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Simon Says: Improvements in the LEI

The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased by 0.8% on a monthly basis and 0.2% on a three-month moving average in November. Overall, the LEI is 0.1% higher than a year ago, the first annual increase since October 2022. Four out of the five components in the index improved in November from October. Residential Building permits increased by 9.6% and initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 6.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had a strong end to the year, including an 8.4% gain in November. Inflation fell a little

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe January 22, 2024 No Comments
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Sharing Augusta’s expertise with other cities

A local group with the mission to help people with an entrepreneurial spirit develop a start-up business is hitting the road this week. The leaders of Make Startups are launching an ambitious plan to travel to 24 cities to share what they know, teach what they have learned, is necessary to create a business. Eric Parker, CEO of Make Startups, told ABD the goal of the trip is twofold. In addition to sharing what they have learned as they help entrepreneurs in metro Augusta, they also want to learn what

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Creating More Jobs

Behind the scenes, some Chambers of Commerce are banding together to develop the workforce in the future. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s biz bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Saucy entrepreneurs featured on Hulu today

It’s National Hot Sauce Day and there is no better time to spotlight Adventure Sauces and husband and wife team, Ryan and Lee Baumgartner, who started the business in Aiken. Their newest creation called Today’s Adventure will be included in a Hulu/Disney series that launches today called Superhot. The name of their spicy concoction which is a pineapple habanero sauce pays homage to the YouTube show they started in 2020. During the pandemic, the platform along with Zoom and Facetime calls became a favorite way to stay connected. Click here

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Mitzi Oxford January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Businessperson of the Month: Dynamic Duo

Best Office Solutions owners, Robin Baxley and Sandi Shields embody the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” “We can’t do it without teamwork,” Baxley said. “We can’t do it without each and every person who works here. That’s why, when we succeed, we reward everyone from the people making the sales to the delivery drivers and the ladies answering the phones.” Shields added that no one at Best Office Solutions will ever say “That’s not my job.” “Robin and I will jump in and clean the bathrooms. I’m cleaning the

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Dustin Turner January 21, 2024 No Comments
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Your commitment level 

Local entrepreneurs are in need of some mentoring. If you’d like to help your business or become a mentor, please visit here. Also, watch this short video here to learn the amount of commitment needed to be a mentor.

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Staff Report January 21, 2024 No Comments
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You’re retired. Now what?

How about lending some time as a volunteer to the next generation of business leaders? SCORE makes it easy to make a difference. Here is a link to more information on upcoming workshops and mentor opportunities: www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 18, 2024 No Comments
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Bigger commitment to boost workforce training

The education and training needed to create a skilled workforce remain a top priority in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) recently announced a change to the College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which is the state’s accountability system for schools. The changes, scheduled to take effect in 2025, are designed to promote high-demand career pathways, those that are aligned with an in-demand industry. “As the No. 1 state in the nation to do business, we have to prepare Georgians for the unprecedented opportunities coming our way, by equipping students

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 18, 2024 No Comments
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Impact of health on the workforce

A good-paying job makes it easier for workers to live in healthier neighborhoods, provide quality education for their children, secure childcare services, and buy more nutritious food—all of which affect health. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 18, 2024 No Comments
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The rewards of business mentoring

It is rewarding to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business. Score is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping with start-ups or expanding a business. Are you ready to put all your business knowledge to good use? Please watch this short video. For more information on mentoring for SCORE, click here www.greateraiken.score.org.

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Staff Report January 17, 2024 No Comments
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