Dr. Mark Thompson and AU announced this week that he is transitioning into more of a full-time professor role, as Dr. Peter Basciano will serve as interim Dean at Hull. A few months back, Dr. Thompson shared this short video on how AU and Hull students are learning how other cultures do business outside of Augusta.
A few years back, InkBoy lost one of its two founders due to a sudden illness. Around that time, Amazon and virtual-based printers started taking its toll on the local business. Now, their lease is up, and it’s time to close the brick-and-mortar side of the business. InkBoy is at 138 Davis Road and is liquidating its store of remaining copiers, printers, ink cartridges, and office supplies. InkBoy started the business behind Applebee’s in the Shartom Road plaza just off Washington Road. They moved in between the Martinez Walmart and Bi-Lo.
On Tuesday, some of the leading experts on business start-ups and entrepreneurship will convene in downtown Augusta. The Startup Champions Network fall summit will get underway with an opening reception on November 4th and presentations beginning on November 5th. Between 150 and 200 are expected to attend the summit. Destination Augusta estimates an economic impact of nearly $167,000. This marks the first time Augusta has been selected to host the twice annual event. “If I’m allowed to say so, because we’re kind of badasses,” quipped Eric Parker, co-founder of Make
