September 5, 2024

Shawna Woodward

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Homeowners Insurance Woes

In recent months, I’ve noticed some concerning trends affecting homeowners across the country. You may have faced increasing difficulties in obtaining and retaining your own homeowner’s insurance. These challenges have become particularly pronounced, affecting both new and existing homeowners. After witnessing the rising insurance costs firsthand, I felt we could all use an update on what to expect moving forward. One of the primary issues homeowners face is the rising cost of insurance premiums. Several factors have contributed to this increase, including, a rise in natural disasters, a rise in

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B2B Stories

More than $12 million expected in River Region coffers this month

A full slate of meetings, sports competitions, and other events are expected to draw more than 114,000 visitors to the CSRA in September, with an estimated economic impact of at least $12,564,076. Both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council agree that recruiting and hosting these various activities play a critical role in sustaining the nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality Industry, the fourth-largest employment sector in the metro area. Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both Explore Georgia and Destinations International

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B2B Podcasting

Trends in Conflict Mediation

There is a strong connection you may not have considered in the workplace. What happens in the home and family mediation can also impact what happens in business. HR Expert and Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor offers some insight. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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B2B Stories

Same impact, new location for annual event

Business is booming for colleges and universities in the CSRA and beyond! Next week, downtown Augusta will host a crowd of around 500 with an estimated economic impact of about $62,000. It’s an annual event that showcases post-secondary options for students. CSRA College Night, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and Savannah River Site, is set for Thurs., Sept. 12, from 5-8:00 p.m. Although traditionally held at the James Brown Arena for more than 30 years, construction of the new arena necessitated a move to the Augusta Convention Center,

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