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Free Access: Faith Friday: The tale of the timely truck

As you glance back over your life, it is good practice to intentionally put down “mental stakes” when there are significant moments to remember. There have been many memorable and important moments in my life. I would like to tell you about one that took place more than 33 years ago. 1989 was a year of transition and change for our family. Susie and I had been married for 11 years. During that time, we adopted our daughter and welcomed our son into the world. We had made incredible friends

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Steve Swanson December 29, 2022 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: How to Get an Offer Accepted at the Start of 2023

As the mortgage rates started to increase, so did the amount of time homes lingered on the market. At the height of the market, homes were selling in a few days. Now, they are taking months. Sellers now have to negotiate to sell their homes. Even though the market has started to normalize, offers are still being denied. Quite frankly, they get denied because they are just bad offers. Yes, the market has returned to normal but no, we are not at the point where low-balling will do you any

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Braydon Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans December 29, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Webinar to provide information on how to start a business

If you’ve considered launching your own business but have no idea where to start, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center can help. The Center will offer a webinar called Starting a Business on Thursday, Jan. 5, 1-3 p.m. It will cover a variety of topics, including determining the feasibility of your business idea, financing, building a solid team, and planning, as well as market research and competitive analysis strategies. The SBDC offers the webinar multiple times throughout the year. Registration is required, and the cost is $39. For

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Josh Heath December 29, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local Mexican restaurant expands with second location

A local Mexican restaurant has expanded by opening a second location in Augusta. Taqueria El Patron located near Applebee’s at 3107 Washington Road (see photo above) opened a second restaurant, Taqueria El Patron #2 at 3435 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 1130, next door to Great Chow Buffet & Grill last Wednesday, Dec. 21, according to one of its employees. “Business is slow because it just opened,” the employee said. Both locations serve a variety of dishes, including burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, and tacos. Taqueria El Patron #2 is open Monday through Wednesday

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Josh Heath December 28, 2022 No Comments
Darin Myers

Free Access: 5 cost-cutting tips for the new year

In 2023, businesses will continue to adapt to changing conditions in the global marketplace. But as much as things change, certain operational fundamentals remain the same. Key among those fundamentals is the need to cut expenses wherever possible without compromising customer satisfaction and the quality of products or services offered. There are numerous ways to reduce costs that can drain a small business of opportunities for growth. Here are valuable cost-savings tips to keep in mind: 1. Look at your “geographic income statement.” During the pandemic, many businesses made the

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Darin Myers December 28, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Fat Man’s Café

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 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”. Food

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Wes Hennings December 28, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

AU Health, Wellstar Health System form partnership to serve more areas of Georgia

A new partnership between Augusta University Health System (AUHS) and Wellstar Health System should result in expanded healthcare access across Georgia, including a hospital and medical center in Columbia County. AUHS and Wellstar signed a letter of intent to form the partnership earlier this week. Wellstar employs about 24,000 people statewide, including top doctors and nurses. The partnership will also include the Medical College of Georgia. The partnership is expected to concentrate on three main areas: Expanding digital health offerings to create more convenient access to care and provide more

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Gary Kauffman December 28, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Columbia County Chamber accepting applications for young professional mentoring programs

Robbie King has a passion for mentoring the next generation of local business leaders. King, the founder of Lead Augusta, helps to guide young professionals participating in Young Men on the Move, a 10-month program offered by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. The program, which is designed for men between the ages of 23 and 30, teaches valuable personal and professional skills, such as networking. “It demonstrates the importance of mentoring, networking, building relationships, and giving back to the community,” he said. “Often, these relationships are created and last

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Josh Heath December 28, 2022 No Comments
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