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Mondays with Rick: Electric vehicles are coming, but how soon?

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the future of electric vehicles, especially in Georgia. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re hearing a lot about electric vehicles (EVs) being the wave of the future, especially here in Georgia. What is the outlook for the EV market? Rick: Electric vehicles are inevitable. It’s not a question of if they’re coming, but how fast they will

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Gary Kauffman October 29, 2023 No Comments
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Quanta training story

Blaine Bilbruck spent four years in Georgia as a soldier at Fort Benning outside of Columbus. When the Illinois native was honorably discharged from the Army, he wanted to parlay his experiences into a new career that allowed him to leverage his military background. “I started looking into line work,” Bilbruck told ABD. It was a similar scenario for Navy Veteran, Tyler Rhodes. “Whenever I decided it was time for me to get out of the military, I knew I wanted to get into the trades.” Jayden Berry, a Marine

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Article and Photos by Mike Petchenik October 29, 2023 No Comments
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New hospital coming to the CSRA

Healthcare options are one of the top considerations for business development. A new hospital is in the works for Grovetown. Mike Petchenik has the latest in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik October 29, 2023 No Comments
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Want to Git ‘er done as a start-up business?

Have a business idea? Where do you start? Maybe The Clubhou.se. Founder, Eric Parker can help. He spoke prior to the beginning of the ABD EXPO panel discussion. He offered great advice for entrepreneurs.

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Eric Parker October 29, 2023 No Comments
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An “electrifying” report and expansion updates at AGS

Work appears to be on schedule to positively impact the 2024 Masters Tournament and 2024 Air Show. Members of the Aviation Commission at Augusta Regional Airport were told during the October 26 regular meeting that a number of major projects are beginning. One of those projects is the long-envisioned expansion of the terminal building by re-designing gates three and four on the east end of the building. Enclosing the end of the terminal will add approximately 2,000 square feet and will require two new passenger boarding bridges that connect directly

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 29, 2023 No Comments
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‘Energizing’ The Next Generation

Blaine Bilbruck spent four years in Georgia as a soldier at Fort Benning outside of Columbus. When the Illinois native was honorably discharged from the Army, he wanted to parlay his experiences into a new career that allowed him to leverage his military background. “I started looking into line work,” Bilbruck told ABD. It was a similar scenario for Navy Veteran, Tyler Rhodes. “Whenever I decided it was time for me to get out of the military, I knew I wanted to get into the trades.” Jayden Berry, a Marine

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Article and Photos by Mike Petchenik October 27, 2023 No Comments
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Eisenhower family and top military brass mark the beginning of new era in the CSRA

On a pleasant October morning ceremony, when President Dwight Eisenhower would likely have taken advantage of the weather to play golf at Augusta National, instead all eyes were on a ceremony which marked the re-designation from Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower, named in his honor. Before his presidency, Eisenhower served as a 5-star general in the U.S. Army, serving in World War I and II. Enlisted personnel and invitees gathered on Barton Field to mark the transition to the name selected by The Commission on the Naming of Items of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre & Mitzi Oxford October 27, 2023 No Comments
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Organization changing its name to conform with the new Fort Eisenhower

While most of the attention is centered on the Oct. 27 redesignation ceremony, as it is officially called, the renaming of Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower is having a ripple effect on the CSRA. One of the largest impacts is on a local organization dedicated to supporting the Army post, its missions, and its enlisted personnel and families. The Alliance for Fort Gordon is transforming into the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower to reflect its ongoing support. “The alliance will continue to advocate for big projects like an I-20 interchange and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 26, 2023 No Comments
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Recipe for success!

Augusta’s celebrity chef, Vera Stewart has recipes you might want to try, thanks to her cookbook. Mike Petchenik explains her success in today’s BizBits.

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Mike Petchenik October 26, 2023 No Comments
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Two-state area #1 in business!

The Peach State and Palmetto State cannot do much better than the recent rankings related to business opportunities—with a nice mention of a local school focusing on workforce development.

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Mike Petchenik October 25, 2023 No Comments
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