November 19, 2023

B2B Stories

Augusta University enrollment hits a high note

Augusta University is one of the largest employers in Augusta and according to Forbes, one of the best in the state. Now comes another feather in the cap. With a 7% growth this year, the highest ever for AU, the university has broken through the 10,000-student enrollment level. The final number was 10,564. By comparison, last year’s enrollment stood at 9,813. Leaders of Augusta University celebrated reaching and exceeding that milestone by inviting staff and students to a special announcement last week. “Our fastest growing college actually is our College

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Huge school choice conference set for CSRA

While many public schools will be out for the Thanksgiving break, learning continues for homeschooled students. Some will be in the kitchen helping mom bake an apple pie for dessert. The pouring, mixing, measuring, and baking combine math and science concepts that children can learn in a different, yet practical way. Those life skill lessons are a unique twist on learning outside of a textbook and a traditional classroom setting. The concept of homeschooling apparently appeals to many families in the CSRA where growth trends are mirroring and, in some cases,

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Mondays with Rick: Develop a sense of purpose to guide your business and yourself

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 discusses how small business owners develop a sense of purpose. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Business owners, especially when the business is small, can often feel bogged down in the daily activities of running a business. How important is it to have a sense of purpose to keep you going? Rick: Some people start businesses with the goal of

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B2B Podcasting

Moving or downsizing?

Need an option for moving, downsizing, or data storage? redbox+ Dumpsters can help. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Podcasting

Real answers for entrepreneurs

ABD means business. Our recent EXPO provided a panel of experts but also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers. Listen in.

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