B2B Stories

Subdividing huge Augusta Building

WOW! Commercial Real Estate agent, Scott Brantley of the Beman Group recently placed an anchor tenant in the vacant, former WOW call center located at 3674 Wheeler Rd. Brantley executed a 10-year multi-option lease with Circle City ABA for the medical services provider to take about 1/3rd of the large office building. “We were able to work with our client (owner) to find a way to offer less space to multiple tenants instead of having to find someone willing to lease the entire 27,000 square feet. This company originated in

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Consumer Stories

Hospitality Masters style

Restaurants begin preparing months in advance by hiring and training extra wait staff. For the hospitality industry, it’s like gaining an extra month, because many do about 10% of their annual business in that one week. Vera Stewart starts preparing in May for the following April’s tournament! Augustans may think of “Very Vera” as a one-woman show. By the time April comes, she’ll have worked with a few hundred people on her Masters business. The Masters will mark 87 years at Augusta National. Vera Stewart has been catering for the

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Cyber Security

PUTT: Shared Space

Different companies and those employees may work in the same building. In today’s P.U.T.T. report, consultant, Patrick Reynolds explains how everyone can protect their data.

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B2B Stories

Flying high from Augusta to Augusta!

Two new partnerships connected to Augusta Regional Airport were announced during Thursday’s Fifth Annual Innovation XChange Forum, including one that will introduce air taxis. Bravo Air, the private air charter operator based at Augusta Regional, is working with SkyDrive, a Tokyo-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company. The company builds a variety of drones, and recently began production of electric-powered aircraft. Bravo Air has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to five of the aircraft. “Stephanie Henson (Bravo Air Managing Partner) and I recently visited SkyDrive’s team in Japan

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B2B Podcasting

Best Biz Bits of the Week!

Today, ABD begins a new feature. We asked our Mike Petchenik to cull through the best biz bits of the week. He found an update from a major Augusta employer, growth from a big box retailer in the CSRA, and a deal that propels a local realtor onto the national scene.

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Faith

Best of Faith Friday: Real Life in a Digital World

It’s a normal weekly thing now. During Sunday morning worship, as a part of a greeting or announcement, a staff member at church will acknowledge and welcome those who are joining the service for worship by watching online. It wasn’t that long ago that watching a service online was a rare thing. Now, it’s a regular weekly event for many. It’s super convenient and super easy. Hey, you can even watch in your favorite jammies! When we’re out of town, Susie and I will often engage with our church worship

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B2B Podcasting

$700 million Augusta investment

Paper and packaging go together like a well-wrapped gift, which is why a Washington-based paper company bought a local packaging company. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: How to File for a Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption is a valuable benefit for homeowners. It provides a reduction in local property taxes, providing a little financial relief. The deadline is looming to take advantage of this homeownership benefit. April 1st is the most common deadline locally; Aiken County may give you a little more time. It seems like a huge burden and a lot of work, but I just completed mine in Columbia County and it was so easy. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking to maximize your savings, understanding how to file for

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B2B Stories

Addressing Augusta’s quality of life and economic health

Augusta is one of five cities chosen for a program focused on neighborhood housing conditions. The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), offered through the state’s Department of Community Affairs, will provide training and technical assistance. Hawthorne Welcher, Jr., Director of Augusta-Richmond County Housing and Development told ABD his department will work with the Carl Vinson Institute at the University of Georgia (UGA) to create a housing plan. “One of the things that I would like to see as we go through this process is that the technical assistance is

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