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.
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
Spring is about new growth, on the ground, in the trees, and possibly in your business. This month the UGA SBDC in Augusta is offering multiple opportunities for you to grow your small business. The training sessions are online with a fee of $29 each. Those courses include: Guide to small business storytelling Small business loans deciphered Creating an Instagram that works All about small business certification Next month, the SBDC launches StartSmart Augusta, a virtual series that runs from June 6 through June 29. The online courses will be
Stronger support network, increased visibility, and improved business growth are just some of the benefits of networking. Neil Gordon and Amy Richardson discuss the potential of turning networking into revenue.
Thomas and Tammi Kamae grew up in Hawaii and have served the flavors of the islands to CSRA diners for nearly 10 years. But they just expanded their restaurant by opening a second location less than a mile from the Augusta National Golf Club. In Sept. 2013, the Kamaes launched Hawaiian Style BBQ located at 1719 Gordon Highway, near the former Regency Mall. They opened their second location at 2801 Washington Road, Suite 105, near Kroger in the Washington Walk Shopping Center on Monday, March 27. “The Gordon Highway location
When Jessica Gaskins was growing up, her dad would take her and her siblings to Augusta Regional Airport during Masters week to sit and watch who got off the planes. He assured his children that somebody important would be there. That was when she first met Nick Faldo. “While I didn’t appreciate the experience as much then, now Masters week is the best time of the year to me,” explained Gaskins, owner of Maddie P Boutique. The early exposure to the tournament has paid off for Gaskins. Her boutique, located
Anne Dysinger’s business expansion was completed last month, just in time to house its four-legged Masters guests. Dysinger, owner of Paws in Paradise Luxury Resort & Spa located at 4319 Evans to Locks Road in Evans, now has two new 5,400-square-foot buildings that accommodate mostly dogs but also cats. The upscale business offers a variety of services, including overnight boarding, grooming, and dog training. She said the expansion project cost more than $3 million and added about 160 rooms to the facility. The buildings were constructed by GSP, LLC in
This week, we conclude our series on tracking software by delving into a hot topic right now, hiring. Ever since COVID shut down the workplace in 2020, the hiring process has changed quite a bit. Hiring managers have had to reform to meet the needs of their company. One way that technology can help with the process is by using Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). Like the CRM concept we discussed last week, but specifically geared towards industries and needs of the hiring side of your business. Let me provide you
In business, you have to make the right choices. When you select the right caddy for the Masters, some of the criteria is exactly the same as consulting for building a successful business. Neil explores the topic with Salamis CEO, Steven Clayborn.
Join Coach Dave Holdeman from The Alternative Board of the CSRA and Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon at the 19th hole, just in time for Masters Week! They discuss the first-ever ‘shopping crawl’ in town hosted by Soul City. Small businesses in Augusta are joining together to invite customers to shop with their golf carts for this unique experience. Get the scoop on all that and more in this week’s economic update.
