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Best Places to Work: Bagwell Insurance Services

Bagwell Insurance Services 108 Davis Road Martinez, GA. 30907 dbagwell@bagwellins.com Job Opening: Full-Time Administrative Professional It’s been 50 years since David Bagwell’s father first hung his shingle in historic Augusta. And while the family-owned and family-run insurance company has since relocated to Martinez, Bagwell Insurance Services’ mission remains the same. “I saw early on growing up (insurance) was something I wanted to do,” said Bagwell. “As an independent agent, we can offer a lot of different products to a lot of different people.   Insurance can be a complicated thing and

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Mike Petchenik July 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Tacocat

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

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Wes Hennings July 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

A grand book for our times

The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, a new book by Richard Haass, has been placed on my short list of recommended books. Let me explain why. “Bill of Obligations” makes a powerful point. Enshrined in our Constitution is a Bill of Rights but no bill of obligations. The author, Richard Haass, had a long and distinguished career in the federal government. He served in senior positions in the State Department and the White House. He worked closely with Presidents from both political parties. Richard Haass writes with authority about

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith July 5, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local business owners offer fun alternative to traditional painting

For many people, painting is a way to relax, hone their craft or express their creativity, but a new business opening today in North Augusta will allow both children and adults to create fun, unique paintings that require no artistic talent. Chris and Brandy Gunsolus own The Splatter Place located at 614 East Martintown Road, Suite C, across the street from Krystal and next door to Aishi Steak & Wings. The business gives customers the chance to throw ultraviolet blacklight reactive paint at a variety of canvases, including hats, T-shirts,

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Josh Heath July 5, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Steven Clayborn: What changes have businesses seen since the pandemic?

Though some of us had to become accustomed to working remotely during the pandemic, some businesses were ahead of the times. We take a look back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May as Steven Clayborn, owner of Salamis, LLC, explains how businesses can benefit from exploring opportunities that are available in the digital space.

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Steven Clayborn July 5, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Coach Darin: Leverage AI to grow your business

These days, nothing seems more topical than AI (Artificial Intelligence). With the much-ballyhooed advent of ChatGTP, business owners and CEOs are examining new ways in which AI can help increase efficiency, streamline operations, and grow their businesses. What exactly is AI? According to Wharton Online, AI “refers to the ability of machines to learn and make decisions based on data and analytics.” For many businesses, automation based on artificial intelligence is the starting point for incorporating more AI into their operations. Built-in processes that rely upon repetition and timing benefit significantly through the application

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Darin Myers July 5, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local businesses create healthy meals and desserts that taste like the “real thing”

Amber Connor’s bakery creates healthier alternatives to popular desserts, such as cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, and she’s now set her sights on teaching kids to follow its motto of “Treats without the cheats.” Connor, owner of Sinless Sweets located at 4336 B Washington Road in Evans, will offer her first-ever kids’ baking class for children between the ages of 5 and 12 on Wednesday, July 12. “There were 24 spots available, and all the spots sold out in an hour and a half,” she said. “We plan to offer another

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Josh Heath July 4, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Former young professional honorees share experiences, wisdom at Chamber event

Each year, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Magazine compile a list of 10 young professionals who are successful in not only their careers, but also in giving back to the community. This year’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch includes business owners, realtors, higher education professionals, and banking executives. On Thursday, they were honored at the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon, an event that also included a panel discussion with four past honorees: Shanteka Glover, Senior IT Technical & Business Analyst, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Paige

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Josh Heath July 4, 2023 No Comments
Cyber Security

Secure storage for business on the go

Do you have a need for portable storage? You may not think about security when it comes to jump drives, but security is still important when you need to bring your data with you. Especially, if you have patient data or financial data that you need to keep secure as you travel. The good news is, there are options available now that are cost-effective and will protect your data well. For instance, a 138GB reader with fingerprint partition costs around $30-40. To open the secured section, you will need to

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Patrick Reynolds July 4, 2023 No Comments
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