
Having a healthy CSRA
CSRA leaders and the Georgia Department of Community Health are looking at ways to expand healthcare in the area. Mike Petchenik discusses how in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

CSRA leaders and the Georgia Department of Community Health are looking at ways to expand healthcare in the area. Mike Petchenik discusses how in today’s edition of Biz Bits.

Millennials in the workplace, how to attract, engage and retain them were just a few of the topics highlighted in the monthly Good Morning, North Augusta breakfast session, sponsored by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. A panel discussion, moderated by Manpower operations manager Nate Lauger, was made up of young professionals from assorted industries. Tashara Johnson, HR generalist of Aurubis Richmond, LLC; Haley Napier, business development manager at Manpower; Jimmie Smith, workforce innovation coordinator at Shamrock Social Impact and Jeannine Steinkuhl, director of sales for Crowne Plaza, all fielded

There’s not an easy button. Here’s a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, explains the necessity of working together, even in difficult situations.

When someone decides to purchase a home, there are generally specific needs and principal requirements that narrow down the selection. One often underestimated element that holds the power to significantly impact property values and selection is school zoning. School choice and school ratings launch a profound influence on the lifestyle choice, purchase location and happiness of homeowners. In the ever changing real estate market, the concept of school choice has developed into a compelling force. Homebuyers are no longer merely checking off the wish list, they’re making choices that reflect

Talent acquisition and retention can be difficult for many businesses, even in the best of times. No doubt, these post-pandemic years have exacerbated HR challenges due to all kinds of fluctuations in the labor market and business landscape. Gone are the days, at least for the foreseeable future, in which employers have the luxury of sifting through hundreds of qualified resumes to handpick their next great hire. The good news is that current employment dynamics are compelling business owners to rethink the way they approach not just their HR, but

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

Editor’s note: Last week, ABD reported that heavy metal rockers Metallica would present $100,000 to Aiken Tech through their foundation. The college is one of 11 that will receive funding from the Metallica Scholarship Initiative, through the band’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands. It is the first time a South Carolina college has been included. Dana Lynn McIntyre’s story takes a closer look at how the investment will benefit students and the workplace. Students and the CSRA workplace will be the beneficiaries after the internationally known heavy metal band,

Meaningful work means a lot. Let’s take a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, discusses the type of work employees want to be involved in. If you’d like to read more quality content, please consider supporting ABD’s mission by clicking here.

A digital channel will soon feature Aiken restaurant – The Feed Sack. Mike Petchenik explains in this edition of Biz Bits. If you’d like to read more quality content, please consider supporting ABD’s mission by clicking here.

When Lily Nguyen opened a café in Augusta last summer, she already had a loyal customer base who knew her from The Augusta Market, but business has increased exponentially ever since, thanks to its proximity to Augusta University and the downtown medical district. Nguyen owns Lily Coffee, Tea & Bread located at 1378 Laney Walker Blvd., Suite 101, which she opened on Aug. 1, 2022. The shop was formerly occupied by Humanitree House. Nguyen also sells boxes of Vietnamese coffee in her shop and provides them to Asian markets, including