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Mondays with Rick: The lucrative business of sports

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management for the Hull College of Business at Augusta University, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the business aspects of sports. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Editor’s note:  This column originally appeared in December 2022. Since then, Georgia has won back-to-back National Championships, UConn won the NCAA Basketball Championship, baseball season is in full swing, and the first major tournament for 2023 in golf, the Masters, is in the books. This

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Dr. Rick Franza April 9, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA school districts receive major donations from SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union was recently part of the local Board of Education meetings to present checks for money donated to each district as part of the High School Affinity School Debit Card Program last year. The Aiken County Public School district in Aiken, SC was awarded a check totaling $204,966.45, with nine schools participating in the program. The Columbia County School System in Evans, GA was also presented a check in the amount of $38,097.70, with five participating schools. The Affinity School Debit Card Program began in 2018 to

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Faith

Faith Friday: Easter is almost here

Two thoughts come to my mind almost simultaneously when I think of Easter. I’ve had the privilege of visiting Israel. To walk where Jesus walked. To see many of the places with my own eyes that the Bible talks about. To be immersed in history and experience firsthand cities and sites that bring the Bible to life. When you’re there it quickly becomes apparent that the stories in the Bible are not just stories. They are about real flesh and blood people with hopes, fears, dreams, and challenges living life

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Steve Swanson April 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Business leaders receive the royal red carpet treatment

Green jackets and red carpets are part of the 61st tour of Georgia as business leaders from around the world descend upon the Peach State. The Augusta Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, welcomes business leaders to spend four days learning what the Peach State has to offer.  The tour began yesterday in Atlanta with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion, hosted by Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp. “I talked last night about a great team we have here,” Kemp said. “It’s

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 6, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Springing forward with new business opportunities

Spring is about new growth, on the ground, in the trees, and possibly in your business. This month the UGA SBDC in Augusta is offering multiple opportunities for you to grow your small business. The training sessions are online with a fee of $29 each. Those courses include: Guide to small business storytelling Small business loans deciphered Creating an Instagram that works All about small business certification Next month, the SBDC launches StartSmart Augusta, a virtual series that runs from June 6 through June 29. The online courses will be

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Office Support

How to win with networking

Whether you love it or hate it, networking is essential in creating brand awareness for your business or organization. People love doing business with people they like, know, and trust. I’m Amy Richardson, the president and founder of Richardson Professional Solutions or RPS. We are a small business based in Augusta, GA that helps other small businesses, non-profits, and family estates across the country make time for what matters most by handling their back-office tasks. Here at RPS we consider ourselves lifelong learners and we love sharing that knowledge back

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Amy Richardson April 6, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: What’s your cup of tee this week?

It’s Masters week here in Augusta, Georgia! This is the week where a third of the town has left for spring break, a third has stayed to staff one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world, and the last third are wondering what the heck is going on! Essentially, living here in Augusta, you have heard about renting your house out for Masters Week. Renting can be super exciting and very profitable if you are suited for this task. Knowing that there are loads of questions that surround this

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans April 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local business owners hit hole-in-one with tournament-themed gifts

In March, Randall and Julie Williams had their most profitable month ever, thanks to their collection of tournament-themed products. The couple owns Augusta Gift Baskets, which sells custom gift baskets and boxes for various occasions, including births, birthdays, and real estate closings. “We feature locally produced items in every one of our baskets and boxes,” Randall said. “That’s something people really like.” These items are supplied by many CSRA businesses, including Watanut, Ubora Coffee Roasters, and La Bonbonniere. The Augusta Gift Baskets tournament collection offers customizable baskets and boxes that

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Josh Heath April 5, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Create a culture of health and wellness in your business

Today’s employees have elevated expectations of their workplace environments. Long gone are the days of mindlessly clocking in and out from an unsatisfying, sterile, and disengaging job. Employees want more. They want to feel valued. They want to be rewarded for a job well done. But perhaps most of all, they want to work for a business that supports their overall health and wellness. Business owners are quickly stepping up to the plate to accommodate the evolving preferences of the modern employee, and not just for altruistic reasons. Companies that

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Darin Myers April 5, 2023 No Comments
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