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Simon Says: Nothing says Merry Christmas like a money book gift!

Over the last 20 years or so, there have been many excellent books written about economics that are very accessible and readable, meaning not dry academic prose. If you are thinking of an economic gift this holiday season, here are my top three book recommendations. 1. Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner First published in 2005, this is the original and best readable economics book. Although much of the book is about Steven Levitt’s research, Dubner makes it come alive with characters and stories. Each chapter poses a question

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor December 8, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

No hire better than bad hire!

CSRA business coach Darin Myers is a stickler on making sure that you find the right person to fit your company vision, the right fit for your company. He tells ABD Publisher Neil Gordon, even if it means passing on all of the candidates you speak with.  

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Darin Myers, TAB CSRA Coach December 8, 2021 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Deke, Nathan and the Cyber Center

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.

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Neil Gordon December 7, 2021 No Comments
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Bustin’ Broadway Joe

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,

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Don MacNeil December 7, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Medical nonprofit expands with new location in South Augusta

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

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Josh Heath December 7, 2021 No Comments
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Three CSRA young professionals receive awards

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

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Josh Heath December 7, 2021 No Comments
Darin Myers

Teamwork Shortage

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.

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Darin Myers, TAB CSRA Coach December 6, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Monday’s With Rick: Economic Outlook Forecast Breakfast

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

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Neil Gordon December 6, 2021 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Teamwork Shortage

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.

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Darin Myers, TAB CSRA Coach December 6, 2021 No Comments
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