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Mondays with Rick: Being proactive reduces risks in another Covid-type crisis

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 gives tips for being prepared for an unexpected crisis or shutdown. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re hearing rumbles that a new variant of COVID might cause the government to reinstitute shutting down some businesses. Since 2020 is still fresh in our memories, what are some things businesses should do now to prepare, just in case? Rick: The umbrella

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Gary Kauffman September 10, 2023 No Comments
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No more Fuse

Yet another CSRA restaurant has closed its doors. This one struck a nerve for fans of the popular eatery with more than 200 comments and 80 shares on Facebook. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 10, 2023 No Comments
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Savannah River Site mission partners with Augusta Tech

One of the region’s largest employers continues to expand its partnerships with area educational institutions. The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), one of the missions at the Savannah River Site, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Augusta Technical College on Sept. 5. “We’re thrilled to just provide an opportunity for students in this community to be able to get into apprenticeships and get workforce development opportunities to be engaged in being employed,” said Jermaine Whirl, President of Augusta Tech. “The MOU that we’re signing is really focused on that,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 7, 2023 No Comments
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Medical merger makes the news

Two health systems have officially joined together to create a partnership. Mike Petchenik has the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 7, 2023 No Comments
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North Augusta balances beauty and business with projects

North Augusta citizens will have a chance to weigh in on a major revision of the city’s planning and development code. A public hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Tommy Paradise, director of the Planning and Development department, said this revision has been a long time in the making. The work began in 2000. “We had a task force that helped develop this draft and we went chapter by chapter, page by page from the front

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 6, 2023 No Comments
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The wine wagon

I’ll drink to that. Our business reporter, Mike Petchenik is reporting today on a new business on wheels that is safe to take for a spin.

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Mike Petchenik September 6, 2023 No Comments
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“Stakeholder Satisfaction: Tradeoffs are Inevitable”

One of the great things about returning to the classroom is that if what I teach to my students is timely and relevant, it should also be valuable to readers of this column. So, periodically, I will take you “inside my classroom” and share with you what I am discussing with my students. As I introduced my MBA students to strategic management, one of the important concepts we addressed was to be sure to consider the various stakeholders of your business when making strategic decisions and understanding that some of

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Dr. Rick Franza September 5, 2023 No Comments
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When the “stakes” are high…

Over 100 local employees of a nationwide restaurant chain have been let go. Mike Petchenik shares the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 5, 2023 No Comments
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Is there “Fuse”-ion between the restaurant and a food truck?

ABD reported recently that Fuse in Aiken was closing. When Chef Chris Najmola posted on Facebook that the restaurant couldn’t go on, hundreds of loyal customers and even restaurant competitors weighed in with reactions of support. Then, two days later came this Facebook post from Fuse Mobile food truck owners: “We, Kevin and Tylené Matson, own Fuse Mobile. We will still continue business as usual. Finally, thank you all for your support, and thank you, @fuseaiken, for giving us our roots.” As it turns out, there is no connection between the

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Mitzi Oxford September 5, 2023 No Comments
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Some help for the strapped CSRA medical profession?

ABD has consistently reported about the shortages in the medical profession. A new public/private partnership could be the answer for the CSRA’s future in providing healthcare. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 4, 2023 No Comments
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