April 30, 2024

B2B Stories

Speakers shine at ABD’s Inspire 24

Stephanie Stuckey stuck out her neck four years ago and put in her life savings of $500,000 to buy back her family business. “Before, there was Racetrac or Love’s or TA’s or Buc-ees, there was Stuckey’s, “she told a packed ballroom of 100 attendees at the Hyatt House on Broad Street. Stephanie’s father sold the company and stores for $12 Million in the 1980’s, but different owners caused it to fail and she inherited dilapidated stores and environmental issues. Her former career as an environmental attorney helped her. “I have

Neil Gordon April 30, 2024 No Comments

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April goes out with an economic development boom

April has been a busy month for economic development with multi-million dollar projects announced in Richmond and Columbia counties. The latest is the April 30 announcement by StandardAero of a $33 million expansion of its operations at Augusta Regional Airport. The company provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The project will add more than 80,000 square feet of hangar space, and an engine shop, to the company’s existing buildings. That is a 60% increase in space and will allow the company to work on larger aircraft said Chris Bodine,

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 30, 2024 No Comments

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BEST OF: The year 2024: Looking into my crystal ball

Publisher’s Note: We are 1/3rd of the way through 2024. Let’s see how predictions are going so far for AU Hull College of Business professor, Dr. Rick Franza. Here is his report from four months ago! Last week, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business held its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, and my inimitable colleague, Dr. Simon Medcalfe, gave his uniquely informative and amusing take on what the local economy may have in store for us in the coming year. Dr. Medcalfe has inspired me to break out my crystal ball

Dr. Rick Franza April 30, 2024 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Fore! Golf tournaments coming up for charities

Let the golfing begin. The weather is right. Get out of the office and on the course for some great causes in the next few weeks. These tournaments benefit the community and in the long run, benefit your business. Enjoy the weather, the golf, and knowing you are helping others in the CSRA. You don’t have to be Scottie Scheffler to make a difference. 2024 Augusta Endodontic Center Golf Invitational Champions Retreat Golf Club 37 Champions Parkway, Evans Join us in raising funds for Christ Community Health Services Dental Clinic. The

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