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Multi-million dollar project brings new look to Augusta Regional Airport

Folks traveling through Augusta Regional Airport will see changes underway from the moment they turn into the main entrance off Doug Barnard Parkway. The sign that welcomes guests to the airport has been transformed with a new logo unveiled yesterday. The new logo will also be used to upgrade signage and for social media. Airport Executive Director, Herbert Judon, Jr. said the new look is part of the growth and transformation underway at the airport. “We’re at a transition and we’re doing so many things right now and this is

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Eisenhower family to attend Fort Gordon name-changing ceremony

When Fort Gordon becomes Fort Eisenhower, members of the General’s family will not only be heading to the post just outside of Augusta, but they are also helping plan the date for the renaming ceremony. Their request is that the event be held in October, which would coincide with former President Dwight Eisenhower’s birth date of October 14. “Fort Gordon Command staff is working with the Eisenhower family on the final details for the exact date of the event, one that is mutually accommodating,” said Lesli Wouters, Chief of Public

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Mitzi Oxford March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Thoughts from the General: Surrounded by excellence, insights from Emory University

Next month, I will have the pleasure of teaching executive leadership at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. These Emory scholars are pursuing a Master of Business Administration at one of the highest-ranking business schools in the world. The following is feedback from a similar session which was conducted last year. During the question-and-answer period, I realized that I was surrounded by amazing folks—most of whom were smarter than me. The questions were sharp. No one chose to give a mini-speech. Professor Jeff Rosensweig was my host. Jeff has been

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Working “four” days

Workers in the United Kingdom overwhelmingly like a four-day week, according to a new report from Autonomy Research in collaboration with a global team of academics. Surveys of workers found that 39% of employees were less stressed and 71% had reduced levels of burnout. Employees also reported better life-work balance with 54% saying it was easier to balance work with household jobs and 60% reporting an increased ability to combine work and care responsibilities. Businesses also reported positive effects. Revenue increased marginally by 1.4% but there was a huge fall

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Economic Update: Promising growth and increases in the CSRA

An air show is flying into town! Dave Holdeman from The Alternative Board of the CSRA and Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon discuss the latest business growth and what’s coming to the area in this week’s economic update. Several places have seen increases including the Masters Tournament, Crowne Plaza, and Augusta University’s Jaguar Job Fair, the first it’s hosted since 2019.

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Neil Gordon with Dave Holdeman March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Growing Augusta Regional Airport

A multi-million-dollar grant will be used in a project to reimagine the east end of the terminal building at Augusta Regional Airport. The airport has received a $3 million grant from the Airport Terminal Program, which is included in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Augusta is one of 104 projects submitted by 99 airports across the country. The money comes at a time when the airport is beginning a $5-million-dollar expansion around gates three and four. Those gates date back to the time when Augusta was serviced by airlines using

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Economic Development enhances area businesses

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the way the CSRA’s economic development plans help businesses. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: It’s always big news when a large company decides to locate in our area and it’s usually announced by one of the Economic Development Authorities as part of their economic development plan. What is an economic development plan? Rick: It’s deciding what we need

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Gary Kauffman March 13, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA Staffing expert updates ABD on labor status

Nate Lauger, Operations Director of Manpower, sits down with Augusta Business Daily publisher, Neil Gordon to discuss ways employers and employees can find jobs that are suitable for them. Lauger says he’s able to help businesses and job seekers save time and resources when looking for positions. The CSRA branch of the company can be found at www.manpwr.com.

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Neil Gordon with Nate Lauger March 13, 2023 No Comments
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Customers reap benefits of Georgia Power’s investments

Georgia Power had a very good year with its investments in 2022 and next month, customers will receive benefits from that success. Customers of the utility will see a one-time credit on their bill in March. Although each customer’s credit will vary based on usage in 2022, for a typical user of 1,000-kilowatt hours per month, the average credit will be around $23. The Georgia Public Service Commission allows Georgia Power to earn a return on its investments up to a certain amount. If its investment earnings exceed that amount,

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Gary Kauffman March 12, 2023 No Comments
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