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CSRA Realtors expand during unknown time

The Realtors of Greater Augusta now includes North Augusta in its physical location. The group opened a satellite location at 510 W. Martintown Road. The NA Chamber cut the ribbon at the office last Thursday. “We are delighted to open our doors in North Augusta, furthering our mission to empower and support realtors in South Carolina,” said Regina Wadsworth, RGA President. “This expansion represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing unparalleled resources and services to our real estate professionals. “ The new North Augusta office will provide

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Neil Gordon February 4, 2024 No Comments
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EXCLUSIVE: Hockey insider talks chances for return to Augusta

Is another hockey team lacing up the skates in Augusta? A man who dreamed about sports as a young boy will share his opinion and the importance of entrepreneurship to Columbia County later this week. Andy Kaufmann, CEO of Zawyer Sports, is the guest speaker at the Feb. 8 Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s 19th Annual Banquet. Among his holdings are East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) teams, the Jacksonville Icemen, and the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Kaufmann spoke with ABD about his path that started with a childhood dream and now

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 4, 2024 No Comments
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Augusta group grows economy; wins statewide awards

Last week in North Georgia, Destination Augusta took home two awards at the annual tourism convention. Many members were on hand to take home The Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Award for Product Development, for the concept, funding support, launch, and delivery of the Authentic Augusta Experience collection. “During the development of the Authentic Augusta Experience Collection, Destination Augusta worked with 10 partners through a year-long development process. Partners were equipped with tools for ideation, creation, scripting, and delivery of these novel experiences. Each experience engages all five senses—taste, touch,

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Neil Gordon February 4, 2024 No Comments
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New Furniture Store

Out with the old furniture and in with the new. ABD’s Mike Petchenik shows us how a new concept store is moving into an existing furniture building in the CSRA.

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Mike Petchenik February 4, 2024 No Comments
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Hitting the road for start-ups

If you are starting a business, this is a road show not to be missed. It’s all about teaching the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. It’s all about walking the walk and talking the talk. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik February 1, 2024 No Comments
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Sports team owner draws big crowd for upcoming chamber event

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual banquet is set for the county’s Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The showcase begins at 4:30 p.m. on February 8 and flows into the 6:00 p.m. banquet. “We’re expecting over 500, we’re not too far off that number right now. I imagine by the time all is said and done, we’ll probably have easily over 500 people in the room,” Russ Lahodny, Chamber President and CEO told ABD. “It’s a good opportunity, a lot of the smaller businesses for sure, enjoy that opportunity

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 1, 2024 No Comments
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New program targets hiring non-US citizens

The Georgia Department of Labor has shifted the state’s Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Program to WorkSource Georgia, a program led by TCSG’s Office of Workforce Development. As part of the transition, WorkSource Georgia now assumes the responsibility of providing employers with the U.S. Department of Labor’s mandated foreign labor certification process services. Mike Petchenik has the latest in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 31, 2024 No Comments
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Next steps for construction of a new arena

Voter approval of the $250 million bond issue for the construction of a new James Brown Arena was just the first step in a long process. Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority members this week approved an intergovernmental agreement clearing the way for the funds. Attorney Ed Enoch, the authority’s legal counsel, explained the sales tax funds for the project will be collected by the city of Augusta. To access the money, both the commission and authority must approve the agreement. “Once the intergovernmental agreement is signed, there’ll be a process

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 31, 2024 No Comments
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Training future workers

As business in Georgia continues to bustle, career pathways for local students are being established to make sure high-demand industries have a pool of highly trained employees. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 30, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA partnership adds housing education to JA Discovery Center

A partnership between REALTORS® of Greater Augusta, the Home Builders Association, and Habitat for Humanity will open another learning opportunity at the new Junior Achievement Discovery Center of the CSRA. As ABD reported earlier this month, the JA Discovery Center Junior Achievement will offer programs that focus on financial literacy, career readiness, and nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit. The partnership between RGA, HBA, and Habitat for Humanity will provide middle school students with valuable insights into the housing industry. Through interactive sessions and engaging activities, students will gain practical knowledge about

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Staff Report January 30, 2024 No Comments
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