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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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Darin Myers January 10, 2024 No Comments
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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Neil Gordon January 9, 2024 No Comments
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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Dr. Rick Franza January 9, 2024 No Comments
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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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 9, 2024 No Comments
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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Mike Petchenik January 9, 2024 No Comments
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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Staff Report January 9, 2024 No Comments
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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Mike Petchenik January 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Connecting the dots between workforce and health

Labor shortages continue to be a concern for many local businesses. The Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) labor force (those in work or looking for work) is about 5,000 below pre-pandemic levels, although it has been rising recently (see below). Other areas of the state have seen labor force levels surpass pre-pandemic levels. The Georgia labor force has remained above pre-pandemic levels since early 2022 and is now 150,000 higher. Some parts of the state are doing better than others and one explanation may be the health of the population.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe January 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

A twist on Sunday bar openings?

Augusta bar owners were vocal in their displeasure with what Sunday they can be open this year, and commissioners listened. Meeting in a special session on Monday, commissioners re-visited their decision last year to designate Super Bowl Sunday as the day. It followed complaints last week from bar owners unhappy they had to stay closed on New Year’s Eve. By choosing Super Bowl Sunday, bar owners were not permitted to open for New Year’s Eve, and owners said it hurt them financially. Adrian Estrada, owner of The Loft, a nightclub

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

SCORE with a mentor

Navigating challenges, making informed decisions, and identifying growth opportunities are all part of building a successful business. The SCORE professionals can advise you in all of those areas. To learn more about SCORE workshops and coaching, visit www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 8, 2024 No Comments
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