B2B Stories

Temperatures jumpin’ and AC units pumpin’

The heat is on the CSRA with temperatures officially hitting 100 degrees a few days ago. Many other days have registered in the mid to upper 90s with heat index readings between 105 and 110. About now, many folks are singing the praises of Willis Carrier who invented the first air conditioning unit in 1902. It might be even more practical these days to show some love to companies who keep those units running. David Bragg, owner of Riverside Heating and Air Conditioning, has more than 30 years of experience

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Consumer Stories

Sponsored Review: Brinkley’s Chop House and Brinkley’s Tavern

My Melissa and Lyndee are meat and potato girls. You could call my wife a “filet snob” and my daughter has learned from osmosis (and her taste buds). Brinkley’s Chop House in North Augusta is known for its amazing steaks, but what the Gordons learned on a recent Saturday night is that change can be good, even great! About twice a year, Executive Chef, Ed DeFelice changes the menu to address seasonality. Adding different flavors, textures, and accompaniments to staple non-steak menu entrees like Chicken Breast, Duck, Salmon, Scallops, and

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Consumer Stories

Transitioning from incarceration to employment

A local organization that works to help individuals who have served jail or prison time find employment held an informational meeting at the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s Community Room. Called the Inclusive Hiring Huddle, it was presented by ReNforce, a non-profit organization that works with those previously incarcerated who need employment and businesses that need employees. “The Inclusive Hiring Huddle is just a space for businesses and community organizations to come together, to huddle, to have a conversation with myself as the coach and a couple of other leaders that’s

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Farmhaus Burger

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 3 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5 I’ve been going to the gym with a friend every morning at 5:15, which is much earlier than I ever considered getting up, let alone working out. My next step will be improving my diet and finally learning that just because I exercise doesn’t mean I can eat whatever I want. For example, I know I can’t eat burgers and fries every day, but it can be the perfect meal, especially after a hard

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Rental Fraud: A True Story

Editor’s Note: It seems there is hardly a week that goes by that ABD isn’t writing about a new business starting up in the CSRA. Some of those employees are looking to buy a home and others are seeking rental properties. This seemed an appropriate time to feature a previous column written by Shawna’s daughter who had a rental experience worth sharing. Hi, Augusta Business Daily! My name is Leanna Woodward, yes Woodward, you read that right. I am the daughter of your favorite CSRA realtor and the usual writer

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B2B Stories

Connecting military families to loved ones

The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower teamed up with AT&T and Human I-T to provide laptop computers to students and families with the goal of providing active duty service members, E5 and below, with the tools to bridge the digital divide. “We do that in so many different ways, especially in K through 12, but in the Augusta area, with our military families being so important, we felt like it was very important to extend this type of a program to the military families out of Fort Eisenhower,” Stan Shepherd, Regional

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B2B Stories

Thoughts from the General: America’s Good News

Editor’s Note: Most U.S. adults plan to watch some or most of tonight’s presidential debate and many think the event will be important for the campaigns of both President Joe Biden and former President, Donald Trump, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. It’s likely that some of the issues Gen. Smith brings to light in this column will be discussed. The debate will be broadcast on CNN at 9:00 pm ET. Folks, it may be time to kick back and ask ourselves

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Investing in women’s futures: Hull College’s Women’s Leadership Academy

In a rapidly changing business landscape, investing in women isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) recognizes the importance of supporting and developing women business leaders and has partnered with Augusta University’s James M. Hull College of Business to launch the Women’s Leadership Academy, an initiative aimed at empowering undergraduate women at AU. The Women’s Leadership Academy, led by Stacy Roberts, provides a platform for young women to develop essential skills and crucial networks for success in both a professional, as well as personal atmosphere. The program covers topics

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Awards/Celebrations

Grant boosts support of CSRA dental program

The Aiken Technical College Foundation has been awarded a grant through the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation to support the college’s expanded duty dental assisting program. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 55,100 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations

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B2B Stories

The end of an era marked in Augusta

A grand old lady of the Augusta entertainment community was farewelled during a ceremony Tuesday morning. A groundbreaking ceremony signaling the start of construction of the new James Brown Arena (JBA) was held near the box office of the existing arena. The original building first opened in 1979 as the Augusta Civic Center. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson said he remembered attending his first concert at the arena as a kid, Parliament Funkadelic. “This new arena represents the next generation for all these kids that are sitting here,” he said. “I

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