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Don’t panic! Patience is the key to weathering uncertain stock market, financial advisor says

The stock market seems stuck in a downward slide in recent days, and that has made some people nervous about their investments. But Ryan Borders, a certified financial planner with Richard Young Associates in Augusta, says now is the time to wait, not panic. “It is tempting (to panic) because we’re emotional beings,” Borders said. “But you have to take a broader approach. Technically, you’re not losing any money until you sell.” Borders said there are two opposing approaches to investing – time in the market vs. timing the market.

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Gary Kauffman May 16, 2022 No Comments
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Medical professionals celebrate award-winners

There is a war going on—not only in Ukraine, but on our desktops— and in local doctor’s offices and hospitals the last few years, said Eric Toler, Executive Director of the Georgia Cyber Center—and 28-year military veteran. His keynote speech last week at the Medical Professionals Magazine soiree highlighted the multi-million dollars in cost and lost time with cyber-attacks across the country in hospitals and medical practices. About 100 physicians, nurses, administrators, and staff listened and received a nice gift from Toler—a gift of gratitude. “Thank you for your service

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Neil Gordon May 16, 2022 No Comments
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Local marketing experts to share effective branding techniques

When you think of popular brands, companies like Starbucks and Nike may come to mind. Branding is one of the most important things business owners do, yet few know how to build a strong brand and convey it to employees and the public, according to Kate Sanders. Sanders, Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Alison South Marketing Group, along with President Cynthia South, will discuss that topic at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday Business Builder on Thursday, May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the

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Josh Heath May 16, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Customer interaction a key to a successful business

  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 one of the important aspects of running a business, the first of a two-part series. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: You’ve talked before about how a business can be divided into two parts, the front of the store and the back of the store. How do you define that? Rick: The front of the store is anywhere there

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Gary Kauffman May 16, 2022 No Comments
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Dance competition will highlight Augusta’s performing arts

A local creative arts marketing company is allowing dance teams to compete for a top prize of $50,000 at the El3vate Convention & Dance Crew Competition at the Miller Theater this summer. Fusic365, which will host the competition from June 30 through July 2, provides an online marketing platform for artists to showcase their talents to directors, producers, and managers. “We are thrilled to bring together amazing artists and performers to enjoy each other’s talents at our very first EL3VATE Convention and Dance Crew Competition,” said Brodrick Mungo, Fusic 365’s

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Josh Heath May 16, 2022 No Comments
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Medical professionals celebrate award-winners

There is a war going on—not only in Ukraine, but on our desktops— and in local doctor’s offices and hospitals the last few years, said Eric Toler, Executive Director of the Georgia Cyber Center—and 28-year military veteran. His keynote speech last week at the Medical Professionals Magazine soiree highlighted the multi-million dollars in cost and lost time with cyber-attacks across the country in hospitals and medical practices. About 100 physicians, nurses, administrators, and staff listened and received a nice gift from Toler—a gift of gratitude. “Thank you for your service

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Neil Gordon May 16, 2022 No Comments
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New McAlister’s Deli location opens today

For a lunch option today, you may want to stop by the grand opening of a new McAlister’s Deli off Walton Way Extension near Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. The first 50 customers in line will receive 30-day Tea Passes. The restaurant, located at 3602 Exchange Lane, will open at 10 a.m. McAlister’s offers a variety of menu options, including sandwiches, soups, salads and baked potatoes. The company already has locations in Grovetown and Mullins Colony in Evans. “We are excited to reopen McAlister’s Deli in Augusta,” said Kristen Stancill, vice president

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Josh Heath May 13, 2022 No Comments
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Local accident survivor shares inspirational story with business group

Like most business professionals, Jeanna Hancock experiences her share of stress as operations leader with Hargrove Home Inspections. But she was inspired by the harrowing tale Terrence Sansbury shared as guest speaker at this month’s CSRA Home Connections meeting on Wednesday, May 11. Sansbury, who has worked for the Wilson Family YMCA for 22 years, discussed many adversities he has overcome throughout his life, most notably a 1999 motorcycle accident that severely damaged his spinal cord and left him wheelchair-bound. “This wheelchair doesn’t define me,” he said. “My motorcycle accident

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Josh Heath May 13, 2022 No Comments
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When God Allows U-turns

When Kimberly Gordon began working at the Georgia Department of Driver Services, it was to pay her bills as a single mother to two children. She couldn’t understand why she was placed in the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) area. Furthermore, she was mandated to become a licensed driver instructor and licensed CDL driver. She had just graduated from Augusta Technical College with a business degree and no clear path to success just yet. However, within a short time, it all began to make sense. “As a young girl, I had

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Monique Williams May 13, 2022 No Comments
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