On Tuesday and Wednesday of THIS week, SCORE mentors are leading a workshop in-person and online to help startups with FREE workshops in the CSRA. Here’s a video sneak peek of how a SCORE mentor learned from his mistakes to pay it forward to the next generation of business leaders. Info on the workshop is here: https://www.score.org/greateraiken/local-workshops
It was an after-Christmas gift in the bank for SRP Credit Union members. A Loyalty Dividend was designed and paid out just after the holiday to reward SRP members and to recognize the financial strength of the Credit Union. In 2022, SRP’s Board also paid a Loyalty Dividend totaling over $1.5 million. This year, the amount has doubled to over $3 million. “The amount members received was based on the member’s account(s) relationship they have with SRP. All members did not receive the same amount of the Loyalty Dividend,” according
An 8% increase in cancer patients over the last two years at Augusta Oncology Multispecialty Clinic is leading to a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in the former Medac Building on Bluff Ave. A partnership with AOMSC, Coronis Health, and Palmetto Peach Development was announced there Friday afternoon in North Augusta. Medac, a medical billing company, opened in 2015. When Coronis acquired Medac, Brett Brannon (pictured at far left) saw an opportunity. He’s President of Palmetto Peach Development and also chairman of the board of the non-profit North Augusta Forward, which
Late last week, several CSRA business leaders were recognized for their tremendous leadership in the Augusta area. Mike Petchenik has more in our Biz Bits.
Students in the Richmond County School System will benefit from a $1 billion federal investment in clean energy buses, while Goodwill prepares to train the workforce needed to support the electric vehicle industry. In a news release, Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga) and Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Michael Regan said the money is through Warnock’s Clean Commute for Kids Act that was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The bulk of the money, nearly $60 million, will go toward funding 25 of the buses for RCSS, along with buses for
Even as the clouds roll in today, you still might want to grab your shades because the State of the City is shining brightly! Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
January is National Mentoring Month. There is no better time to jump on the bandwagon than now! Whether giving back to your community as a mentor or an entrepreneur who needs sound business advice, there are several workshops coming up that might be of great help. Visit www.greateraiken.score.org.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to lay the groundwork to be ready to resume Pit production on-site by 2035. The immediate need will be to staff the Plutonium (PU) Modernization Program. Those individuals will develop and train the workforce needed for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF). The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) approved the Workforce Development Program Plan opening the way for scholarships to cover educational and training at area colleges and universities. “SRNS has recognized the need to engage in workforce planning for the plutonium pit
Andy Kaufmann is synonymous with sports team development from baseball to hockey. Does his visit to a Columbia County event next month mean hockey will return to the CSRA? Mike Petchenik has the latest in today’s Biz Bits.
SCORE is committed to developing success for small businesses. SLATE is a big part of the plan. What does that mean? You can learn more about how successful retired business execs can pour into your success at their upcoming workshops by visiting www.greateraiken.score.org.
