What do you do if you’re hacked and your data are in danger? Patrick Reynolds of Crosslink Consulting says speed is of the essence when that happens.
Back in the Spring, editor Gary Kauffman shared research findings on how Ft. Gordon impacts our economy. It still holds true today.
Addison Niday has found a colorful way to promote CSRA businesses and preserve history at the same time. Niday, a local muralist, has been busy restoring old, faded murals on business buildings, primarily in downtown Augusta. He pays for these restorations, which can cost up to $1,000 each, out of his own pocket. Niday only asks business owners to donate money for paint, but many don’t. “This is a passion project; it’s my love letter to Augusta,” Niday said. He refers to himself as a soda enthusiast, so many of
You may remember the Target data breach in 2013 when cybercriminals accessed the credit card information of millions of its shoppers. Many small business owners think these crimes only affect large corporations, but they could just as easily affect local mom-and-pop shops, according to Chris Hurley. Hurley, Vice President of IntelliSystems, a local IT company, was one of three speakers at this month’s Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Business Builder on Sept. 15. He and IntelliSystems President and CEO, Kevin Wade and Risk Advisor, Steve Munn with MAI
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 the economy and what’s driving the financial markets. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re hearing some economic news that usually indicates strength but the financial markets are reacting as if things are bad. What is causing this disconnect? Rick: There are always some differences between the economy and the markets. Part of that is in the economy we
