October 30, 2026

B2B Podcasting

Conroy Construction in full swing

Matt Brendle has spent many years planning the development of the Conroy Hotel in downtown Augusta. Construction is coming along nicely on the former Ramada Inn. In our first episode, Matt explains his opening date goal and the first steps of the conversion.

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Consumer Stories

Holiday shopping inflation pressures

The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a look at how they expect consumers to shop for this holiday season. NRF said that holiday shopping runs from this weekend to Dec. 31. NRF Chief Economist Mark Mathews and Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Allison Zeller looked at the recent NRF holiday sales forecast and expectations for consumer spending. Their findings were announced in a webinar ABD attended. “In our consumer study, we see 56% are reporting that the economy and the state of the economy will impact them negatively

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B2B Stories

Atlanta Accounting Firm Acquires Augusta CPA Practice

The Martin Walls Accounting Firm is planning a ribbon-cutting in early December to celebrate the acquisition of a longtime CPA firm in West Augusta. “This expansion represents an exciting new chapter for our firm and an opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the Augusta community,” said Shamika Martin Walls, Founder and Owner of The Martin Walls Accounting Firm. “I recognize the trust clients place in their accounting professionals, and I am committed to providing personalized service, understanding each client’s needs, and helping them make informed financial decisions.” Walls acquired Foreman

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