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Neighborhood store thrives during stormy weather

Helen Story lives 10 minutes away from Furys Ferry Hardware and appreciates the extra service from staff members like Mya Jackson—especially on the eve of last week’s snowstorm. “I bought poinsettias for a birthday gift,” said the Marietta, Georgia native. “The people are so helpful and the store is always so clean,” she added. May’s been on the team since the build-out started in May 2024. Houston Maund (pictured in center), Mya, and Ken help a customer with a special order. Longtime family friends, Maund and Charles Cates opened Furys

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Neil Gordon January 26, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

AI and the Future of Your Business

An old truism advises it is all in how you word it. Small businesses are finding that it is especially accurate as they venture into using artificial intelligence (AI). The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Power Lunch series for 2025 with “AI: The Future of Business Starts Here.” Matthew Jay, Chief Operating Officer with PC Techware, explained the importance of being accurate and precise when giving instructions to AI. He said successfully using AI is no different from a basic principle for any business. He said it

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 23, 2025 No Comments
Residential Real Estate

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: CSRA Real Estate Market Update: What’s Happening in Augusta and Surrounding Areas?

Editor’s Note: As we are winding down a new month in a new year, it seemed a great time to recap what has happened and what is on the horizon for the CSRA real estate market. If you’re following the real estate market in Augusta, GA, you know it’s been an eventful year. From shifting demand to fluctuating interest rates, buyers and sellers alike are navigating a changing landscape. Here’s a snapshot of the latest trends, insights, and what I expect to see as we move toward the end of

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans January 23, 2025 No Comments
Closings

Munchie’s Snacks Closes but New Plans are Already Underway

Munchie’s Snacks replaced an ice cream shop on 3830 Washington Road in the West Town Shopping Center in December 2023. Two days ago, they announced their closing on social media. Dear friends…with a heavy heart, we announce the immediate closing of our beloved establishment. This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with a profound sense of gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared with each of you. From the very beginning, our mission was to create a space where community, creativity, and passion could thrive. Thanks to

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Mitzi Oxford January 23, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

CSRA Chamber Celebrates 20th Year

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host its 20th Anniversary Celebration Banquet & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown, Georgia. The evening will begin with a silent auction, followed by a catered dinner, live music, and a special presentation. During the ceremony, the Chamber will recognize outstanding local businesses and individuals through the presentation of its prestigious Annual Awards. Categories include the Leadership Columbia County Award, Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year,

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Staff Report January 22, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Different Way to Access Health Care

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2025 Third Thursday series with a look at a different option for receiving health care. Dr. Rob Lamberts of Welcome Health presented Cut Costs, Not Care, a way individuals can access healthcare, and business owners can provide benefits to employees. Lamberts leads an Augusta area medical practice that provides what is called Direct Primary Care (DPC). It is a membership-based alternative payment model that uses a flat, monthly, or annual fee to access unlimited primary care and preventive services. “There are

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 22, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Tech Tips: You Won’t Believe the #s for Data Theft in the CSRA!

It’s a proven fact that technology can reduce business costs. BitLocker, MDM, and Intune are programs that can help protect your business. Sharon Martin explains in today’s Tech Tips. But wait, there’s more! Here is a guide to theft protection that could save your business some big bucks. Click here.

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Sharon Martin, owner Managed Nerds, serving the CSRA January 22, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Assessing Your Value Proposition

I kicked off each of my three new semester courses this past week. As I indicated in a recent column, these courses focus on the topic of Operations and Supply Chain Management (OCSM).   OCSM is the part of a company that is responsible for the production and delivery of the goods and services sold to customers. Those goods and services clearly determine how a firm competes in its markets. Therefore, I spend the beginning of my courses discussing the competitiveness and strategies of companies and the intersection of OCMS with

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Dr. Rick Franza January 21, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

CSRA Businesses Impacted by Snow and Sub-Freezing Temps

Twice since the aftermath of Helene, winter weather has hit the CSRA – it impacts businesses, employees, and the consumers who support them. “Several businesses across the CSRA opted to close early on Tuesday and today’s schedule is yet to be determined. What matters most to these small businesses is the safety of their employees and their customers,” said John Porter, Director of Downtown Soul City. Ironically one of the events that was supposed to happen on Tuesday was a book release party for the Onyx Storm at the Book

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Mitzi Oxford January 21, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Businesses Wanted for Black Chamber Event

The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) is preparing to host an annual Resource Business Fair and is calling for vendors to participate. This marks the third year the Chamber is sponsoring the event. Shagraila Hammond, GABCC Program Manager, told ABD the first was December 2023 and the second in April 2024. They chose February this year, making it the kick-off to the Chamber’s yearly activities. “It is essentially something that was created through a program that we had running in 2023 where we wanted to put everything that

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 21, 2025 No Comments
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