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Moving or downsizing?

Need an option for moving, downsizing, or data storage? redbox+ Dumpsters can help. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.

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Real answers for entrepreneurs

ABD means business. Our recent EXPO provided a panel of experts but also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers. Listen in.

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Tabitha Hollimon: How can small businesses plan to succeed in 2024?

Planning to succeed, starts with what else? A plan! Let’s look at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Tabitha Hollimon, president of Hollimon Strategic Advisors, talks about how businesses must strategize at the end of the quarter to better prepare for the new year.

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New athleisure brand opens to the pickleball-loving public

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the CSRA and America. It’s easy to learn and fun to play. It’s a racquet sport and a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, but played on a smaller court. Pickleball is also good for your health which is what brought brothers, Dan and Jon Lawson and David Pope together to form the athleisure company Good Get Apparel. Jon is a pulmonologist, Dan and David were in the technology side of healthcare. “We all understood the health benefits of playing pickleball,

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‘We’re in a great place in Georgia,’ says chamber president, Clark

With record economic growth and development taking off in Georgia, the Peach State will need to keep up with the pace to stay ahead of the game. Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, brought this idea to the table at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Luncheon series on Nov.15. Clark used the state chamber’s quarterly economic report for the third quarter to update them on the progress the state is making. He also took the time to walk business leaders through the challenges

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Tax hike happenings

Taxes are going up for North Augusta residents. Mike Petchenik tells us why in today’s edition of BizBits.

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Developing rockstar strategies for entrepreneurs

You aren’t starting a business; you’re starting a job for yourself. At the recent ABD Business EXPO, Tabitha Hollimon, President of Hollimon Strategic Advisors, says don’t try to wear all of the hats yourself.

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Dividing the tax pie following huge event successes

It’s been a banner year for events in the CSRA and with that comes a healthy chunk of money collected through accommodation taxes. Building on those success stories and creating a new event resulted in requests for dividing up the bounty. The funds are collected through the state’s 2% accommodations tax (ATAX) from visitors staying in hotels and similar lodgings. North Augusta’s pot has grown steadily. In 2021, the city had $76,065 to distribute. That climbed to $140,450 last year. Members of the North Augusta Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee reviewed

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ABD Extra

Georgia filmmaking soon to be back in action?

118 Days after declaring an industry walkout, SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating team announced the news that millions had long been waiting for: “We have reached a deal.” What does that mean for Georgia and specifically the CSRA? With the massive agreement comes the return of film to Georgia, and already a lot of high-profile projects are scuttling to get back to production. Clint Eastwood’s newest film, Juror #2, will soon begin shooting in Savannah. Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World will proceed with filming in Atlanta’s Trilith studios. While it isn’t yet

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