A big crowd turned out to welcome Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q to town. In turn, they made sure the CSRA knows they are all about community by presenting a big check to a local nonprofit. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
The tree-lined street is quaint, filled with houses built in the 1930’s and 40’s. The neighborhood has been repurposed and now, businesses line the streets of West Avenue in North Augusta, including a realtor’s office, a staffing agency, a hair salon, and a boutique. They support each other, including their newest neighbor, West Avenue Market. “From opening in late October until now, our customers have been great. They love the concept of coming in and picking up a freshly cooked meal and the convenience of taking it home and popping
Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he forecasts what 2024 holds for the economy and the business world. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: It’s almost 2024, so it’s time to do a little prognosticating about economic and business trends we could see next year. Let’s start with one that everyone is concerned about: Inflation. Rick: Inflation is steadying, but it’s not getting any lower. It’s still
You had an interview for a job and your potential employer drops you like a hot potato. Ghosting is when there has been some positive direct engagement with a company and then they have dropped you and never spoken with you again. It goes both ways. Trey Nuckols, Recruiting Manager with Nuck Recruiting and Consulting discusses the topic with Neil Gordon.
A new cohort of 50 nurses and patient care technicians is ready to be snapped up by a healthcare industry hungry for staff. Aiken Technical College (ATC) held the traditional pinning ceremony on Dec. 11 for the most recent graduates of their healthcare programs. Dr. Hannah Williams, Dean of the School of Nursing, said current and growing job openings make for an extremely bright future for graduates. “We know in healthcare, there are so many deficits, that we’re short nurses, we’re short patient care techs, often, our students have a
A new spot to eat breakfast is coming to Evans. Mike Petchenik tells us when it will arrive and what it will be serving up in today’s edition of BizBits.
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
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
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
CSRA companies are looking for good employees. Neil Gordon discusses the ideal employee with Trey Nuckols at Nuck Recruiting and Consulting and how to find them.
