In today’s world, we are connected like never before. Cars, security systems, retail, and manufacturing equipment are all the Internet of Things. Can they be a cyber attack waiting to happen? Watch Patrick Reynold’s P.U.T.T. for the answer.
Make no mistake, 50 years in business means that a company has generated customer respect and loyalty. It also means they have embraced support for helping the community. Mike Petchenik has the rest of the story in today’s Biz Bits.
During the next two weekends, my wife and I will be traveling to Hilton Head and Jekyll Island, respectively. We often travel to Hilton Head in its “off-season” for a long weekend change of scenery with walks on the beach and general relaxation. We find late February is a good time to go as the chance of warmer weather becomes more likely. While our trip to Jekyll Island is as much business (board retreat) as pleasure, we are excited about the prospect of a more beach atmosphere before the peak
Mixed-use buildings are experiencing a surge in popularity. This trend reflects a departure from traditional single-use buildings, as developers and investors increasingly recognize the benefits of blending residential, office, and retail spaces within one structure. There is a new building available in Downtown Augusta with available office space. As ABD continues to report on new faces and places in Downtown Augusta including The Earth Pantry, a grocery store that opened in November at 1026 Broad Street, the heart of the city is painting the picture of a place to work,
It’s the Internet of Things and you’d be amazed at how those gadgets interface with your business operating. Patrick Reynolds could teach a Masters course on the subject.
Business is booming in North Augusta and now, a new neighborhood has opened that should ensure there will be families to patronize those establishments. The neighborhood, developed by Ivey Homes, will have approximately 170 dwellings. Single-family homes range from 1,490 to just over 2,900 square feet. They offer two to six bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Prices range from $271,000 to $400,000. There will also be townhomes, offering two to three bedrooms. Sizes range from just under 1,200 up to 1,490 square feet and two and a half bathrooms.
It pumps about a quarter of a million $ into the local economy. Good news is that the Augusta Regional Airshow will be making a return flight. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
Can AI save your company time? The simple answer is yes, BUT there are some risks involved. Patrick Reynolds outlines those in today’s P.U.T.T.
The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 1.1 percent in December 2023 from November 2023. It is 2.5 percent lower than December 2022. The index has fallen 12 percentage points from its all-time peak in June 2022, with data going back to 2007 (see chart below). The major components that caused the monthly decline were residential permits and initial claims for unemployment insurance. Housing permits fell 21 percent in December from November and were 813 lower in 2023 than in 2022. Initial claims for unemployment insurance claims rose 27 percent
Healthcare providers are significant employers. A shortage of primary care physicians or clinics that provide primary care can have broader economic implications, affecting jobs, local economies, and community well-being. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
