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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Mark Cuban’s Stock Liquidation: What it means for the real estate market and is TIK TOK Right?

In recent news, billionaire entrepreneur, Mark Cuban made headlines by liquidating a significant portion of his stock portfolio. Naturally, this has led to speculation and concerns about potential ripple effects on various markets, including real estate. It’s important to note that the real estate market is influenced by a multitude of factors, and while high-profile financial moves can catch our attention, they don’t necessarily signal an imminent crash. Cuban’s decision to liquidate stocks would be based on his specific investment strategy or outlook on the stock market, which may not

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans December 14, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

New representative chosen for next step in JBA construction

Members of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority selected an Arizona-based firm to serve as owners’ representatives as they begin the next phase of building a new James Brown Arena. Legal counsel, Ed Enoch presented the authority with a recommendation to hire Nations Group (https://nationsgroup.com) to fill the role that had been held by H.B. Brantley. “They won’t be building it. They will be coordinating between the architect and the builder,” Enoch explained. “And they’ll be putting together the RFP for us to go out and get a builder. That’s part

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 14, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: Celebrate with Song

It’s hard for me to imagine life (even one day) without music. It is a gift from God that speaks deeply to the core of who we are. Music somehow mixes emotion, memories, nostalgia, and our life experiences in a way nothing else does. Hans Christian Andersen said, “When words fail, music speaks.”  I have found that to be true throughout my life and have observed it in the lives of those around me. Christmas has a soundtrack all its own, unlike any other time of the year. Some radio

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Steve Swanson December 14, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Strategies for success in the emerging global economy

The business sector continues to evolve into one of increased worldwide interconnectedness. Though there are arguably both positive and negative impacts of this dynamic, globalization provides many opportunities for SMBs, including increased market access and cost-savings from an expansive range of supply chain options. Perhaps on a more humanitarian note, globalization has also improved the standard of living in many countries and communities throughout the world. The overall impact of globalization really depends on the nature of a business and its industry; but suffice to say that every organization is

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Darin Myers December 13, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

2023 in film by the number$

‘Tis the season for checking scorecards. In a hallmark year for the movie industry, there will be a lot of smiles on the faces of those in the ‘biz who examine figures for a living. There are still two weeks left in 2023, but so far, the numbers for Box Office totals have surpassed 2022 in film. Total domestic gross for the year has reached over $8.3 Billion. This may account, when the year is up, for a 12-13% increase over last year’s totals, which in turn was a 64%

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Dylan James December 13, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Augusta leaders welcome new restaurant to the Augusta Exchange

Two things Augustans love, golf and barbecue. Patrons of the latter have a new restaurant to visit. Under blue skies with a ceremony including a flag raising by American Legion Post 0705, Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q opened Wednesday at the intersection of Robert C. Daniels Parkway and Wheeler Road. “The reception we’ve seen in Augusta has been nothing short of like, over the top. I’m not kidding you,” said Brian Lyman, President of Jim ‘N Nick’s. “But even starting with the permitting process all the way down. The city

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 13, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Eggs up for a business breakfast

An award-winning breakfast franchise can get your morning business started off in the right way. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik December 13, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Richmond County schools leaders outline legislative priorities

Richmond County School System (RCSS) leadership and the Board of Education laid out its priorities for local elected officials during the annual pre-legislative session. The district presented members of the local delegation, including Representatives Karlton Howard (D-District 129), Lynn Gladney (D-District 130) and Brian Prince (D-District 132, Chairman of local delegation) and Senator Harold Jones, their list of five priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The district is particularly concerned with the possible expansion of publicly funded, private school options. The district opposes the creation of any new program or

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 12, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

The year 2024: Looking into my crystal ball

Last week, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business held its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, and my inimitable colleague, Dr. Simon Medcalfe, gave his uniquely informative and amusing take on what the local economy may have in store for us in the coming year. Dr. Medcalfe has inspired me to break out my crystal ball to provide you with my predictions on a number of business-related topics for the coming year. Every time I do a column like this one, I recommend that you print it out and save it, so

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Dr. Rick Franza December 12, 2023 No Comments
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