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Augusta business owner rewards AU baseball program with new locker room

Rich Henderson loves college baseball and how passionate Augusta University coach, Chris Howell is about his players and their experiences. It’s the reason Henderson has pledged $250,000 toward a new baseball locker room. He has been a sponsor for AU Athletics for almost 10 years. Henderson said he met Howell at an athletics event and walked away with a good first impression. Over the years, the two developed a strong friendship. “I’ve been able to kind of see his passion up close. He’s good for Augusta,” said Henderson, who is

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Staff Report and AU Jagwire Reporter, Miguelangelo Hernandez February 16, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: Understanding Different Types of Mortgage Loans: Which One Is Right for You?

One of the questions I get asked frequently is, “What kind of mortgage loan should I choose?” With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is right for you. In this article, we’ll explore five different types of mortgage loans: FHA, USDA, Conventional, VA, and Hard Money loans. FHA Loans: Perfect for First-Time Homebuyers The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a government agency that insures mortgages, making it easier for first-time homebuyers to qualify for a loan. FHA loans typically have lower down payment requirements

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Braydon Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans February 16, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Business CheckUp: Important steps business owners should take

As an entrepreneur, Alex Myers understands the value of preparation in running a business. Myers co-owns two local IHOP franchise locations: one on Peach Orchard Road in south Augusta, and the other on Washington Road in Evans. “You can never be too prepared for the inevitable things that happen in business,” he said. Yesterday, Myers was one of several CSRA business leaders who attended this month’s Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday Business Builder event. The speaker was Ed Enoch, an attorney with the Enoch Tarver Law Firm in

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Josh Heath February 16, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Free Access: Faith Friday: Marriage Makers/Marriage Breakers

I had the privilege of visiting with Dave and Ashley Willis a couple of days ago. They live in the CSRA but are a vital part of a marriage ministry called XO based in Dallas Texas. They are authors and host a podcast called “The Naked Marriage” (which has had 1.1 million downloads just since the first of the year). They also speak to thousands of couples in person at marriage events across the country. Here is the first part of our conversation. Come back for part two next week!

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Steve Swanson February 16, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Car wash business opens two new locations in the CSRA

A local car wash with multiple locations is currently building two more, one in Augusta and the other in Aiken. LuLu’s Express Car Wash currently has six locations, including Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez, Jackson Road in Augusta, Edgefield Road in North Augusta, and East Pine Log Road in Aiken. The company’s new conveyor car washes will be located at 2212 Gordon Highway in Augusta and 3001 Whiskey Road in Aiken. LuLu’s is owned by Mammoth Holdings, LLC, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that owns and operates car washes in

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Josh Heath February 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Evans golf course scheduled to reopen renovated clubhouse

A restaurant at a Columbia County golf course is temporarily closed due to flooding that occurred in late December, which caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to its owner, Jason Page. Page, owner of Bartram Trail Golf Club located at 470 Bartram Trail Club Drive in Evans, said when he visited Tavern on the Trail on Christmas, he discovered water throughout the building, including the kitchen, bar, and dining area. “A pipe burst in the kitchen,” he said. Around that time, many people and businesses throughout

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Josh Heath February 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Panda Express

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 February 15, 2023 No Comments
Chamber News

Kick-off tonight for entrepreneur program

There are 480 Black businesses in the Augusta metro area, accounting for 6% of employer businesses. According to the Brooking Institute, if Black businesses accounted for 38% of employer firms (equivalent to the Black population), there would be 4,544 more Black businesses. The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) is working to address the disparity through an Entrepreneurship Training Program. The program features courses covering administration, strategy and planning, and marketing during a four-week timeframe. The program was developed by GABCC President, Ronic West who worked with ADP for 15 years in

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Mitzi Oxford February 15, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: Improve Online Traffic

Editor’s Note: Think of your website as your online business card. People need to know who you are and what you do if they are going to hire you or buy your products or services. A great website is an excellent marketing tool that can be used to attract potential leads and customers. There are several excellent web designers in the CSRA from ABD’s partner, Alive Media to local ad agencies and higher-end creative firms like Wier Stewart, Kruhu, and more. Here are some best practices to consider:  Speed up

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Darin Myers February 15, 2023 No Comments
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