This year marks the most new hires in the Hull College of Business’s history. The move allows for more classes and more opportunities for students interested in building a career in business. Please watch this short clip.
It was only two weeks ago in this space that I commented on the Federal Reserve’s symposium in Jackson Hole and what it might mean for interest rates and the U.S. economy. So, you might be surprised that I am addressing the Fed again so soon, especially since I am not an economist, finance expert, or banker. However, since there is so much happening with the Fed that will likely impact us as business people, consumers, and investors, I thought it might be helpful to summarize what is going on
The Hull College of Business has created a successful strategy for meeting the needs of a growing workforce. The school has focused on the development of one-on-one advice through internships with area employers. The major benefit is honing professional development skills. Please click to watch this short clip ahead.
At the end of last week, the Federal Reserve held its annual “Jackson Hole Economic Symposium,” a three-day conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The conference is attended by central banker leaders, academics, financial industry leaders, journalists, and government officials to discuss world events and financial trends and potentially provide insights on the direction of interest rates. The symposium is held at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming. I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Jackson and
Publisher’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the book, “Culture Garden,” recently written by Sarah Harris, a West Augusta therapist who also works with many CSRA companies. Her next management workshop is on September 9th. The information is in the excerpt below from pages 41-42. There is a concept in anger management skills training that is referred to as the iceberg effect. The idea is that we understand that only a small portion of an iceberg breaks the surface of the water, and that the majority of the iceberg
An organization whose mission is to nurture small businesses and entrepreneurs held an online seminar laying out the roadmap to franchising. Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet, led the session sponsored by SCORE. Bailey has more than 30 years of experience in the banking and franchising industries. Bailey began with an explanation of franchising. Becoming a franchisee gives access to a blueprint for success based on the track record of the parent company. A franchisee has access to a proven system and procedures to help with rapid and consistent expansion with
Publisher’s note: Today, we begin a monthly thought leader column from Corsica, one of the leaders in AI and Cyber issues in the CSRA. Gold members like Corsica enjoy these monthly membership benefits. For more info, visit www.augustabusinessdaily.com/membership This article first appeared on the Corsica Technologies blog. AI has changed the world of cybersecurity forever. New threats are appearing that were unthinkable before AI. Leaders in IT and business are asking themselves tough questions: “Are we educated on the latest AI cyber attacks?” “Is our team familiar with phishing email examples—and
In last week’s column, I wrote about how this is one of my favorite times of the year because it means the start of football season. However, whether you play football at the high school, college, or professional level, this time of the year means training camp, which brings on a mix of anticipation and dread. While you are excited to get back to the game you love to play, you also dread the heat, physical demands, and grinding repetition of training camp. However, for football coaches, they understand that
It is August, one of my favorite times of the year for many reasons. Vocationally, it means the start of a new academic year. On Monday, we started classes at Augusta University, and I met two of my new Fall Semester classes for the first time. Students and faculty are reenergized, excited, and optimistic at this time of the year, so there is always a positive feeling in the air. However, another reason this is one of my favorite times of the year is that the start of football season
First, 95% of all businesses in the CSRA are small businesses. Government contracts can be quite lucrative for small businesses, offering a stable revenue stream and access to a large, consistent market. The U.S. government is a massive buyer of goods and services, and it’s legally obligated to consider small businesses for many contracts. In case you didn’t have a chance to access the Government Contract 101 webinar that ABD reported was available last week. Here is what you need to know. While the potential is high, the process of winning government contracts
