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Simon Says: Mixed local variables present an uncertain economic outlook

Job openings in Georgia and South Carolina decreased in May from April. In Georgia, job openings fell 16 percent to 367,000. The fall in South Carolina was much less at just half of one percent. There were 179,000 job openings in South Carolina in May. Job openings in Georgia are at their lowest since May 2021. However, these numbers still show there are 2.3 job openings for every unemployed worker in Georgia and South Carolina. Job openings are one variable included in the Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI). Other variables

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor August 9, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Saving a life could be the ultimate customer service for a business

Let’s say a customer walks into your car dealership and while car shopping slumps to the ground or you’re in a meeting with 15 other business leaders, and one falls out of their chair and clutches their chest. What do you do? You could (and should) call an ambulance, but the average response time is seven minutes. From the time you call 911 until the time they arrive, it’s probably more like 10 minutes, maybe longer. Guess what? That’s too late. During cardiac arrest, brain activity stops in about four

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Mitzi Oxford August 9, 2022 No Comments
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Successful entrepreneurs share stories of perseverance at Global Leadership Summit

Like millions of business leaders around the world, Erik Smith attended this year’s Global Leadership Summit and was particularly inspired by British entrepreneur, Sahar Hashemi. Smith, the owner/operator of Chick-fil-A’s Grovetown location, watched the annual live broadcast event at TrueNorth Church, one of more than 500 host sites throughout the United States, on Thursday and Friday. The summit featured 14 speakers, including Hashemi, co-founder of Coffee Republic. She told her story and shared her motto: “Anything worth doing is worth doing badly.” That resonated with Smith. “The learning process is

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Josh Heath August 9, 2022 No Comments
Digital Marketing

Free Access: Five common reputation management mistakes you can avoid

I found this while browsing the web last night. It’s a great start for our topic today. A manager in the board meeting after poor customer reviews and brand reputation results: “If it gets worse, it may force us to make reliable products and provide better customer service.” (Source: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-customer-service-jokes/) That’s how some people feel about reputation management. It is something that can only penalize you. The fact is, reputation management is something to embrace and positive reviews can have a big impact on your business. Here are three jaw-dropping

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Richard Brashear August 8, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Pro golfers file an antitrust lawsuit against PGA, allege involvement of Augusta National, other Majors

Eleven professional golfers taking part in the LIV Golf Tournament have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Included in the suit are allegations the PGA colluded with Augusta National to dissuade the players from joining the LIV tour. Plaintiffs in the case are Phil Mickelson, Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford, Matt Jones, Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak, and Peter Uihlein. In an earlier ABD story, Rick Franza, Dean of Hull College of Business at Augusta University, had predicted this could happen. “Nothing

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Gary Kauffman August 8, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Governor extends gas tax suspension, local gas prices among nation’s lowest

Georgians will have at least another month to enjoy slightly lower gas prices, by order of the governor. Last week, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension of the collection of the gas tax until Sept. 12. This is the third extension of the original executive order. The previous order had been set to expire at the end of this week. The gas tax in Georgia is 29.1 cents per gallon. By suspending that tax, Georgians have been able to fill up with some of the lowest gas prices in the

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Gary Kauffman August 8, 2022 No Comments
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CSRA SHRM chapter to host a legislative panel at this week’s meeting

With midterm elections only three months away, the CSRA SHRM Chapter will provide important information for local business owners by hosting a legislative panel this week. The meeting will be held on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Enterprise Mill Events Center located at 1450 Greene St., Suite 600 in Augusta. Ed Enoch, a local attorney with Enoch Tarver P.C., will serve as the meeting’s host. The legislative panel will include the following elected officials: the Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Congressman Rick Allen, Rep. Bill

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Josh Heath August 8, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Cyber is pervasive in business and all areas of life

  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 cyber education and its effect on business. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’ve heard a lot about cyber security the last few years in this area, with the Army’s Cyber Command coming to Fort Gordon, Department of Defense contractors relocating here, and the Georgia Cyber Center. It sometimes seems like cyber is just about the government; is it

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Gary Kauffman August 7, 2022 No Comments
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CyberPatriot camps show local students cyber skills, career opportunities

More than 130 students from the Augusta area now have better digital literacy skills and know the basics of cyber security, thanks to CyberPatriot Camps sponsored by the Alliance for Fort Gordon, the Augusta Boys, and Girls Club, and AT&T Foundation. The two-week-long camps were held at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta and Aiken Technical College. In addition to learning new skills, the students also learned about career opportunities in the cyber security field. “These CyberPatriot Camps were a unique opportunity for local students to gain hands-on experience in

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Gary Kauffman August 7, 2022 No Comments
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