September 17, 2023

Consumer Stories

Supermarket phenom launches new concept in old store

When 28-year-old, Jackson Mitchell, CEO of Jackson Mitchell Holdings, sets his mind to a project, he goes big—even though he knows he can always go home. The 4th generation member of the Alabama-based Mitchell grocery empire currently operates five Little Giant Farmers Market locations in the Atlanta area. His grocery company was named Clayton County Business of the Year. The supermarket phenom chose Augusta to be the flagship store of his “Fresh Take” concept to re-imagine the traditional grocery experience, while creating 130 jobs for Augusta locals around the summer of 2024. He’ll be

Neil Gordon September 17, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Financial wellness education impacts employee performance

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of financial wellness for employees and employers. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A number of CSRA businesses have begun offering financial wellness classes for their employees. How do you define financial wellness? Rick: Let’s start with financial literacy. In order to be financially well, you need to be financially literate, and that’s part of the

Gary Kauffman September 17, 2023 No Comments

B2B Podcasting

See you at the movies…or maybe in them!

Georgia celebrates 50 years of filming and billions in investments. Locally, Augusta is also lighting up the silver screen. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

Mike Petchenik September 17, 2023 No Comments

Closings

CSRA restaurant closes for now

Editor’s note: As ABD reported last week, more than 25 restaurants have closed in the past year. It’s a tough business and the reasons vary for shutting the doors. Some had been opened for a year or two, and others like Villa Europa have been serving customers for 50 years. As we reported, they will close but are looking for a new location. There is now yet another restaurant scouting for a new place to call home. Munchie’s Lab served their last meal on Friday, September 15. Their closing date

Mitzi Oxford September 17, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Projects abound in North Augusta

Members of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce heard updates ranging from the new public safety headquarters under construction to infrastructure projects on September 14. City Administrator, Jim Clifford was the guest speaker for the monthly “Good Morning, North Augusta” breakfast in the Palmetto Ballroom at the municipal building. Clifford began by running down a list of projects he believes make North Augusta attractive for residents and businesses. He pointed to the historic downtown and the “Live, Play Work” community that’s grown in Riverside Village. “We’re a very strong, growing

Dana Lynn McIntyre September 17, 2023 No Comments

Supermarket phenom launches new concept in old store

Mondays with Rick: Financial wellness education impacts employee performance

See you at the movies…or maybe in them!

CSRA restaurant closes for now

Projects abound in North Augusta

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