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A sweet investment connected to the CSRA

An international company is making a multi-million dollar investment in one South Carolina town, with a strong candy connection to Augusta. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) announced the Ferrara Candy Company is opening its first facility in the Palmetto State. Over the next 10 years, the company’s $675 million investment is expected to create 1,000 manufacturing and corporate jobs. McMaster called the announcement a transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina. “Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 29, 2026 No Comments
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AI becoming a big part of SRS

The Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Artificial Intelligence Implementation Team marked a transformative year in fiscal year 2025, advancing AI capabilities that are accelerating mission delivery, strengthening national security operations, and modernizing digital infrastructure at the Savannah River Site (SRS). These efforts directly support the national direction outlined in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, an initiative focused on building the world’s most powerful scientific and computational ecosystem. By advancing AI innovation at SRS, SRNS is contributing to DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) goals of bolstering scientific

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Staff Report April 29, 2026 No Comments
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Award-winning businesses picked in CSRA

One of the largest employers in Aiken County took one of the top awards at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Summit. Large Business of the Year Bridgestone Aiken PSR The company plays a vital role in strengthening the regional economy. Its dedication to employee engagement and performance has earned national recognition, including being named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers, further reflecting its leadership and impact. Small Business of the Year Orange Otter Toys Recently, ABD reported about the grand opening of their store further “up the hill” in

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Neil Gordon April 28, 2026 No Comments
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Company on cutting edge of power generation opens in CSRA

A company working on what may be the next step in supplying electric power to public and private developments has opened an office in the CSRA. Local government and business leaders were on hand when Antares Industries, a California-based company, officially opened its local office at 106 Park Ave SW in Aiken, SC. Antares specializes in nuclear fission energy systems, including fission microreactors, also known as Small Modular Reactors (SMR). “For over 20 years, we’ve been talking about small modular reactors, micro reactors, the private sector getting involved in the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 28, 2026 No Comments
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Deadline THURSDAY to apply for summer entrepreneurial program and investments

The next event in the Startup Summer, organized by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and Make Startups in theClubhou.se in the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, is approaching. The deadline to apply for a pitch competition is Thursday, April 30. This is connected to Venture Lab Aiken, part of the Aiken Innovation Corridor, which the chamber announced in August 2025.  Cash prizes are up for grabs, but this is also an opportunity to be part of the summer cohort for the virtual startup incubator. Participants selected for that program

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 27, 2026 No Comments
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$3.6 million Investment in Columbia County

Andy Jones, Dealer Principal/President of the Gerald Jones Automotive Group, bridged the past and present during the Wednesday afternoon celebration at the grand re-opening of Gerald Jones Lincoln at 4333 Washington Road in Evans. Jones introduced his partners, who included David Jones, now retired, and the children of Frank Lawrence. Both men were TV spokespeople in the 1990’s and early 2000’s for various automotive brands in the CSRA they managed. Many of Andy Jones’ family members were on hand, including the founders of the Gerald Jones Automotive Group. “My dad

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Neil Gordon April 24, 2026 No Comments
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$6.8 million Investment to boost service business

These renderings by the Augusta firm McMillan Pazdan Smith give hope to ATC students and those looking to join the lucrative car business. Augusta Technical College was awarded a $6,808,307 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Monies will support completion of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute, a workforce development project at 1122 Walton Way, in the former Johnson Cadillac Dealership. The federal investment represents a major milestone in Augusta Tech’s efforts to expand high-demand technical training and strengthen the region’s talent pipeline. The renovated facility will serve as a state-of-the-art automotive

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Staff Report April 24, 2026 No Comments
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Welcoming students to A.U.

Augusta University celebrated the opening of its new Welcome Center. It is attached to the Student Center on the Health Sciences campus. It will serve as a central point for visitors and students and will support recruitment efforts. Campus tours will now depart from the addition. Dr Susan Davies, Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs, told the standing room only crowd attending the ribbon cutting that the idea of the welcome center dates back to a consultant’s recommendation in 2019. “Our presentation room in the Benet House only

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 23, 2026 No Comments
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Student (and Employee) Success: Nurtured, but Earned

Since graduating from high school nearly 50 years ago, I have spent about 40 of them on college campuses, with almost 30 of them as a business school faculty member and/or administrator. Much has changed in higher education in that time, and in my opinion, mostly for the better. However, in recent months, I have heard from many colleagues, particularly “Baby Boomers” (born 1945-1964) like me and Gen Xers (born 1965-1980), that the higher education value to students is eroding, and I think they have a point as well.   However,

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business April 23, 2026 No Comments
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Local chamber highlights $500,000 grant with Thursday’s meet and greet

One area Chamber of Commerce has separate upcoming events to bring the business community together. Up first is a Meet and Greet with Tyler Harper, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. It will be April 23rd at the Hub for Community Innovation on Chaffee Avenue.  Ronic West, president and co-founder of GABCC, told ABD the chamber’s agribusiness committee suggested the program. “I think people forget that agriculture is the number one industry in the state of Georgia,” she said. “One thing that we’re doing here at the chamber is

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 22, 2026 No Comments
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