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Simon Says: Bucking the trend

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that jobless rates were up in 218 of the 389 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in January. Augusta bucked the trend with the unemployment rate falling from 3.8% in December to 3.7% in January. Unfortunately, payroll jobs also fell, but by just 200. Despite the small change in overall employment in Augusta, some sectors saw large changes in employment for the first month of the year. The largest increase was in retail with jobs increasing by 180, followed by leisure and hospitality, up about 150. Government

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe March 25, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Five Augusta business leaders named top influencers in the state

The online magazine James has released its annual list of the most influential business leaders in Georgia. There are names who are familiar across the state and across the country, including AFLAC CEO, Dan Amos, Home Depot co-founders, Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus, Chick-fil-A CEO, Andrew Cathy, and UGA football coach, Kirby Smart, but five Augusta business leaders also made the cut. “As an Army Signal Corps veteran, Dr. Clark was the perfect choice when Ft. Eisenhower became the home base for the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence. He

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Mitzi Oxford March 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

New Medical Practice reunites Doctor with family in the CSRA

Three siblings. Three Augusta doctors. Three different specialists at three different practices. Dr. David Squires (far left) is the oldest sibling, who is an oncologist at AO Multi-Specialty Clinic and is a proud big brother. “I am thrilled that my brother and sister chose to practice medicine here in Augusta. When I refer patients to them, I am confident they will receive exceptional care,” he said. Cynthia Murray, Family MD practices a few doors down from her brother, David at Urgent MD—Med Now. In November 2023, Dr. Stephen Squires opened

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Neil Gordon March 24, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

State of GA/SC Retail

The National Retail Federation is out with its 4th annual State of Retail and the Consumer, essentially the industry trade organization’s State of the Union report. ABD attended NRF’s March 20 Zoom event, led by Matthew Shay, President and CEO. NRF predicts retail sales will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2024. That represents an economic impact between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. “The resiliency of consumers continues to power the American economy, and we are confident there will be moderate but steady growth through the end of the year,”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 24, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Week in Review

It was a big economic week for folks on both sides of the river. ABD’s Mike Petchenik reviews the numbers for a big equestrian event, a big project list, and a big medical match!

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Mike Petchenik March 24, 2024 No Comments
Cyber Security

The Ol’ Invoice Scam

Employees of CSRA companies have to be more diligent than ever, before opening up emails that seem legitimate. In today’s P.U.T.T. video segment, our consultant, Patrick Reynolds got a call from a client about this very matter.

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Patrick Reynolds March 24, 2024 No Comments
Cyber Security

Defense against the dark arts

IT security is a measure of protection for a computer network and its data from any breach, leak, publication of private information, or attack. It’s the service that Crosslink Consulting provides. Patrick Reynolds has more in today’s P.U.T.T.

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Patrick Reynolds March 21, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Navigating the Proposed NAR Settlement: Separating Fact from Fiction in Real Estate

With the recent proposed settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in response to a class action lawsuit alleging antitrust violations, there’s been much speculation about its impact on the public and the real estate industry at large. Antitrust laws, designed to protect consumers from harmful practices like price-fixing or monopolistic behavior, are intended to ensure fair competition and transparency in the marketplace, particularly in sectors like real estate where significant financial transactions are at stake. Amidst the media frenzy surrounding the settlement, it’s essential to separate fact from

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans March 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mapping the future of Augusta Regional

A Georgia Department of Transportation study found the airport has an economic impact of more than $182.7 million. Airport leadership wants to grow that impact and the Master Plan is the road map. The public is being asked to weigh in on options for the terminal area Master Plan for Augusta Regional Airport. The plan breaks down improvements into two priorities. Priority one calls for additional security checkpoint lanes and equipment, as well as enlargement of passenger lounges. Priority two includes improvements to the airline check-in desks and waiting areas.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

$4.25 Million Sale of UPS Office Building

Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services has announced the sale of 2031 S. Centennial Ave., a single-tenant office property located in Aiken for $4,250,000. “This is a mission-critical location for UPS, making this a great opportunity for the buyer. Our seller was moving towards retirement, hence, the motivation to sell,” said Ani Paulson, Vice President of Investments. “Because of the challenging traditional lending market, our seller agreed to a seller-financing structure, which enabled us to

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Staff Report March 21, 2024 No Comments
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