B2B Stories

Trucking company expands with purchase of longtime dealership

Matthews Motors, a truck and trailer service company in Augusta, has acquired Venture Auto Sales of Augusta. The acquisition joins two long-standing and successful family-owned businesses in the CSRA. With the acquisition, Matthews will have a complete portfolio of sales of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks to go along with its reputation for providing quality service for all makes and models. Matthews will keep all of Venture’s employees to expand its pre-owned automotive division. Matthews Motors has been in business since 1991, but has been steadily expanding its services. Earlier

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Consumer Stories

Columbia County farm owner to offer goat yoga class this weekend

Jeanette Norris loves kids, whether they have two legs or four. Norris, a pediatrician and owner of a 10-acre farm off Columbia Road in Grovetown, will offer her first goat yoga class on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Peaceful Warrior Apothecary, 324 South Belair Road, Martinez. The one-hour outdoor class, which will include six to eight of her friendliest goats, is called Pet-A-Goat Yoga. “It’s a regular yoga class with goats jumping around,” she said. “Our goats are very friendly, and people love to pet them.” Norris bought the farm

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Consumer Stories

Local antique shop begins first week in new spot

After being closed for three months, a local antique shop re-opened in its new location on Friday. Mema Had One has relocated from 2328 Washington Road to 135 Davis Road across the street from Good Earth Produce & Garden Center. The former location closed on Aug. 31. While the new location is much smaller, it will only be filled with items people want to buy, such as toys, artwork, collectibles, and gifts, according to the business’s co-owner, Pam Hayes. “We’re excited about the more curated items,” Hayes said. “We pride

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B2B Stories

Local assisted living community sold to Arizona-based real estate firm

A local assisted living and memory care community has been sold for an undisclosed amount. Last month, Inspired Healthcare Capital, an Arizona-based private equity real estate firm, purchased Thrive at Augusta from Drake Real Estate Partners, a New York-based investment firm, according to an article from Seniors Housing Business. CBRE Senior Housing, a commercial real estate investment firm, arranged the sale of the 85-unit property located at 313 Furys Ferry Road in Martinez. “Thrive Senior Living will continue to manage the community,” the article said. Thrive at Augusta President, Melita

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Consumer Stories

Aiken’s Nutcracker is a tale of childhood stories and the economy

The Aiken Civic Ballet recently celebrated its 50th year, making it South Carolina’s longest-operating dance company. During the Christmas season, they host the Nutcracker Tea at the Aiken Historical Museum and present the beloved Nutcracker ballet held at USCA’s Etherredge Center. Both are wildly popular. Tara Reeder, ACBC President and Chair of the Nutcracker Tea said, “You’d think we were selling tickets to a Taylor Swift concert for this weekend’s tea. We added a sitting for a total of four with 88 guests at each and the tea still sold

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B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: The upcoming economic forecast for 2023

  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 upcoming Economic Forecast breakfast. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: On Thursday morning you’ll be hosting the 15th annual Economic Forecast breakfast at Augusta University with your economist, Simon Medcalfe. What can we expect from this event? Rick: This is endowed locally by Wells Fargo and is more community oriented rather than AU-oriented. We already have more than

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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: Packaging up your house the right way

I can hardly believe that it’s December! Can you believe the whole year is behind us and 2023 is practically here? While you are wrapping up all those holiday gift packages, I thought now would be a great time to give you some pointers and tips on the best way you can present your home for sale. Here are a few of my go-to pointers for helping sellers stage their homes to highlight all the best features you have, and the best news for you is that these are all

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Office Support

Free Access: Secrets to success at meet-and-greets

As we approach the holidays, you’ll have more chances to meet people at various parties. Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions gives Neil Gordon some tips on having the most success in making a good first impression.

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