B2B Podcasting

Will hockey make a CSRA comeback?

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.

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Consumer Stories

Maestro should be about Leonard Bernstein

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

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B2B Podcasting

What is SLATE for your business?

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.

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Darin Myers

3 surprising trends that will change the way you run your business

There has been a lot of talk lately about Artificial Intelligence and how it is poised to change how nearly every business owner runs and grows their company. And it’s happening. The introduction of ChatGPT has expanded curiosity into artificial intelligence and ignited interest in how to best leverage the tool in everyday business operations. It is by all accounts pretty impressive stuff. Even the big dogs like Google and Microsoft are adding the technology to their platforms and browsers. While AI is expected to quickly impact nearly everything we

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B2B Stories

CSRA “Fitrepreneur” adds 4th location

Former Evans Fitness co-founder, Mike Montarbo reached his “stretch goal” of four locations in a short period of time. Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate represented his brand, InMotion Wellness Studio, and found a unique spot in the Summerville area of Augusta. The newest studio is now open at 1411 Monte Sano Avenue. “Our motto says it all -Power of Process. Our goal is to help people of all ages and walks of life. We work with teens with sports injuries, people suffering from autoimmune diseases and cancer, and aging clients

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Awards/Celebrations

Great leaders, great role models

Tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 11, at 5:00 pm at the Augusta Museum of History, the 14th Annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium will take place. The symposium was initiated and developed to honor and recognize one of our country’s and area’s great heroes, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jimmie Dyess, and also identify and honor others who have demonstrated outstanding valor or have made significant civic contributions. Each year, the Dyess Symposium honors one Medal of Honor (the United States Armed Forces highest military decoration which is awarded for acts of valor) winner and

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Consumer Stories

Cracking down on substandard housing

Owners of rental properties in Augusta could find themselves under increased pressure to bring their properties up to occupancy standards. During Monday’s meeting of the Public Services Committee, District 1 Commissioner, Jordan Johnson told fellow commissioners he recommends creating a city ordinance to deal with property owners of substandard housing. “I was at a town hall that was hosted in Harrisburg. A family was speaking about a home on Warren Street, and just about how bad the condition of the home was,” he explained. “So, we went to the home,

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B2B Podcasting

Help wanted in the CSRA

Are job fairs the answer to employee shortages? Area businesses and first responders certainly hope so. Mike Petchenik has the scoop in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Podcasting

Get the ball rolling

If you’re starting a business, having a good “Coach” or mentor can help your efforts score a victory. SCORE is looking for a few good men and women to serve. To learn more about SCORE workshops and coaching, visit www.greateraiken.score.org.

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B2B Podcasting

Local hotspots top travel list

Looking for a place to visit? Why not start in your own backyard? That’s right. Augusta is a winner in terms of what to see and do in the Peach State. Mike Petchenik has the latest in Biz Bits.

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