July 19, 2022

Consumer Stories

Nike Peach Jam delivers a slam dunk for CSRA economy

On both sides of the river, folks are pumped up like the Nike basketballs being used at their Elite Youth Basketball League tournament. Pride is at stake for the players and parents. Finding hot prospects to recruit is the goal for coaches visiting from almost every major university across the country, from Duke to UCLA. For area businesses, the tournament delivers a major economic boost. “Last year because of Covid, the only spectators attending were parents and coaches,” said Rick Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism for North Augusta.

Mitzi Oxford July 19, 2022 No Comments

Consumer Stories

State-of-the-art Dunkin’ opens in Grovetown

People on their way to work in Grovetown won’t have an excuse to not be awake with the opening of a new downtown Dunkin’. The new facility will open on Friday at 5225 Wrightsboro Road near Walmart. The new store will feature Dunkin’s next-generation design, with a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies. “Dunkin’s next-generation stores have been exceedingly well-received, and we are proud to bring this innovative restaurant to the community,” said franchisee, Peter Patel. “The new, modern design and technology updates will grab the attention of Dunkin’ fans old and

Gary Kauffman July 19, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

Simon Says: Why economics majors earn more money

The average starting salary for an economics major is $65,000 according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. By contrast, sociology majors average $55,000 and political science majors average $58,270. The salary for economic majors is also higher than in any other business discipline. However, just looking at average salaries may be misleading and returns vary from student to student and college to college. Average economics salaries are also skewed because economics is the most popular major at every Ivy League school except the University of Pennsylvania. So, some

Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor July 19, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

Local thinktank offers free guidance for entrepreneurs

One of the next three Tuesdays may change your mind about going into business or not. Every Tuesday through August 9, theClubhou.se is hosting complimentary business viability workshops. Various business leaders from the non-profit incubator and the community will help entrepreneurs examine their business idea, review numbers to evaluate business potential, develop a clearer vision of the business and determine the next steps for growing their business. “This is a working workshop,” said Eric Parker, founder of theClubhou.se. “We want entrepreneurs to be prepared to bear down to the heart

Neil Gordon July 19, 2022 No Comments

B2B Stories

Another shopping center coming to Davis Road

A property near the intersection of Davis and Washington roads in Martinez is on its way to becoming a new shopping center. The former Green Thumb Nursery building and land at 110 Davis Road were purchased by a shopping center investor who contracted with Clifton Construction to build a 26,000-square-foot center on the property. While Thompson Wrecking Company finishes demolition work, Clifton Construction is beginning site work and construction and Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate is starting the pre-leasing process. Jordan Trotter is offering spaces for $20 per square foot,

Article and Photos by Neil Gordon July 19, 2022 No Comments

Nike Peach Jam delivers a slam dunk for CSRA economy

State-of-the-art Dunkin’ opens in Grovetown

Simon Says: Why economics majors earn more money

Local thinktank offers free guidance for entrepreneurs

Another shopping center coming to Davis Road

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