Renovation of the Bell Auditorium is underway, but the next step is a biggie. Whether or not, an adjacent James Brown Arena will go up is up to a vote. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.
Contact: Davida Billingsley, owner Phone: 314-368-9176 Email: proliphiccareer@gmail.com Website: proliphiccareers.com Over three years ago, I opened Proliphic Career Services with the hopes of helping one million people reach their dreams and began laying the groundwork to do so. At that time, I had more than 15 years of experience with career development, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and training gained from my twenty-plus years in the United States Navy. Through trial and error, location barriers, and military versus the civilian world verbiage, I slowly learned how to run a business that
Edward Carruthers and his friend were one of the first customers last week at the launch of T’s food truck outside their original location on Mike Padgett Highway. Carruthers jumped at the chance to have lunch on Thursday afternoon with his friend. “I was here two or three times a week prior to the fire, “said the Augusta area auto mechanic. His favorite was the boatload salad bar, but he’ll gladly enjoy other T’s delicacies. Carruthers ordered the flounder, with hand-cut fries and T’s famous (oversized) hush puppies for $14.
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 taking advantage of networking opportunities. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: In a few weeks, ABD’s Fall Business Expo will take place, and this is also the time of year when various golf fundraisers are scheduled. Why are those types of events important to local businesspeople? Rick: Anytime you can expand your network it’s valuable, whether through a
Patients being treated at the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University have new members on their team, and they know all about working as a team. Student-athletes at Augusta University launched the “Here to Win” campaign during a recent news conference. The campaign will bring awareness to cancer prevention and early detection, while also raising funds to support research projects at GCC. Ryan Erlacher, athletic director at Augusta University, said Jaguar athletics has long partnered with GCC for cancer awareness games. However, they looked for a way to advance
A property steeped in history with a potential lucrative future is for sale, if you can pony up almost $2 million. Almost 21 years ago, The Bees Knees helped pioneer modern dining in Downtown Augusta. Over the years, the space at 215 10th Street has been a gathering place for many seeking a unique culinary experience. Now, with Manny’s Off Broad and Lenox on Tenth, a new generation of restauranteurs has taken up the baton and an opportunity to invest in Augusta’s downtown has presented itself. The property offers approximately
