August 1, 2023

B2B Stories

Government contracts and financial management. Need to know more?

Who is the world’s largest customer? Our government. The federal government alone, typically purchases $400+ BILLION in goods and services, from light bulbs to PR, and from landscaping services to food products. Last year, over $100 billion in contracts were awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are growing by 50% within the next two years. Is your business ready to reap some of those rewards? The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present an online webinar with the 411 on what you’ll need to know on Wednesday, August

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The retention wars are underway: are you well armed?

In this week’s edition of Augusta Business Daily’s “Mondays with Rick,” Gary Kauffman and I discussed the issue of retaining employees. We talked about how retention is critically important during times of tight job markets, such as those we have been experiencing in recent months and years. We had been expecting a little relief in the job market due to an anticipated recession, given the Federal Reserve’s increase of interest rates in the face of high inflation. However, recent economic data indicate an increasing likelihood of a “soft landing,” meaning

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B2B Podcasting

Juggling employee flexibility

During the pandemic, balancing work from home or the office became unfamiliar territory for many businesses. Robin Baxley, co-owner of Best Office Solutions, offered insight on the subject during ABD’s Business EXPO a couple of months ago. It’s still a topic of conversation for business owners.

Robin Baxley August 1, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Impact of the growing process for future CSRA healthcare

Building new hospitals, covering rural healthcare, and addressing the needs of an aging population are being discussed in a series of meetings by a Georgia House of Representatives committee. Today’s topic was suggestions of how best to modernize the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) process for CSRA healthcare. The CON process, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, determines that a new or expanded healthcare service or facility is needed. Included on the list of healthcare facilities and services are the construction of new hospitals, new and expanding nursing

Dana Lynn McIntyre August 1, 2023 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

CSRA hospital receives national recognition for performance

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been named a 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure and Stroke. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. “I’m exceptionally proud and honored to be a part of a team that continues to receive national recognition,” said Matt Merrifield, chief executive officer at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “With safety as our top priority, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to each patient and family member in our facility.

Staff Report August 1, 2023 No Comments

Government contracts and financial management. Need to know more?

The retention wars are underway: are you well armed?

Juggling employee flexibility

Impact of the growing process for future CSRA healthcare

CSRA hospital receives national recognition for performance

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