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Local florist to relocate business in next few months

A popular downtown florist has announced he will relocate his business in late spring or early summer. Brent Slagle, owner of Flowers on Broad, will move his shop from its current location at 1018 Broad St. to 1030 Greene St. (see photo above story). The shop sells and delivers floral arrangements for a variety of occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and Valentine’s Day. According to the Flowers on Broad website, the business delivers these arrangements to seven cities and towns throughout the CSRA. “We are super excited about our

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Josh Heath February 10, 2022 No Comments
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Restaurant set to open at busy intersection

A few years back, two national fast food franchises failed near the corner of Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez. In today’s video business minute, Publisher Neil Gordon says, perhaps the third time is the charm.

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Simon Says: Economists and big sporting events!

There has been much discussion about the NFL overtime rules after Kansas City beat Buffalo with a touchdown in the first drive of overtime. Buffalo’s offense did not even get on the field to try and respond. It seems unfair to me. Soccer tried the equivalent overtime rule in the 1994 World Cup. If teams were tied at full time, there was a period of extra time and the first team to score won. At least each team was on the field and could score. This golden goal rule has

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor February 9, 2022 No Comments
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Masters media biz

It’s almost tournament time, and one area media company is stepping up their business efforts to generate interest in the Masters. Publisher Neil Gordon has more on the changing “landscape.”

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Event to help businesses manage electronic waste

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce wants to help local companies properly dispose of their electronic waste. That will be the topic of this month’s Third Thursday Business Builder on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chamber conference room. The speaker will be Richard Green, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Tech 4 Success, LLC, a local electronics recycling company. Founded in 2018, Tech 4 Success collects and disposes of old electronic equipment. According to the Chamber website, Green’s company recycled 150,000 pounds of this

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Josh Heath February 9, 2022 No Comments
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Update: Restaurant hopes to open this spring

Editor’s Note: Late last week, ABD shared the story of Surcheros Fresh Mex coming to Washington Crossing in Augusta. Recently, we received updated opening and menu information from the company, and we’re passing that along today. Deborah Kirkland, the company’s Director of Marketing & Franchising Support, acknowledges Surcheros is similar to other Tex-Mex restaurants, but she says its menu options distinguish it from the rest. “We offer over 20 different toppings that are available to guests to enjoy on their entrees with no extra charge,” Kirkland states. These toppings include

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Josh Heath February 9, 2022 No Comments
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Dessert business to launch second CSRA location

If you’re like most people, you have a sweet tooth that only a decadent dessert will satisfy. A local dessert shop is expanding by opening a second location in Columbia County. Whipped Creamery Gourmet Frozen Treats, located at 514 Oxbow Drive near Patriots Park in Grovetown, will open the new location at 353 Furys Ferry Road in the Centre at Furys Ferry in Martinez, according to a news release from Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. Other tenants include Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts, Casella Jewelers, and Paleo Num Yums. Whipped Creamery

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Josh Heath February 9, 2022 No Comments
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New Starbucks location to open on Walton Way

A coffee giant will open another store between Augusta University’s Summerville Campus and Augusta’s medical district, according to a news release from Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. Starbucks, which already has 16 locations throughout the CSRA, plans to build a new one at the corner of Walton Way and Chafee Avenue (see photo above story). Other locations include Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, William Few Parkway in Evans, and Knox Avenue in North Augusta. Starbucks competes with small local shops, such as Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee in Augusta, Rooted Coffeehouse

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Josh Heath February 8, 2022 No Comments
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Changemaker Podcast: Online entrepreneurial dreams

An Augusta military transplant is making a career out of her on-line, entrepreneurial pursuits—despite being a very shy person. Former business coach and Mayor Deke Copenhaver sits down with Heather Parady.

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