Behind the scenes, some Chambers of Commerce are banding together to develop the workforce in the future. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s biz bits.
It’s National Hot Sauce Day and there is no better time to spotlight Adventure Sauces and husband and wife team, Ryan and Lee Baumgartner, who started the business in Aiken. Their newest creation called Today’s Adventure will be included in a Hulu/Disney series that launches today called Superhot. The name of their spicy concoction which is a pineapple habanero sauce pays homage to the YouTube show they started in 2020. During the pandemic, the platform along with Zoom and Facetime calls became a favorite way to stay connected. Click here
Best Office Solutions owners, Robin Baxley and Sandi Shields embody the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” “We can’t do it without teamwork,” Baxley said. “We can’t do it without each and every person who works here. That’s why, when we succeed, we reward everyone from the people making the sales to the delivery drivers and the ladies answering the phones.” Shields added that no one at Best Office Solutions will ever say “That’s not my job.” “Robin and I will jump in and clean the bathrooms. I’m cleaning the
Local entrepreneurs are in need of some mentoring. If you’d like to help your business or become a mentor, please visit here. Also, watch this short video here to learn the amount of commitment needed to be a mentor.
How about lending some time as a volunteer to the next generation of business leaders? SCORE makes it easy to make a difference. Here is a link to more information on upcoming workshops and mentor opportunities: www.greateraiken.score.org.
The education and training needed to create a skilled workforce remain a top priority in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) recently announced a change to the College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which is the state’s accountability system for schools. The changes, scheduled to take effect in 2025, are designed to promote high-demand career pathways, those that are aligned with an in-demand industry. “As the No. 1 state in the nation to do business, we have to prepare Georgians for the unprecedented opportunities coming our way, by equipping students
A good-paying job makes it easier for workers to live in healthier neighborhoods, provide quality education for their children, secure childcare services, and buy more nutritious food—all of which affect health. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
It is rewarding to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business. Score is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping with start-ups or expanding a business. Are you ready to put all your business knowledge to good use? Please watch this short video. For more information on mentoring for SCORE, click here www.greateraiken.score.org.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced a new center targeting workforce development, and the Columbia County Chamber is ready to tap into it. The Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness was announced on Jan. 10 at the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast. “This new strategic initiative was created to lead the state through an unprecedented talent transformation,” said Daniela Perry, Vice President of the Georgia Chamber Foundation in a news release announcing the center. “Talent continues to be the number one issue facing our members. The Center for Workforce and
Based on Georgia law, how much autonomy does the city have in putting a stop to run-down housing and the slumlords who own them? We are about to find out. Mike Petchenik has the story in today’s Biz Bits.
