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.
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
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?
When people get sick, they typically go see their doctors to get prescriptions with hopes of feeling better in a few days. But Kim Adams offers remedies for many common ailments that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy. Adams – who co-owns 2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary with her daughter, Jessica, opened their third and largest store at 469B Highland Avenue in Surrey Center on Friday, Oct. 15. The other two are located in Helen and Cleveland. 2 Wolves sells a variety of all-natural items, such as herbs, teas, tinctures,
Death of a technology leader in CSRA Today’s “buzz” begins with the death of a respected former journalist and successful CSRA technology business owner Jimmy Bennett. He spent 20 years writing and editing for community newspapers in Statesboro, Eastman, Jessup and Canton. He became the editor of True Citizen newspaper in Waynesboro, GA before going into the computer business. Bennett died last week due to complications from Covid-19. My last email exchange with him showed me how much he still cared about local journalism. “Chuck Smith has joined the growing
Augusta is home to a long list of great entrepreneurs and corporations, but the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce wants to narrow that list down to two. The Chamber is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Best in Business awards: Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year. “Our members consistently share with us that recognition of outstanding businesses in our community is important to our continued economic growth,” says Sue Parr, the Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have great stories to tell and our annual Best in Business
Business is booming for filmmakers shooting in Augusta or living in Augusta. There are also some native Augusta filmmakers doing quite well in big cities, including Hodges Usry, who lives and works in Nashville. He sat down with Deke Copenhaver recently on the Change Maker Podcast shot at the Augusta Podcast studios on 7th Street in Augusta.
Let’s talk about new construction homes. Buyers often prefer to buy a new home or would like to build their dream home. There are a few ways you can buy or build a new home here in the CSRA and I wanted to give you a brief explanation. One option would be to buy what I consider a national builders development. Here you have one specific builder, building all across the country. In these developments you can typically walk through model homes and choose what you want to build, the
Company culture can make or break even the most financially successful organizations. Culture was the focus of the Augusta Business Daily Fall Expo, which was held on Thursday, Oct. 28 at The Space located on Greene Street. The event, titled Culture Shift, featured three keynote speakers who discussed various aspects of culture and how it can positively or negatively affect the success of an organization. The speakers were: Patrick Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of CrossLink Consulting, Declan Scott, Director of Operations for The Collaborative Way and Darin Myers,
Company culture can make or break even the most financially successful organizations. Culture was the focus of the Augusta Business Daily Fall Expo, which was held on Thursday, Oct. 28 at The Space located on Greene Street. The event, titled Culture Shift, featured three keynote speakers who discussed various aspects of culture and how it can positively or negatively affect the success of an organization. The speakers were: Patrick Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of CrossLink Consulting, Declan Scott, Director of Operations for The Collaborative Way and Darin Myers,
