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North Augusta Chamber to host networking master class

Any business owner would agree that organization, keeping detailed records, consistency, and providing great service are keys to building a business. So is networking. LinkedIn, a social media network for professionals, describes networking as the best way to produce opportunities. Their advice is to think of networking as a way to find client leads, partnerships, and more. The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is scheduling a series of Master Classes to help grow area businesses. The first is Networking scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Mitzi Oxford February 5, 2023 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: J-Tank helps young entrepreneurs get started in the business world

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about a local version of Shark Tank. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: This year you plan to again be part of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts’ J-Tank program. First of all, what is the Jessye Norman School of the Arts? Rick: The Jessye Norman School is a gem of the CSRA. Jessye Norman was a world-renowned opera

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Gary Kauffman February 5, 2023 No Comments
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Tracking Aurubis’ progress

As ABD has reported, the addition of Aurubis, one of the world’s largest state-of-the-art multi-metal recycling facilities to Augusta is a boon for the local economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by ABD, Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, addressed the company’s investment, the largest single investment by a German company in the state, and the creation of up to 1,000 jobs with a 1 Billion dollar impact. Aurubis’ promise of sustainable development and raw material security will also play a role in expanding Georgia’s electromobility

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Staff Report February 2, 2023 No Comments
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Evans doctor to open medical spa

Dr. Neeraja Chandrasekaran wants to help her clients improve their self-confidence by making them look and feel younger. Early next month, Chandrasekaran, a local family medicine physician, plans to launch Luna Medical Spa, which will be located inside Le’ Salon Day Spa at 807-B Oakhurst Drive in Evans. She will begin accepting clients next week. The business will offer a variety of noninvasive cosmetic services, including Botox injections, laser hair removal, and HydraFacial treatments, as well as IV hydration therapies with vitamins. “It’s where medicine meets the cosmetic world,” she

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Josh Heath February 2, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: Are you ready to buy a home? 5 Indicators the time is right for you

Are you pondering thoughts of buying a home? Home ownership is truly the quintessential American dream. Regardless of who you are, I believe there are a few signs that signify you should start seriously considering the option of buying something to call home. #1. YOU HAVE A STABLE INCOME: If you have job security, you should be considering your home ownership options. I am fully convinced that owning a home is the smartest financial investment you will ever make. If you pay rent, you are spending the money on housing

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans February 2, 2023 No Comments
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Local business to celebrate Valentine’s Day with shopping event

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Hannah Barrs has developed an event that incorporates shopping, mimosas, flowers, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Barrs, Marketing Director of Timms Harley-Davidson of Augusta, has planned Kickstart Your Heart, which will be held next Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the dealership located at 4200 Belair Frontage Road in Augusta. The event will feature deals, such as buy two, get one free on men’s and women’s apparel, and 20 percent off all full-priced jewelry. They will also have a game that will involve guessing

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Josh Heath February 2, 2023 No Comments
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Free Access: Faith Friday: Seeking wisdom

I am sure you have heard wise sayings like these: Actions speak louder than words. You are never too old to learn. A picture is worth a thousand words. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Many hands make light work (I wonder if a group of electricians first shared that one?) Wisdom. Often spoken of, but all too rarely seen. Where can you find it? Is it always available? Does it make any difference? Is it important? Who is the wisest person you know? How did they get

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Steve Swanson February 2, 2023 No Comments
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Harlem ice cream shop to host fundraiser for injured boy

Mark Whitaker’s daughter knows Justin Gilstrap, the 11-year-old Grovetown boy who was severely injured by three pit bulls last month, which is why one of his Harlem businesses is holding a fundraiser to benefit Gilstrap and his family. Whitaker owns Main Street Treats, a family ice cream shop located at 170 North Louisville St. The shop will host Scoops for Justin today from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. He said the business will donate at least 10 percent of its proceeds from that fundraiser to the family. “My daughter is

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Josh Heath February 1, 2023 No Comments
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Local real estate agent launches home organization business

If your pantry is full of outdated food, and you have clothes in your closet you haven’t worn in several years, Melissa Starrette can help. Starrette, a realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Partners, has officially launched a new business called Busy Bee Home Organizing, which specializes in decluttering and organizing pantries, closets, and garages. “The first battle is getting started,” she said. “The other is keeping it up with everyone’s busy schedules.” Starrette offers a free consultation to get to know her clients and assess their

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Josh Heath February 1, 2023 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Chili’s Grill and Bar

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 1, 2023 No Comments
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