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October 27, 2025
B2B Stories

Deadline nearing for Meta’s community grants

Aiken County is one of more than 20 U.S. locations eligible to apply for a community action grant from Meta. That is because the county will be home to one of the technology giant’s data centers. The grants provide funding for public schools, as well as nonprofit and community organizations. Laura Warren, Meta’s Community Development Regional Manager, told ABD the grants are just for schools and organizations in Aiken County that meet the criteria. “We’re a global company, but we operate hyper locally. We really like to support those communities

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 27, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

6 months later; new tenant moves into Chick-fil-A

It didn’t take long for one CSRA business to turn an existing drive-thru into one for a totally different use. ABD’s learned that an expanding financial institution will retrofit the former chicken restaurant at Walton’s Corner on 202 Robert C. Daniel Parkway. By the time Chase Bank opens this location, it will be the fourth one in the CSRA. ABD first told you about Chase’s first brick-and-mortar in the Washington Walk shopping center at the corner of Alexander Drive and Washington Road. Here is our initial story from May 15th,

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Neil Gordon October 27, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Dr. Thompson transcript: MBA Tours

In today’s edition of Dr. Thompson’s transcripts, he discussed a number of ways MBA tours are conducted on and off-campus. “If they’re interested in the MBA, we host a series of MBA information sessions that are done online. It’s an opportunity to connect with our MBA program director. Usually, we also have an MBA student that is part of that meeting. And so, you know, if you’re a prospective student and you’re thinking about the MBA, that’s a great first step. We always welcome you if you want a tour

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Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of Hull College of Business October 27, 2025 No Comments