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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Expansions/Moves

Company headed by former SRS employee hired to two contracts

A former Savannah River Site (SRS) employee has announced that his company has entered into contracts with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). Keith Willingham, who started his career at SRS 35 years ago, is now the Vice President and General Manager of Aecon-Wachs, a U.S.-based corporation providing single-source solutions for virtually every aspect of nuclear industry…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 13, 20220Comments

Cookie business EXPLODES in CSRA!

While Charles Terry III (photo at right) is in Evans today through Wednesday, training his employees at Crumbl, his business partner, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers is training for tonight’s NBA game with the Phoenix Suns in Pennsylvania. In October, the two childhood friends from Long Island, New York purchased the highly successful cookie franchise…

ByNeil GordonNovember 6, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Augusta Chick-fil-A location celebrates grand re-opening

ABD wondered how many millions of dollars in acquisition or renovation costs Chick-Fil-A paid to expand its store to include the old Mi Rancho property. The operators didn't want to discuss those numbers or how many millions in increased sales they believe is possible. Chick-fil-A, 3066 Washington Road, celebrated its grand re-opening yesterday morning. The new…

ByStory and photos by Josh HeathNovember 3, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Aiken-based saddle company to relocate next year

An Aiken-based business is saddled up and ready to ride to a new location next year, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Custom Saddlery, which is currently located at 127 Hedge Road, will move to 390 Croft Mill Road, an 8,100-square-foot facility on a seven-acre property. Founded in 1992, the international company provides a variety of services…

ByJosh HeathNovember 1, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Augusta company expanding, adding jobs, to build EV battery parts

An Augusta company plans to build a new plant that will bring 600 jobs to the area and help electric vehicles drive farther on a battery charge. Last week, the federal government announced that Solvay Specialty Polymers, an international company with a facility in Augusta, will receive $178.2 million through the infrastructure bill passed earlier this…

ByGary KauffmanOctober 25, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Fireman’s side hustle is nasty business

Helping people isn’t new to David Parks, he’s been a firefighter in Augusta for 30 years. Incidentally, dogs have been a mascot for fire departments for centuries. Perhaps, Park’s passion for his pet waste removal business is part of his first responder DNA. If you own a dog, you probably love them like family. We pamper…

ByMitzi OxfordOctober 23, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Historic Lookaway Hall and Inn adding an event center

Groundbreaking begins next week for the Camellia Event Center adjacent to one of North Augusta’s oldest homes. Lookaway Hall is steeped in history as tall as the hill upon which it sits. Built in 1895 from the fortunes of James Jackson, the city’s founder, and his brother Walter, manager of North Augusta Land Company, Lookaway provides…

ByMitzi OxfordSeptember 22, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Two new buildings will help pet boarding service house more dogs and cats

Construction is underway at Paws in Paradise to keep up with the growing demand for pet grooming and boarding in Columbia County. Paws in Paradise Luxury Resort and Spa, 4319 Evans to Locks Road, Evans, is adding two new buildings next to its current facility. Anne Dysinger, the business’s owner, said between the two buildings, they…

ByJosh HeathSeptember 21, 20221Comment

B2B Stories Expansions/Moves

Evans restaurateur acquires closed restaurant, plans Asian fusion concept

The closing of one Asian restaurant in Evans has led to the expansion of another. In May, Sally Chan, owner of Fuji Asian restaurant in the Evans Village Shopping Center on Evans to Locks Road, announced her retirement and closed the restaurant. But Manuel Ortiz, owner of Thai Kitchen, bought the restaurant as a second location…

ByStory and photos by Gary KauffmanSeptember 14, 20220Comments

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Party bike business to ride into Augusta

Yesterday, the Augusta Commission voted to approve Pedal Pub Bar & Patio’s plan to launch a new location in Augusta, according to Commissioner, Brandon Garrett. The business is coming to 305 12th St. based on a Facebook post from the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta. A Pedal Pub is a multi-passenger party bike that looks like…

ByJosh HeathSeptember 6, 20220Comments