata owns Dead Media Collectibles, a packed 500-square-foot business located at 2128 Central Ave. in the heart of Summerville. He sells a variety of items, such as DVDs, toys, comic books, and other collector’s items he buys exclusively from local customers, flea markets, and estate sales. Prior to opening his shop at the end of 2017, Zapata sold items at the Barnyard Flea Market in Augusta

Josh Heath July 7, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Monterrey Mexican

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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Faith Friday: Like a Good (Thy) Neighbor: One Insurer Ensures Purpose Before Profit

Local fast-food restaurant to be demolished by ANGC

Businesses help local nonprofits collect school supplies for students in need

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: 3 tips to improve your credit score for mortgages and more!

Free Access: Blindly paying CSRA business expenses!

Local fast-food restaurant owners confront labor shortage

A busy business owners’ best friend?

Free Access: How do I make the right choice between contractors?

Local businessman brings old items back to life

Business Lunch Review: Monterrey Mexican

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