That’s just the question Norman Aldredge, owner and chef at Zip Chef, asked at ABD’s October Conference and Expo. See what Angela Swarts, franchise owner of Spherion Augusta, says employers need to know.
Meybohm Real Estate debuted Meybohm Mortgage, a specialized mortgage company created in partnership with Newrez and Carolina One Mortgage, in an announcement made on Nov. 17. Meybohm Mortgage will focus on residential purchase mortgage lending. The company named its two loan officers, Kim Shelpman and John Mark Capers as having extensive experience, which will allow them to provide a standard of excellence in leading the industry. Kim Shelpman, branch manager at Meybohm Mortgage, said the news is exciting for the company. “Meybohm Mortgage is thrilled to introduce a suite of
In the strategic management course that I teach in the MBA program at Augusta University’s Hull College of Business, I periodically assign my students take-home exams that are analyses of cases prepared by the Harvard Business School. In early November, I assigned my students two cases that examine the grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s. Although there are no Trader Joe’s in the local area (the nearest is in Columbia, SC, while there are multiple locations in metro Atlanta), some of the students had been to a Trader Joe’s. While a
Georgia’s nationally recognized workforce development programs are now offering a direct link between job seekers and employers. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has launched an online Labor Exchange Platform (LEP) as part of the state’s WorkSource Georgia program, which is administered by TCSG’s Office of Workforce Development. “By seamlessly connecting job seekers with employers, we are not just filling job vacancies, but are building a robust, skilled community ready to drive Georgia’s economic growth,” said TCSG Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development, Karen Kirchler. Georgia’s ability to provide a
See what’s causing changes to the unemployment rate in today’s edition of BizBits with Mike Petchenik.
There’s no doubt that tax incentives have been effective in attracting new businesses in the CSRA and across the state, but a panel of Georgia lawmakers is holding meetings to make sure there is a balance. The Joint Tax Credit Review panel is an offshoot of the 2023 legislative session. The credits are to attract new businesses to locate in the Peach State. Elected officials want to determine which credits are working, which aren’t, and if any need to be revised or terminated. “They are designed to stimulate economic growth.
What is happening now could mean even better news in 2024 for CSRA employers and employees. Think of it as an early Christmas gift.
Last year, Georgia Trend magazine introduced the inaugural GEORGIA 500, a comprehensive publication of leaders around the state driving our successful economy to new heights year after year, and once again, Chamber President, Sue Parr has been named to this list. The Augusta Metro Chamber serves as the voice of the business community and represents over 1,200 members. Under Parr’s leadership, the Chamber’s policy work has included advocating for local excise tax-free industrial energy costs and abundant transportation infrastructure, supporting the state’s second back-to-back 10-year, 13-county Transportation Investment Act (TIA)
Name: Tara DeLoach Company/Title: Tara DeLoach, LLC, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Owner Address: 930 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta, GA Phone: 706-343-3661 Email: tara@mftAugusta.com Website: https://www.mftaugusta.com/ No matter how successful you are, life and business present everyday challenges. Some are more monumental than others. One thing is certain, the two are often intertwined. “If you aren’t functioning well, if you can’t relax, or focus, or if you’re struggling in your relationships, then that will show up at work. You’ll have difficulties meeting deadlines, managing challenges with employees and customers, or you
Given my record in forecasting sporting events, I may not be the best person to provide an economic forecast. Nevertheless, that is what I will be doing at 7:30 am on Thursday, December 7th, in the Roscoe Ballroom on the Augusta University Summerville Campus. The event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by emailing hull@augusta.edu, so we can manage the food and beverages appropriately. Last year, I presented four indicators of recession and two of them indicated an economic downturn and two did
