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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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Josh Heath December 4, 2022 No Comments
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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Josh Heath December 4, 2022 No Comments
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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Mitzi Oxford December 4, 2022 No Comments
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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Gary Kauffman December 4, 2022 No Comments
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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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans December 1, 2022 No Comments
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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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Neil Gordon with Amy Richardson December 1, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Chamber presents its annual Best in Business awards

Next year, Nick Dickinson’s company will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Yesterday, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated Dickinson’s professional accomplishments by honoring him as its 2022 Augusta’s Entrepreneur. Dickinson, CEO of Dickinson Architects, won one of three Best in Business awards at the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon. His father, Nick Dickinson Sr., founded the company in 1983. Over the last four decades, Dickinson Architects has designed several well-known buildings throughout the CSRA, including Augusta Sportswear, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Frog & The Hen and Farmhaus’s Martinez location, as well as

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Josh Heath December 1, 2022 No Comments
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Brinkley’s begins 7 nights a week dining outside SRP Park

Our November visit to Brinkley’s Chop House in North Augusta reminded my wife and I of our trip to New York City in 2006. Back then, we ate “family-style” at the iconic Carmine’s Restaurant with a Broadway backdrop, minutes from the theater district. At Brinkley’s, anyone can be part of the action. Starting Monday, Brinkley’s is open every late afternoon and evening for dinner and will also serve tapas-like, small plate options at the bar and front patio, seven days a week. “I love the ballpark in the background,” said

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Article and Photos by Neil and Melissa Gordon December 1, 2022 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: New Lessons from an Old City

Everyone in business has challenges. Some we can see coming from a distance, others appear quite unexpectantly. Our Faith Friday guest is the owner of an art studio in a unique location: The Old City of Jerusalem. Udi (Ooo-dee) Merioz (Merry Oz-is) has led a dynamic life (bio below), and through his experiences has developed many insights about his business and personal priorities, lessons we also can learn from and apply to our lives and businesses. First, some background. After Israel’s Six-Day War in 1967, Udi’s family was the first

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Steve Swanson December 1, 2022 No Comments
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