April 1, 2024

B2B Stories

Simon Says: Housing market in CSRA takes sharp turn

The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.8 percentage points in January from December. It remains 0.4 percentage points higher than January 2023. The major cause of the decline was an increase in initial claims for unemployment insurance, which were up 36 percent in January. Claims were the highest for January in three years. Inflation in the south also continued to be above the national average at 3.7 percent, reducing the purchasing power of consumers. Job openings edged down about one percentage point and are now at the lowest level

Dr. Simon Medcalfe April 1, 2024 No Comments

Cyber Security

Stop the bad guys with the good guys

Cyber security is about bad characters hacking your business, but Crosslink Consulting represents the good guys helping your company to prevent the bad guys from stealing your client info. Learn more in today’s P.U.T.T.

Patrick Reynolds April 1, 2024 No Comments

B2B Stories

Hospital construction underway in Columbia County

A groundbreaking ten years in the making marked the official start of the building of a new hospital in Columbia County. Dignitaries ranging from Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to Board of Regents Chancellor Sonny Purdue grabbed shovels at the site off Interstate 20 exit 190, the Gateway to Grovetown, to mark the occasion. “We are so excited about this opportunity. And not only what’s happening today, but what’s going to happen in the future,” Kemp said. “I just want to congratulate and thank the entire WellStar team on this great

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 1, 2024 No Comments

Darin Myers

Coach Darin Myers: How Ethical Is Your Hiring Process?

So, you’re a business owner and you are pretty confident that your hiring process is both sound and ethical. After all, organizations today are bound by numerous laws and regulations that help ensure fairness throughout the talent acquisition process and help prevent discrimination in the workplace. But do those rules go far enough in guaranteeing a fair and ethical playing field? The short answer is, probably not. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces a wide range of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on factors like race, color, religion,

Darin Myers April 1, 2024 No Comments

B2B Stories

Company dances its way into new shopping center

A dance studio is taking up three of the five open spots at a new shopping center getting ready to open this summer, according to its developer/agent, Billy Franke. It’s located on the new section of the Riverwatch Parkway in Evans and across from the new Junior Achievement Discovery Center near Columbia Industrial Boulevard. Franke says the yet-to-be-named dance studio will occupy the three middle bays for a total of 5,400 square feet. Both end caps units are available and he’s flexible on his choice of tenants. “I got very

Neil Gordon April 1, 2024 No Comments

Simon Says: Housing market in CSRA takes sharp turn

Stop the bad guys with the good guys

Hospital construction underway in Columbia County

Coach Darin Myers: How Ethical Is Your Hiring Process?

Company dances its way into new shopping center

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