Entrepreneurs

Publisher’s Note: VLA is a collaboration among the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Make Startups, based in theClubhou.se at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, and the South Carolina Research Authority. This is part of the Aiken Innovation Corridor, which the chamber announced in August 2025. This is part 3 of a 7-part series on the entrepreneurs vying for a share of $500,000 in venture capital. Augusta, Ga is probably the ideal location for a company whose founder is connected to the golf community. Mikro Move, LLC is the latest

Publisher’s Note: Venture Labs Aiken is a collaboration among the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Make Startups, based in theClubhou.se at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, and the South Carolina Research Authority. This is part of the Aiken Innovation Corridor, which the chamber announced in August 2025. $500,000 in seed money is being divided amongst several entrepreneurs. This is Part One of a Seven-Part Series. Home ownership can often feel overwhelming, trying to keep up with maintenance to do, what has been done, and inspections of vital systems. One

The “Make Startups” initiative, based in downtown Augusta, is making a difference in finding seed money and developing training for entrepreneurs. Now, a national customer service company is noticing and giving the CSRA its “flowers.” Here is what Nextiva, a leading voice and internet provider, said about Augusta getting ranked as the best city in the U.S for entrepreneurs to start a business across the 200 most populous cities in America. “Augusta, Georgia, is the #1 best city in the U.S. for entrepreneurs to start a business, offering affordable rent

Aiken County is one of only six regions in the Palmetto State identified as an Innovation Hub, and its proximity to Augusta played a role. The others are Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Rock Hill, and Florence. The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) selected the locations. The cities were announced in April. In the news release, Governor Henry McMaster said South Carolina has built a strong foundation for innovation. “This is the next step in accelerating that momentum. By connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need, we will expand opportunity and keep

No word whether Augustans Skyler Bates and Andres Hoyes of 432 Intelligence set up this co-hort meet and greet for Eric Parker(right), co-founder of Make Startups! The duo, known for their work in the local arts and music scene hope to take their new entertainment, marketing, and talent promotions company to new heights.  The recent party celebrated not only 432 Intelligence, but eight other start-ups that will do business in Augusta/Aiken and share in $500,000 of venture capital.  The first cohort for a two-state partnership to grow entrepreneurship and small