December 6, 2023

Consumer Stories

In ‘May December,’ Savannah Sets the Stage

Moviegoers and lovers of complex drama will adore Todd Haynes’ new flick May December, but Savannahans will fall head-over-heels upon seeing many of their favorite locales as the host of its most pertinent scenes. Actors, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in the film, shot entirely on location in Georgia’s most historic city. The film, which was released on Netflix on December 1st, is a dark and hilarious story of actress Elizabeth Berry (Portman) who arrives in the city in 2015 to meet and research a role she intends to

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Awards/Celebrations

Getting business advice from the experts

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce’s Power Lunch this week was powerful, featuring a panel discussion led by two business owners with a decade-long track record of success. Stephen and Nancy Posey, 4th generation owners of Posey Funeral Directors, and Alan Owings and his daughter, Allison Bass, 3rd generation owners of Owings & Sam Dentistry on W. Martintown Road, fielded questions about longevity, and how to nurture a business for future generations. Posey opened on Georgia Ave. in North Augusta in 1879, while Dr. David Owings started his dentistry practice

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B2B Podcasting

Businesses and homeowners jump in for holiday decorating

A new CSRA nursery and landscaping company is decking the halls for businesses and homes. Wreaths, trees, and poinsettias are just a few of the finds at Southern Carolina Palms. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Stories

Multimillion-dollar CSRA business gets help from local college and foundation

The inventory value of horses and their equipment in Aiken County is $68 million. The horse business includes stabling, saddles and bridles, feed, workout rings, riding apparel, and farrier fees, not to mention the visitors who spend money attending polo and steeplechase events. This fall, Aiken Technical College partnered with the Aiken Horse Park Foundation to create a new equine technician course through the College’s Office of Continuing Education. The inaugural cohort of students were recognized during a completion ceremony yesterday at Great Oaks Equine Assisted Programs location, 1123 Edgefield Highway

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Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Tips on future-proofing your business

No one can say with certainty what the future of business holds—except that change remains a constant. And because marketplace conditions are always in flux, it’s vital that business leaders keep a close eye on future trends and predictions. Being prepared for different eventualities is a lot better than merely hoping to keep up with change. Here are tips on action steps to help future-proof your business: Search for and pinpoint risk. No matter how financially secure a business may be, risks and threats loom around the corner. One example of business

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In ‘May December,’ Savannah Sets the Stage

Getting business advice from the experts

Businesses and homeowners jump in for holiday decorating

Multimillion-dollar CSRA business gets help from local college and foundation

Coach Darin: Tips on future-proofing your business

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