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Simon Says: 3-year high—CSRA jobs update

The national unemployment rate in June hit 4.1%. While still historically low, it represents the first time in 30 months that the unemployment rate exceeded 4.0%, going back to November 2021. In the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has also risen recently. It hit 4.0% in June, up 0.4 percentage points since March. The last time the unemployment rate was 4.0% was three years ago in June 2021 (see graph below). Across the counties of the MSA, unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) have increased quite dramatically

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe August 5, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Onboarding new employees the right way

This Saturday morning at 7:30, TeKay Brown-Taylor and Neil Gordon are on the radio discussing important steps to take when bringing new people into the company. She says first impressions employers make can have lasting benefits. She is an HR Expert and offers different services to companies. Watch this short video.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 5, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Importance of Onboarding

The below video clip is an excerpt from this Saturday morning’s radio program called “Work it Out.” Today, H.R. expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor tells us that a good job description isn’t all about someone’s duties.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 4, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

CSRA business owner going for gold in Paris

The eyes of the world are on Paris as athletes from around the globe are competing in the 2024 Olympics. Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky have already won an unprecedented number of gold medals, but an Aikenite will soon be giving her all to represent the CSRA and the USA. When the lights dim on August 11 after the Olympics closing ceremony, the spotlight will turn to the Paralympics which begins August 28 through September 8. That is when you can cheer for Ellen Geddes. She grew up in Aiken’s

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Mitzi Oxford August 4, 2024 No Comments
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August in Augusta: $4.2 Million

Augusta is known as the Cyber City and this month, there will be a financial bump for the community, thanks to a big conference in the middle of the month. Tourism professionals from Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council estimate that about 8,255 visitors will be attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region and will generate at least $4,183,810 in total estimated economic impact (EEI) in August 2024. More than 3/4’s of the economic impact will come from a week-long conference at Tech Net Augusta

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Staff Report August 4, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Coach K Inspires the CSRA

Leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the best leaders ever is former Duke Coach K! He’s a headliner for this year’s Global Summit simulcast across the world, including in the CSRA. Mike Petchenik has that and more in this week’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik August 4, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Augsburg Haus

Food Quality: 5 Service: 4 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 I tried German food for the first time in 2021, when my wife, Rebecca, and I ate at Hofbrauhaus in Helen. I’ve always been a picky eater, so sampling new foods isn’t something I do all the time, but Rebecca assured me I would like it. As usual, she was right. We had been wanting to eat at Augsburg Haus at 4460 Washington Road next door to Smallcakes Cupcakery in Liberty Square in Evans

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Josh Heath August 1, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Accelerate Your Equity: Smart Strategies to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly

Congratulations to all those owners out there who still have super-low interest rates! You have managed to survive this crazy real estate market unscathed, but why stop there when you can leverage this opportunity to build equity rapidly and position yourself for future financial gains? In this article, we’ll explore savvy strategies to pay off your mortgage loan quickly, maximize your equity, and prepare for a potential surge in home sales and prices when interest rates inevitably come back down. Let’s start with the obvious, making extra payments towards the

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans August 1, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Small Claim Issues: Arbitration or Mediation?

If you’ve ever had an issue with debt collection, property damage, landlord or tenant claims, or disagreements with contractors or home repairs, it’s time to ask if arbitration or mediation will work best for you. Each Saturday at 7:30 A.M. on Classy 1230, tune in to “Let’s Work It Out.”

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 1, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Jones Creek Golf Course to Re-Open

Publisher’s Note: ABD received the Thursday morning edition of Jones Creek News and is publishing it in its entirety. It was provided by Tripp Nanney of the Jones Creek HOA. The golf course has been closed since September 2018 due to an unresolved lawsuit against Columbia County, concerning stormwater runoff that flooded parts of the course. Bond Global of Aiken developed a relationship with Jones Creek and opened a driving range in April 2023. This relationship is continuing in a big way. Tripp’s Tidbits – Jones Creek Golf Course Update

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Staff Report August 1, 2024 No Comments
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