October 9, 2023

B2B Stories

Generous bequest to benefit future computer and cyber students

A $2.4 million bequest from the estate of Victor Rattner has created the Lillian P. & Victor Rattner Computer Science Scholarship Endowment. The gift will provide scholarships for in-state and out-of-state students attending the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University. Rattner first attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He planned to attend graduate school in North Carolina, but a diving accident left him a quadriplegic. He persevered, enrolling at then Augusta College. He earned a

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B2B Podcasting

From eating burgers to weed eating and more

A familiar burger franchise owner has made a major switch in business. David Cravens has transitioned to ownership of a local legacy business. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Stories

Latest outlook on small business success

Despite pandemic setbacks, supply chain challenges, inflation, and reports of an impending recession, things seem to be looking up for small business owners in the CSRA. A few key highlights from a Bank of America study on small businesses with a focus on women and minority-owned business owners included: Revenue expectations are at an eight-year high, as 67% of small business owners anticipate revenue growth over the next 12 months. A majority of small business owners are being impacted by inflation (86%) and supply chain issues (68%), causing them to

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Expo Preview

ABD Expo Preview: Dr. Rob Lamberts, Welcome Health

Company: Welcome Health Contact: Dr. Rob Lamberts Phone: 706-504-9321 Website: welcomehealth.net/ Address: 119 Davis Road, Suite 4A, Augusta, GA 30907 Welcome Health, currently in Augusta and Evans, GA, added a third location in Waynesboro, GA, in September. Sherwin Goering DNP, originally from Waynesboro, is the primary provider at the new clinic, located at 122 Seventh Street in Old Waynesboro. Dr. Goering says, “I am excited to be returning to Waynesboro and being able to provide healthcare right here in my local community! Growing up in and around town, I thoroughly enjoy the small-town feel

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Expo Preview

ABD Business EXPO Preview: E3 Pallet Solutions

Contact: Adam Sasser Address: 1697 Broad St Unit 1D, Augusta, GA 30904 Phone: (762) 895-9663 Website: E3Pallets.com While trying to find a way to make money in the off-season, professional baseball player, Adam Sasser stumbled upon the idea of recycling, repairing, and reselling wood pallets. He started with a 25-year-old truck that was given to him by his grandfather, a 12-foot borrowed trailer, and a 10×20 piece of ground next to his parents’ house for storage. Within eight months, E3 Pallet Solutions purchased a new truck, two gooseneck, flatbed trailers,

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Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Throwing some good numbers your way

I was told by a colleague that my column last week was a bit too much doom and gloom, so I have some good news to cheer you up this week. THE CRICKET WORLD CUP HAS STARTED!!!! Last Thursday, England played New Zealand in the opening game of the tournament being played in India. The opening game of the tournament is a replay of the final from 2019, where England prevailed on the number of boundaries they scored after the match was tied after 50 overs and a super over.

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