September 24, 2023

B2B Stories

New franchisee serves fastest growing population in the CSRA

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on aging in the CSRA, the impacts on the workforce, our economy, and the benefits of seniors caring for other seniors. We begin with a new business that addresses the care of seniors and employs members of the senior workforce. Let’s face it. None of us are getting any younger. In fact, older adults will soon outnumber kids for the first time in U.S. history. Fewer babies, coupled with longer life expectancy equals a country that ages faster. With this

Mitzi Oxford September 24, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Junior Achievement helps students discover the local economy

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 new Junior Achievement Discovery Center coming to the CSRA. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’ve been hearing about the new Junior Achievement Discovery Center coming to the area. Are there any updates on it? Rick: They wanted it to be open this fall, but now, it’s not going to open until January, and it won’t get

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Closings

New development for CSRA restaurant up for sale

About a week ago, we shared the news that a popular roadside café in Williston had decided to close. That decision was part of a comprehensive story about the closing of 25 restaurants in the CSRA. At the time, Almost There Café had a for sale sign in front of the restaurant at 245 White Pond Road. A couple of days later, owner, Dawn Redmon posted on social media with an updated status about the popular eatery. We have not sold the building. I’ve had someone approach me who wants

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B2B Podcasting

AU expands to virtual learning

Reaching across the state and around the country, Augusta University unveils online learning programs. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Stories

Multimillion-dollar project nearing completion at Augusta Airport

Members of the Augusta Aviation Commission got a first look at a facility nearing completion across Doug Barnard Parkway from the airport. The public will likely never see the $9.5 million development; however, it is expected to improve their experience when they visit Augusta Regional Airport. The project is a 12,000-square-foot building that will be the new base of operations for the rental car companies serving Augusta Airport. It is being built on approximately 16.5 acres off the newly named access road, Majestic Skies Way. “In a lot of ways,

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New franchisee serves fastest growing population in the CSRA

Mondays with Rick: Junior Achievement helps students discover the local economy

New development for CSRA restaurant up for sale

AU expands to virtual learning

Multimillion-dollar project nearing completion at Augusta Airport

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