Former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver and Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal sit down and have a fascinating discussion about the Georgia Cyber Center and how the deal came together because of business acumen and leadership. They also discuss how the private and public money added up.
Editor’s Note: TODAY marks the end of the Medicare enrollment window and some marketing practices by some slick, celebrity pitchmen. Be very careful about having a loved one sign up under deadline pressure. Sometimes the “big print giveth and the little print taketh away”. Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional. Is it just me, or… Bustin’ Broadway Joe Fall in America means cooler temps, radiant leaves and in recent years, the onslaught of Joe Namath on TV. It’s Medicare enrollment time,
Business is picking up on the Southside of Augusta, after a local medical nonprofit expands by opening a new location in south Augusta. Christ Community Health, which provides medical and dental services for uninsured and underinsured residents of the CSRA, opened its third clinic at 2604 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 200 next to Barney’s Pharmacy (see photo above) on Monday, Nov. 29. “This location has easy access for thousands of our existing patients,” says Don Branum, Christ Community’s chief executive officer. “Plus, it gives us the capacity to serve new
Three Augusta business leaders have received awards from a local professional organization. Young Professionals of Augusta held its Choice Awards on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Crowne Plaza in North Augusta. The three award winners are: James Whitehead, Branch Manager for SouthState Bank, received The Ed Presnell Award. Jeannine Steinkuhl, Assistant Director of Sales for Crowne Plaza, was selected as Board Member of the Year. Jessica Krueger, a local agent with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate, was selected as Member of the Year. “I am so honored to have received the
Business Coach Darin Myers of The Alternative Board, recently sat down with ABD Editor Neil Gordon for a discussion on how to keep all of your employees or co-workers rowing in the same direction, despite their vast differences.
Editor’s Note: Thursday morning at 7:30, the Augusta University Hull College of Business is hosting it’s annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. Findings for 2022 will be presented by the AU and ABD economist, Dr. Simon Medcalfe. Wells Fargo will provide boxed breakfasts from Chick-Fil-A. There is no charge, but you must register here AU and Hull are proud to provide this service to our business community. It’s also a nice networking event with about 100 business leaders expected. Our conversation was edited for brevity and clarity: ABD: You’ve attended all five
Business Coach Darin Myers of The Alternative Board, recently sat down with ABD Editor Neil Gordon for a discussion on how to keep all of your employees or co-workers rowing in the same direction, despite their vast differences.
A local printing company has donated $2,500 to a charity that raises funds for cancer research in the CSRA. Phoenix Printing Group made the donation to Paceline – a local organization that donates all funds it raises to the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. Phoenix is one of Paceline’s many corporate partners, which also include Georgia Power, Synovus Bank, and Bristol Myers Squibb. “They’re very much a part of our mission, which is to cure cancer faster,” says Martyn Jones, the organization’s president. “They’re critical in maintaining our support
A group of downtown business owners have teamed up to host a free block party this weekend. The 8th Street Holiday Artisan Market will be held on Friday, Dec. 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held on 8th Street between Ellis Street and Greene Street. “Almost all the businesses on 8th Street are participating,” says Gary Dennis, Executive Director of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, which is helping to host the event
Let’s be honest here. In the time period between Halloween and the New Year, everyone is running an emotional and stress-filled gauntlet. You’ll attend more family gatherings in these four months than you did in all of the months before. This entails cooking, planning, cleaning, and not to mention the mental preparation needed to withstand all of your deranged family members. Just days after Thanksgiving it is time to hang Christmas lights, replace your fall decorations (that you just put out) with Christmas decorations, and if you’re like most people,
