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Simon Says: Georgia’s tricks of the trade on trading

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

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Simon Medcalfe April 10, 2023 No Comments
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The Buzz on The Bee’s Knees

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

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Rakiyah Lenon and Neil Gordon April 10, 2023 No Comments
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What is Business Interruption Insurance?

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.

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Neil Gordon with David Bagwell April 10, 2023 No Comments
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How important is networking?

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.

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Neil Gordon with Amy Richardson April 9, 2023 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: The lucrative business of sports

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

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Dr. Rick Franza April 9, 2023 No Comments
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Business leaders receive the royal red carpet treatment

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

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 6, 2023 No Comments
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Springing forward with new business opportunities

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

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Staff Report April 6, 2023 No Comments
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Opening doors to new opportunities

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.

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Neil Gordon with Amy Richardson April 5, 2023 No Comments
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Hawaiian restaurant owners launch second CSRA location

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

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Josh Heath April 4, 2023 No Comments
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