B2B Stories

Simon Says: Economic indicators sending mixed signals about a recession

Last week, I gave my annual economic forecast for 2023 at Augusta University. For those who were unable to attend, I discussed three indicators of recessions. First, the yield curve is indicating a national recession. Interest rates on long-term government securities are currently lower than on short-term securities. As shown in the graph below, the yield curve has inverted prior to each of the last four recessions. An inverted yield curve means that investors are expecting lower short-term rates as a policy response to recessionary pressures. Second, the availability of

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Consumer Stories

North Augusta restaurant offers customers unique outdoor dining option

A local restaurant wants to give you the chance to enjoy outdoor dining no matter how cold it gets. Last month, Salt + Marrow Kitchen located in the Crowne Plaza North Augusta, unveiled its new dining domes, which seat up to six guests and require a minimum spending limit of $75 per person for a two-hour reservation, according to the restaurant’s AM/PM Supervisor, Hope Gresham. Gresham said so far, the domes have been a hit with customers. “They’re selling like hotcakes,” she said. “It’s easy to spend $75 here with

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Free Access: Struggling North Augusta pizzeria needs a little amore

New York-style pizza was born when Italian immigrants brought pizza to New York City in the early 1900’s. For many, it was love, or amore, at first bite for a pie featuring large and wide slices with a thin crust that is foldable yet crispy. Flash forward to 2018, when Doughboy’s NY Pizzeria opened in North Augusta. The business owned by Jeremiah Bozeman was off to a great start, like an Aiken horse at the Steeplechase. Doughboy’s features pizza, other Italian staples including strombolis and calzones, and live music. The

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B2B Stories

The opportunities of renaming Augusta’s fort

When the government launches a commission, count me among the skeptics, but not for this recommendation. This summer, the naming commission created by Congress, recommended Fort Eisenhower as the new name for Fort Gordon in Augusta. The memorandum of approval by the Secretary of Defense indicates that the name change will take place after December 18, 2022, but no later than January 1, 2024. The business community should take note, as the name change is much more than just an Army matter. Changes in signage and branding are among the

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B2B Podcasting

Free Access: Great deals on unique travel experiences

Brian “Pop Pop” Adams of Travel with Pop Pop likes to create unique travel opportunities for people – and his service is free. He tells Neil Gordon about some of the deals he gets through The Cruise Brothers.

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Digital Marketing

Free Access: Digital Guru says agency might help you!

Why Outsource Your Marketing to an Agency? So, you are getting ready for 2023. Year-end taxes, budgeting for next year, planning… The list goes on and on. Your team is wearing multiple hats and you just want to run your business and make a living. What can you do to ease the burden? One thing is to consider outsourcing your marketing and online services. “I don’t want to give up control of my marketing…” This is one of the more common thoughts that I hear. For many years, service companies

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Consumer Stories

Local liquor business opens superstore in Evans shopping center

A local liquor store has expanded with a much larger second location in Columbia County. Beverage Outlet just opened a new store located at 660 Mullins Colony Drive next door to Belk in the Mullins Colony shopping center in Evans. The more than 20,000-square-foot store sells a wide variety of wine, beer, and liquor items. The business’s original location is at 248 Bobby Jones Expressway near Walmart. According to its website, the store offers free tastings on a weekly basis. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.

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B2B Stories

Global renewable energy companies buy building in Augusta

Two members of a global renewable energy group of companies recently purchased a building in Augusta, according to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. TEXEL Energy Innovations Inc. and Transition Energy Inc. bought an 11,000-square-foot garage/flex space located at 1228 Gordon Highway. The Finem Group with Meybohm Commercial Real Estate sold the building, which contains 1,500 square feet of office space. TEXEL, a Swedish-based company, has developed a 100 percent recyclable storage solution that charges within minutes and lasts more than 100 years, according to the company’s website. This technology was

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