B2B Stories

New business is painting the way across the CSRA

From engineering in Houston to dabbling in real estate, Andrew Hughes has landed in Augusta with a paintbrush in his hand as the new owner of a Fresh Coat Painters franchise. In the beginning, he followed in his father’s footsteps working in Houston’s oil and gas industries. As an engineer, Hughes designed Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that were used underwater. When Covid hit, much of that work dried up. He traveled north to Plant Vogtle in 2018 for an opportunity. “My family and I fell in love with Augusta and

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Faith

Faith Friday: Business Leader helps others go from mourning to joy

Grief is a universal experience, but each person experiences the process very differently. Lance Danko is a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. He has had to say goodbye to several family members in the recent past, but that is not what got him involved in their GriefShare program. Lance tells the story this way, “We had come out of church one day and my wife looked at me and said, I had a vision of you working with people that were grieving while we were sitting in church.” This was

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B2B Stories

Second annual festival draws support from CSRA businesses

If you are ready for a business break this weekend, here’s a great idea for a calming treat for the senses. King George Lavender Farm and Mercantile will host their annual Lavender Festival Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. In many ways, this event is tailor-made for business owners and employees who lead a hectic lifestyle. Located in Barnwell, SC on 115 acres, the family-owned farm features more than 8,000 lavender plants including three different varieties. George and Elinor Poole moved to the area in 2016 from New York.

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B2B Stories

Florida-based company continues CSRA project

A new tenant coming to the Augusta Corporate Park off Mike Padgett Highway has the green light to close on the property designated for the project. PureCycle Technologies, Inc., a Florida-based company that converts #5 plastic waste to a renewable resource, announced it has received approval from the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) to proceed to closing on the project site. The approval preserves financial and tax incentives offered to the company and allows it to move forward with development. “This approval is the result of several months of hard

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B2B Stories

Paceline kicks off PaceDay 2023 in event happening tomorrow

As part of its year-round movement to cure cancer faster, Paceline is inviting the cancer-fighting community to participate in the “PaceDay Kick-Off Celebration” this Saturday, June 3, at Savannah River Brewing Company located at 813 Fifth Street, Augusta, GA 30901, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and includes a social bike ride and yoga, followed by missional beer all in the spirit of fighting cancer as a community. The bar will open at 11 a.m. and the event will conclude at approximately 2 p.m. According

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B2B Podcasting

What do you want from an organization?

Coach “Dave” Holdeman, co-owner of TAB CSRA, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss the importance of reflecting on organizational values and what you want to be remembered for. Holdeman says that it’s crucial for both employers and employees to consciously think about workplace culture. Those interested in learning more about TAB CSRA can visit: https://www.tabcsra.com

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Local Mortgage Rates: Columbia and Richmond County

I recently went to a birthday dinner at Augustino’s in Augusta. The steak was delicious by the way! I only knew a couple of people there, so our conversation gradually gravitated towards getting to know each other. When you first meet someone, the question “Where do you work?” is bound to come up. When it was my turn to come forth, the conversation immediately turned to current mortgage rates. I proceeded to tell my new friend, Allen, about our current mortgage rates. Not even Billy Mays could convince him to

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Freddy’s

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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B2B Stories

Coach Darin: Which technology strategy is most effective for your remote team?

If, like many businesses these days, you employ a cadre of remote workers, it’s imperative to do all you can to support their offsite efforts. That means, providing the best technology available so they can achieve maximum output and productivity. For example, tools like group chat and management software “help keep team members accountable and ensure deadlines are being met,” said Phil Spensieri, TAB Facilitator, adding, “Production often comes down to the tools you give your employees.” Some obstacles occasionally crop up around a remote workforce. Key IT challenges include keeping technology

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B2B Stories

Date set for Fort Gordon name-changing ceremony

When Fort Gordon becomes Fort Eisenhower, members of the General’s family will not only be heading to the post just outside of Augusta, but they also helped plan the date for the renaming ceremony. ABD has learned through General Perry Smith that the ceremony will take place on October 27. The Eisenhower family requested the event be held in October because it coincides with former President Dwight Eisenhower’s birth date. Fort Gordon is one of nine army bases involved in the renaming process which includes removing all names, symbols, displays,

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