Late last week, several CSRA business leaders were recognized for their tremendous leadership in the Augusta area. Mike Petchenik has more in our Biz Bits.
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
Students in the Richmond County School System will benefit from a $1 billion federal investment in clean energy buses, while Goodwill prepares to train the workforce needed to support the electric vehicle industry. In a news release, Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga) and Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Michael Regan said the money is through Warnock’s Clean Commute for Kids Act that was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The bulk of the money, nearly $60 million, will go toward funding 25 of the buses for RCSS, along with buses for
Even as the clouds roll in today, you still might want to grab your shades because the State of the City is shining brightly! Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
January is National Mentoring Month. There is no better time to jump on the bandwagon than now! Whether giving back to your community as a mentor or an entrepreneur who needs sound business advice, there are several workshops coming up that might be of great help. Visit www.greateraiken.score.org.
Now that I have packed away all my holiday decor, it suddenly feels like the house is naked! But honestly, I LOVE it. A clutter-free home not only looks inviting, but also paves the way for easy maintenance and stress-free cleaning routines. I am certain that having a clean and decluttered home will bring a sense of peace and relaxation to your life helping keep those winter blues away. Organizing is one of my favorite things to do, but I get it, for some the thought of decluttering feels overwhelming.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to lay the groundwork to be ready to resume Pit production on-site by 2035. The immediate need will be to staff the Plutonium (PU) Modernization Program. Those individuals will develop and train the workforce needed for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF). The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) approved the Workforce Development Program Plan opening the way for scholarships to cover educational and training at area colleges and universities. “SRNS has recognized the need to engage in workforce planning for the plutonium pit
Andy Kaufmann is synonymous with sports team development from baseball to hockey. Does his visit to a Columbia County event next month mean hockey will return to the CSRA? Mike Petchenik has the latest in today’s Biz Bits.
Social Media was all a-buzz when the first few production stills were released for Maestro, the new Bradley Cooper-directed-written-starring vehicle regarding the legendary American composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein. The talk was not positive, for instead of gasping at Cooper’s inhabitance of Bernstein’s skin, all anyone could dish on was the large prosthetic nose included in Cooper’s makeup. The small controversy led to the Anti-Defamation League giving clearance to the piece. Bernstein, of course, was Jewish, and the emphasized snout brought echoes to the minds of some viewers of antisemitic
SCORE is committed to developing success for small businesses. SLATE is a big part of the plan. What does that mean? You can learn more about how successful retired business execs can pour into your success at their upcoming workshops by visiting www.greateraiken.score.org.
