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May 2, 2023

Closings

The conflict behind the closing of historic golf club restaurant

A little more than a year after opening at the Aiken Golf Club, The Legends Grille has closed its doors. There was some buzz on social media regarding the closing which attributed the shutdown to staffing shortages. Former Legends owner, Michael Allen agreed that staffing was an issue. “Between staff calling out of work, not showing up, and not completing their jobs once they arrived, yes, it was a contributing factor.” But there were issues for the restaurant even before the staffing challenges. Allen and Aiken Golf Club owner, Jim

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Lessons Learned

Workplace Wednesday: Working styles for a prosperous and sustainable future

The latest research by IWG shows that both business leaders and employees are equally united in their concern for protecting the well-being of the planet – even at a time of almost unprecedented increases in the cost of living and conducting business. Climate change is a global problem, but the solution lies in the changes we can all make locally, which collectively add up to a more sustainable future for all. This means less commuting, sharing and utilizing resources better, making greener choices on the suppliers we choose, and taking

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B2B Stories

Travels with Rick: A busman’s holiday

You do not hear the expression, “busman’s holiday” much anymore. The phrase dates back to the 1890’s to describe someone who does something during his/her vacation, that he/she does for work. In the busman’s case, it is a vacation which requires him to do a lot of driving. For someone like me, who has taught and researched in the area of operations management for the better part of thirty years, I cannot help but observe things related to my work on an almost daily basis. However, when I travel, whether

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Consumer Stories

New fast-casual restaurant location opens in CSRA

Brett Rickert just opened his sixth franchise location of a national fast-casual restaurant chain in North Augusta. Yesterday morning, Rickert and his team, along with the city’s Mayor, Briton Williams, and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers located at 505 East Martintown Road, across the street from Monterrey Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant serves a variety of meals, such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, and hot dogs, as well as desserts made with frozen custard, including shakes and root beer

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Expo Preview

Expo Preview: SRP Federal Credit Union

Company: SRP Federal Credit Union Contact: Bob Bigger Phone: 803-278-4851 Website: SRP Since their founding in 1960, SRP Federal Credit Union has been dedicated to its members. Today, SRP serves as the financial institution for over 190,000 members in both Georgia and South Carolina. The credit union provides savings programs, checking accounts, competitive loan options, and a variety of other convenient services tailored to fit members’ needs. Not only does SRP Federal Credit Union serve individuals, but also the CSRA business community. SRP cares about the community, its growth, and

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