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Mondays with Rick: Companies need creative employment solutions as Boomers retire

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 what the retirement of Baby Boomers might mean for businesses. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Have you noticed that the Baby Boomers are getting older? Rick: Yeah, every morning. I’m at the backend of that generation. ABD: The Baby Boom generation is generally listed as those born from 1946-64. About 10,000 of them retire every day, and

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Gary Kauffman June 18, 2023 No Comments
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Re-designing on a budget

Amy Richardson sits down with interior designer, Laurie McRae, owner of Laurie McRae Interiors, to discuss design tips. McRae said there are many ways to affordably spruce up your business space and that a credentialed designer can make all the difference. Those interested in learning more can reach out to McRae at www.lauriemcrae.com or by calling (706) 863-5440.

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Amy Richardson with Laurie McRae June 15, 2023 No Comments
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Local vintage clothing, costume rental business owner to retire June 30

For the last 15 years, Caren Bricker, better known as Ooollee, has sold vintage clothing and offered costume rentals for local theater companies, Halloween parties, and other themed events. Having recently announced her retirement, her last day in business will be Friday, June 30. Ooollee owns Vintage Ooollee, located at 1121 Broad St. in downtown Augusta. She recently sold all her vintage clothing and is turning the costume business over to one of her former employees, Jessica Netzler, who plans to rebrand it as Ensemble Sewing & Costumes. “I’ve had

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Josh Heath June 15, 2023 No Comments
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It starts from the top

Coach “Dave” Holdeman, co-owner of TAB CSRA, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss ways the “boss” can lead their team to success. Holdeman says it’s important for leaders of companies and organizations to examine where they are headed and uphold foundational values. Those interested in learning more TAB CSRA can visit: https://www.tabcsra.com

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Neil Gordon with Dave Holdeman June 14, 2023 No Comments
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Local business owner creates edible works of art

Kim Holland thinks of herself as an artist, but instead of paint, her palette includes gourmet meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers. Holland owns Van Goat Grazing Co., which specializes in creating and selling charcuterie boards, boxes, and grazing tables for weddings, parties, and other events. She currently creates her boards and boxes at OPP Kitchen, located on Furys Ferry Road in Martinez, but soon, Southern Willow Market, which is right around the corner from that business, will sell some of her items. Besides charcuterie, she also bakes miniature Bundt cakes

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Josh Heath June 14, 2023 No Comments
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Military-themed restaurant opens in Evans

The O’Neil’s, a pair of military veterans, are the nation’s first franchisee of the Rally Point Grille concept, originally developed by another military family in Woodstock, Georgia. Yesterday, Fast Signs of Augusta put up the sign and the O’Neil’s and their staff got trained on food preparation. Rally Point is in the same shopping center as Shane’s Rib Shack and across from the Evans Wal-Mart. Their hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. this week to get everyone acclimated. Food is hearty, American fare including burgers, meatloaf, grilled cheese, braised

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Neil Gordon June 14, 2023 No Comments
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Coach Darin: Watch out for blind spots in sales

Let’s assume your company employs one or more salespeople who are responsible for generating leads and closing deals. As talented as these sales professionals might be, some “blind spots” in sales always seem to crop up. It’s up to you and your team to beware of those blind spots and take action when they occur. Here are some tips: Don’t rush into the wrong type of sales. Occasions sometimes arise when the potential ROI of a sale is outweighed by the internal costs of production. As we have noted before,

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Darin Myers June 14, 2023 No Comments
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Developing cyber skills gets a jump start

Students from Georgia and South Carolina are spending this week learning from the experts about all things cyber. One of three scheduled CyberPatriot Camp 2023 sessions kicked off Monday at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta and Aiken Technical College. The middle and high school students come from the seven-county Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Dr. Tom Clark of the Alliance for Fort Gordon, which is one of the coordinators, says students apply to participate in the camp. They receive about 100 applications and choose students to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 13, 2023 No Comments
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Grant to help pave way for CSRA college success

Whether students are looking to enter the workforce upon graduation or transfer to a four-year college or university, Aiken Technical College offers 85 courses to pave the way. A grant of $9,400 from Bank of America can help students achieve success by removing financial barriers to complete their college education. “The grant will go toward the ATC Foundation’s Student Completion Microgrants Program. The microgrants are provided to eligible students who have completed at least 75 percent of their program of study, but are at risk of not completing for financial

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Staff Report June 13, 2023 No Comments
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Lakefront living on nearby Clarks Hill is on the rise once again

Life is but a dream, if you are living on the lake and Georgia’s lakefront properties are a hot commodity including Clarks Hill Lake, otherwise known as Georgia’s Freshwater Coast. When our summers can be hotter than Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, a cool lakefront breeze is sought after by many potential investors from across the country. You might be surprised to learn that more than 60% of the buyers for Georgia’s lakefront properties aren’t from here. They hail from Washington, D.C., New York, Greenville, S.C., Tampa, and Chicago. According to

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Mitzi Oxford June 13, 2023 No Comments
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