December 10, 2023

B2B Stories

Fresh start for a familiar building in Augusta

A 20th-century building that was a hub of activity in Augusta is being re-purposed for 21st-century use. The former headquarters for the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce will become an incubator for new businesses and an accelerator for exciting businesses. A partnership between Augusta Technical College (ATC) and Augusta’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will turn the building at 600 Broad Street into a microenterprise center. It will be called Accelerate Augusta. ATC President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl said the main room can be used for business owners to pitch their businesses,

Dana Lynn McIntyre December 10, 2023 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Preparations for new retailer opening this spring

New Poolwerx franchisee, Neil Gwynne will be dipping his toes a little deeper into the business waters around March 1st. He’s now painting his Riverwood Town Center brick-and-mortar shop, “Mariner Blue” per the instructions of his franchisor. “I love having the backing of a company that’s been doing this for 30 years. I like being around pools and I like an honest day’s work,” said the former Amazon executive. Gwynne looked at other franchises but was impressed with the Poolwerx track record and their research. He says there are more

Neil Gordon December 10, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

CSRA firm warns against online shopping out of U.S.

More than $37 billion in online shopping was spent during Cyber Week, the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. Granted much of that lined the pockets of Amazon and eBay, but there are two other companies, Temu and Shein, both based in China, that spend heavily to promote online shopping. What is heavy spending? Try $10 million a day on Facebook and Google. Both companies offer products at extremely low prices. Who doesn’t like a bargain? Here’s the rub. Temu is owned by PDD Holdings which owns Pinduoduo, a

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B2B Podcasting

Multi-million $ business gets a workforce boost

The horse business is big business in the CSRA. An equine program at Aiken Tech will help develop future employees at stables and shows around the area. Mike Petchenik has the scoop in today’s Biz Bits.

Mike Petchenik December 10, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Yearly planning promotes proactivity instead of reactivity

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 gives tips on planning for a new year in your business. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: In just a few weeks, we’ll be starting a new year, likely to be filled with a variety of challenges for businesses. How important is it to plan ahead in your business when the future is unknown? Rick: You need to plan a

Gary Kauffman December 10, 2023 No Comments

Fresh start for a familiar building in Augusta

Preparations for new retailer opening this spring

CSRA firm warns against online shopping out of U.S.

Multi-million $ business gets a workforce boost

Mondays with Rick: Yearly planning promotes proactivity instead of reactivity

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