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Center for Primary Care (CPC) forms long-term partnership with agilon health, bringing value-based primary care to the CSRA

EVANS, GEORGIA & AUSTIN, TX, MAY 31, 2023 – The Center for Primary Care (CPC), an independent practice that provides comprehensive preventative and specialized care, announced in a press release this week that it has formed a new partnership with agilon health Inc.(NYSE: AGL). According to the statement, the trusted partner empowers physicians to transform health care in the community which will accelerate access to value-based primary care in the area. CPC will deliver a new model of primary care beginning in 2024 through the partnership to further enhance preventative

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Rakiyah Lenon May 31, 2023 No Comments
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Leadership insights from a fighter pilot

Recently, I was the keynote speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Augusta. My topic was “Tales of a Fighter Pilot.” In addition to telling flying stories, I tried to draw lessons from these events. Here are seven examples which might be beneficial for your business. Lesson 1: In dangerous situations, always have a plan B When an airliner flying over Germany ran into serious trouble (his airspeed indicator read zero), I joined up on his wing. I suggested, “Fly on my wing, tell me what speeds you want me to fly

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Major General Perry Smith USAF (ret.) May 30, 2023 No Comments
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Local meal prep business owner makes healthy eating more convenient

In April 2020, LaTreal Strickland started her meal prep business for local truck drivers and hospital employees who were working around the clock. Strickland owns DSD Boards, Meals, and Treats, which serves healthier versions of popular dishes, desserts, and charcuterie boards. DSD stands for Do Something Different. About a month ago, her business joined OPP Kitchen, a shared kitchen space located at 359 Furys Ferry Road in Martinez. One of the meals she serves is chopped steak with smashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. “You’ll never know it’s cauliflower unless

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Josh Heath May 30, 2023 No Comments
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New ownership for CSRA staple

Harold Wright launched Wright One Paint and Body back in 2007 on Gordon Highway in South Augusta. The sale of the business is expected to close on Friday, June 2nd. “I have been in the paint and body business for over 30 years, beginning as an estimator and manager working for other shops, but found out I was great at teaching people, which pushed me to open my own shop. Now I’ve come full circle and am ready to retire and do more things that I love,” Wright said. “We’ve

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Mike Petchenik May 30, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA receives big boost for STEM workforce readiness

Science, technology, engineering, and math may not be your cup of tea, but the CSRA thrives on STEM. Look no further than the economic impact of the Savannah River Site. As ABD has previously reported, the facility delivers an estimated $2.2 billion to the CSRA economy which includes support of almost 16,000 jobs. USC Aiken will be able to secure more equipment and attract more students in STEM fields with $830,000 in funding from Congressionally Directed Community Project Funds (“CDCPF”). The money will be used for the purchase of engineering

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Mitzi Oxford May 30, 2023 No Comments
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The power of value propositions

In recent weeks, I have been preparing for my return to the classroom as a full-time faculty member.  During the Fall Semester which begins in August, I will be teaching an MBA course in Strategic Management and an undergraduate course in Operations and Supply Chain Management. One of the most important concepts that I will present early on in both courses is what is known as a “value proposition.” In very general terms, a value proposition is a promise made by an organization or an individual concerning the benefit or

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Dr. Rick Franza May 30, 2023 No Comments
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Should businesses embrace ESG?

ESG. Three simple letters with complicated connotations. What is it and who is driving it? Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have gained prominence as some say, they aim to create sustained outcomes that drive value and fuel growth, all while strengthening our environment and societies. In Augusta, we witness ESG in action when influential organizations such as Augusta National Golf Club invests in the Harrisburg neighborhood and supports the Girls and Boys Club, or when WJBF-TV and Murphy Auto Group team up to donate to the school system to

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Mike Petchenik and Mitzi Oxford May 29, 2023 No Comments
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Get your business connected with a free digital marketing training course

If you own a small business, how do potential customers find you? Many will connect with you through social media. It’s key to helping small business owners find their niche, connect with ideal customers, and build strong relationships. If connecting with your customers on social media has been a challenge, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center may have just the class you need. On Thursday, June 8, the SBDC, in partnership with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will host a free Digital Marketing Bootcamp from 9 a.m. to

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Josh Heath May 29, 2023 No Comments
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Pioneering women honored for blazing a trail in local history

Art and commerce met on James Brown and Laney Walker boulevards in an area that was once vibrant with black-owned businesses. The art featured a mural by artist, Salonika Rhyne, honoring a group of six pioneering women who helped shape those neighborhoods. The “Women of Empowerment” mural features the faces of Ursula Collins, Rosa Tutt, Marjorie Carter, Margaret Louise Laney, and Rosa Beard, all of whom are no longer alive. The sixth woman was Ruth Crawford, who, at age 108, attended the event and was honored by the crowd. The

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 29, 2023 No Comments
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Is your company “social?”

Have you ever heard of Facebook? These days, that’s a laughable question because social media has changed the landscape of the marketing world. The platform forged the creation of full-time positions to cope with the demands of digital marketing for companies, large and small. Today, we’ll be discussing the social media process and offer some helpful apps for businesses looking to streamline their social media processes. Content Creation Since Augusta Business Daily has 7 new local business stories each weekday that roll out and an additional newsletter each Monday, we

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Erin Campbell May 29, 2023 No Comments
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