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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

CASA Home Show draws smaller crowds, better leads than expected

The turnout at the CASA Home Show didn’t quite meet Blane Bailey’s expectations, but he still calls it a successful event. Bailey had expected 8,000 to 10,000 people at the show, which was held Saturday and Sunday at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. But the actual numbers were closer to 5,000, which he said…

ByJosh HeathMay 4, 20220Comments

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CSRA has a new place to flock for entrepreneurs and remote workers

Urban and Rural Roost is creating a new way to work in the CSRA where entrepreneurs, remote workers, startup founders, and podcast hosts can gather for interaction and stimulate their creative juices. There’s a reason for the business name Urban and Rural Roost and it’s another bit of “out of the box” thinking by founder, Gary…

ByMitzi OxfordMay 4, 20220Comments

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Summit on Georgia’s outdoor recreation business opportunities to be held in Augusta

Economic development and improved community health are the goals of the 2022 Georgia Outdoor Recreation and Trail Summit to be held at the Augusta Convention Center on May 15-16. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, 58 percent of Georgians participate in outdoor activities. Georgia’s outdoor recreation generates $27.3 billion in consumer spending and creates 238,000 jobs. The…

ByGary KauffmanApril 26, 20220Comments

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CSRA Heart Walk promotes better employee health for local businesses

The first step to better health can literally mean taking the first step. Local residents have a chance to do just that with the American Heart Association’s CSRA Heart Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at SRP Park in North Augusta. The Heart Walk is a time to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise funds and encourage…

ByGary KauffmanMarch 9, 20220Comments

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Columbia County event shines spotlight on small businesses

An event that started as a way to get people out the house during the pandemic will continue this Saturday in Harlem. Harlem will be holding its 2nd Annual Small Business Expo from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Harlem Library. The inaugural event was held last year. “During the pandemic, we wanted a way…

ByGary KauffmanMarch 3, 20220Comments

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SRP Park offers many ways to help your company hit a home run

Even if you’re not a baseball fan, SRP Park offers a variety of ways for a business to reward employees and customers, entertain clients or just enjoy a little R&R. “Whether you like baseball or not, it’s a great place to come and relax,” Tom Denlinger, Augusta GreenJackets Vice President, said. “All you have to do…

ByGary KauffmanFebruary 21, 20220Comments

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CSRA Business Networking event helps businesses connect with one another

When Jessica Jones realized that marketing costs transcended the budgets of many small business startups, she felt a need to create a space for those businesses to connect affordably – in this case, free. “Especially with the pandemic, new businesses and restaurants have tight profit margins and can’t afford to advertise,” Jones said. “I wanted a…

ByGary KauffmanFebruary 17, 20222Comments

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Today is registration deadline for Women in Business event

Negotiation is a challenge for many business professionals, and that’s often the case for women. Mastering the art of negotiation is the topic of this month’s Women in Business event presented by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at the Enterprise Mill Events Center, located at 1450 Greene St., Suite 600,…

ByJosh HeathFebruary 11, 20220Comments

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TUESDAY EVENT: A Re-charge and Re-connect for Aiken YP’s

You are fresh out of college and pursuing your career path. What was your first job? Was it in your hometown or did you move to a new city? Either way, the Young Professional programs hosted by area Chambers of Commerce are important for several reasons. First, it’s a prime way to network. Second, opportunities often…

By Mitzi OxfordJanuary 24, 20220Comments

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Mondays with Rick: CEO Speakers in CSRA

Editor’s Note: This Friday morning, Ben Chestnut (see above photo), Augusta native and co-founder/CEO of Mailchimp based in Atlanta, will speak at Augusta University at 10 a.m.in the lobby of the Georgia Cyber Center’s Shaffer MacCartney Building. Prior to his talk, Dr. Rick Franza, the Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business, will join other dignitaries in…

ByNeil GordonJanuary 17, 20220Comments