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Successful Grand Opening of New Family Store

Last weekend’s grand opening of Salvation Army of Augusta’s family store paved the way for 860 nights of shelter at their Center of Hope, including food, clothing, supplies, and casework. The store is located on the far-left endcap unit at 4099 Riverwatch Parkway in the same shopping center as a large Hobby store. There have been several furniture and bedding stores in that space over the years. “We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community during the grand opening,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander. “The overwhelming

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Neil Gordon June 16, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Navigating the Home Inspection: A Guide for Buyers

The home inspection is a crucial part of the home-buying process, impacting both buyers and sellers. While it can be one of the more stressful steps, especially after the physical demands of moving, it’s essential for ensuring that your new home is safe and sound. In my 20 years of experience, I’ve never seen a home inspection that didn’t uncover something. Understanding the terminology and the process will help you make informed decisions without unnecessary worry. When you receive your inspection report, you’ll see terms like defective, deferred maintenance, monitor,

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans June 13, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Chicken Salad Chick

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I’ve always been a picky eater, but the list of foods I won’t eat is now much shorter than it used to be. I still don’t like mayonnaise or most dishes that are made with it. My wife always tells me that mayo is little more than eggs and oil, which are both foods I eat, but so far, that hasn’t changed my mind. My wife, Rebecca, and I recently visited Chicken Salad Chick

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Josh Heath June 13, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Luncheon thanks military personnel, honors local business

Savannah Rapids Pavilion was decked out in red, white, and blue as 375 attended an annual luncheon to honor local active duty and retired military personnel. A highlight of the program was announcing the recipient of The Patriot Award. It was presented by Ehrin Fairey of Southeastern Residential and a Major in the Air Force Reserve, who said the recipient shows unwavering dedication and support to the military community. She explained the company helps more than 1,000 families each year with relocation services, while also supporting the annual Fort Eisenhower

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 13, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

The Customer Journey: What you need to know

The more you know about your customers, from how they found you, to why they buy from you, the more successful you’ll be. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders shared the details of the customer journey at ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Kate Sanders June 13, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

CSRA restaurant offers a Biblical meal

It’s not the Last Supper, but The Wildemount is offering a full-fledged Biblical meal on Monday, June 17 at 6:00 pm. Wildemount owner, Samuel O’Lone worked for eight years in the food service business, but his degree is in theology, which brings us to his latest offering. “I get random ideas about unique offerings for our restaurant. The Bible is about people and people have to eat, so we explored a menu which honors a biblical theme,” explained O’Lone. In the restaurant business or any business for that matter, it’s

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Mitzi Oxford June 12, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Do you “own it”?

Owned media is a category of marketing channels that a company has complete control over. It includes digital channels such as websites, blogs, and email newsletters, as well as experiential programs such as events and conferences. At ABD’s Inspire 2024 conference, Kate Sanders talks about how this can help your business succeed.

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Kate Sanders June 12, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Banking Bootcamp to Develop Future Finance Workers

Augusta Technical College is kicking off a new program to train people interested in jobs in the world of banking and finance. The Greater Augusta Banking and Finance Institute is not a college course in the traditional sense. It is under the umbrella of continuing education, a way for people to develop skills in demand at financial institutions. Julie Langham, Vice President of Economic Development, told ABD the institute is the brainchild of the college’s banking and finance partners who said they wanted to develop a pipeline of workers. “We

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 12, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Amping up business in the CSRA

If you are looking for something to do after work this evening, venture to The Alley in Aiken. The Market in The Alley has returned on Thursdays in June from 6 to 8 pm. The event features live music from Amp the Alley. You can also grab a bite to eat at some of the local restaurants, and check some items off of your shopping lists by perusing farm-fresh produce, a selection of artisan goods, baked goods, and jewelry. Market the Alley is sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association

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Mitzi Oxford June 12, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Is paid media worth it for your business?

Paid media allows you to increase traffic, sales, and conversions through clicks. All of which will ultimately increase your revenue. At ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference, Kate Sanders shows the value of paid media.

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Kate Sanders June 11, 2024 No Comments
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