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Local staffing company hurt by manufacturer’s shutdown

Sabrina Murray, Director of Client Services for Snelling, is on the hunt for new business. For the last 15 years, her company has placed temporary employees at Augusta Sportswear to fill customer orders. Their client is going away, along with temporary jobs, on December 19th, after Augusta Sportswear filed a notice of shutdown with the State of Georgia. “This time last year, business was booming and we placed 47 temps, “said Murray. Murray said when Snelling hosted an employee appreciation event for Augusta Sportswear in August, she had just 22

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Neil Gordon October 10, 2025 No Comments
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Helping small businesses bid on Augusta contracts

Contracts to work on government construction projects can be lucrative for businesses of all sizes. However, many small businesses do not understand the complexity of the bid process. An October 16 workshop will help small businesses navigate the process. A bid and contract readiness workshop will be held at the Diamond Lakes Library in Hephzibah. It is a collaboration between the City of Augusta Compliance Office and Spellman Consulting Group, LLC. “What we’re trying to do is to educate small businesses on the bid process, how to identify bids, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 10, 2025 No Comments
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Rental market booming for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the CSRA

Several more commercial leasing units are on the market for businesspeople, who especially have a need for both office and industrial space. A construction company, manufacturer, and distribution company are all in final negotiations to lease a flexible amount of space in the Trade Center Court in Augusta, according to developer/leasing agent Southeastern. The four buildings are ready for lease in 1500 square feet blocks all the way up to a 7500 square foot space for a total of 25,500 square feet. It’s located ¼ mile west of the I-20

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Neil Gordon October 9, 2025 No Comments
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Accountability: The Essential Ingredient for Growth and Success

Editor’s Note: Sometimes, sports mirror business. Destination Augusta reports when the Augusta Sports Council brings in a sporting event to town, it can mean millions of dollars in economic impact. Sports and business are about competition. Teams of either have to be held accountable. Dr. Rick Franza traveled from his classroom on Walton Way to South Bend, Indiana, to show how the “Fighting Irish” can help you win at your CSRA Company. When Your Team at Work Gets Off To A Bad Start This past weekend, I returned to my

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Dr. Rick Franza October 9, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Job boom is coming, causing Aiken-Augusta housing crunch

A study by the SRS Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO) projects that an eight-county region will need to add more than 17,350 new housing units by 2030, an increase of 43% housing development needed annually. That is triggered by an anticipated 16,256 new jobs by 2030. The study was conducted in partnership with Georgia Power and KB Advisory Group. It encompasses Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, and Burke counties in Georgia, and Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, and Edgefield counties. The goal is to evaluate current housing trends along with expected job creation over the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 9, 2025 No Comments
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$2 million hotel transformation in Augusta

The former Baymont Inn and Suites on Frontage Road NW is now Garner Hotel Augusta West—part of the IHG brand with 13 hotels in the CSRA. There’s also a powerful connection to Fort Gordon. This Garner hotel is one of two in the CSRA (Aiken) and part of only 20 Garner hotels in the U.S. Garner Augusta is located off Bobby Jones Expressway and I-20, just a few miles from the Fort Gordon exit on the BJE. “From check-in to checkout, every detail’s been rethought with Garner’s warmth and wit,”

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Neil Gordon October 8, 2025 No Comments
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Augusta business owner picked to test technology program

There is a program worth thousands of dollars available to help local businesses find flaws in the technology that compromises their cybersecurity, yet few know about it. The program is offered through Georgia AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing) and the team at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC). There is no charge for the site assistance visits. “It’s valued at over $50,000, and it’s first-come, first-served,” John McLain, Georgia AIM’s project lead at GCITC, explained for ABD. “We have a limited number, but for manufacturers and their supply

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 8, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Generous businesses attract loyal employees

A new report finds that even the most satisfied employees may be pursuing a different job, spurred by the desire to work for a company committed to the community. ABD’s learned that it is also the case with Augusta-area businesses like the Meta team member efforts to clean up Hitchcock Woods. (Photo Above) goBeyondProfit, founded in 2017, began tracking business generosity in 2019. Its 2025 report finds 97% of employees say business generosity is important. That’s more than double the 47% reported in 2019. (https://gobeyondprofit.org/research/2025-business-generosity-report/) Brittany Burnett, President and CEO

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 7, 2025 No Comments
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Heady new service fuels expansion

A local one-of-a-kind salon is living up to its name. Trendz Salon is following consumer trends to stay ahead of what’s hot in hair care and luxury experiences. The salon on the Riverwatch Parkway in Martinez built out an additional room to provide the “headspa” treatment after certifying its professionals in Alpharetta, Georgia, and partnering with the Nautilique brand from Denmark. “The Classic Headspa” experience includes a scalp analysis, luxury shampooing, and can include a flash facial. “Our service includes tools to exfoliate the scalp as well as different massage

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Neil Gordon October 7, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: How Helene impacted job and rate of pay

Publisher’s Note: As you probably witnessed in the months following Helene’s wrath, workers were out and about helping rebuild. Damaged homes, businesses, and public infrastructure were getting rebuilt. Demand was created for construction, engineering, skilled trades, and logistical movers. Federal and relief funds stimulated recovery efforts, but how much? The numbers may surprise you. In terms of employment, both Columbia County in Georgia and Aiken County in South Carolina saw employment increase from December to March by 1.89% and 0.1% respectively. Moreover, March employment in both counties was higher than

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 7, 2025 No Comments
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