Multi-million dollar investments in manufacturing for EV and pharma will result in new Georgia jobs. Mike Petchenik has the latest in the Georgia Business Minute.
A recent study listed the Peach State on the top 10 list of small business-friendly states, particularly among minority small business owners. Atlanta reporter, Mike Petchenick shares which factors contribute to Georgia’s ranking, the latest on unemployment, and a digital contest hosted by an Atlanta-based company in this Georgia Business Minute.
Green jackets and red carpets are part of the 61st tour of Georgia as business leaders from around the world descend upon the Peach State. The Augusta Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, welcomes business leaders to spend four days learning what the Peach State has to offer. The tour began yesterday in Atlanta with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion, hosted by Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp. “I talked last night about a great team we have here,” Kemp said. “It’s
Some new students who arrive at Augusta University for the fall semester will be attending in a non-traditional manner. Augusta University Online is up and running, less than a year after AU President, Dr. Brooks Keel announced the project in his State of the University address. Keel also introduced Dr. Marc Austin, hired as Dean of Augusta University Online, who will helm the new offering. The goal was to have Augusta University Online ready for fall 2023. They reached that goal. “We managed to get it out of the gate,
The Georgia Department of Economic Development and Governor Brian Kemp recently announced that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade for the second year in a row. Georgia’s total trade with the rest of the world totaled $196 billion in 2022. The press release emphasized the record-breaking $47 billion of exports, an increase of 11% on 2021. Canada, Mexico, and China represent Georgia’s three largest export markets. What was not mentioned is that imports must have made up the other $149 billion. In fact, imports grew
The Finem Group at Meybohm Commercial announced in a press release on March 30, that The Bee’s Knees space is now up for lease. In November of last year, the popular hub in Downtown Augusta announced that it would permanently close its doors. According to Meybohm Commercial, the space is an ideal layout for a restaurant, coffee shop, or bar, consisting of two serving areas with both a kitchen and a wet bar. The space is considered to be in great condition, requiring minimal buildout by a future leaseholder. Meybohm
Bagwell Insurance marks 50 years in business in 2023! David Bagwell, Vice President of Bagwell Insurance Services, joins Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss different coverage options they offer. Speaking specifically of business insurance, Bagwell said the company helps businesses to continue serving customers as best they can, while necessary repairs are made. Those who are interested in learning more about the types of insurance the company offers, visit the website at www.bagwellins.com.
Networking is sowing the seeds of relationships. How else do you meet your next potential customer? Neil Gordon and Amy Richardson dive into networking tips that can pay dividends for your business.
Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management for the Hull College of Business at Augusta University, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the business aspects of sports. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Editor’s note: This column originally appeared in December 2022. Since then, Georgia has won back-to-back National Championships, UConn won the NCAA Basketball Championship, baseball season is in full swing, and the first major tournament for 2023 in golf, the Masters, is in the books. This
If you live in the CSRA, you’re probably familiar with Bagwell Insurance Services. Neil discusses the best way to protect your business assets with someone with a trusted name in our area.
