In some ways, sports is a lot like business, where teams compete on a daily basis to succeed. The Hull College of Business is about to implement a tried-and-true tradition in sports—to the business school. Dr. Mark Thompson explains in this video.
The deal is signed, sealed, and delivered in the Palmetto State. A major consolidation of two business-centric organizations will go into effect soon in South Carolina. Effective January 1, 2026, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) will combine into one entity. It will be called South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC). “This merger represents far more than the joining of two entities. It represents a louder, stronger, and more forward-thinking voice for business and industry in South Carolina,” said Chamber Chairman Thomas Rhodes.
Businesses that are members of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce are invited to stop by the organization’s Third Thursday booth on October 16. North Augusta Forward stages its Third Thursday event each month. It is designed to highlight the unique local businesses in the city. This month, the chamber will partner with SRS Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO) for a member mixer, pop-up shop, and speed networking to help members understand and access, benefits they have through the chamber. “A lot of times they are so active in their business,
Publisher’s Note: If you follow college football, you’ve probably heard that Penn State fired its football coach, James Franklin. Pay close attention to Dr. Rick Franza’s column this week as it relates to your boss(es). Franza explains that the shelf life of coaches may mirror the length of service of those charged with managing companies in the CSRA. In the more than eight years that I have been writing columns for multiple print and online publications in Augusta, this time of the year always provides fertile ground for applying business
Paws in Paradise finished a major expansion in 2023 to reach about 200 boarding rooms at its complex on Evans to Locks Road. Now, the boarding facility is reimagining its space to add a wellness center to provide most veterinary services. “We are not a pet hospital, but a boarding facility able to provide services similar to a veterinary office (vaccines, bloodwork, urinalysis, laser therapy, x-rays, ultrasounds, minor surgeries such as dental cleanings, end-of-life care), as well as intermediary services between regular veterinary office and pet hospital (such as triage
A business development center whose opening was delayed when Hurricane Helene smashed Metro Augusta, recently opened its doors and is part of a rebirth in one section of downtown Augusta. Accelerate Augusta is up and running in the former Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce building. The I.M. Pei-designed building is located at 600 Broad Street. The microenterprise center was created to support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and help local small businesses develop and grow. However, it is also a welcome neighbor on that section of Broad Street. “Got a new hotel coming
This Friday, AU’s Hull College of Business is challenging future business leaders with a first-of-its-kind competition. The Dean of the School explains how it works. “So, this year, we are piloting a high school competition slash conference event, and we are piloting it with Columbia County high schools. We wanted to start small, and they’ve been talking with us about how we can create these competitive-type events around business cases. One of the things that we wanted to do is, with it being limited to just the Columbia County High
If you’d like to partner with the AU’s Hull College of Business—reach out before next Friday to get involved with a first-of-its-kind competition. Dr. Mark Thompson has more in this short video.
Contracts to work on government construction projects can be lucrative for businesses of all sizes. However, many small businesses do not understand the complexity of the bid process. An October 16 workshop will help small businesses navigate the process. A bid and contract readiness workshop will be held at the Diamond Lakes Library in Hephzibah. It is a collaboration between the City of Augusta Compliance Office and Spellman Consulting Group, LLC. “What we’re trying to do is to educate small businesses on the bid process, how to identify bids, and
Several more commercial leasing units are on the market for businesspeople, who especially have a need for both office and industrial space. A construction company, manufacturer, and distribution company are all in final negotiations to lease a flexible amount of space in the Trade Center Court in Augusta, according to developer/leasing agent Southeastern. The four buildings are ready for lease in 1500 square feet blocks all the way up to a 7500 square foot space for a total of 25,500 square feet. It’s located ¼ mile west of the I-20
