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Free Access: Expo Preview: Partridge Inn sports a new look with traditional charm

When you travel, it’s nice to feel like you’re a guest in your own home. As a private home constructed in the 1890’s and later opened as a hotel, The Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way, delivers. No matter where you are from, the inn provides the kind of southern charm and hospitality you would expect in one of the oldest cities in Georgia. Steeped in tradition, with the city’s past mingling with its bright present, the hotel has served as a gathering place for celebrities, professional athletes, dignitaries, and government

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Many job opportunities coming to the CSRA

Job opportunities are in abundance in the Augusta area, now and in the future. The jobs include part-time, full-time, and seasonal. Amazon Amazon recently announced a large nationwide hiring push ahead of the Christmas holiday that will include about 800 jobs in the Augusta area. Most positions start at $19 per hour and some include sign-on bonuses of $1,000-3,000. Overall, Amazon is hiring 150,000 employees, about 6,000 in Georgia. “We’re proud to offer a wide variety of roles for people of all backgrounds, with more than 150,000 roles available across

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Army program prepares service members for life, careers after the military

When 1st Lt. Marcus Masello transitions out of the U.S. Army next summer, he hopes to work in the aerospace industry and plans to apply for jobs at NASA. On Thursday, Masello, who currently works in IT and cybersecurity, attended a job fair hosted by the Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at Fort Gordon. “I want to continue serving my country in a different capacity,” he said. Masello said TAP’s services, such as resume writing assistance, have been helpful in preparing him for his next career. “It’s a year-long process,

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Free Access: Expo Preview: Auben Realty’s fusion of services impacts employees, investors, and community

Like most entrepreneurs, Tyson Schuetze, founder, and CEO of Auben Realty dreamed about what money could do for him. Now, though, he has a bigger goal. “When I got into Auben, I was pursuing money with the idea it was buying my freedom,” he said. “But I discovered the bigger we grew, the less freedom I had. Then I realized that what I was really striving for was not freedom, but impact.” That impact, for Schuetze and his company, involves the Auben team, the investors and home buyers they represent,

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Sub shop replaces sandwich shop in Evans shopping center

The closing of one Columbia County sandwich shop made room for a similar shop to take its place. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, which was located at 4239 Washington Road, Suite 7 next to FedEx Office in Mullins Crossing, has been replaced by Jersey Mike’s Subs. ABD spoke to an employee at the other CSRA Which Wich located on Wheeler Road in Augusta to find out why the Evans shop closed. “There wasn’t enough business, and the rent was high,” the employee said. Founded in Dallas in 2003, Which Wich has

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Mondays with Rick: The two pieces of training employees

  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 importance of training employees. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: The customer experience of any business that deals with the public, especially restaurants and retail stores, often depends on their interaction with the employees. How important is it to provide good training for your employees? Rick: It’s critically important, but it’s part of a bigger picture. Make training

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Free Access: Expecting the unexpected in your business

What happens when a key person in your business has an unexpected absence? Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions tells Neil Gordon from firsthand experience, the difficulty caused by a key staff member landing in the hospital, along with six tips on how to prepare for the unexpected before it happens.

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Free Access: Expo Preview: Hargrove Inspections provides peace of mind for home buyers

A thorough inspection is a critical step in purchasing a home, and many lenders won’t offer financing on a home without one. Home inspections can uncover potentially life-threatening problems like mold or faulty wiring that could cause a significant fire. “Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments. That’s where we come in, to educate the buyer. Inspections are a big part of the buying process,” said Hargrove Inspections owner and CEO, John Boudreaux. He has more than 22 years of experience in the home inspection business, at the

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ATT’s Hubspots

Some children in the Augusta area will soon be connected to the world, thanks to two Connected Learning Centers inside the HUB for Community Innovation. The centers will provide internet access and education tools for those who face connectivity barriers. The Connectivity Centers are part of a $2 billion national campaign by AT&T from 2021-23 to address internet accessibility and affordability. It is a collaboration with the Augusta Boys & Girls Club, Augusta University Literacy Center, and Rise Augusta. “Connectivity is the foundation of a thriving community, and AT&T’s investment

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