Consumer Stories

More than 60 CSRA companies will participate in upcoming job fair

Many business owners will agree that good help is hard to find, but Aiken Technical College wants to help connect local employers with qualified applicants. The college will host its Spring 2023 Community Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college’s gymnasium, which is in the 900 building. The event is open to the public. So far, more than 60 CSRA employers have signed up to participate, according to ATC’s Director of Student Success, Jeff Boehl. “There really is something for everyone,” Boehl

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Consumer Stories

Local law firms to compete in statewide hunger relief fundraiser

Last year, attorneys and law firms throughout the state raised more than $880,000, the equivalent of about 3.5 million meals, to feed hungry Georgia families. Of that, local legal organizations raised a little over $33,000, which allowed Golden Harvest Food Bank to provide 99,000 of those meals, thanks in large part to five CSRA firms. In this area, the top fundraisers for the 2022 Georgia Legal Food Frenzy were the Durham Bray Law Firm, P.C.; CSRA Bench; Fulcher Hagler, LLP; The Law Offices of Nathan M. Jolles, P.C.; and Kilpatrick

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Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned: A Method to the Madness

As a sports fan, this may well be my favorite time of the year. Major League Baseball is in the midst of Spring Training, and this year, we have the extra treat of the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2017. Professional golf just held what many call its “fifth major,” the Players Championship. However, the centerpiece of the sports calendar this time of year is “March Madness,” the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. So many of us will be spending our time over the next three weeks filling

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B2B Stories

CSRA restaurateurs to open second location

Greg and Angie Pierce have owned a popular Aiken eatery for almost a year, but in the next few months, the couple plans to open a second location in North Augusta. In May, the Pierces, who own The Feed Sack located at 1593 Whiskey Road, plan to launch their second location at 1069 Edgefield Road, Suites 103 and 105. Suite 103 was formerly occupied by Crazy Buffet, a Chinese restaurant, while Suite 105 was vacant. Greg said they decided to expand because of the traffic in North Augusta, and the

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B2B Stories

Local jeweler finds marketing green through annual giveaway

Augusta is synonymous with green jackets and to some extent with green boxes. One takes place in April, the other is a Christmas tradition akin to searching for Willie Wonka’s Golden Ticket, but for adults. The Green Box Giveaway from Windsor Jewelers celebrated its sixth year in 2022, but each year it has been more than just a search for a prize. It’s a part of Augusta’s rich history. The giveaway was the brainchild of Shane Thompson, head of marketing for Windsor Jewelers, and the third generation of Thompsons to

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Consumer Stories

New CSRA car wash opens with FREE car washes

We are in the pollening season. What better time to open a car wash business? Last week, a new North Augusta car wash tested its equipment, and for three days, gave each customer a free wash, according to Christian Wahl. On Wednesday, Wahl and his business partner, Brannon Graybill opened Moby’s Car Wash, located at 421 East Martintown Road near Publix. They offered free washes through Friday. “We had a bunch of folks,” he said. Wahl and Graybill, local real estate developers, chose the location because it’s underserved. He said

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B2B Stories

Conducting business is now everything, everywhere, all at once

This weekend, Everything Everywhere All at Once swept the Academy Awards with seven gold statues. When you think of technology and the way it’s transformed business, it’s the perfect analogy. In the past, we were stuck at our desks, with no ability to conduct business on the go. Fast forward to 2023 and we see a business being conducted at the office, at our homes, and even on vacation (which draws mixed emotions). These recent productivity developments are largely due to the growth of specific technology that keeps our pipelines

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B2B Stories

Multi-million dollar project brings new look to Augusta Regional Airport

Folks traveling through Augusta Regional Airport will see changes underway from the moment they turn into the main entrance off Doug Barnard Parkway. The sign that welcomes guests to the airport has been transformed with a new logo unveiled yesterday. The new logo will also be used to upgrade signage and for social media. Airport Executive Director, Herbert Judon, Jr. said the new look is part of the growth and transformation underway at the airport. “We’re at a transition and we’re doing so many things right now and this is

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Digital Marketing

The Importance of a Strong Online Presence

As a small business owner, you may wonder if having a strong online presence is necessary. The answer is a resounding yes! In today’s digital age, your online presence can significantly affect your business’s success. It refers to your company’s visibility and reputation on the internet, including everything from your online listings, social media profiles, website, reviews, and more. If you want to learn your company’s online presence grade, you can get a free report of your online presence at https://grouprb.com/get-your-free-online-audit-report/. To build a strong online presence, your business needs

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