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Greater Augusta Arts Council receives Bridge grant

The Greater Augusta Arts Council is getting a financial shot in the arm from the Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. GAAC received a Bridge grant, one specifically for non-profit arts organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The local organization is one of 162 such groups to receive the funds. “These vital funds bring life into communities all across the state. Music, theatre, dance, and visual art attract tourists, bring community members together, teach children self-confidence, revitalize downtowns, and more,”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 20, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Best of Faith Friday: Marriage Makers/Marriage Breakers (Part Two)

Dave and Ashley Willis are a vital part of a marriage ministry called XO based in Dallas Texas. They are both authors and host a podcast called “The Naked Marriage” (which has had over 1.1 million downloads just since the beginning of 2023). They also speak to thousands of couples in person at marriage events across the country. Here is the rest of our conversation: Where do you point people when they ask you for an example of a strong marriage? Dave: I would say start in your church. If

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Steve Swanson July 20, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Darin Myers: How is inflation impacting the hiring process?

Being informed is a large part of it. We’re looking back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo where Coach Darin Myers, co-owner of The Alternative Board of the CSRA, explains that it’s crucial to make the right decisions, especially when times are bad.

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Darin Myers July 20, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Quick tips for a quick sale

If you are planning to sell your real estate soon, you may be asking, did I miss the perfect time to sell? The short answer is no, you are not too late. However, unlike the previous years, preparing a home for showing will take some effort. Gone are the days of multiple offers on an ugly home. Things like curb appeal, present-day decorative features, and fresh paint matter again! Pricing correctly is always the main key to selling quickly, but you also need to make sure you present your home

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans July 20, 2023 No Comments
Top Story

The “hottest” jobs in the CSRA!

We aren’t talking about the hot jobs in the market right now, the ones where you make six figures and sit behind a palatial desk. This is about the folks who work outdoors in the sweltering heat. In some cases, they may be the ones doing the work which supports your business. I’m sure by now you’ve noticed that a historic heat wave has moved east into Georgia and South Carolina. The National Weather Service says it could last into August. It’s one thing to step out of the A/C

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Mitzi Oxford July 19, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Locally owned pediatric urgent care celebrates first anniversary

Carlee Leopard, MSN, APRN, CPNP opened NiteOwl Pediatric Urgent Care one year ago, and it’s one of the first urgent care clinics specialized for children in South Carolina. According to a press release, NiteOwl’s vision for the clinic is to complement the pediatrician. Staffed by board-certified pediatric nurse practitioners, Nite Owl Pediatric Urgent Care treats children from newborns through age 21. They accept Georgia and South Carolina Medicaid plans, as well as most major private insurances. Leopard is also one of the first nurse practitioners in the state to open

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Rakiyah Lenon July 19, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Darin Myers: Can anyone who wants a job right now get one?

There’s plenty that goes into the job search for both employers and employees. We’re looking back at the Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May, where Coach Darin Myers, co-owner of The Alternative Board of the CSRA, says that it’s important to ensure employers think of ways to reward the individuals who work for them.

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Darin Myers July 19, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: The Purple Hull

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 the 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”.

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Wes Hennings July 19, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Coach Darin: What can predictive analytics do for your business?

Every business (yours included) generates a lot of data. Every customer interaction, sale, and follow-up report produces information of great potential use to the organization. The key is harnessing all that data and using it to your company’s advantage. This process is often referred to as predictive analysis. According to the Harvard Business Review, predictive analytics is “the use of data to predict future trends and events,” and leveraging “historical data to forecast potential scenarios that can help drive strategic decisions.” In other words, the information your company generates today (and the proper

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Darin Myers July 19, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Is recruiting for your business a top priority?

As an experienced business owner and founder of TAB CSRA, Darin Myers, recently addressed the topic of recruiting for the ABD EXPO. Who are you hiring and how much time are you devoting to a process that could change your business?

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Darin Myers July 18, 2023 No Comments
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