
Biz Bits: Financing, Burgers, and Downtown growth
In today’s Biz Bits, Mike Petchenik follows the money to highlight some key stories of the week— including happy and hungry hamburger aficionados, who can get their fix again!
In today’s Biz Bits, Mike Petchenik follows the money to highlight some key stories of the week— including happy and hungry hamburger aficionados, who can get their fix again!
Tomorrow night will be more than a game between the Augusta GreenJackets and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers at SRP Park. It’s a special event celebrating the achievements of Women in the Business community and providing a fun-filled outing for their families and friends. Tuesday, July 9th at 7:05 PM at SRP Park not only offers an opportunity to honor Women in Business, but there are also some special deals included with each ticket purchase, a bonus of $2 of loaded value to spend on concessions or merchandise within the ballpark. Plus,
A reception to introduce and welcome incoming Augusta University President, Dr. Russell Keen attracted a full house on his first day in the job. Students, faculty, and staff lined up to greet Keen during a reception in the Jaguar Student Center prior to the ceremony to kick off his new leadership. Among those attending was Dr. Marc Austin, among the final academic hires by retiring President Brooks Keel. Austin told ABD he was pleased with what Keen has said about moving Augusta University into its next phase of development. “It
About $18 million of tourism spending will be circulating around the CSRA, thanks to the Nike Peach Jam and Peach Invitational Tournament later in July—according to Destination Augusta and the Greater Augusta Sports Council. The tourism arms of Augusta expect more than 16.000 visitors attending those sporting events, meetings, and reunions in July, with a projection of $20,409,989 in economic impact. This includes eight family reunions and many other events and workshops. According to DA and GASC, there are nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality