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Augusta Tech gives a sneak peek of its next big project

A multi-million dollar renovation will bring one of Augusta Technical College’s in-demand training programs to Walton Way and 12th Street. The former Johnson Motor Company is being re-purposed to house the automotive training programs available at Augusta Tech. On Wednesday, the college issued an invitation to attend a soft launch and unveiled renderings, showing how it will look. Augusta Tech was able to purchase the former dealership, thanks to $1 million donations from The Knox Foundation, The Augusta National Golf Club, and Jim Hudson Automotive Group. The campus will be

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 1, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Family of beloved business owner gives endowment in his name

Donald Cheeks built his career in the machine tool industry, from being a machinist to operations manager, to owning and leading the Southeastern Tool Company. Now, through a $25,000 donation from the Gifting Tree Foundation, his family has established the Donald C. Cheeks Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with the Aiken Technical College Foundation to help future generations create their own career paths as machinists. “Don lived his life always helping others. Even though he’s no longer with us, this scholarship will still allow his memory to live on for years to come,” said his widow,

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Mitzi Oxford November 1, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Trellis Coffee Bar to hold grand opening this Saturday

Augusta has a new coffee spot! Located at 1902 Walton Way in Augusta, Trellis Coffee Bar has become the newest spot for locals to grab a cup of coffee, while experiencing a vibrant dining experience. A grand opening celebration has been scheduled for Nov. 4. The space has been operating under its soft launch opening hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday since early October. They are closed on Sundays. Trellis Coffee Bar was formed by local couples, Ross

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Rakiyah Lenon October 31, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New French restaurant brings bon appétit to the CSRA

Paris and Rome are famous for art and iconic landmarks, fashion, and cuisine. When the doors of DiVino’s Italian Ristorante closed after seven years, it seems appropriate that a restaurateur from Paris would bring a different taste of European culinary delights to the same location. Two weeks ago, Bistro 55 Restaurant & Bar opened at 465 Railroad Avenue in the Hammonds Ferry area of North Augusta. It was always manager, Maurice Cohen’s dream to move from his birthplace of Paris to the U.S. He lived in Los Angeles and managed

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Mitzi Oxford October 31, 2023 No Comments
Thought Leaders

Making a Happy Holiday Season for your employees, customers, and you

One of my former pastors calls the season that we just entered “Hallow-Thanks-Mas,” the two-month period that encompasses the holidays that many of us enjoy the most: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. However, for many business owners and managers, while this can be an enjoyable time of the year personally, it can often be the most challenging time to lead their businesses. The main reason for this challenge is that businesses are dependent upon people, primarily their employees and customers. Despite the fact that most people enjoy this celebratory time with

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Dr. Rick Franza October 31, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Metals make medals!

An up-and-coming local corporation is giving scholarships to students at Augusta Technical College. Mike Petchenik gives us the scoop in today’s BizBits.

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Mike Petchenik October 31, 2023 No Comments
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Building contractor gets to fix poor CSRA conditions

Efforts were underway to provide adequate housing for soldiers at Fort Eisenhower. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Oct. 31 for a new housing development on Fort Eisenhower named Pine Tree Terrace. This development aims to improve living conditions for young soldiers living on-post at Fort Eisenhower. A total of 76 homes will be built in the development, including four that are handicapped accessible. “There’ll be three and four-bedroom townhomes, modern floor plans, and modern amenities for our soldiers and service members,” said Chuck Parker, executive VP of Balfour Beatty

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 31, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

CSRA businesses hit a homerun at recent EXPO

In the biggest ABD Business EXPO yet, attendance, breakout session speakers, and expert panelists provided a glimpse into what’s coming in 2024. The future is bright! Here is a recap from Mike Petchenik in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik October 30, 2023 No Comments
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Business startup facilitator unveils new AI platform

Make Startups, the Augusta-based startup facilitator, officially unveiled its new AI software platform, CofounderOS, at the Fall 2023 Startup Champions Network Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, on Oct. 24. “Through our certification and other programs, Make Startups has more than a decade of experience in coaching entrepreneurs, teaching classes, leading accelerator programs, and working with investors,” said Eric Parker, CEO of Make Startups, who has testified before a U.S. congressional committee on the critical need for entrepreneurship support. “CofounderOS takes those 10 years of experience, allowing us the ability, through AI, to predict a

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Neil Gordon and Mitzi Oxford October 30, 2023 No Comments
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