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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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Neil Gordon June 24, 2024 No Comments
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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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Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 24, 2024 No Comments
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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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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 24, 2024 No Comments
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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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Lily Prater JA of Georgia June 24, 2024 No Comments
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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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Mitzi Oxford June 23, 2024 No Comments
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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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Neil Gordon June 23, 2024 No Comments
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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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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 23, 2024 No Comments
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Banking group and College partner to help $tudents

SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and support teaching with technology

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Staff Report June 23, 2024 No Comments
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One step closer to air taxis in Augusta

The company that hopes to bring air taxis to Augusta Regional Airport has announced the completion of a vital step in the authorization necessary to build the aircraft. (Photo above courtesy of SkyDrive) SkyDrive, a Tokyo-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has submitted the type certificate (TC) application of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) “SKYDRIVE” to the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) through Japan’s Civil Aviation Administration. A TC signifies the airworthiness of the design of the aircraft to be manufactured. The application was accepted in late April.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 20, 2024 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Metro Diner

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 If you go out to eat regularly, you may have noticed that many restaurants offer inconsistent food quality and service. But then, there are those eateries that diners can rely on for delicious meals and fast, friendly service. For me, Metro Diner has always been one of those eateries. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and its menu options include waffles, omelets, burgers, and seafood. One thing I like about Metro Diner is

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Josh Heath June 20, 2024 No Comments
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