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Augusta’s overall economy in good shape, despite Hurricane Helene

The state of Metro Augusta’s economy is good. That was the overarching message at the annual economic briefing sponsored by Augusta University. Led by Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of the Hull College of Business, and Dr. Simon Medcalfe, Professor with the Hull College of Business and an ABD contributor, the report is a year-end tradition. “It’s an opportunity to really bring the business community together with the academic community to provide insights on what’s going on in the local economy,” Thompson explained for ABD. “It’s networking but it’s also an

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 5, 2024 No Comments
Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Top 10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Homeowners, or Anyone Really!

Christmas is quickly approaching and finding the right gifts for our favorite people can feel like a burden. Today, I thought I would share some of the best gift ideas for anyone you know who just moved into a home. Buying a home is a big milestone; finding the right gift to celebrate doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical, thoughtful, and affordable gifts can make a new space feel like home while helping new homeowners settle in. Here are my favorite gift ideas for young or first-time home buyers—all

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans December 5, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Best in Business Winners

At the Augusta Metro Chamber’s annual Best in Business award celebration, Innovation and Growth Through Collaboration was the overarching theme, and both recipients have displayed not only the endurance it takes to succeed in business but also a strong commitment to our community and a positive impact on our local economy. Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year awards were presented by South State Bank. Yesterday, at their final Member Economic Luncheon of the year, the Chamber honored Nader & Lisa Khatib of Laziza Mediterranean Grill as Augusta’s Entrepreneur for

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Staff Report December 5, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Inside Look at a Mediation Session

Being enlightened, informed, and aware are a huge part of a mediation service from HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor. Neil and TeKay discuss what it takes for a successful mediation. You can catch more of the discussion on Classy 1230 AM at 7:30 am this Saturday.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor December 4, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Generous donation to help CSRA babies

Call it the Christmas spirit or perhaps the giving nature of those pursuing a healthcare career, but Aiken Technical Colleges Student Medical Assisting Association (SMMA) came through in a big way for young CSRA mothers and their babies in need. Aiken Technical College’s Student Medical Assisting Association collected and donated baby-related items to local nonprofit, Prepare for Babies. The student organization held a campus-wide collection drive and was able to donate more than a thousand diapers, 3,400 wipes, 120 containers of baby food, as well as baby clothing, bouncers, walkers,

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Staff Report December 4, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Record-breaking holiday spending expected

The just-wrapped-up five-day holiday shopping kickoff over Thanksgiving shows promise for the rest of the period. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported an estimated 197 million shoppers participated in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. That surpasses the prediction of 183.4 million shoppers. The full holiday shopping season is Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The findings were in a survey conducted for NRF by Prosper Insights and Analytics. ABD joined a virtual briefing NRF and Prosper Insights organized for news reporters. “Thanksgiving is a single five-day shopping period

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 4, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Locally Grown nonprofit named Neighborhood Champion

Their motto is: “A community is healthiest when it feeds itself.” Augusta Locally Grown is a nonprofit organization promoting local, seasonal, sustainably-grown food as integral to the health and economic well-being of the CSRA. Bank of America (BoA) must agree. They have recognized Augusta Locally Grown as a Neighborhood Champion for their work in addressing food insecurity by providing access to healthy food and nutrition education. Augusta Locally Grown is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years, leadership training resources for the organization’s executive director, access to technical coaching, and

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Staff Report December 4, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

“Who Got the Truth…Is It You?”

One of my favorite podcasts these days is one called “Acquired.” I started listening to Acquired back in May of this year after reading an article about it in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “The Smartest People in the Room Are All Listening to the Same Podcast.” In each episode, Acquired’s co-hosts, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, take you on a journey through the backstories of well-known companies and brands. The episodes are long (a nominal company deep-dive is 3 to 5 hours), but compelling and highly instructive on how

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Dr. Rick Franza December 3, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

$3 million project building for the future

Construction on a project that will help young adults prepare for their future and contribute to the economy is underway on Merry Street in Augusta. Demolition has started on a building at a former Augusta park, clearing the way for a tiny homes community. It is for young people who are aging out of the foster care system with little or no ability to transition into society. Spearheading the project is Bridge Builders Communities, Inc. (BBC). Penny Wasden with First Citizens Bank is on BBC’s Board of Directors. She told

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 3, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

What is a pre-mediation session like?

This Saturday at 7:30 AM, learn the specifics of what mediation is and if you are a good fit. In today’s video preview, TeKay Brown Taylor explains what a consultation is like.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor December 3, 2024 No Comments
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