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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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Marketing strategies will be topic of SRP Power Lunch

Local entrepreneur, Norman Dunagan will share some business tips at SRP’s Small Business Power Lunch on March 22. Dunagan, founder of The Dumpster Depot in Aiken County, and SRP’s marketing team will offer strategies for marketing small businesses that get results. The lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Enterprise Mill Event Center, 1450 Greene St., Augusta. Registration is required by March 14. To register and for more information, click here.

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Gary Kauffman March 12, 2023 No Comments
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Local Chick-fil-A franchise owners to open second location

Next year, Jon and Rachel Dawkins will make it more convenient for people living and working near I-20, Exit 5 to Eat Mor Chikin. The couple has owned and operated the North Augusta Chick-fil-A location at 1267 Knox Ave. for almost 20 years, but they recently announced their plans to open a second location next to Wendy’s at the corner of Edgefield Road and Walnut Lane. “We’ve been working towards that for a long time,” Jon said. “It’s something we wanted to do to serve our community.” He said it’s

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Josh Heath March 12, 2023 1 Comment
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College application fee waived for open houses this week

Securing financial stability can hinge on having the skills an employer is seeking, but that doesn’t necessarily require a four-year college degree. Augusta Technical College is holding a series of open houses to show the advantages to enrolling in one of the diverse programs it offers. The first of four open houses will be Mon, March 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at ITC 100 Building on the Augusta campus. It is for students interested in the School of Aviation, industrial, Engineering, and the School of Public and Professional

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 12, 2023 No Comments
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Local chocolatier opens second CSRA location

For years, Bebette Smith’s customers asked her when she planned to open a second location in Aiken, but she has finally made their wish come true. Last Friday, Smith, owner of La Bonbonniere located at 231 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 206B in Furys Ferry Station in Augusta, opened a new shop across the street from the Aiken County Courthouse at 227 Chesterfield St. South. She will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Aiken County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 20 at 4 p.m. La

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Josh Heath March 9, 2023 No Comments
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Recteq founder starts new business

Ray Carnes already owns a successful Evans business, but he hopes to clean up with a new venture in Augusta. Carnes, owner and co-founder of recteq, which sells a range of pellet grills and accessories, plans to open Ray Ray’s Car Wash at 820 Cabela Drive, next door to Dollar Tree and across the street from Costco. He developed the idea to open a car wash after speaking with a friend who owns one and told him it can be a lucrative business. “Mid-May is our target date, and everything

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Josh Heath March 9, 2023 No Comments
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Job training and placement for military earns award for local college

Underemployment is one of the greatest issues faced by returning veterans — and by their spouses, who often lose ground through constant relocations. Aiken Technical College has earned a national award for programs aimed at reversing that trend and helping them prepare for their education and career. Aiken Tech has been presented with a Military Friendly® School award by Viqtory’s Military Friendly® brand. This is the 12th consecutive year the College has received the designation. The College also received the Military Friendly® School gold award for exceeding standards. Final ratings

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Staff Report March 9, 2023 No Comments
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