North Augusta is growing. Now, there is an opportunity for everyone to weigh in on shaping the development of the city. Mike Petchenik has the 411 in today’s Biz Bits.
A long-time tradition that gives students and parents the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities is coming up later this week. This is the 30th anniversary of CSRA College Night, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Operations Office. The first one was held in 1993. Although COVID-19 forced its cancellation in 2020, it bounced back by staging a virtual event in 2021 and returned to in-person in 2022. It will be held at the James Brown Arena on Thursday, September 14,
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
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.
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,
Two health systems have officially joined together to create a partnership. Mike Petchenik has the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.
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
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.
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
Over 100 local employees of a nationwide restaurant chain have been let go. Mike Petchenik shares the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.
