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Spotlight: Goodwill of Middle GA & the CSRA

Goodwill Administrative Offices 3145 Washington Road Augusta, Georgia www.goodwillworks.org 706-650-5760 For over a century, Goodwill has stood as a beacon of hope, transforming donations into pathways for meaningful careers and prosperous lives. Our journey, rooted in compassion and a drive for societal progress, began in Boston in 1902. Reverend Edgar J. Helms, a visionary Methodist Minister, laid the foundation of Goodwill with a simple yet powerful belief: every individual deserves the chance to unlock their potential and thrive through dedication, education, and initiative. From collecting household items to establishing trade

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Goodwill Marketing Department April 21, 2024 No Comments
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The I.T. workforce of tomorrow in the CSRA

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Information Technology (IT) Youth Apprenticeship opportunity is underway after 16 area high school students toured IT facilities at the Savannah River Site (SRS). “We have worked closely with the Aiken County Public School District to give each of these high-performing tech students the chance to become the first IT Youth Apprentice,” said Tim Arnold, SRNS Senior IT Manager. “Employed students will complete their high school curriculum while gaining hands-on experience alongside our employees.” North Augusta High School (NAHS) students enrolled in the Advanced Computer Services

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Mitzi Oxford April 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Christmas in April?

Pitching innovation, new Cue, and another Master-ful boost for the CSRA! Mike Petchenik has the scoop in today’s Biz Bits Week in Review.

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Mike Petchenik April 21, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA businesswomen shatter stereotypes

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s April 16 Women in Business focused on how the roles of women in the workforce have changed. A panel of accomplished women shared how they have succeeded in traditionally male-dominated careers. Panelists were Lynsey Steinberg, MSMI, CMI – Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Center; Shanteka Glover – Principal Information Security Specialist at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; and Luneta Louis – Senior Quality Engineer at John Deere. Angela Martin, MBA, SHRM-SCP – HR Operations Manager, NNSA Capital Projects for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 21, 2024 No Comments
Women in Business

Women In Business: Shnita Wiley

Name: Shnita Wiley Title: Owner, Blessed Hands Wellness Spa Start Date: August 2021 Phone: 706-399-9624 Website:  Blessed Hands Wellness Spa The blessed hands of Shnita Wiley have been focused on caring for those around her since she was a child. Wiley was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and raised in the small town of Aliceville. Healthcare has always been her passion. All successful businesspeople draw their strength and success from a few role models along the way. For Wiley, it was her mother, Priscilla Fountain. “She has been very supportive of my

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Erin Campbell, Photos by Melissa Gordon April 21, 2024 No Comments
Women in Business

Women to Know: Cheryl LaRonde

Name: Cheryl LaRonde Title: Owner, Serenity Wellness- Evans Start Date: April 2021 Phone: (706) 726-0000 Website:  https://www.serenitywellness-evans.net/ Address: 4490 Washington Rd # 6, Evans, GA 30809 Professionals need to relax and focus on their wellness. Owner, Cheryl LaRonde, has been poised to help them do just that since April of 2021. With over 85, Five-star Google reviews, LaRonde really knows how to make clients feel detoxed and refreshed. “Wellness involves feeling good in all aspects, in mind, body as well as spirit,” LaRonde explains. Specializing in hydrocolonic foot detox, v-steam/a-steam, and

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Erin Campbell, Photos by Melissa Gordon April 20, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Renting Out Your Home for the Masters: A Lucrative Opportunity for Property Owners

Every April, the city of Augusta, Georgia, transforms into a hub of excitement and prestige as it plays host to one of the most prestigious events in the golfing world: the Masters Tournament. With thousands of visitors flocking to Augusta to witness the iconic tournament, local homeowners have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the influx of guests by renting out their personal homes. If you’ve ever considered renting out your home for the Masters Golf Tournament, here is what you need to know. Renting out your home during the

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans April 18, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

$19 million expansion to benefit businesses and consumers in CSRA

The South Carolina Broadband Office announced a project with AT&T* to expand AT&T Fiber to more than 4,500 customer locations which will include Aiken and Edgefield counties as part of a $19 million project to deliver high-speed internet and help close the digital divide. “AT&T’s investment in fiber infrastructure in Aiken and Edgefield Counties is an important step in continuing to advance economic growth and prosperity in the region. With AT&T Fiber, residents and small businesses will have access to the connectivity they need to connect with one another, access educational opportunities,

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Staff Report April 18, 2024 No Comments
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$8 million business expansion announced

A tenant in Columbia County’s White Oak Business Park is expanding its production line to include a street-legal, utility vehicle. Governor Brian Kemp participated in the ribbon cutting for the 105,000-square-foot building. It will house 40 employees who can produce 20 vehicles a day. It represents an $8 million investment. The first Urban LSV was to roll off the production line just hours after the ribbon cutting. Called the Urban, it comes in two configurations. The Urban XR is non-street legal, while the Urban LSV is street-legal. It has seatbelts,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 18, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Jason’s Deli

Food Quality: 4 Service: 3 Business Meeting: 5 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 It’s true that man cannot survive on bread alone, but putting meat and cheese between two slices of bread can create a very tasty, satisfying meal. For this week’s restaurant review, I had narrowed the list down to two options, but as I was driving down Washington Road, I spotted the sign for Jason’s Deli and made a U-turn. I previously worked in higher education and had eaten sandwiches from the restaurant at various

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Josh Heath April 18, 2024 No Comments
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