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New business opportunity in the heart of downtown

Mixed-use buildings are experiencing a surge in popularity. This trend reflects a departure from traditional single-use buildings, as developers and investors increasingly recognize the benefits of blending residential, office, and retail spaces within one structure. There is a new building available in Downtown Augusta with available office space. As ABD continues to report on new faces and places in Downtown Augusta including The Earth Pantry, a grocery store that opened in November at 1026 Broad Street, the heart of the city is painting the picture of a place to work,

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Staff Report February 27, 2024 No Comments
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Spring Training and Masters Practice Round: Getting Ready for the Show

During the next two weekends, my wife and I will be traveling to Hilton Head and Jekyll Island, respectively. We often travel to Hilton Head in its “off-season” for a long weekend change of scenery with walks on the beach and general relaxation. We find late February is a good time to go as the chance of warmer weather becomes more likely. While our trip to Jekyll Island is as much business (board retreat) as pleasure, we are excited about the prospect of a more beach atmosphere before the peak

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Dr. Rick Franza February 27, 2024 No Comments
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Higher than a kite!

It pumps about a quarter of a million $ into the local economy. Good news is that the Augusta Regional Airshow will be making a return flight. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik February 27, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: LEI takes a hit…again!

The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 1.1 percent in December 2023 from November 2023. It is 2.5 percent lower than December 2022. The index has fallen 12 percentage points from its all-time peak in June 2022, with data going back to 2007 (see chart below). The major components that caused the monthly decline were residential permits and initial claims for unemployment insurance. Housing permits fell 21 percent in December from November and were 813 lower in 2023 than in 2022. Initial claims for unemployment insurance claims rose 27 percent

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe February 26, 2024 No Comments
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Shortage of doctors can impact our local economy

Healthcare providers are significant employers. A shortage of primary care physicians or clinics that provide primary care can have broader economic implications, affecting jobs, local economies, and community well-being. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik February 26, 2024 No Comments
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Businesses partner with Augusta Tech’s new program

Augusta Tech is launching a community partnership program with local businesses. The Cougar Community Partners Program kicks off with a webinar on Wednesday, February 28. The program is a perfect fit for Augusta Tech’s cultivating a culture of collaboration with local businesses. The goal is to provide opportunities for businesses to engage with their faculty, staff, and students. If you are a local business interested in joining the Augusta Technical College’s Cougar Community Partners Program, you can register for one of the two sessions below. 10 am session 5 pm

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Staff Report February 26, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA firm expands to spotlight your needs

A company with a South Augusta showroom and three South Carolina locations is getting ready to light up Evans. LITECRAFT is getting ready for its outdoor season with the upcoming Masters tournament, while clients plan to undertake spring and summer renovations. The company also provides lighting solutions for ceilings, walls, and with free-standing lamps. Owner—Augustan, Michael Johnson has showrooms in Charleston, Surfside Beach, Greenville, and on Barton Chapel Road in Augusta. According to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate, LITECRAFT Lighting is the fastest-growing lighting store in the Southeast. JT handled

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Neil Gordon February 25, 2024 No Comments
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Universities fueling the workforce pipeline for tourism and hospitality jobs

Travel, tourism, and hospitality are rebounding following a slump during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Augusta University and UGA are helping bump the numbers by offering training programs for those industries. A recent report from the University of Georgia (UGA), listed hospitality and tourism as the second largest contributor to the state’s economy. In 2022, there were nearly 168 million visitors generating $39.8 billion in direct visitor spending. That translates to $4.7 billion in state and local tax revenues. In Athens, the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 22, 2024 No Comments
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Making $ through state contracts

Are you a small business? Need to make more money and move your business forward? Today’s Biz Bits outlines the steps for the doing business with the state of Georgia. Check it out!

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Mike Petchenik February 22, 2024 No Comments
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