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January 22, 2023
Medical

Free presentations help navigate Medicare

Trying to sort through the avalanche of commercials, direct mail, and social media advertisements for Medicare can be more complicated than driving through Atlanta rush hour traffic. That’s why Russell Turner founded Navigating My Medicare. “I hear it every single day from callers who say they need help navigating the system for doctors, medications, and to find the right plan based on their health and financial needs,” Turner explained. Many of those calls come from business owners. Turner says the best plan for a 65+ business owner will depend on

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Mitzi Oxford January 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Free Access: Is your email secure?

In business, email is often our go-to method for communication. In today’s Tech Alert, Crosslink’s CEO, Patrick Reynolds explains how to keep it secure.

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Patrick Reynolds January 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Hanging out with successful people breeds success

  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 relationship between business success and whom you hang out with. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A common business saying is that to be successful, you have to be around other successful people. How does this help someone be successful in business? Rick: A lot of it has to do with learning. You can learn how other people

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Gary Kauffman January 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

New Board Chair to address Columbia County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is giving you the opportunity to meet business leaders and learn more about their achievements. The Chamber will celebrate its 18th Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The event will include a business showcase, an awards presentation, and a guest speaker, Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian. “Elevate is the theme for the Chamber’s Annual Banquet,” said President and CEO, Russell Lahodny. “This is a great opportunity to get to know

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Josh Heath January 22, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local restaurant to host golf tournament fundraiser

A local restaurant is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for two non-profit organizations. TBonz Steakhouse, which has locations in both Augusta and Evans, will host the Tommy-Fry Classic Par 3 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 7 beginning at 12 noon at Forest Hills Golf Club. The restaurant’s goal is to raise $25,000, according to its co-owner, Henry Scheer. “That’s not realistic, but we’re never realistic around here,” Scheer said. “We just aim for the sky, and whatever we get is good.” Those nonprofits which will benefit from the tournament

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Josh Heath January 22, 2023 No Comments
Education

ABD to tour Savannah JA Discovery Center

Many wonder why schools don’t teach financial literacy and practical job skills, but starting this fall, local middle school students will get to learn these skills and more, thanks to a non-profit organization. In March 2022, ABD brought you the story of plans to build a Junior Achievement Discovery Center at the Columbia County School District Support Complex on River Watch Parkway in Evans this fall. The center will be the result of a partnership between Junior Achievement of Georgia, the Columbia County School District, and Richmond County School System.

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Josh Heath January 22, 2023 No Comments