March 25, 2025

B2B Stories

New Home for North Augusta Public Safety

Construction is completed and the ribbon cut, officially marking the opening of North Augusta’s new Public Safety headquarters on Georgia Ave. The new public safety headquarters complements Engine Company 1, which went into service in 2022 at the corner of W. Martintown Road and Observatory Avenue. Mayor Briton Williams told ABD that the placement of the two buildings is strategic based on the city’s growth. “There’s no doubt we are growing through Exit One. We continue to have growth in Exit Five. You’re seeing what I think is going to

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Changing of the Guard: How a New Administration Might Affect Augusta’s Economy

Augusta’s business climate has long been tied to the government sector. With public installations like Fort Eisenhower and the Savannah River Nuclear Site contributing heavily to our local economy, any changes in public spending resulting from new leadership in Washington could have a measurable impact on Augusta’s business landscape. While it is too early to tell the exact impact that a Trump administration could have on our government sector, it’s safe to say that a certain level of disruption is to be expected. That begs the question, how else might

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Hiring and Interviewing: Two Sides of the Same Coin

During the past couple of months, I have been able to either observe or be involved in several hiring processes, both from the perspective of the employer and that of the potential employee. From the employer side, I have been participating in multiple faculty position searches for the James M. Hull College of Business at Augusta University (AU). Thanks to the vision of the new AU President, Dr. Russell Keen, who understands the important role of a strong business school in a prestigious university, the Hull College has been provided

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