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Saucy entrepreneurs featured on Hulu today

It’s National Hot Sauce Day and there is no better time to spotlight Adventure Sauces and husband and wife team, Ryan and Lee Baumgartner, who started the business in Aiken. Their newest creation called Today’s Adventure will be included in a Hulu/Disney series that launches today called Superhot. The name of their spicy concoction which is a pineapple habanero sauce pays homage to the YouTube show they started in 2020. During the pandemic, the platform along with Zoom and Facetime calls became a favorite way to stay connected. Click here

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Mitzi Oxford January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Businessperson of the Month: Dynamic Duo

Best Office Solutions owners, Robin Baxley and Sandi Shields embody the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” “We can’t do it without teamwork,” Baxley said. “We can’t do it without each and every person who works here. That’s why, when we succeed, we reward everyone from the people making the sales to the delivery drivers and the ladies answering the phones.” Shields added that no one at Best Office Solutions will ever say “That’s not my job.” “Robin and I will jump in and clean the bathrooms. I’m cleaning the

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Dustin Turner January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Your commitment level 

Local entrepreneurs are in need of some mentoring. If you’d like to help your business or become a mentor, please visit here. Also, watch this short video here to learn the amount of commitment needed to be a mentor.

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Staff Report January 21, 2024 No Comments
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You’re retired. Now what?

How about lending some time as a volunteer to the next generation of business leaders? SCORE makes it easy to make a difference. Here is a link to more information on upcoming workshops and mentor opportunities: www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 18, 2024 No Comments
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Bigger commitment to boost workforce training

The education and training needed to create a skilled workforce remain a top priority in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) recently announced a change to the College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which is the state’s accountability system for schools. The changes, scheduled to take effect in 2025, are designed to promote high-demand career pathways, those that are aligned with an in-demand industry. “As the No. 1 state in the nation to do business, we have to prepare Georgians for the unprecedented opportunities coming our way, by equipping students

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 18, 2024 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: Divinely Directed

They were sitting near one another in a general psychology class at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Jon says he noticed Rachel first. They began dating as sophomores, got engaged before their senior year, and were married shortly after graduation. This week, I’m having a conversation with Jon and Rachel Dawkins, owners/operators of the two Chick-fil-A restaurants in North Augusta. Jon had previously been a Chick-fil-A team member but was not working there when they met, Rachel was, started working there at the age of 15 years old. Jon

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Steve Swanson January 18, 2024 No Comments
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Impact of health on the workforce

A good-paying job makes it easier for workers to live in healthier neighborhoods, provide quality education for their children, secure childcare services, and buy more nutritious food—all of which affect health. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 18, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: A Buyer’s Journey: The Dance Between New Homes and Old Charms

One of the most common debates on what home to buy revolves around an age-old question: Is it better to buy a brand new home, or should you opt for the character of a time-tested older home? This decision can cause your head to spin and may bring stress that steals the joy associated with home ownership. So, let’s walk through the pros and cons of both, and maybe, just maybe, find the key to unlock the door of your dream home. Let’s start with the pros of buying a

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans January 18, 2024 No Comments
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The rewards of business mentoring

It is rewarding to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business. Score is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping with start-ups or expanding a business. Are you ready to put all your business knowledge to good use? Please watch this short video. For more information on mentoring for SCORE, click here www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 17, 2024 No Comments
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Columbia County Chamber touts new workforce development center

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced a new center targeting workforce development, and the Columbia County Chamber is ready to tap into it. The Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness was announced on Jan. 10 at the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast. “This new strategic initiative was created to lead the state through an unprecedented talent transformation,” said Daniela Perry, Vice President of the Georgia Chamber Foundation in a news release announcing the center. “Talent continues to be the number one issue facing our members. The Center for Workforce and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 17, 2024 No Comments
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