Kevin Hyatt is someone to keep an eye on. His insurance agency is aimed at helping families in the CSRA. As a sponsor of the recent ABD Business EXPO, his session on marketing was a huge success.
In my continued effort to bring good news to the Augusta metro area, I can report that after several months of declining job openings, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced last week that job openings in August were up 27,000 (8%) in Georgia and 7,000 (4%) in South Carolina. However, the only other variable in the Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) that improved was residential housing permits, up six percent. Initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by ten percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Index fell 2 percent on the
The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) show that the arts are having an economic impact at the state and national levels. The latest report from GCA shows that 200,000 jobs with an economic impact of $48 billion are directly connected to the creative industries in the Peach State. That presence is also a selling tool to attract new businesses to Georgia. “Georgia communities are successfully using the arts as a part of their local economic development efforts. Georgia’s creative economy not
Burgers and fries are a pairing that can be found in nearly every restaurant you visit, from old-school diners and holes-in-the-wall to fine dining establishments serving elevated twists on the classic combo. With so many great burger joints to choose from, how do you know where to start? According to the list from Lovefood, the best burger and fries meal in South Carolina can be found at the Sno-Cap Drive-In. This popular eatery was also named the best drive-in restaurant in the state. Sno-Cap Drive-In is located at 618 West Avenue in North Augusta. Using reviews, awards
Name: Tiffany Faulk Company/Title: Business Consultant, Best Office Solutions Start Date: March 2017 Phone: 706-437-9771 Web: www.bestofficesolutions.com For nearly 20 years, Tiffany Faulk was the face of Jefferson County High School as the front office administrative assistant. “I was the one who everything fell on,” Faulk told Augusta Business Daily. “I was the ‘go to’ with the parents, the children, the staff. And I did love my job.” But in her heart, she knew she wanted more. “Sandi (Shields from Best Office Solutions) would come weekly to visit because we
