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Cyber conference set for Augusta

A conference focusing on cyber and information security is returning to Garden City. Destination Augusta estimates the weeklong BSides event, set for Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, will attract more than 1,000 people generating an estimated economic impact of more than $500,000. Augusta is one of more than 100 cities worldwide that hosts a BSides conference. One of the local organizers, Phil Plantamura, COO of Security Onion Solutions, LLC, told ABD the Augusta conference is the largest in the southeast. “It’s mostly information security practitioners that come,” he said. “There

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 23, 2024 No Comments
Awards

50th Anniversary Celebration

Gerald Jones Honda turned 50 last week. Representatives from the American Honda Motor Company, three generations of the Jones family, Gerald Jones GM Robbie Newman, and employees were part of the celebration. “We are truly honored to receive this award,” said Andy Jones, Dealer Principal of Gerald Jones Honda. “For the past 50 years, our success has been built on the relationships we’ve cultivated with our customers and the trust they’ve placed in us. This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the values that

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Neil Gordon September 22, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Large Augusta manufacturer completes phase one; 80 more jobs to come

With a simple cut of the scissors, the $800 million Aurubis Richmond, LLC plant in the Augusta Corporate Park officially joined the Richmond County business community. The Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of phase one of the project, which has been under construction since 2022. Toralf Haag, CEO of Aurubis AG, told the hundreds assembled for the event that the ribbon cutting was a landmark day celebrating professionals who worked together to achieve a momentous accomplishment. “First and foremost, we are metals for progress, driving sustainable growth across the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 22, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Top Dawgs

We’re not talking about UGA’s top ranking in college football. As Mike Petchenik shows us doing business in the Peach State is special!

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Mike Petchenik September 22, 2024 No Comments
Expo Preview

Connections and Careers Conference: The Hyatt Agency, LLC

The Hyatt Agency, LLC Contact: Kevin Hyatt Phone: 706-343-8033 Website: The Hyatt Agency, LLC Servicing the Augusta, GA, Athens, GA, and surrounding areas The Hyatt Agency, LLC not only provides the best business and personal insurance for autos, boats, motorcycles, camper, and home insurance, but they are also making a huge impact on the community. Owner of The Hyatt Agency, LLC, Kevin Hyatt is proud of the work that they have been able to do in the community. “My proudest moment was probably when we were able to give a jersey

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Erin Campbell September 22, 2024 No Comments
Sports / Entertainment

Working for the Weekend: Playland of Aiken

Parents have a love/hate relationship with Indoor Play Places. They are a great place to burn energy no matter the weather outdoors, but can also be an overstimulating germ factory. The Augusta area has had several indoor play zones through the years, and while there are now trampoline parks and such, the only true indoor playground I can think of that remains is Playland of Aiken. My family was introduced to Playland via a birthday party, and my girls have begged to go at least once every month since. While

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Wes Hennings September 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Unlocking Real Estate Secrets: 3 Top Googled Questions Answered

We all do it, take all our questions about real estate to the infamous Google! Initially, they mostly revolve around the same topic everyone is curious about: “When is the housing market going to crash?” Frankly, I’m a bit tired of that one, so let’s talk about a few other commonly searched questions. Can You Sell a Property After Probate? This is a common question, but not one many people are familiar with. Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s assets and debts. Depending on whether there’s

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans September 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA businesses supporting United Way in big ways

The United Way of the CSRA giving campaign has been underway for almost a month, and area businesses are imagining unique ways to support the umbrella of organizations that benefit from their volunteer and fundraising efforts. This week, Club Car made a substantial donation of $114,000. During the check presentation, Robert McElreath, Vice President of Connectivity of Club Car said, “Club Car Global Headquarters, Main Manufacturing Plant, and Distribution Operations are all located in the CSRA and we are excited to give back and support the community that gives so

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Staff Report September 19, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Sitting solidly at number two for business

South Carolina leaders are welcoming the 2024 edition of Area Development Magazine’s Top States To Do Business. Georgia holds on to the top spot for the 11th year, but the Palmetto State is in the catbird seat once again. In 2022, it was ranked number 3 and improved to number 3 in 2024. South Carolina muscled its way into the number two spot in 2023 and holds on to that distinction for 2024. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evett (R) was the keynote speaker for the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce’s September

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 19, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Georgia Tech experts bringing financial advice to Augusta

Specialists from the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech are holding a Lunch and Learn session at the Clubhou.se on Sept. 25. “It is a state-funded incubator program, and they work to help technology companies start and grow in the state of Georgia,” Eric Parker, Founder and President of theClubhou.se explained for ABD. “This event we’re hosting so that people can learn about the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) process. Those are two federal grant programs to help fund startups to do

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 18, 2024 No Comments
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