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Free Access: Cyber Tips: Safe passwords can prevent being hacked

YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED! A phrase no one wants to get told. Especially if you use the same password for each account that you have. In today’s Tech Alert, I want to provide you with 3 rules of thumb when it comes to creating safe and effective passwords for your accounts. The first rule I would say you need to consider when creating your passwords is to use a common prefix or suffix for all your passwords and combine that with a unique phrase or factor that is connected

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Patrick Reynolds February 5, 2023 No Comments
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Business leaders honored at Columbia County Chamber annual banquet

Alison Couch’s Harlem accounting firm just won a major award, but she doesn’t take all the credit. Couch, a new Columbia County commissioner, owns Ignite Accounting & Business Advisors (formerly Couch Consulting, LLC). Her firm was named the 2022 Small Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet, Thursday evening. “Winning the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award is one of the greatest honors of my life,” she said. “I hope it highlights the hard work of my team members; their dedication

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Josh Heath February 5, 2023 No Comments
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North Augusta Chamber to host networking master class

Any business owner would agree that organization, keeping detailed records, consistency, and providing great service are keys to building a business. So is networking. LinkedIn, a social media network for professionals, describes networking as the best way to produce opportunities. Their advice is to think of networking as a way to find client leads, partnerships, and more. The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is scheduling a series of Master Classes to help grow area businesses. The first is Networking scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Mitzi Oxford February 5, 2023 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: J-Tank helps young entrepreneurs get started in the business world

  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 a local version of Shark Tank. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: This year you plan to again be part of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts’ J-Tank program. First of all, what is the Jessye Norman School of the Arts? Rick: The Jessye Norman School is a gem of the CSRA. Jessye Norman was a world-renowned opera

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Gary Kauffman February 5, 2023 No Comments
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Tracking Aurubis’ progress

As ABD has reported, the addition of Aurubis, one of the world’s largest state-of-the-art multi-metal recycling facilities to Augusta is a boon for the local economy. At a recent panel discussion hosted by ABD, Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, addressed the company’s investment, the largest single investment by a German company in the state, and the creation of up to 1,000 jobs with a 1 Billion dollar impact. Aurubis’ promise of sustainable development and raw material security will also play a role in expanding Georgia’s electromobility

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Staff Report February 2, 2023 No Comments
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SCORE SE Regional VP headlines North Augusta Chamber business event

If you want to learn, grow, and thrive in your business, mark your calendar for the North Augusta Chamber event that can help you score in those categories. The SE Regional Vice President of SCORE, Catherine Walton, is heading to the CSRA from Memphis on Thursday, February 9, as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s Learn, Grown, Thrive, and SCORE for the Life of your Business event. Walton has served in her position with the SCORE nonprofit for 17 years. She has also run a successful midsouth business since 2007

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Mitzi Oxford February 1, 2023 No Comments
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Veteran-owned clothing company to open new location in Grovetown

A Georgia-based, veteran-owned clothing company is bringing a new location to Grovetown. Nine Line Apparel will be located next door to Cold Stone Creamery at 284 Meridian Drive in Grovetown. The company sells an assortment of patriotic items, including men’s and women’s clothing, home décor, backpacks, and tumblers. Founded in 2012 by retired Army Cpt. Tyler Merritt, his wife, Angela and brother, Daniel, Nine Line has locations in Savannah, Charleston, and DelRay Beach. Its retail locations also sell Black Rifle Coffee. The Nine Line Foundation supports various veterans’ causes. ABD

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Josh Heath January 31, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: How does Augusta stack up in the Georgia LMI?

I gave a talk to the Kiwanis Club of Augusta a couple of weeks ago and one question I received was, “How does Augusta compare to other areas of the state?” At the time, I mentioned the strength of Atlanta and Savannah, but am now in a position to present a more complete picture. Using the Labor Market Index (LMI) for all metropolitan areas in the state, and for the state as a whole, Augusta is in the middle of the pack. Over the last year (November 2021-November 2022, the

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor January 31, 2023 No Comments
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Rezoning and use of clubhouse is at the center of Jones Creek controversy

A week after a controversy arose over the rezoning of the clubhouse building at Jones Creek Golf Club, clubhouse owner, Mark Herbert has decided to withdraw his request for a zoning change from the Columbia County Planning Commission. Herbert said that due to the lack of information available to Jones Creek residents, he has elected to withdraw his rezoning request at this time. He said the planned sale of the clubhouse is still expected to go through. Jones Creek Golf Club closed in September 2018 during an unresolved lawsuit against

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Story and photos by Gary Kauffman January 31, 2023 3 Comments
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