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Simon Says: Job openings up, savings rate way down

In my continued effort to bring good news to the Augusta metro area, I can report that after several months of declining job openings, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced last week that job openings in August were up 27,000 (8%) in Georgia and 7,000 (4%) in South Carolina. However, the only other variable in the Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) that improved was residential housing permits, up six percent. Initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by ten percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Index fell 2 percent on the

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 23, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Creative arts are music to the CSRA economy

The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) show that the arts are having an economic impact at the state and national levels. The latest report from GCA shows that 200,000 jobs with an economic impact of $48 billion are directly connected to the creative industries in the Peach State. That presence is also a selling tool to attract new businesses to Georgia. “Georgia communities are successfully using the arts as a part of their local economic development efforts. Georgia’s creative economy not

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 23, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

SnoCap named best burgers and fries in the state

Burgers and fries are a pairing that can be found in nearly every restaurant you visit, from old-school diners and holes-in-the-wall to fine dining establishments serving elevated twists on the classic combo. With so many great burger joints to choose from, how do you know where to start? According to the list from Lovefood, the best burger and fries meal in South Carolina can be found at the Sno-Cap Drive-In. This popular eatery was also named the best drive-in restaurant in the state. Sno-Cap Drive-In is located at 618 West Avenue in North Augusta. Using reviews, awards

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Mitzi Oxford October 23, 2023 No Comments
Expo Preview

Hitting a business home run from SRP Park

My first visit to Augusta was in the late 70’s. I worked for the ABC affiliate in Columbus, GA owned by J.B. Fuqua. I was the meteorologist for the station, and they brought in John Coleman, the weatherman for ABC’s Good Morning America, to record promotional videos for both the Columbus station and WJBF in Augusta. Mr. Fuqua arranged a private plane to fly both of us to Augusta. Coleman went on to start The Weather Channel. J. B. Fuqua was already a self-made businessman. The company he built, Fuqua

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Mitzi Oxford October 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Club Car expands in a big way

Tooling around on a golf cart, a farm, or a neighborhood takes on a new meaning with Club Car. It’s also big business when it involves an expansion. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik October 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Biggest event ever at “Do More in 2024

The Do More in 2024 Conference and Expo, sponsored by Augusta Business Daily, drew a cross-section of nearly 50 vendors to SRP Park in North Augusta on October 19. Attendees strolled the concourse of the stadium under clear skies and sunshine, stopping to learn about new products, services, and businesses from vendors. John Boudreaux, owner of Hargrove Inspections, is a veteran of the expos. He had a booth at the Fall 2022 event at the Kroc Center on Broad Street and returned for the Spring 2023 expo when it moved

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Opinions on social media can come back to bite you

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 discusses the negative impact your social media posts could have on your employment. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: This past week, we’ve seen reports of several Harvard law students having job offers rescinded because of statements they made regarding current events in Israel. Of course, we’ve all heard that social media posts can potentially cause problems for employees. How

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Gary Kauffman October 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Lots to love from this chef!

We hope you’re hungry! Mike Petchenik tells us about a local caterer serving up dishes with lots of love in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik October 19, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: The benefits of virtual Tours in real estate marketing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of real estate marketing, virtual tours have emerged as a game-changing tool, offering an immersive and interactive experience for potential buyers. As technology continues to advance, the benefits of virtual tours in real estate marketing have become increasingly apparent. In this article, we’ll explore why virtual tours are a valuable asset and why we market every one of our listings with one. Immersive experience: Virtual tours provide a 360-degree view of a property, allowing potential buyers to explore every nook and cranny from the comfort

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Braydon Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans October 19, 2023 No Comments
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