In business, email is often our go-to method for communication. In today’s Tech Alert, Crosslink’s CEO, Patrick Reynolds explains how to keep it secure.
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 the relationship between business success and whom you hang out with. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A common business saying is that to be successful, you have to be around other successful people. How does this help someone be successful in business? Rick: A lot of it has to do with learning. You can learn how other people
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is giving you the opportunity to meet business leaders and learn more about their achievements. The Chamber will celebrate its 18th Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The event will include a business showcase, an awards presentation, and a guest speaker, Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian. “Elevate is the theme for the Chamber’s Annual Banquet,” said President and CEO, Russell Lahodny. “This is a great opportunity to get to know
A local restaurant is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for two non-profit organizations. TBonz Steakhouse, which has locations in both Augusta and Evans, will host the Tommy-Fry Classic Par 3 Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 7 beginning at 12 noon at Forest Hills Golf Club. The restaurant’s goal is to raise $25,000, according to its co-owner, Henry Scheer. “That’s not realistic, but we’re never realistic around here,” Scheer said. “We just aim for the sky, and whatever we get is good.” Those nonprofits which will benefit from the tournament
Many wonder why schools don’t teach financial literacy and practical job skills, but starting this fall, local middle school students will get to learn these skills and more, thanks to a non-profit organization. In March 2022, ABD brought you the story of plans to build a Junior Achievement Discovery Center at the Columbia County School District Support Complex on River Watch Parkway in Evans this fall. The center will be the result of a partnership between Junior Achievement of Georgia, the Columbia County School District, and Richmond County School System.
Last summer, Governor Kemp traveled to Augusta for the groundbreaking of Aurubis, the first-of-its-kind metal recycling plant in the U.S. The facility was built on 150 acres at Augusta Corporate Park and is delivering many needed jobs.
Everyone knows the name Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lifelong devotion to the ministry, advocacy, and leadership. Just this week, he was honored with a federal holiday bearing his name. You might not be as familiar with Lessie Price, but she embodies many of the trailblazing traits that shaped the life of Dr. King. As he had a dream embraced by all of America, Price has contributed to fulfilling the dreams of many Aikenites. “I can’t adequately express how much this means to me as the first local
Eli Andrews is about to introduce the CSRA to a unique pizza concept you won’t find at Pizza Hut or Domino’s. Andrews will launch a Kono Pizza food truck on Friday, Jan. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Crawford Creek neighborhood in Evans. Unlike traditional slices, Kono’s pizza is served in a cone imported from Italy, which is where he discovered it. “You hold it like an ice cream cone,” he said. “Everybody thinks it’s a unique idea.” Andrews said the cones are much less messy to
As a local real estate agent, I am often asked to explain some of the more complicated terms that come up during the buying and selling process. In this article, I will break down seven terms that I believe are particularly important for buyers and sellers to understand: Pending or contingent offer, Closing Costs, Equity, Certified Funds, Due Diligence, Contingencies, and Title Commitment. First, let’s talk about Pending Offers. Locally, we consider an accepted offer to purchase a property, as a “Pending Offer.” This means that the property is generally
It’s been a tough couple of years for many businesses. Period. Maybe it’s time for a laugh or three. Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian can probably deliver. What’s more, he knows your leadership pain. The Camden, SC native will make you laugh, and he is also in business. Goodwin holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and is a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to
