Shipping container giant relocates headquarters to Georgia and Coca-Cola makes history with new CEO – Augusta Business Daily Business Update by Mike Petchenik.
You’re already paying higher prices for gas, groceries, and just about everything else you buy. But if you’re an Allstate car insurance customer, you’ll soon notice a significant increase in that bill, too. ABD previously reported the company is raising its automobile insurance rates by 25 percent, effective Sept. 12 for new customers and Oct. 16 for current customers. While most insurers are currently raising their rates due to inflation and other factors, 25 percent is a very large increase. We contacted Allstate, which released a statement. “Allstate lowered its
Eric Gordon has been on the job for almost a month and is already excited about coming to work every day for the City of Aiken’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department. He hails from Queens, New York, where his parents introduced him to the sights and sounds of the city, including the art museums, Broadway shows, and the New York Philharmonic. Gordon later formed his own company, Beyond Times Square, because he wanted to show visitors that beyond all the Broadway magic, there was much more to New York. His
On Tuesday, you can go job hunting while watching a baseball game at SRP Park in North Augusta. The Augusta GreenJackets is hosting the 2022 CSRA Job & Career Fair on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the park. At the same time, the GreenJackets will be playing the Salem Red Sox. Fans who bring their resume to the park box office can buy a $5 general admission (standing room only) ticket that will gain admission to both the game and the Job & Career Fair. “We look forward to hosting this
A large dessert company with two CSRA locations is celebrating its 25th birthday by giving away cakes. Nothing Bundt Cakes, which has stores in Evans and Aiken, will give free confetti-flavored bundlets, and miniature Bundt cakes, to the first 250 customers at all its locations on Thursday, Sept. 1, according to the local franchisee, Susan See. No purchase is required. “We wanted to do something big to celebrate our birthday,” See said. “We love to celebrate anyone’s special occasion, and we want to celebrate ours with everybody.” She and her
Medical administrators are often inundated with cyber security advice. Patrick Reynolds of Crosslink Consulting gives tips on to discover the specific risks your office faces.
In about a month, a local triathlon is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of more than $9 million, according to Michelle Pippin. Pippin, CEO of the Augusta Sports Council, said nearly 3,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s Ironman 70.3 Augusta. The 13th annual event, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 25 in downtown Augusta, consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. “The race continues to be a beginner favorite for the sport and one of the largest Ironman events in North
Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, with Labor Day coming up, he talks about the reasons behind the Great Resignation and its effect on the labor force. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: During and after the pandemic, a lot of workers dropped out of the workforce – some estimates as high as 47 million – which has been dubbed the Great Resignation. What caused that? Rick: There
Augusta Technical College continues to re-imagine our future workforce with a strong emphasis on technology. Late yesterday, Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of Augusta Tech, shared the news of a $1.6 million grant. The U.S. Dept. of Education Predominantly Black Institutions Formula grant will be spread out over five years. The VARIETY (Virtual and Augmented Reality in Engineering Technology) Grant is designed to enhance student engagement and improve educational outcomes in electrical and computer engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and nuclear engineering technology, as well as encourage women to pursue engineering
If you’ve ever met someone by accident, as in a fender bender, hit a deer, or your car has endured peeling paint or hail damage, chances are you’ve visited Kendrick Paint and Body Shop. They have eight locations throughout the CSRA including the latest expansion at their South Aiken location. Your parents or grandparents may have rolled into the original building on Jones Street in Augusta started by James Kendrick in 1952. When the Savannah River Site was built and traffic increased, so did the footprint of the collision repair
