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Aiken Tech and Savannah River Site team up for award-winning workforce program

A little over two years ago, Aiken Tech’s Nuclear Fundamentals Apprenticeship Team partnered with Savannah River Site (SRS) and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) to create a model for future workforce development. The focus was on national defense and creating a viable workforce. Their hard work has paid off. The team has received the prestigious A. Wade Martin Innovation Team of the Year Award from the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) Foundation. The annual award recognizes SC Technical College System employees who have worked together to make a significant

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Staff Report March 2, 2023 No Comments
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Urgent care clinic to open ninth location in CSRA

A local urgent care clinic with multiple locations plans to open a new office in a building formerly occupied by a similar business. MedNow Urgent Care plans to open a new location at 210 Bobby Jones Expressway next to Cheeseburger Bobby’s, according to Laura Bell, Marketing Director with RW Allen Construction, LLC, which has been hired to work on the project. “We just started working there, so we don’t have a timeline yet,” Bell said. The new MedNow Urgent Care will replace Martinez Urgent Care, which was formerly located at

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Josh Heath March 2, 2023 No Comments
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New military-friendly coffee shop to open in May

Starbucks has a specific reason for bringing a new store to Martinez near Fort Gordon, according to a company spokesperson. Last week, ABD ran a story about the location coming to 421 South Belair Road next to Popeyes and has learned more details from Starbucks about that location. The company plans to open it on Friday, May 5. “The new location will employ approximately 30 partners (employees) and will be a Military Family Store,” the spokesperson said. “These stores are located near major military bases and are designed to hire

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Josh Heath March 1, 2023 No Comments
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How to Best Use Your “Spring Training”

For those of you who have been reading my columns in various venues during the past six years, you know that I am an avid sports fan and that Major League Baseball (MLB) is among my favorites.  Therefore, when I heard those magical words, “Pitchers and catchers report,” a couple of weeks ago, signifying the start of MLB’s pre-season “Spring Training,” my excitement for the coming season began to build. If you don’t follow MLB, Spring Training takes place from mid-February to late March, with some MLB teams training in

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Dr. Richard Franza February 28, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Augusta LEI falls for sixth month in a row

The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) recorded its sixth consecutive month of decline in December 2022. It finished the year 2.3 percent lower than December 2021. Although the overall index was down, there was some good news in some of the indicator variables. For example, seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment insurance declined 10 percent in December from November. Job openings in South Carolina increased. There were 169,000 job openings in October, 182,000 in November, and 187,000 in December. Unfortunately, in Georgia, job openings fell sharply from 392,000 in November

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor February 28, 2023 No Comments
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First air show in 20 years brings Thunderbirds and economic boost to Augusta

Look! Up in the sky! An air show will return to the skies over Augusta Regional Airport, pumping money into the economy, costing the airport nothing, and creating opportunities for vendors and sponsorships. The two-day event will be on May 13 and 14. It will feature attack helicopter demonstrations by the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, stunt pilots, and the United States Special Operations Parachute Team. The centerpiece will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, flying F-16 Fighting Falcons and performing solo maneuvers and in formation. Members of the Aviation Commission

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 28, 2023 No Comments
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USC Aiken to offer on-the-job training program for students with intellectual disabilities

Students from three area high schools are about to begin an opportunity that could change their life. USC Aiken will launch Pacer LIFE this fall. It’s the first postsecondary program in the region for people with intellectual disabilities. Pacer LIFE offers not just coursework but also job training, on-the-job training, and independent living skills like banking, cooking, and laundry. Pacer LIFE students are also full-on Pacers, enjoying student life and living on campus in USC Aiken dorms. Nationally, only 18% of adults with intellectual disabilities are employed, and of these,

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Staff Report February 27, 2023 No Comments
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Understanding Liberty’s new business model

Liberty Insurance is famous for its “emu” spokesperson. ABD Publisher, Neil Gordon sits down with the local face of Liberty— and she shares how Liberty is now part of a larger company that allows her to take care of most every insurance need.

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Neil Gordon February 26, 2023 No Comments
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Legacy entrepreneurs reveal their success stories to Chamber audience

Perseverance, hard work, and customer service were the common theme of three CSRA business leaders honored as Trailblazers at the 114th annual Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce meeting on Feb. 23. The Chamber hosted a panel discussion of three entrepreneurs who started iconic CSRA businesses: Larry Jones, founder of Universal Plumbing; Vera Stewart, founder of the Very Vera cooking empire; and Ray Carnes, founder of recteq grills. WJBF News Channel 6 anchor, Brad Means moderated the discussion about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Jones went from growing

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Gary Kauffman February 26, 2023 No Comments
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