B2B Stories

“Oh No, Not Again!”

Is it just me, or… “Oh No, Not Again!” “If I see that Kohl’s commercial one more time, I’m going to scream,” she said from a far-away city last November. I had no idea what she was talking about. Clearly the Kohl’s marketing algorithm had found her and her favorite platforms, while the same software knew there wasn’t much gold to be found from me and my channels. The question is, what’s the sweet spot of an effective video/commercial performance life before it loses its power to persuade? Remember when

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B2B Stories

How Chick-Fil-A inspired a “nice” CSRA company

Today’s business minute is about being in the right place at the right time to launch some internal and external marketing to define your company. David Beckum had a “nice” experience in line grabbing a meal!

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Martinez restaurateur forgives customer for alleged crime

An alleged dine-and-dash incident at a local Mexican restaurant landed one woman in jail for free-loading on the main course, but this story has a sweeter ending. According to The Jail Report www.augustacrime.com, Chondrea Mayfield (see photo above story), of Grovetown, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 20 for theft of services for allegedly leaving a restaurant without paying her bill. Mayfield – a drill instructor at Fort Gordon – will be required to appear in court to answer to the misdemeanor charge. The next day, Ramiro Galvan – owner of

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TUESDAY EVENT: A Re-charge and Re-connect for Aiken YP’s

You are fresh out of college and pursuing your career path. What was your first job? Was it in your hometown or did you move to a new city? Either way, the Young Professional programs hosted by area Chambers of Commerce are important for several reasons. First, it’s a prime way to network. Second, opportunities often present themselves. Third, the program can play a role in developing a personal and professional balance for the 22- to 40-year-old young professionals making their way in the business world. Along the way, COVID

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B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: SBDC workshop

Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business, chats with ABD each week on something topical in the Augusta business community. This week’s topic focuses on an event with the SBDC, an organization Rick admires from his days at Kennesaw State University—witnessing their impact there. Our conversations are edited for brevity and impact.   ABD: Rick, you attended a recent panel discussion at the UGA Small Business Development Center. What were your overall impressions? Rick: The biggest general takeaway is that a small business owner cannot

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Consumer Stories

Faith Friday: CEO’s ‘Jesus Takes the Wheel’ approach rolls out second chances

Native Augustan Curtis Pickard (shown at top right) always wondered why his uncle (top left), a longtime truck driver, never started a transportation company of his own.  After all, the uncle has been clocking miles for over three decades for someone else’s company. “He told me that back in the day it was hard for a Black man to obtain a loan to start a business,” Pickard recalls.  “Also, he had come from humble beginnings, and if a company he started were to fail, it would put his family in

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CSRA construction company moving to downtown Augusta

A local construction company is preparing to move into a 106-year-old building in downtown Augusta. Allen+Batchelor Construction, Inc. is relocating its operations from 1063 Franke Industrial Drive to 1118 Jones St., the former home of Simkins Seed Company (see photo above story) and a few doors away from Ubora Coffee Shop. Allen+Batchelor is currently renovating its new location, according to a news release from the company. “We look forward to planting Allen+Batchelor’s headquarters in the middle of the bustling and vibrant atmosphere that Broad Street offers,” the release states. “We

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Consumer Stories

Event to showcase Columbia County restaurants

Columbia County restaurants offer diners a variety of culinary options, and an event next week will celebrate many of those restaurants. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to host the second annual Columbia County Restaurant Week, which will be held Monday, Jan. 24 thru Sunday, Jan. 30. Diners will have the opportunity to enjoy special menu items and discounts at eateries throughout the county, including Cork & Flame, The Ironwood Tavern, and The Acorn Restaurant. As of Thursday afternoon,

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