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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
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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
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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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Small businesses thriving in the CSRA

The struggle is real for small businesses, but many first-year additions to the CSRA are building a unique, successful footprint with bells and whistles, paint, prep meals, and sit-down dinners. ABD has interviewed many start-up businesses in the past year and 2024 looks to be a banner year for some of them. We are spotlighting four small businesses, including their challenges and tips for success that have gotten them this far. The Wildemount, located at 200 Park Avenue SW in Aiken, will celebrate its first anniversary on January 17. “Learning

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Mitzi Oxford January 8, 2024 No Comments
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Cyber Success

One local school is on the cutting edge of developing a pipeline for Augustans into the lucrative Cyber field. ABD’s Mike Petchenik has more in today’s biz bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 7, 2024 No Comments
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Networking to help your biz

SCORE partners with other business groups like the Chambers to help small businesses develop a strategy for success. Chip Retson from SCORE explains in our short video below. SCORE has a workshop coming up in a couple of weeks that could be the beginning of your strategy. For more information on SCORE workshops and coaching, visit www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 7, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Using arts to stimulate tourism

A new art exhibition in Augusta could mean a boost to tourism figures, particularly by the minority communities. The New Urban Black Artists’ Guild (NuBAG) in partnership with the Greater Augusta Arts Council, is featuring local artists in the Gallery at Augusta & Co. on Broad Street. Arts and entertainment showed continued strength in the latest government report on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the seven counties that make up the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Dr. Simon Medcalfe, an economics professor at Augusta University and contributor for Augusta

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 7, 2024 No Comments
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Embracing Growth: H&M Surveying’s Strategic Move to Augusta

H&M Surveying has chosen Augusta, Georgia, as the site for its newest office. This decision marks a significant expansion for the company and a testament to Augusta’s growing prominence as a hub for business and innovation. “When we started looking at diversifying our footprint, we decided Augusta was the best place to be for positive growth,” according to Dustin Mills with H & M Surveying. H&M Surveying’s choice to establish an office in Augusta underscores the city’s appeal as a business-friendly environment. With a rich history, a diverse and skilled

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Staff Report January 7, 2024 No Comments
Blue Ribbon Businessperson Of The Month

Business Person of the Month: Matthew Gilchrist

Matthew Gilchrist, the sole owner and operator of Gilchrist Construction, believes in putting his family first. As a Christian, he also believes in treating everyone he works with like he wants to be treated. Those qualities are among the reasons Gilchrist is the Augusta Business Daily’s Business Person of the Month for December. He was nominated by co-worker, Jason Mandarino, who said: “He works hard to make sure that his staff and sub-contractors are taken care of, both personally and professionally. Matthew lives out his commitment to his family first,

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Dustin Turner January 7, 2024 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: Simply begin again

It is the time of year when many people are focused on new things – new diets, new habits, and new goals. In the clear, crisp air of winter and sunrises illuminating morning frost, there seems to be an additional layer of hope.  It’s a great time to be alive and a great time to reflect and evaluate where you’ve been and where you’re headed. As an unknown sage has astutely observed, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there!” The year ended on a

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Steve Swanson January 4, 2024 No Comments
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