October 2, 2022

B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: What to believe about gloomy economic predictions

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 what to believe about gloom and doom economic predictions. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Lately a lot of gloom and doom economic predictions have been circulating. What can we or should we believe about them? Rick: I’ve seen guys predicting gloom and doom for the last five years. Eventually, they’ll get it right. Even the guys who predicted the

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Free Access: Expo Preview: Answers to your cyber security questions

The United States is under constant cyber-attack. Patrick Reynolds of Cross Link Consulting, a presenting sponsor at ABD’s upcoming Business Recharge 2022, plans to bring attendees up to speed on cyber security, workforce productivity, and employees working remotely. Learn more about what to expect from Cross Link Consulting’s expo booth at the link below.

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Consumer Stories

Columbia County family celebrates 15th Anniversary in the hospitality biz

In 2007, Renee Meyer Dean and her family took on the daunting task of turning a then more than 120-year-old single-family home in Harlem into a bed and breakfast, restaurant, and event space. It took Meyer Dean, her sister, Lee Ann Meyer, and parents, Ken and Murl Meyer, months to renovate the house and get it ready for guests. They named their business Red Oak Manor, which is located at 410 North Louisville St. It also includes The Acorn Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was built in

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B2B Stories

Financial experts examine mid-term elections’ effect on the stock market

With Election Day coming up in just over a month, people are beginning to wonder if the outcome of the election will affect the already volatile stock market. Financial advisor, Jake DeKinder says yes, it will have an impact – but so will hundreds of other things. DeKinder and Mark Gochnour, both of Dimensional Fund Advisors, spoke about the potential impact of the mid-term elections in a webinar on Friday made available locally to clients of Richard Young Associates of Augusta. “Is it going to have an impact? You betcha!”

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Local chambers speak with senators about childcare and other issues on the D.C. trip

Many parents struggle to work while ensuring their children receive proper care. Some parents are forced to quit their jobs because they don’t have access to reliable, affordable childcare, according to Russell Lahodny. That was one of the issues Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, discussed with elected officials in Washington, D.C. during the 2022 DC Fly-In on Sept. 13-15. Lahodny was one of 24 representatives from the Columbia County, Augusta Metro, North Augusta, and Aiken chambers making the annual trip. Participants met with several

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Mondays with Rick: What to believe about gloomy economic predictions

Free Access: Expo Preview: Answers to your cyber security questions

Columbia County family celebrates 15th Anniversary in the hospitality biz

Financial experts examine mid-term elections’ effect on the stock market

Local chambers speak with senators about childcare and other issues on the D.C. trip

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