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Walking by Faith

A life of long obedience in the same direction means that we keep walking down the straight and narrow even when the path seems long and difficult, and we’d rather take a shortcut. Dorothy Spaulding and her team at Watchmen Broadcasting in North Augusta have been walking a path of obedience since they began broadcasting through TV 49. Their headquarters is in North Augusta, but their reach goes far beyond the CSRA. Each weekday, their flagship talk program “Club 36” brings in local, national, and international guests. Current events are discussed with

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Steve Swanson September 7, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

4 Leadership Styles in the CSRA

Depending on who you ask, there may be as many leadership styles as there are leaders in business, government, the entertainment industry, and so on. However, certain leadership traits are encountered most frequently in the workplace, and most CEOs, owners, and business leaders fall within this grouping. The four most common styles are: Autocratic Democratic Laissez-faire Transformational Each of these styles goes by several different names, but it’s likely that you and your fellow leaders will recognize the qualities inherent in each. Let’s take a look: Autocratic (or Authoritarian) Leadership

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Darin Myers September 6, 2023 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Anniversary for the Animals!

Happy second anniversary to the McFaddens at Fetch! Pet Care in the CSRA. “We are absolutely thrilled to reach this significant milestone,” said Nikki McFadden, co-owner of Fetch! Pet Care. It has been a journey filled with wagging tails, purring cats, and unconditional love. Our mission from the beginning was to create a stress-free experience for both pets and pet parents, and we are beyond grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us.” McFadden says Fetch! Pet Care has set the bar high in the pet care industry,

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Neil Gordon September 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

North Augusta balances beauty and business with projects

North Augusta citizens will have a chance to weigh in on a major revision of the city’s planning and development code. A public hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Tommy Paradise, director of the Planning and Development department, said this revision has been a long time in the making. The work began in 2000. “We had a task force that helped develop this draft and we went chapter by chapter, page by page from the front

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

The wine wagon

I’ll drink to that. Our business reporter, Mike Petchenik is reporting today on a new business on wheels that is safe to take for a spin.

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Mike Petchenik September 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Review: ‘Bottoms’ is Tops

Those of us who grew up watching the golden age of teen comedies, from Sixteen Candles to Weird Science, usually have one prevailing thought when revisiting them as grown-ups: How did we watch this and think it was okay? The era of John Hughes’ suburban-set hormone odysseys typically centered on one idea: dorky boys want to get with the bombshell cheerleaders and will stop at nothing to do so. Fast forward to the early 2000’s, when gross-out comedies took the hyperbolic sentiments of teen comedies to the extreme cringe value.

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Dylan James September 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

“Stakeholder Satisfaction: Tradeoffs are Inevitable”

One of the great things about returning to the classroom is that if what I teach to my students is timely and relevant, it should also be valuable to readers of this column. So, periodically, I will take you “inside my classroom” and share with you what I am discussing with my students. As I introduced my MBA students to strategic management, one of the important concepts we addressed was to be sure to consider the various stakeholders of your business when making strategic decisions and understanding that some of

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Dr. Rick Franza September 5, 2023 No Comments
Staffing

Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders: A vital investment for local businesses Pt. 2

As the business landscape evolves, it becomes increasingly imperative for companies to identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders. The success of any organization hinges on its ability to recognize and nurture talented individuals who possess the vision, skills, and passion to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s business world. In this pursuit, businesses are taking transformative steps to nurture the seeds of success within their organizations. Encouraging Networking and Relationship Building In the business community, networking is seen as a powerful tool for future leaders. By building and nurturing

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Nate Lauger September 5, 2023 No Comments
Closings

A final farewell to Steak and Shake in Columbia County

An online auction on Sept. 5 marked the final farewell to a popular restaurant on Belair Frontage Road. Vanish Auctions, a Florida-based company that specializes in online auctions, handled the sale of equipment and furniture from Steak and Shake. The auction included tables and chairs, artwork, and kitchen equipment. A viewing period was held prior to the start of the noon auction. Several people were there when the doors opened at 9 a.m. “I am looking for some things actually to build out our church kitchen and to get them

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 5, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

When the “stakes” are high…

Over 100 local employees of a nationwide restaurant chain have been let go. Mike Petchenik shares the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 5, 2023 No Comments
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