May 11, 2023

Faith

Faith Friday: Having a Daily Impact

Things that matter just do not appear out of nowhere. They take time, determination, and a deep sense of purpose. Tambra Wilkinson leads a team of caring people who are very practically helping those fighting Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and stroke. Tambra oversees Day One Fitness. It is a gym that exists to “Equip. Challenge. Empower.” From their specially equipped gym in Beech Island, she and her staff are making a difference daily in the lives of the hundreds who use their services. Tambra begins her story this way,

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Lessons Learned

A different perspective of the Masters

Working at Augusta National during the Masters Tournament is a unique and unforgettable experience. As a staff member at the main golf shop and bag check stand, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the excitement and energy of one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The main golf shop at Augusta National is a bustling hub of activity during the tournament, with thousands of patrons passing through every day. My primary role was to assist patrons with their purchases and provide exceptional customer service. This involved

Kevin Jay, Guest Columnist May 11, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

The 411 on the CSRA labor market

Most local businesses have experienced employee shortages. Why are they continuing and what is the solution if any solution exists? Those were the million-dollar questions and the focus of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s member economic luncheon. It came as no surprise when guest speaker, Dr. Melinda Pitts, Research Center Director from the Center for Human Capital Studies at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta, pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic as being responsible for the upheaval in America’s economy. Even with the end of the public health emergency on

Dana Lynn McIntyre May 11, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Local agency reports tremendous business growth last year

Natonia Tillman loves owning and operating a downtown business because it’s not too far from other parts of the city, such as South Augusta. Tillman owns 10Twenty-Eight, a business center and networking lounge located at 1028 Broad St., which was one of 47 businesses that opened in downtown Augusta last year. Those openings contributed to more than $93 million in private investments in that area. “It puts us in an area that’s centrally located,” she said. “It’s also an area where there’s a lot of foot traffic, because people are

Josh Heath May 11, 2023 No Comments

Expo Preview

Expo Preview: Azalea Investments

Company: Azalea Investments 699 Broad Street www.azaleaoutdoor.com Contact: President Derek May Phone: 706.823.3302 As a former professional table tennis player, Derek May knows a thing or two about winning. May, a former national collegiate champion from Augusta College and U.S. national team member, is the current over 50 national table tennis champion. In his day job as president of Augusta’s Azalea Investments, he draws from that competitive spirit to harness success in the business world. “I like to compete,” said May. “In sports, you learn discipline.” May’s ascent at Azalea began

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Why we give

Editor’s note: As we salute all our ABD readers who are working moms this Mother’s Day weekend, it seemed appropriate to share again Shawna Woodward’s story about her company’s commitment to giving, especially to the Children’s Miracle Network. As the Editor for ABD, I can appreciate what Shawna went through with Braydon’s traumatic diagnosis. I almost lost my own son at five years old from bacterial meningitis. He would lose both feet from that terrible disease, but Shawna and I are both lucky. We still have our boys and are

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Faith Friday: Having a Daily Impact

A different perspective of the Masters

The 411 on the CSRA labor market

Local agency reports tremendous business growth last year

Expo Preview: Azalea Investments

Real Talk Real Estate: Why we give

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