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Banking leaders warn of an economic ‘hurricane’ on the horizon

Several leaders of major banks recently warned about a looming financial crisis that could plunge the United States into a major recession. This reflects the same sentiment of a gloomy economic forecast as Hull College of Business economist, Simon Medcalfe made in his ABD column on Wednesday (see his local report here). “It’s a hurricane,” JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon said at a recent banking conference in describing his view of the economy. Like with a natural hurricane, where it is sunny and peaceful in the days ahead of

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Gary Kauffman June 6, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Tips on recruiting and retaining good 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 recruiting good employees and the importance of retaining them. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: It seems everyone these days is looking for employees. What’s going on? Rick: We’ve always had a good relationship with the local community but we’ve never had so many businesses, both small and large, be as proactive with us because they’re so in need

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Gary Kauffman June 6, 2022 No Comments
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Aiken clothier “Chalks it Up” for Father’s Day

A few years ago, Lionel Smith Ltd. started a promotion that honors dads and gives back to the community. Between June 1 leading up to Father’s Day on June 19, you can come by the longtime men’s clothing store, grab a piece of chalk and honor your dad on the sidewalk in front of the store at 132 Laurens Street. “For every handprint drawn or Dad’s name written in chalk, we’ll donate $5 to Children’s Place, whose mission is to protect, heal and strengthen children and families from the impact

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Mitzi Oxford June 6, 2022 No Comments
David Beckum

Free Access: Organization and education is important with an ESOP company

Running your company rather than letting the company run you is a critical first step for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Neil Gordon sits down with Augusta Industrial Services CEO David Beckum, who talks about getting the right people in the right seats in your company.  

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Neil Gordon and David Beckum June 5, 2022 No Comments
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Fifth Street Bridge project expected to draw large crowds to downtown Augusta

Once the Fifth Street Bridge reopens later this month, it’s expected to attract more people to downtown Augusta, and Greg LaBelle looks forward to turning some of those people into customers. LaBelle co-owns Two Dudes and a Boat Kayak Rentals located near the bridge in the Fifth Street Marina. He and his business partner, Steven Cox, not only rent out kayaks but also offer guided kayak tours of the Savannah River for groups and corporations. “We are so fortunate that the pedestrian bridge will have a bird’s eye view of

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Josh Heath June 3, 2022 No Comments
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Local college wants to help you become a more effective leader

If you want to increase your company’s productivity or become a more effective leader, Aiken Technical College may have just the course you need. The college has begun offering The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Edition 4.0 course. The two-day, in-person class covers each of the habits, which include Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind and Put First Things First. Nikasha Dicks, Aiken Tech’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, said it incorporates a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, videos, interactive discussions, and small-group activities.

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Josh Heath June 3, 2022 No Comments
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Augusta coffee pioneer opens new downtown location

The people who started the local coffee scene opened their third coffee shop today in downtown Augusta. Buona Caffe opened this morning at 520 Reynolds Street. Although it’s a new location for a retail shop, the building has been home to Buona’s bean roasting since 2018. The building also serves as a warehouse, an equipment showroom, and a training classroom. Owner, John Curry said opening a coffee shop at the location had always been part of the plan for the building, which is located next to the Augusta Museum of

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Gary Kauffman June 3, 2022 No Comments
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Faith Friday: Faith-filled native Augustan serves up Christ’s love with a sweet alternative to ice cream, yogurt

The time is upon us to bask in the rays of the summer sun. One local business owner is also hoping customers revel in the love of the Son of God…and enjoy water ice at the same time. What is water ice? According to Deon Jones, owner of DJR’s Water Ice, LLC, it just may become the cold dessert treat of choice you never knew existed. “It is a water-based, non-dairy, cold dessert that has no fat, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, and no high corn fructose sugar,” said Jones. “The

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Monique Williams June 3, 2022 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Actions are being taken to alleviate the housing market crisis

All things, good or bad, must eventually come to an end. Hopefully, the end of this housing market crisis will be sooner rather than later. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has put out an article sharing some good news. People and organizations are taking the initiative to advocate for change on our behalf. The NAR has headed this movement, working with the government and private companies to help support home ownership in the United States. Here are some facts provided by the NAR: • 65.5% of Americans own a

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Braydon Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans June 2, 2022 No Comments
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