B2B Stories

Sponsored Article: Insuring your future by the Golden Rule

Publisher’s Note: Kevin Hyatt believes in “The Golden Rule” and at tomorrow’s Conference and Expo, he will show it! He’s not only an exhibitor on the concourse by the Wow Room elevator—but he’s ALSO leading a breakout session on sales and marketing to help other entrepreneurs grow! The Hyatt Agency www.thehyattagencyllc.com 706-343-8033 Call for a FREE quote today! Kevin Hyatt’s goal is simple: treat customers the way he’d want to be treated. The “Golden Rule” is what drives the Augusta business owner in every interaction with every prospective and current

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B2B Stories

Award-winning baker branches out with grand opening for new restaurant

If you’ve ever had a sweet tooth, you’ve probably visited Bottom Line Bakery at 4534 Washington Road in the past couple of years. Surely, the display of cakes and the aroma of freshly baked bread and cinnamon rolls drew you into the establishment started by Kelsey Lucius. You might also have caught her on Season 7 of Chopped Sweets, where she turned four somewhat questionable baskets of ingredients into Million Dollar Desserts which captured the $10,000 winning prize. That was in March 2020. A few months later, Lucius opened her

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B2B Podcasting

And the state of the college is…

Mike Petchenik explains what Dr. Jermaine Whirl presented in his State of the College address. Get the latest facts and figures in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

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Lessons Learned

A weekend with friends: How did we get so lucky?”

I spent this past weekend in rainy, chilly, South Bend, Ind. However, the weather did very little to spoil my enjoyment. I was there to attend a football game between my alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, and one of its greatest football rivals, the University of Southern California (USC). While Notre Dame (ND) clearly played its best game of the season, routing the Trojans 48-20, that was only one of the highlights of my weekend. I was also able to spend the entire weekend with three close friends

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B2B Stories

Columbia County industry announces major expansion

One of the largest employers in Columbia County has announced a major expansion. Club Car will be expanding into a 105,000-square-foot facility in the White Oak Industrial Park in Appling, Ga. The new facility will join Club Car’s existing facility that opened in the industrial park in 2019. “Our team is dedicated to provide the best vehicles and service for our customers,” said Mark Wagner, president of Club Car. “This new facility gives us the opportunity to extend operations in the United States.” The new building will provide additional space

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Expo Preview

Expo Preview: SRP Federal Credit Union

Company: SRP Federal Credit Union Contact: Bob Bigger Phone: 803-278-4851 Website: SRP Since their founding in 1960, SRP Federal Credit Union has been dedicated to its members. Today, SRP serves as the financial institution for over 190,000 members in both Georgia and South Carolina. The credit union provides savings programs, checking accounts, competitive loan options, and a variety of other convenient services tailored to fit members’ needs. Not only does SRP Federal Credit Union serve individuals, but also the CSRA business community. SRP cares about the community, its growth, and

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Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Location restrictions are bad for business

Imagine you want to open a new business in a town. The main street of this town is ten miles long and the residents are equally distributed along the street. Where would you locate your business? It may seem that if you are the only business, it does not matter where you are physically located, but some places are better than others. Locating at one of the ends may mean that the travel costs end up being so high, that some residents will choose not to buy at all. Remember,

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B2B Podcasting

New design biz opens in downtown

There is a new interior designer in town who is passionate about bringing modern-designed furniture to fit your budget. The new business will also offer interior design services. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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B2B Stories

GA and SC deliver one, two punch for best in business

For the 10th straight year, Area Development Magazine named Georgia number one on its annual list of “Top States for Doing Business” report. Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), joined by former Governor, Nathan Deal (R), members of the general assembly and state and local economic developers, made the announcement earlier this month. “For 10 straight years, the people who help businesses choose where to make long-term investments have repeatedly said Georgia is the best state in the nation for opportunity,” said Kemp. “Despite the unprecedented challenges we’ve seen in recent years,

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