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November 1, 2022
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Rural counties harder hit by job loss than metro areas

Last week, I reported the labor force was down 500 people in the local area. Unfortunately, I was not specific about the “local” bit. I was referring to the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), while the headline referenced the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). These are not the same with the MSA including Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond counties in Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina. The CSRA is a 13-county region, entirely within Georgia as seen in the map below (source: csrarc.ga.gov). The CSRA does

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor November 1, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local business owners donate funds for Hull Business College scholarship

Future business students at Augusta University have some additional scholarship opportunities, thanks to a donation from two former students and long-time business owners. Local entrepreneurs, Brad and Paige Usry recently donated $100,000 to support student scholarships at AU’s James M. Hull College of Business. “First of all, we are thankful that we have the resources that we can do this,” said Brad Usry, a third-generation business owner who earned his business management degree in 1982 from Augusta College, a legacy school of Augusta University. “Secondly, Augusta University is such a

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Gary Kauffman November 1, 2022 No Comments
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Free Access: Dispelling myths about billboard advertising

Billboards are a large way to catch the eyes of a large audience. Debbie Reeves of Lamar Outdoor Advertising talks with Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions about how and why billboards are still a good form of advertising.

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Amy Richardson November 1, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Entrepreneur pushes through pandemic to open on Wash. Rd.

The CSRA has coffee shops and it has frozen custard shops. But, so far, only one business blends them into a unique store – the newly-opened, Café Dulce on Washington Road. Café Dulce opened on Monday – several months later than anticipated because of supply chain issues – as a marriage between two franchises: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Whit’s Frozen Custard. Café Dulce is located next to Krystal on Washington Road but the entrance is off Woodland Road, next to Walker Chiropractic. The business venture is something

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Story and photos by Gary Kauffman November 1, 2022 1 Comment
Consumer Stories

Augusta Entertainment Complex hires new general manager

The Augusta Entertainment Complex, which just celebrated its most profitable year ever, is now under new management. Last week, Brian Martin took over as General Manager of the AEC. In this role, he’s responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium and booking shows for both venues. Martin works for OVG360, the company that manages those venues. He served in two previous roles with the AEC: Box Office Director and Director of Event Services. Before returning to Augusta, Martin was the Assistant General Manager

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Josh Heath November 1, 2022 No Comments
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Aiken-based saddle company to relocate next year

An Aiken-based business is saddled up and ready to ride to a new location next year, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Custom Saddlery, which is currently located at 127 Hedge Road, will move to 390 Croft Mill Road, an 8,100-square-foot facility on a seven-acre property. Founded in 1992, the international company provides a variety of services to its customers, including designing, fitting, and repairing custom saddles. Besides Aiken, Custom Saddlery also has locations in Europe. For more information, visit mysaddle.com or call 803-649-2766.

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Josh Heath November 1, 2022 No Comments