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November 30, 2022
B2B Stories

Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce to honor top local business owner, corporation

Augusta is home to many small business owners and corporations, and each year, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has the daunting task of selecting the best. Every fall, the Chamber accepts applications for its Best in Business awards: Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year. Winners of these awards are honored at the December Member Economic Luncheon. This year’s luncheon will be held on today, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza North Augusta. The Chamber selects winners of Augusta’s Entrepreneur, which is presented by SouthState

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Darin Myers

Free Access: Customer service hacks that will keep them coming back

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of  The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success regarding strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. Recently, he started a family business in Augusta focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. Great

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B2B Stories

U-Haul to open Augusta moving and storage facility in 2024

For nearly 80 years, movers have rented trucks from U-Haul, which has announced its plans to open a new moving and storage facility in Augusta, according to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. The new facility will be located on a 10.76-acre property at 1070 Claussen Road between Washington Road and River Watch Parkway. An article from the company’s website said U-Haul anticipates construction will be completed by June 2024. It will offer many products and services, including not only truck rentals, but also moving supplies, more than 700 self-storage units,

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B2B Stories

CSRA financial advisors move practice to 128-year-old asset management firm

Local financial advisors, Jason Crane and Gerry Owen, owners and operators of Crane & Owen Financial Solutions in Aiken, have relocated their practice from Edward Jones to Ameriprise Financial. Together, they manage nearly $150 million in combined client assets. Crane and Owen began exploring options for moving their business two years ago and selected Ameriprise for several reasons, including its brand recognition, reputation, and technological resources. “Ameriprise is first and foremost an advisor-friendly firm, meaning we have the company’s full support behind us as we go above and beyond for

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Surchero’s Fresh Mex

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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Wes Hennings November 30, 2022 No Comments