ABD has consistently reported about the shortages in the medical profession. A new public/private partnership could be the answer for the CSRA’s future in providing healthcare. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 0.4 percent in June, but remains 1.3 percent below its level of June 2022. I use a three-month rolling average to smooth out very volatile local data. For example, residential building permits in the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) have varied between 407 (August 2022) and 213 (December 2022) over the last year, even after seasonal adjustment, an almost 100% swing. In June, residential housing permits fell 10 percent from May. Residential building permits have been lower than the same month, one year earlier
If someone is hosting a party and tells you to BYOB, it usually means Bring Your Own Bottle, Booze, or Beer. Not this time. When you visit JoJo’s Flower Bar, the acronym stands for Build Your Own Bouquet. Josey Nina is an entrepreneur who has a love for all things floral. She has parlayed that passion into a business called JoJo’s Flower Bar. “I did a trial run at the Barnyard Flea Market in Augusta. It was an awesome day of meeting people and introducing myself and my flower bar
At Manpower, Nate Lauger plays a crucial role in overseeing both the operational and sales aspects of the business. His daily activities revolve around managing operations, driving sales, and fostering client relationships. Email him if your company would like to have a consultation. Nate.lauger@manpowerga.com As the business landscape evolves, it becomes increasingly imperative for companies to identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders. The success of any organization hinges on its ability to recognize and nurture talented individuals who possess the vision, skills, and passion to navigate the complexities of
Medical illustration students at Augusta University got a taste of what it is like for competitors on the “Shark Tank” television program. Amanda Behr, chair of the department in the College of Allied Health Sciences, wanted to find a way to help students step out of their comfort zone. She turned to Lynsey Steinberg, a licensed medical illustrator at AU who created the Innovate Competition. It breaks students into smaller groups to create presentations and then pitch them to a panel of judges. Behr came up with the idea of
