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Giant sculptures help businesses make a big first impression

Outside of the clubhouse of The First Tee in Augusta is a colorful tee worthy of a Paul Bunyan-like drive. The one-ton, 30-foot-long sculpture is made of steel and solid foam. Ed Durant, the former owner of The Frame Shoppe on Walton Way in Augusta, created the concept to give the course its own unique identity. The project took about 14 months to complete and was unveiled in December 2021. “I went by First Tee, and there was no signage,” Durant said. “They needed an expression of what they do.”

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Josh Heath April 13, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Two local marketing firms combine operations and services

One of CSRA’s largest full-service advertising and marketing companies is about to become even larger. The M3 Agency, located at 229 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 123 in Augusta, has announced its merger with another local firm, Emineo Marketing. M3, which stands for Mass Media Marketing, offers a variety of services, such as graphic design, website development, and video production. The agency serves businesses in the manufacturing, banking, medical and retail industries, among others. Emineo also offers a range of services that include branding, social media marketing, and event planning. The

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Josh Heath April 13, 2022 No Comments
Helen Blocker-Adams

Helen Blocker-Adams learns it’s never too late to reinvent yourself

Name: Helen Blocker-Adams Company/Title: The Adams Group Agency, LLC/Vice President Years Served: 7.5 Contact info: theadamsgrouplife.com One could call Helen Blocker-Adams a phoenix who has risen from the ashes of defeat. A crippling public fall from grace in 2014, after a financial scandal tanked her second run for Augusta mayor, catapulted her from what she thought was her calling – politics – to what is truly her calling: people. “It’s never too late to reinvent yourself,” she said. “It is never too late to take a profound self-reflection and self-assessment and

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Monique Williams April 13, 2022 13 Comments
Office Support

Free Access: Behind the scenes services

Amy Richardson of Richardson Professional Solutions has experienced quick growth in her business, giving business owners more time by helping with their back-office needs.  

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Neil Gordon April 13, 2022 1 Comment
Closings

Local spa succumbs to staffing issues, plans to close

The local labor shortage has forced small business owners to find creative ways to hire and retain employees, including offering sign-on bonuses and remote work options. But some owners have decided to close their doors permanently. Kim Kitts, the owner of Balanced Body Spa, recently announced on Facebook she is closing the business on April 26 after 16 years. Located at 2916 Professional Parkway in Augusta, the spa provides a variety of therapeutic massage services. In the Facebook post, Kitts cited staffing issues as the reason the business is closing.

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Josh Heath April 12, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local pest control tech receives statewide recognition

A North Augusta man has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Technician of the Year by the South Carolina Pest Control Association. David Hubbard, a long-time employee of Terminix Service in North Augusta, recently received the annual statewide award. Hubbard is a veteran pest professional with a 27-year career with Terminix Service, Inc. A resident of North Augusta, Hubbard currently serves as a branch supervisor and possesses expertise in pest issues commonly found in the warm South Carolina climate. “I feel blessed for 27 years with Terminix Service,” Hubbard said. “This

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Gary Kauffman April 12, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

GreenJackets holding a job fair for seasonal workers

Whether someone needs a summer job or just a way to earn a little extra cash, the Augusta GreenJackets are looking for workers to fill positions at SRP Park for the 2022 season. The GreenJackets will hold a job fair on Wednesday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta. Applicants must be 16 or older, able to pass a background check, and available to work all 66 home games from April through Labor Day. The first home game of the season is on April 19. Some of

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Gary Kauffman April 12, 2022 No Comments
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