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Simon Says: Where have all the cowboys (and other workers) gone?

Restaurants ask for our patience because of a lack of staff. Delivery times have lengthened (remember when Amazon prime was 2 days?). The pre-pandemic peak in employment in the Augusta MSA was 246,300 and currently stands at 238,400, a loss of 7,900 jobs. In percentage terms, the loss is similar to the national data. Almost all the difference in the jobs numbers is accounted for by a smaller labor force. In Augusta, the labor force (people in work or looking for work) decreased by 3,567 to 265,381 in September. The

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Professor of Economics November 3, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Amazon executive to speak in Columbia County

Companies that invest in their employees tend to achieve greater success and have more satisfied customers. Investing in employees will be the topic of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Luncheon Series on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion starting at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Robert Packett – Amazon’s southeast regional director of operations. In this role, he oversees more than 20,000 employees. The title of his presentation will be “Turning Team Members Into Team Leaders.” “Investment in our people leads to delighted customers,” says

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Josh Heath November 3, 2021 No Comments
Augusta Business Daily Podcast

The Change Maker Podcast with Fuzzy Zoeller

Golf champion and Augusta National veteran Fuzzy Zoeller is also a successful businessman. Recently, he sat down with Augusta’s Deke Copenhaver —videotaped from the Augusta Podcast studios on 7th Street in Augusta. Deke talks golf, Fuzzy’s BBQ\Steak sauces and Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka.

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Josh Heath November 3, 2021 No Comments
Darin Myers

Work Life Balance

How is your work/life balance? In today’s podcast, business coach Darin Myers of TAB CSRA shares some insight on how to get your priorities in alignment.

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Neil Gordon November 2, 2021 No Comments
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Local bank jump starts the economy with one of a kind CSRA program

Augusta Office Solutions CEO, Garnett Johnson wishes Bank of America’s new CSRA Entrepreneurship training program was around when he grew up on the east side of Augusta before the turn of the century. “From a black perspective where I grew up we idolized professional football or basketball players or even people committing crimes,” said Johnson. Johnson said his dreams back then never included entrepreneurship, and that’s why he’s willing to volunteer to help with this public/non-profit partnership between Bank of America (BOFA) and the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce

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Neil Gordon November 2, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local business leaders to hold customer service workshop next week

Robbie King and Erik Smith want to help local businesses provide great customer service despite the numerous challenges employees face every day. King – founder of Lead Augusta and Smith, owner/operator of Chick-fil-A’s Grovetown location, will hold an event called Building a Culture of Exceptional Customer Service, a customer service workshop designed for local business leaders on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at 930 Stevens Creek Road in the ABD boardroom. “We want them to get some fresh, actionable ideas that they can implement into their own

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Josh Heath November 2, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Everyone Doesn’t Think The Way You Do

    Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional. Is it just me, or… Everyone Doesn’t Think The Way You Do In all of my school years the course that had the greatest impact on my life was required-in-freshman-year, Sociology 101. Used creatively, the principles of “Soc” explain nearly everything in life, save maybe String Theory. Along about week 5 of that course we were introduced to the principle of, “Barriers To Entry” which, this will surprise you with its stunning simplicity

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Don MacNeil November 2, 2021 No Comments
Augusta Business Daily Podcast

Work Life Balance

How is your work/life balance? In today’s podcast, business coach Darin Myers of TAB CSRA shares some insight on how to get your priorities in alignment.

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Neil Gordon November 2, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Faithful business owner says “I do” to a new retail concept in the CSRA

As Jennifer Grubbs carefully places each pair of earrings in the appropriate packaging for her bride-to-be’s wedding party, she notices people slowly driving by her new location at 500 Furys Ferry Road in Martinez (Suite 103), and peering through the window. Hands on their steering wheel, they attempt, through squinted eyes, to read the signage on the door about the upcoming grand opening of Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique. “That happens all the time,” says Jennifer.  “In fact, I’ve had this building for months and kept paper on the walls

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Josh Heath November 1, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Mondays with Rick: The JBA Vote!

Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, has a unique perspective on tomorrow’s bond referendum that would raise taxes on homeowners and business owners in Richmond County. He’s unsure if his employer, a Georgia State School will be exempt. He’s just moved to Richmond County and will face about a $30 a month increase in his property taxes. He also watches local developments in business as the dean of AU’s Hull College of Business. ABD: Rick, let’s start with you. Are you okay with swallowing $300-400 a year in extra property taxes?

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Neil Gordon November 1, 2021 2 Comments
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