There are three key points to keep in mind. Let’s look at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Cal Wray, president of Augusta’s Economic Development Authority, speaks about influencing factors on local business development.
A Texas-based company is searching for talent at our newly named Fort Eisenhower. Mike Petchenik tells us more in today’s BizBits.
The Foodees Food & Cultural Festival kicks off this afternoon at 1 p.m., making it the first event to take place at the Freedom Bridge in downtown Augusta. The bridge and part of Reynolds Street will be filled with more than 50 food trucks and tents showcasing the best of local and international cuisine including foods from Germany, Honduras, Japan, and Africa. “November is a good time of the year to generate new business like the addition of the Foodees Food & Cultural Festival,” said VP of Destination Development &
Business development in Augusta has been going like gangbusters. While it might seem like a great problem to have, what happens when you run out of land for new business or for expansions? Cal Wray, President of the AEDA, addressed the challenge at the recent ABD Business EXPO.
Neighboring states once again receive accolades for business development achievements. Mike Petchenik has the details in today’s Biz Bits.
A multi-million dollar renovation will bring one of Augusta Technical College’s in-demand training programs to Walton Way and 12th Street. The former Johnson Motor Company is being re-purposed to house the automotive training programs available at Augusta Tech. On Wednesday, the college issued an invitation to attend a soft launch and unveiled renderings, showing how it will look. Augusta Tech was able to purchase the former dealership, thanks to $1 million donations from The Knox Foundation, The Augusta National Golf Club, and Jim Hudson Automotive Group. The campus will be
Donald Cheeks built his career in the machine tool industry, from being a machinist to operations manager, to owning and leading the Southeastern Tool Company. Now, through a $25,000 donation from the Gifting Tree Foundation, his family has established the Donald C. Cheeks Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with the Aiken Technical College Foundation to help future generations create their own career paths as machinists. “Don lived his life always helping others. Even though he’s no longer with us, this scholarship will still allow his memory to live on for years to come,” said his widow,
There are plenty of numbers behind it! Let’s look at ABD’s October Conference and Expo where Cal Wray, president of Augusta’s Economic Development Authority, explains the growth of manufacturing jobs available in the area.
An up-and-coming local corporation is giving scholarships to students at Augusta Technical College. Mike Petchenik gives us the scoop in today’s BizBits.
Efforts were underway to provide adequate housing for soldiers at Fort Eisenhower. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Oct. 31 for a new housing development on Fort Eisenhower named Pine Tree Terrace. This development aims to improve living conditions for young soldiers living on-post at Fort Eisenhower. A total of 76 homes will be built in the development, including four that are handicapped accessible. “There’ll be three and four-bedroom townhomes, modern floor plans, and modern amenities for our soldiers and service members,” said Chuck Parker, executive VP of Balfour Beatty
