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Simon Says: Augusta growing economy over last 5 years

Publisher’s Note: One of the impacts of the government shutdown is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has not released any economic data this month. It is only scheduled to release the Consumer Price Index on October 24th to meet statutory deadlines necessary to ensure timely payment of social security benefits. That didn’t stop AU/ABD Economist, Dr. Simon Medcalfe from digging into other numbers. Other economic data is available from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, although this is based on a range of government data and is unlikely to

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 21, 2025 No Comments
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Guest Column: Why Augusta entrepreneurs should attend a start-up summit here

Publishers Note: Paul O’Brien posted this guest column on social media recently. ABD thinks it’s worthwhile to re-post in light of the fact a huge event is happening in Augusta in early November. Paul is nationally renowned and has spent 25 years in advocacy, startups, and policy. Focused on public affairs, legislative strategy, media, coalitions, and business development. Background in Venture Capital (VC), economic development, polling, and communications. In just a little less than a month, in Augusta, Georgia, the nation’s top startup ecosystem builders and national ecosystem support organizations convene to

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Paul O’Brien October 21, 2025 No Comments
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Signing Day for Future Business Leaders

It’s a big deal when a high school athlete goes to signing day and announces his or her next step. The first-ever signing day for business is coming up. Dr. Mark Thompson explains in his own words. “You think about that high school student that signs their letter of intent to play some sport at some college, well, we want to do the same thing, but have the students basically sign that commitment of having completed an internship at some business. We also think that it’s an opportunity to bring

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HCoB Dean Mark Thompson October 20, 2025 No Comments
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Unique career education and training starts tomorrow!

Augusta University (AU) is beginning a series of workshops to help military veterans, active duty members, and their families understand what local programs and services are available. The program is called the Military Community Engagement Series. It starts on October 21 with the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). The goal is to make AU a hub of information for the military community. “I have found that many times, students or the community may not venture into something that’s unknown,” Stefane Raulerson, AU’s Director of Military and Veteran

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 20, 2025 No Comments
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Hull Video: Sports-Like “Signing Day”

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.

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HCoB Dean Mark Thompson October 17, 2025 No Comments
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Two business organizations combine to unify South Carolina businesses

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.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 17, 2025 No Comments
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Tonight’s Unique Business Event

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,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 16, 2025 No Comments
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The Shelf Life of Leadership – Part 1

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

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College of Business October 16, 2025 No Comments
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Pet-focused business adds new service to fill need

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

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Neil Gordon October 15, 2025 No Comments
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Accelerating downtown Augusta growth

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

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 15, 2025 No Comments
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