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An evening of fun and food is planned to pave the way for future development in North Augusta. Melodies and Masterpieces will also feature music and art. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
While job fairs are a popular way for businesses to attract new employees, students in Columbia County are flipping the script. The Columbia County School District (CCSD) is partnering with Columbia County, the Columbia County Chamber Foundation, and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for the fourth annual CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) Workforce Showcase Competition on Friday, Feb. 16. Brooks Smith, director of the school district’s CTAE programs, told ABD this showcase is also a competition for students to show off to potential employers the skills they are
Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is in the final phases of a build-out in time, just in time for a Spring opening in Evans. Duckworth Development is taking care of the construction and the team at Southern Smiles will only have to move equipment and furniture a half mile or so away. They are relocating to a new building behind the North Belair Road office and center, from which they currently operate. At this time, their neighbors are Cudos and Merit Flooring amongst others and they’ll soon be alongside dozens of
“Shop till you drop” will take on a new meaning on Saturday, January 27, when several downtown stores partner with Westabou Montessori to raise money for the school’s scholarship fund. Many of Westabou’s 100 students receive financial aid and participating stores will contribute to the fund. Here is how it works: Shoppers can participate throughout the day, with a kickoff and live music at 1:00 pm at Humanitree House located at 305 8th St. Between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, shoppers can purchase a reusable shopping bag at
Goodwill has stepped up to fill the demand for clean energy jobs in the CSRA. Good timing because clean technologies are driving growth in the energy sector. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
It’s tax time and homeownership comes with numerous perks, one of them is the potential to benefit from tax deductions. While not every expense related to buying a home is tax-deductible, there are several key items that can contribute to significant savings this tax season. Let’s explore the home-buying expenses that may qualify for tax deductions, helping you maximize the financial advantages of owning a home. 1. Mortgage Interest Arguably, the most well-known and significant deduction for homeowners is the mortgage interest deduction. Homeowners can deduct the interest paid on
Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host. His newest book, Life is Hard. God is Good. Let’s Dance. Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad was released just days ago. I began by asking Brant if continuing to write books is part of his master plan. His response? “Yeah, my master plan – that I don’t have. I’m just trying to be faithful with whatever crosses my path today and then letting God take care of the other stuff.” Are you surprised that you have so much to
The countdown has started at Augusta Regional Airport heading into Masters Week 2024. The first indication of what to expect came in an announcement from Delta Airlines just days before the Aviation Commission’s monthly meeting. Delta, one of the two airlines that provides daily service at Augusta airport, announced nine routes, six of which are new, with more than 1,300 seats daily to Augusta. That represents nearly double the level of service. The expanded schedule will feature new routes from Washington, D.C., Boston, and Austin. There will be flights from
User-generated content (UGC) is an increasingly trendy approach to marketing that can wield some remarkable results. UGC refers to content, usually, social media posts that feature messaging, images, videos, or product reviews created by individual users or special endorsers often referred to as brand ambassadors. Target audiences find user-generated content fosters connection among users due to its implied authenticity, candor, and an often-refreshing dose of creativity. And it works. Many businesses spent years trying to convince customers to leave them positive Google or Facebook reviews, but the advancement of UGC
