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.
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
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
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
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,
