Neil and Laurie Pratt, owner of Serenity Massage and Wellness Spa, discuss the importance of unwinding for business stress.
Does Culver’s go better with Coke? The local restaurants along with other Culver’s across the country are making a major beverage change. Mike Petchenik pops the top on this and more Georgia news.
Small business owners face a host of challenges every day, but the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce wants to help. The Chamber will host its monthly Small Business Roundtable Discussion tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at its office located at 406 West Ave. The free event is held the fourth Wednesday of each month and is open to all small business owners, not just those in North Augusta, according to the Chamber’s President and CEO, Terra Carroll. Carroll said previous topics have included time management, business taxes, and
In business, email is often our go-to method for communication. In today’s Tech Alert, Crosslink’s CEO, Patrick Reynolds explains how to keep it secure.
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 relationship between business success and whom you hang out with. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: A common business saying is that to be successful, you have to be around other successful people. How does this help someone be successful in business? Rick: A lot of it has to do with learning. You can learn how other people
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is giving you the opportunity to meet business leaders and learn more about their achievements. The Chamber will celebrate its 18th Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The event will include a business showcase, an awards presentation, and a guest speaker, Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian. “Elevate is the theme for the Chamber’s Annual Banquet,” said President and CEO, Russell Lahodny. “This is a great opportunity to get to know
Last summer, Governor Kemp traveled to Augusta for the groundbreaking of Aurubis, the first-of-its-kind metal recycling plant in the U.S. The facility was built on 150 acres at Augusta Corporate Park and is delivering many needed jobs.
Everyone knows the name Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lifelong devotion to the ministry, advocacy, and leadership. Just this week, he was honored with a federal holiday bearing his name. You might not be as familiar with Lessie Price, but she embodies many of the trailblazing traits that shaped the life of Dr. King. As he had a dream embraced by all of America, Price has contributed to fulfilling the dreams of many Aikenites. “I can’t adequately express how much this means to me as the first local
It’s been a tough couple of years for many businesses. Period. Maybe it’s time for a laugh or three. Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian can probably deliver. What’s more, he knows your leadership pain. The Camden, SC native will make you laugh, and he is also in business. Goodwin holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and is a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to
With almost weekly announcements of a new business coming to the state, it’s no surprise that Georgia is consistently ranked as one of the best states for business. WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently ranked Georgia as the sixth-best state to start a business in 2023. WalletHub ranked states in various categories and Georgia ranked in the top 10 in three of them – eighth in growth in number of small businesses, and 10th in cost of living and the average length of work week. The biggest drawback for the
