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Robust sales report kicks off Christmas buying

Gloomy predictions for a less-than-healthy holiday sales season were dispelled by a report this week from the National Retail Federation (NRF). During the five-day period from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, NRF found a record 200.4 million consumers hit stores and websites. That surpasses last year’s 196.7 million and far exceeds the NRF’s prediction of 182 million shoppers. “We attribute that turnout to a number of factors certainly,” said NRF President and CEO, Matthew Shay. “It speaks to the way consumers are feeling, but also the deals that were out

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 29, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

The chain reaction of cyber attacks on business

Cyber attacks and how to prevent them are now a part of the daily conversation for businesses. A breach can be devastating for a company and those you do business with. Patrick Reynolds explained the challenges at the ABD Business EXPO.

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Patrick Reynolds November 29, 2023 No Comments
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What can we learn from Trader Joe’s?

In the strategic management course that I teach in the MBA program at Augusta University’s Hull College of Business, I periodically assign my students take-home exams that are analyses of cases prepared by the Harvard Business School. In early November, I assigned my students two cases that examine the grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s. Although there are no Trader Joe’s in the local area (the nearest is in Columbia, SC, while there are multiple locations in metro Atlanta), some of the students had been to a Trader Joe’s. While a

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Dr. Rick Franza November 28, 2023 No Comments
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A boost is coming to businesses seeking Georgia employees

Georgia’s nationally recognized workforce development programs are now offering a direct link between job seekers and employers. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has launched an online Labor Exchange Platform (LEP) as part of the state’s WorkSource Georgia program, which is administered by TCSG’s Office of Workforce Development. “By seamlessly connecting job seekers with employers, we are not just filling job vacancies, but are building a robust, skilled community ready to drive Georgia’s economic growth,” said TCSG Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development, Karen Kirchler. Georgia’s ability to provide a

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 28, 2023 No Comments
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Making sure Georgia gets a big bang for its buck

There’s no doubt that tax incentives have been effective in attracting new businesses in the CSRA and across the state, but a panel of Georgia lawmakers is holding meetings to make sure there is a balance. The Joint Tax Credit Review panel is an offshoot of the 2023 legislative session. The credits are to attract new businesses to locate in the Peach State. Elected officials want to determine which credits are working, which aren’t, and if any need to be revised or terminated. “They are designed to stimulate economic growth.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 27, 2023 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Local leaders among top in Georgia

Last year, Georgia Trend magazine introduced the inaugural GEORGIA 500, a comprehensive publication of leaders around the state driving our successful economy to new heights year after year, and once again, Chamber President, Sue Parr has been named to this list. The Augusta Metro Chamber serves as the voice of the business community and represents over 1,200 members. Under Parr’s leadership, the Chamber’s policy work has included advocating for local excise tax-free industrial energy costs and abundant transportation infrastructure, supporting the state’s second back-to-back 10-year, 13-county Transportation Investment Act (TIA)

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Staff Report November 27, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Learning more about the turning tide of recession

Given my record in forecasting sporting events, I may not be the best person to provide an economic forecast. Nevertheless, that is what I will be doing at 7:30 am on Thursday, December 7th, in the Roscoe Ballroom on the Augusta University Summerville Campus. The event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by emailing hull@augusta.edu, so we can manage the food and beverages appropriately. Last year, I presented four indicators of recession and two of them indicated an economic downturn and two did

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe November 27, 2023 No Comments
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