B2B Stories

More than 80 employers hiring at Fort Eisenhower career fair

The annual Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit and job fair for military-connected job seekers starts tomorrow, June 27, at the Eisenhower Catering and Conference Center. More than 80 employers are looking to fill 100,000+ positions in the industries of cybersecurity/IT, defense contracting, administration and general management, and project management. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the Fort Eisenhower Transition Assistance Program (TAP) hosts the event and while the hiring fair is primarily intended for military members transitioning out of the service and military spouses, it’s open to

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B2B Podcasting

How to create a customer loyalty loop

Once you’ve asked the right questions of your customers and evaluated their responses, you’ve reached the moment of commitment. Marketing consultant, Kate Sanders, showed the steps and the “how to” of reaching the preferred results at ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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2024 Predictions Revisited: How Is It Going So Far? (Part 1)

Just before the start of the new year, I made a series of economic and business predictions for 2024. In that column, I indicated that my predictions were based on a “mix of data and pragmatic optimism.” As noted in my most recent column, I consume a significant amount of business information through various forms of media such as print, television, radio, and podcasts, and my predictions were an attempt to integrate and synthesize that information into a forecast of the future. As we approach the midpoint of 2024, I

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Consumer Stories

Justice Impacted Jobs!

People who have an arrest record and/or have been incarcerated in the CSRA are climbing a mountain to employment. A local non-profit is hosting a hiring huddle brunch tomorrow morning at the Golden Harvest Food Bank. Business owners and HR professionals are invited to meet with ReNforce, a local nonprofit that provides training and coaching to businesses looking to hire justice-impacted people to meet their workforce needs. “At ReNforce, we recognize the complex challenges that justice-involved individuals face, and our approach is as comprehensive as it is compassionate. We are

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Simon Says: Rough monthly for CSRA Economy

May was not a good month for the Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) with adverse movements in four out of the five components. Residential building permits declined 5.8 percent from April and initial claims for unemployment insurance rose 24.0 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished May lower than April and real deposits in local banks declined with continued inflation. Job openings did increase by 1.2 percent, but much of that was because March numbers were revised down by 14,000 across Georgia and South Carolina. Over the last six months,

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Consumer Stories

Rehabilitation work continues on major project in the CSRA

While North Augusta was celebrating a new access point to the Greeneway and the announcement of a second restaurant for the Beacon Bluff project, work continues across the street on a multi-million-dollar renovation to the former Medac Building. Palmetto Peach Development is transforming the building into space for the Augusta Oncology (AO) Multispecialty Clinic. It is a partnership with Coronis Health to create a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center on Bluff Avenue, across from the North Augusta Municipal Building. “The whole place has been gutted. There are no walls in it

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Junior Achievement (JA) Celebrates the Return of the JA of Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame Gala

Augusta, GA – On October 17, 2024, JA of Georgia will honor two distinguished laureates and showcase the impact of Junior Achievement programs on the next generation of entrepreneurs. This year’s gala is presented by Georgia’s Own, Georgia United Credit Union, and Piedmont Augusta. The gala will be held at the Augusta Marriot Convention Center, bringing together influential business figures, community leaders, and supporters of Junior Achievement to celebrate the lifetime achievements of Dave Brendza, Division Vice President and General Manager for the ADP offices located in Augusta, GA and

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CSRA business success leads to expansion

When Maria Cardona opened her therapeutic massage business last July, she never sat still. She kept up a constant flow of messages on social media, she walked up and down Laurens Street in Aiken handing out business cards, and she got to know neighboring businesses. The networking paid off. “Business has been great. Being a Chamber member helped and the foot traffic generated by our next-door neighbor, Radioactive Pinball Arcade, resulted in new clients,” Cardona explained. Cardona knew it was time for her business to grow. Meanwhile, Uma Hill was

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Consumer Stories

Classic Philippines’ recipes on display in Martinez

Recently, fans of Bam’s Filipino Delish packed the shared space of Chef’s Table Culinary Group in Fury’s Ferry Road shopping center near Baston Road. The meet and greet was a big hit for those who enjoy the authentic comfort and classic foods of the Philippines. The space is in the former OPP Kitchen. Bam’s provides grab-and-go foods like pork BBQ, stuffed fish wrapped in leafy vegetables, shrimp, and more. Also available are Filipino cheese breads, Spanish breads, and cinnamon rolls.

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Multi-Million Dollar Redevelopment and Recreation Projects

A hot June sun did nothing to wilt the enthusiasm of people who attended two events in downtown North Augusta on June 20. One event marked the opening of an access point for the Greeneway at its closest proximity to Downtown Augusta. It is at the intersection of Bluff and West Avenues. Mayor Briton Williams thanked North Augusta Forward, the nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote growth, economic development, recreation, and educational programs. “When you have organizations that have like-minded goals, it’s really easy to collaborate. This will be

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