As frigid temperatures take hold in the CSRA, it may seem odd to be discussing keeping your laptop cool. But Sharon Martin says, “Cool it or fry it.” Learn more in today’s blog that may save your small business some big bucks. Click here.
Georgia Trend magazine has released its annual top-of-the-heap leadership list. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential leaders in the state. Johnson joins a veritable who’s who in Georgia, including Governor Brian Kemp, James Quincey, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac, and many other corporate, government, and civic leaders. The magazine staff chose Johnson because of his leadership following the devastation of Hurricane Helene when he sought assistance from federal and state agencies for citizens and businesses to start the
According to the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA), Augusta’s population grew by more than 25,000 people over the last five years and is projected to grow by another 26,000 by 2028. In that same time, jobs rose by 3,700 and are projected to increase by almost 12,000 over the next five years. As Augusta’s population and jobs continue growing, the city has become a prime location for businesses and plays a key role in the area’s economic strength. To continue this upward trajectory, local businesses need to understand and effectively
Much attention is given to the importance of education, training, and apprenticeships to build a workforce pipeline. After an individual is hired, another step comes into focus: mentoring. SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), a leader in providing experts, research, and advocacy on challenges in the current workplace, said mentorships can be “career-defining and life-changing” in shaping how mentees learn about their chosen field while also learning to network and nurture their career growth. However, SHRM finds mentorships benefit both groups involved. “Mentorship is a win-win situation,” says Adrienne Mitchell,
Later today, I will be meeting for the first time with each of the three classes I will be teaching during the Spring Semester. Two of the classes will be for upper-level undergraduates and one class will be for MBA students. While I will not cover much of the course subject (Operations and Supply Chain Management) material during these opening sessions, it likely will be one of the most important class meetings of the semester for each of these courses. The reason these sessions are so important is that they
Small business owners are targets for hackers. Most can’t afford an in-house cybersecurity expert, but there is an affordable alternative. On Thursday, January 9, Managed Nerds will become a regular contributor to Augusta Business Daily. In 2021 cybercrime against small businesses reached $2.4 billion targeting 40% of small businesses. Sharon Martin and her husband Matthew Chapman own a company that aims to provide cybersecurity solutions for small businesses without breaking the bank. “If a small business gets hacked, it’s brutally expensive because most will set a higher deductible for cyber
Data centers are growing in size, location, and scope across the country, and Aiken County is feeling the impact. In late August 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced it would build a center in Aiken County’s Sage Mill Industrial Park. Just three months later, Atlanta-based DC Blox said it would build a hyperscale edge node in North Augusta. Those centers are smaller and situated regionally to bring networking power closer to the end user. The North Augusta project is one of four announced by the
In a news release you may have missed on December 20th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported employment numbers for the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It also revised the numbers for when Hurricane Helene hit October. The numbers for October were revised from a net gain of 100 to a net loss of 700. The good news is that employment recovered in November, increasing by 800. November was another record month of employment at 248,000. 2024 saw six months of new record employment with December data still to come.
A CSRA company is jumping into the New Year with 10th Anniversary celebrations. All Star Jumpers Party Rental is one of the leading providers of inflatable jumpers and party entertainment. The company has grown into a major special events business for birthdays, school events, corporate picnics, community festivals, and more. ASJP provides bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and interactive games. “We started with a simple goal: to create fun and memorable experiences for children and families. Over the years, we’ve expanded our services, improved our offerings, and built strong relationships.
100% of the existing buildings are now full at the shopping centers outside of Riverwood Plantation in Evans. Publix has more than half of the more than 100,000 square feet occupied between retail stores and out parcel properties at the intersection of Washington Road and William Few Parkway. Salt Interior and Design occupied the last space available recently, replacing a Taekwondo center. That business moved into a significantly larger space next to Rooted, a locally owned café. AR Workshop was the previous tenant next to Rooted. There are a few
