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Grocery shopping made green

See how a new store in Downtown Augusta is offering a unique way for customers to shop. Mike Petchenik tells us more in today’s BizBits.

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Augusta Metro Chamber receives prestigious honor

The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) recently recognized the 2023 class of Georgia Certified Chambers, and the Augusta Metro Chamber was one of nine Georgia chambers to receive the certification. In 2011, the GACCE Board of Directors sought a way to recognize Chambers of Commerce in the state that have focused internally on their operations to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to create efficient, effective organizations positioned to deliver great value. Thus, the Georgia Certified Chamber program was created. The purpose of the program is to facilitate continuing

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Pickleball popularity finds a CSRA home

Pickleball is the 3rd fastest growing sport. If you love it for fun or for competition, make way for a new place to play in the CSRA. Mike Petchenik serves up the latest options in today’s Biz Bits.

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Simon Says: Tiny sliver of light in local job level

On Friday, November 3, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the U.S. unemployment rate for October inched up to 3.9% from 3.8% in September. The U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, down from 297,000 in September. Job gains were seen in healthcare and government while manufacturing employment fell due to strike activity. In Augusta, the most recent employment data is for September. The unemployment rate remains at 3.8% as it has been since May. The employment level is 245,300, up 1,200 from August. This is the highest employment

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The arts pump millions of dollars into the CSRA economy

A picture isn’t just worth a thousand words, it turns out the arts are worth millions in jobs and dollars in the economy of Augusta and for our neighbors across the river. Last year, a study by American for the Arts found that arts and culture generated $24.6 million in spending by organizations and audiences specifically in Richmond County. Although non-profit organizations are tax-exempt, money spent by consumers on goods and services, including hotel lodging, meals, and purchases resulted in $2.8 million in local, state, and federal tax revenue. That

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Doing more in 2024? Augusta Tech is on it!

Look no further than Augusta Tech to see how cybersecurity programs are growing in the CSRA. From top certifications to leading-edge partnerships, they will be doing more in 2024. Dr. Jermaine Whirl gave an update at the ABD Business EXPO.

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A whirlwind of partnerships for Augusta Tech

Under the leadership of Dr. Jermaine Whirl, Augusta Tech is seeing an uptick of support for the college based on relationships being built with manufacturers and other area businesses. He outlined that growth at the recent ABD Business EXPO.

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Awards/Celebrations

Experience Augusta celebrates tourism today

Augusta, GA – Destination Augusta, the Augusta Sports Council, and Film Augusta are hosting the 2023 Experience Augusta Annual Tourism Celebration event today at the historic Miller Theater starting at 3:30 p.m. Experience Augusta will celebrate the impact of tourism on our community. Mayor Garnett Johnson will be present to welcome attendees to Experience Augusta. Talk show host and comedian, Poncere Daniels will serve as the Emcee for the celebration, and local band Straw Boss will provide musical entertainment. Attendees will hear from Destination Augusta President/CEO, Bennish Brown and Augusta Sports

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First Lady applauds CSRA workforce and economic development

Tours, handshakes, and meeting students were all part of First Lady Jill Biden’s recent visit to the CSRA. Applause and accolades were part of the agenda recognizing the area’s contributions to workforce and economic growth. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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