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Businesses knock it out of the park at ABD Expo

It was a networking homerun for businesses at Augusta Business Daily’s fourth Conference and Expo yesterday. Familiar faces were joined by newcomers as a broad cross-section of local businesses set up in the concourse of SRP Park in North Augusta. Participants ran the gamut from ADP to Welcome Health, ready to answer questions and share brochures and information about their respective businesses. One of the veterans was Azalea Investments, which participated in the 2021 and 2022 expos. “It’s just the fun of it. You know, it’s nice to see people

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 17, 2023 No Comments
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Georgia and South Carolina among top states with highest job resignation rates

As the economy has continued to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in job openings, with some employers having a difficult time filling all their open positions. Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs each month, even in the face of high inflation. The incentives available from changing jobs, as well as a desire to get away from careers impacted most by COVID-19, are two big factors driving what’s been dubbed the “Great Resignation.” As a result, new job applicants have a lot

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Staff Report May 17, 2023 No Comments
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Local auto glass entrepreneur makes windshields clearer

Jose Pringle has always been interested in cars, but he never thought he would enjoy working in the auto glass industry, until he tried it for himself. In March, Pringle launched Let’s Get It Clear Auto Glass, LLC, a mobile business that repairs and replaces damaged windshields caused by rocks, break-ins, and even domestic violence situations. “I’ve been in the car industry for over 15 years, and I started off as a car washer,” the Miami native said. He worked his way up to jobs at dealerships and body shop

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Josh Heath May 16, 2023 No Comments
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Local handyman launches mobile business

Jonathan Lechner’s business provides so many home services that listing all of them is a challenge. Last Monday, May 8, Lechner launched Lechner Home Services, a mobile handyman business.  He performs a variety of household tasks, such as assembling furniture, repairing drywall, installing toilets, changing lightbulbs, and mounting TVs. Lechner said he started by performing many of those services for his friends and family. “I was getting so many requests that I decided to make a business out of it,” he said. “I have a long history and background in

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Josh Heath May 16, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA real estate bursting at the seams

Nancy Powell is supporting ABD’s Business Expo at SRP Park today. You don’t want to miss visiting with her to get the latest scoop on residential and commercial real estate in the CSRA.

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Neil Gordon with Nancy Powell May 16, 2023 No Comments
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IRS tax rates for 2023 reflect inflation

After a year of soaring inflation, the IRS has raised the dollar amounts needed to qualify in each tax bracket for 2023, along with increases in standard deductions and other areas. The IRS has seven tax rates based on income levels – 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent, and 37 percent. The rates for 2023 have remained the same but the amounts needed to qualify for each bracket have increased. For example, in 2022, the 22 percent bracket for those married and filing jointly

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Gary Kauffman May 15, 2023 No Comments
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Flying high with real estate

Neil Gordon talks with Davis Beman, Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate, about real estate opportunities and giving back through aviation.

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Neil Gordon with Davis Beman May 15, 2023 No Comments
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Best tracking tips for business events

ABD’s Expo is coming up on May 17th and many other businesses are gearing up for a summer of events as well. One of the biggest parts of the event is RSVPs and tickets. Making the check-in process easy and quick is important. You may be wondering what types of technology can help you plan your next event. ABD has used a few different software programs to track our events. One option is from Google. They have a powerful combination of software that, when used in tandem, can be a

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Erin Campbell May 15, 2023 No Comments
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Bagel business heating up in the CSRA

It’s a bagel lover’s dream. A few weeks ago, Straight Outta Brooklyn opened in Aiken, and now Oh Mie Stella Bakery is open for business as of May 6. For the record, Oh Mie Stella is Italian for Oh My Stars, thus the name. Italian bakers are known for their unique baking techniques and passion for the art and craft of breadmaking. Crissy Kuhl didn’t start out as a baker. Her background is in law enforcement and as a project manager for the Savannah River Site. But she was bitten

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Mitzi Oxford May 15, 2023 No Comments
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