August 14, 2023

B2B Stories

Infusion of new health care workers in the CSRA

While the nursing industry continues to struggle nationwide to hire and retain personnel, other medical fields are also facing challenges. A ceremony at Aiken Technical College on Aug. 11 will provide a measure of relief. A pinning ceremony was held for 64 graduates of the college’s health science programs. This cohort was for students in the expanded duty dental assisting, medical assisting, medical coding, and surgical technology programs. “We gather to celebrate not just your accomplishments graduates, but also the profound impact you’re poised to make in the fields of

Dana Lynn McIntyre August 14, 2023 No Comments

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Simon Says: Generational holdouts impact worker shortages

Where have all the workers gone is still a question I hear. Restaurants are closed some days because they cannot get the staff. Dry cleaners refuse to accept clothes after 5 pm for the same reason. In the Augusta MSA, there are 263,000 people in the labor force, down from 270,000 pre-pandemic (see below). Nationally, about 2.6 million workers are in the workforce compared to pre-pandemic. Although the labor force level by demographic is not available for the local area, national data suggests who has returned to work and who

Dr. Simon Medcalfe August 14, 2023 No Comments

Consumer Stories

How much is too much salary for nonprofit leadership?

Editor’s note: ABD recently reported a prospective salary of nearly a quarter million dollars for hiring an Executive Director for HUB Augusta Collaborative. For transparency, between 20 years in TV and writing for the past five years, I worked for two nonprofits as the Director of Philanthropy. The challenge of leadership positions in the nonprofit sector can be overwhelming and is not unlike that of the demanding role of a for-profit CEO. The HUB Augusta Collaborative is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization. An executive leadership search

Mitzi Oxford August 14, 2023 No Comments

B2B Podcasting

Local BBQ pitmaster gets Golden Ticket

There’s a whole lotta smokin’ goin’ on this summer across the country leading up to the World Championship this fall. Local BBQ legend, Kurt Mueller is in it to win it. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

Mike Petchenik August 14, 2023 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Energy workforce in CSRA and nation gets a boost from CSRA School President

The Savannah River Site is still known to be the largest employer in the CSRA—and now, thanks to a partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration and Augusta Technical College President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl—and others– it’s likely to grow even more. ABD’s learned Dr. Whirl is one of just 14 members selected for the first-ever 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board. Late yesterday, Dr. Whirl shared his insight with Augusta Business Daily. ABD: How did the appointment come about Dr. Whirl? Dr. Whirl: In January of this year (2023), I was reached

Neil Gordon August 14, 2023 No Comments

Infusion of new health care workers in the CSRA

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Local BBQ pitmaster gets Golden Ticket

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