May 11, 2025

B2B Stories

B2B Networking for the next generation in the CSRA

An organization in Augusta works to bring together young individuals and prepare them for leadership roles in business, education, and non-profit organizations. The Young Professionals of Augusta (YPA) was founded in 2007 by State Farm Agent Jonathan English and Ed Presnell, Regional Business Executive for Peach State Federal Credit Union. “It is an independent organization that really focuses on the development of young professionals. A young professional is defined by the organization as anybody between 21 to 40 years of age,” explained current President James Allen. “Over the years, there

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2 Questions with the Dean: The Real World

If you or your high school senior is considering a business degree—it’s important that modern-day trends and employment opportunities are at the forefront. In today’s 2 Questions with the Dean—we discuss the real world. ABD: Explain how you look at market-driven concentrations at the Hull College of Business? HULL: It aligns with our Bachelor of Business Administration degree. We have 13 market-driven concentrations. What this allows us to do is be very flexible and adaptable in terms of what the marketplace needs. It creates specific coursework to form those concentrations

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Looking for Better Balance in your Business?

If your small business or startup is struggling with staying organized, efficient, and on top of your game, maybe you need a productivity partner. It’s the reason Erika Beasley started her own business, Effortlessly Balanced, a few weeks ago. “Small business owners have a dream they are pursuing, but sometimes the administrative side lacks attention. There is a need for people who don’t like dealing with those details of a to-do list, and I love helping business owners achieve success,” Beasley explained. She understands the importance of focusing on the

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