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International supermarket chain to open Columbia County location

An international discount supermarket chain has announced it will open its third CSRA location, this time in Evans. Germany-based Lidl plans to build the more than 30,000-square-foot grocery store at 4285 Washington Road, across the street from Publix in Evans Towne Centre. “We are in the early stages of development for our future store in Evans, and it is too early to offer a timeline for opening at this time,” said Lidl US Public Relations Manager, Chandler Spivey. The company, which sells a variety of products, including meat, produce, baked

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Josh Heath June 10, 2022 No Comments
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Free Access: Tips to keep you safe from scammers on social media

Social media has changed the way we view the world, especially businesses. It can also help us unwind after a long day, but social media isn’t always a safe place. Cyber-scammers and identity thieves are on social media, so it’s extremely important to take precautions before stepping into the digital world. A big part of what we do in Social Media Marketing is to help keep you safe. Here are three ways to steer clear of scammers and keep your company safe on social media. Privacy Settings You lock the doors

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Richardson Professional Solutions June 9, 2022 No Comments
Nadine Pulling

Nadine Pulling uses her business to empower and mentor others

Name: Nadine Pulling, Ph.D. Company/Title: Owner, Amazing Lash Studio Evans Years Served: More than 30 years in business ownership and management Phone: 706-419-9234 or 706-829-9367 Website: www.amazinglashstudio.com/studios/ga/evans/evans Nadine Pulling wears several hats in the business world: Business development and strategic planning, operations, and managing and mentoring an amazing team. It’s all part of being a multi-unit franchisee of Amazing Lash Studio, including her newly opened studio in Evans. “I have the privilege of working with several experienced management teams at each Amazing Lash Studio location,” Pulling said. “Additionally, I use the Corporate Amazing Lash Teams and Executive

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Gary Kauffman June 9, 2022 4 Comments
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GreenJackets’ special weekday game gives business persons a fun day at the ballpark

Running a business often means long hours and relentless stress, but the Augusta GreenJackets want to give you and your team a much-needed break with an event next week. The event is called the Business Person’s Special, which will include reserved seating for a game and lunch on Wednesday, June 15 at SRP Park. Gates open at 11 a.m., and the game against the Charleston RiverDogs begins at 12:05 p.m. “We are excited to bring back a noon game for our fans this season,” said Tom Denlinger, Vice President of

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Josh Heath June 9, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Thoughts from the General: Important decisions – the bad and the good

Perry M. Smith, Jr. is a teacher, speaker, TV, and radio commentator and best-selling author, and executive producer of four videos. Hundreds of millions of television viewers worldwide came to know him during the 1991 Persian Gulf War for his more than 100 appearances as a military analyst on network television.  Smith served for 30 years in the U. S. Air Force. He commanded the F-15 fighter wing at Bitburg, Germany where he provided leadership to 4000 personnel. Later, he served as the top Air Force planner and as the commandant

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith June 9, 2022 No Comments
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National bookstore chain reopens Aiken location

When Lance Danko needs stress relief, he goes book shopping, which is why he was happy when Books-A-Million reopened in Aiken late last week. Danko, administrator for Augusta University Health Imaging, and his wife have already visited the new store located at 1650 Richland Ave. West, Suite 195 near Rose’s and Hibbett Sports in the Kalmia Plaza shopping center. “It’s one of the few bookstores left besides Barnes & Noble in Augusta where you can really go in and look around,” he said. Books-A-Million had a store in the Aiken

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Josh Heath June 9, 2022 1 Comment
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B2B Stories

Local IT company makes $2 million investment in new west Augusta location

Next week, an Augusta-based business information technology company will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in west Augusta. IntelliSystems, which provides a variety of services for its clients, including telecommunications, cybersecurity, and security camera systems, is relocating from 1115 Greene St. in downtown Augusta to a newly renovated and updated building located at 3687 Wheeler Road near Doctors Hospital. The building was previously occupied by two other companies: John Deere and Medac. IntelliSystems will hold an invitation-only, drop-in celebration on Wednesday, June 15 from 4 p.m. to 6

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Josh Heath June 9, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Rockin’ Crab Seafood and Bar

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings June 9, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Increased demand prompts popular pet care business to expand

On January 1 at midnight, Eric and Anne Dysinger began accepting pet boarding reservations for Masters Week. Thirty minutes later, they were completely booked. As a result of that demand, the Dysingers, owners of Paws in Paradise Luxury Resort & Spa, a 24/7 full-service facility, located at 4319 Evans to Locks Road in Evans, are expanding their business. Anne said they currently have more demand for their boarding and daycare services than they can handle. The couple has been forced to turn customers away due to a lack of space.

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Josh Heath June 8, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Unique concept restaurant opening soon in Aiken

In a couple of weeks, Greg Pierce will open The Feed Sack in the Mitchell Shopping Center Aiken. It’s a good bet that you’ve never been to anything quite like this. It will feature a restaurant, retail wine section, prepared food you can take home, two bars, outdoor dining – and a furniture store. Wait, what? For some background regarding the furniture, his wife, Angie, owns Savvy Home with locations in Augusta, North Augusta, and now Aiken. The Pierces moved from Augusta to Aiken and invested $425,000 to renovate their

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Mitzi Oxford June 8, 2022 No Comments
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