September 9, 2024

B2B Stories

New business guidelines for some Augusta businesses

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to attend a public meeting to learn about the recently adopted Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE). Augusta commissioners approved an amendment to the city code to add the program. The meeting will include details on how to apply for certification to be part of the program. “It’s really an opportunity for us to let the community know what’s going on with this program, but more specifically, to let them know that the program now exists and has been approved and what the next steps would

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B2B Podcasting

Work it Out: Coming to the Mediation Table

So, what does a mediation session look like? In today’s “Work it out” video, certified mediation expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor says it could be the main people in a dispute or more. Also, watch the full radio program Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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B2B Stories

Simon Says: Positive Labor News in CSRA

Last week, I reported that the unemployment rate in Augusta had risen to 4.1% in July, but what about other measures of the labor market? Employment increased by 500 to exceed 247,000 for the first time. Rising unemployment and more jobs are due to an increase in the labor force of a little over 700 people. Additionally, average weekly earnings were over $1,000 for the first time since December and average hours worked increased by 24 minutes in July from June. Overall, the three-month moving average Labor Market Index (LMI)

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Consumer Stories

Connections & Career Conference: Kudzu Staffing

Contact: Shanna Patton Phone: 706-303-4325 Website: Kudzu Staffing Address: 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd, Suite 302 Evans, GA 30809 For the last 18 years, Kudzu Staffing has been filling important roles in the fields of Construction, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Industrial, Medical, and Education. HR Manager, Shanna Patton is proud of the work that Kudzu Staffing does daily for employees in the CSRA. “We believe in not only hiring individuals but cultivating long-lasting relationships,” she explains. “Like Kudzu, we are fast growing, hard to stop, and cover everything. We see each of

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