April 26, 2023

Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Workplace collaboration: A secret to success

Collaboration. It seems like such an easy concept to grasp and embrace, particularly as it pertains to the teamwork required to run and grow a successful company. But then why do so many business owners, leadership teams and organizations struggle to foster a culture of collaboration? Is working together in an orchestrated effort really that hard? Well, it sure can be. And the reasons are many. For instance, organizations with a hybrid working model are particularly vulnerable to poor collaboration, as WFH employees and office workers are partitioned by distance,

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Closings

National restaurant chain closes CSRA restaurant location

O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar was founded more than 50 years ago, but in recent years, the restaurant chain known for its classic American fare has closed many of its nationwide locations. The Augusta location at the corner of Wheeler Road and Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway has just been added to that list. ABD spoke with a manager at the Aiken location to find out the reason for its closure. “They had struggled to get business for many years, so they decided to go ahead and shut it down,” the

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Expo Preview

Expo Preview: Southeastern Residential

Company: Southeaster Residential Contact: Carey Pifer Phone: 706-945-0512 Website: SoutheasternResidential.com Address: 4024 Washington Road, Martinez Southeastern Residential Real Estate is proof that big things can come in small packages. Although it is a relatively small firm, with only 45 agents, last year Southeastern Residential enjoyed a higher volume of sales per agent than any other area real estate company. “I’m proud to say that we’re fourth in the market,” said Carey Pifer, Vice President of Relocation Services and Business Development. “We’re little but mighty.” Southeastern Development began in 1987 as

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B2B Stories

$7.6 Million grant spurs economic development in CSRA

Communities across South Carolina will share in a more than $1.36 billion pot of grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Some of the largest grants are coming to local governments in Aiken, Edgefield, and surrounding counties. The funds are being distributed by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority through its South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP). The program was created by RIA to be a one-time initiative to invest in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the Palmetto State. “The vital infrastructure improvements these funds will deliver

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Manny’s Sports Off Broad

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 the 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”.

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Consumer Stories

Local brewery to host unique community event

A local brewery has planned an event that will include food, beer, and even hot dog eating competitions. On Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Love Augusta and Savannah River Brewing Co. located at 813 Fifth St. in downtown Augusta will host the first-ever Wiener Fest. The free event will also feature music, axe throwing, and various types of hot dogs served by CSRA restaurants, such as Villa Europa, Manny’s Sports Off Broad, and SNO-CAP Drive-In. During the event, donations will be accepted for Dog and Cat

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Coach Darin: Workplace collaboration: A secret to success

National restaurant chain closes CSRA restaurant location

Expo Preview: Southeastern Residential

$7.6 Million grant spurs economic development in CSRA

Business Lunch Review: Manny’s Sports Off Broad

Local brewery to host unique community event

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