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Local business leaders discuss jobs, housing, and economic development

As more companies and jobs come to Augusta, the need for affordable housing is now more important than ever, according to Janie Terrell Peel. Peel, Director of Sales and Commercial Leasing with Auben Realty, an Augusta-based investment real estate firm, was one of the panelists at a special event hosted for local large and medium-sized businesses, such as SME CPA’s, Augusta Industrial Services, and Azalea Investments, hosted by Augusta Business Daily yesterday. The other two panelists were Augusta Economic Development Authority President, Cal Wray, and ADP’s Augusta Division Vice President

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Josh Heath January 12, 2023 1 Comment
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New partnership expands services and resources for Alison South Marketing

Alison South Marketing Group has expanded digital and operational resources through its new relationship with Xiingo.com, based in Ontario, Canada, with offices in Houston, Texas. Xiingo.com partners have assumed ownership of Alison South which will remain based in Aiken and Augusta, with offices in Chattanooga and Fort Lauderdale, will continue operating under its current name. Mike Thomas, Kate Sanders, and Cynthia South will continue to serve in leadership roles, while Partner, Vishal Shah will become president and acting chief operating officer, and partner, Priya Betala will be the chief financial

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Staff Report January 12, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA bakery to expand nationwide in 2023

Many people’s New Year’s resolutions involve getting more exercise or losing weight, but Amber Connor’s resolution for 2023 is to expand her dessert business. Connor owns Sinless Sweets located at 4336 B Washington Road in Evans, which sells a variety of treats, such as cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and peanut butter balls that contain less sugar, fat, and calories than desserts sold by other bakeries. Its motto is “Treats Without the Cheats.” She plans to grow the business in three ways: offering more catering services, using the food truck for more

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Josh Heath January 11, 2023 No Comments
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Regional award for Aiken Tech’s Community Benefit Report

The businesses who support Aiken Technical College have some bragging rights. As ABD has reported previously, Aiken Tech works closely with the business community including partnerships with Savannah River Site (SRS), Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). Aiken Technical College received regional recognition for its 2021 Community Benefit Report from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The annual publication was recently awarded the bronze Medallion Award in the NCMPR’s District 2 annual report category for its engaging

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Staff Report January 11, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Mixed bag of labor market news for Augusta Metro area

The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in November. However, as the news release stated, unemployment rates normally decline in November as the economy enters the holiday season. After seasonal adjustment to take account of this known trend, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis calculates the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to be 3.4%, up from 3.3% in October. This is the first seasonally adjusted increase in the unemployment rate since February 2022. There was some good labor market

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor January 10, 2023 No Comments
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Free Access: A new year can bring a new you!

Neil chats with Cheryl LaRonde, owner of Serenity Wellness in Evans. They talk about all of the services she offers to help detoxify and reinvigorate you. To learn more and see a list of her services, check out the video below.

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Neil Gordon with Cheryl LaRonde January 10, 2023 No Comments
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Thoughts from the General: Football injury puts spotlight on giving

The Damar Hamlin story has been an inspiration to millions of people in America and beyond. One week after his heart stopped, he left the hospital in Cincinnati and returned to Buffalo. Danny Killington, the assistant trainer for the Buffalo Bills, is credited for saving Damar’s life but many others assisted. The power of prayer may well have played a role. One aspect of the Hamlin story needs to be emphasized. At age 24, Hamlin had already established a foundation to lend aid to children in his hometown. Just think about

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith January 10, 2023 No Comments
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Local accountant to share 2023 tax advice

While it’s too late to make any changes that would affect your 2022 individual and business tax returns, David Ussery has practical advice for preparing for your 2023 returns. Ussery, a certified public accountant and partner with SME CPAs, will be the guest speaker for this month’s special edition Third Thursday Business Builder, hosted by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room. His presentation will be titled “Take Control of Your Taxes in 2023.” “One of

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Josh Heath January 9, 2023 No Comments
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Free Access: Car insurance premiums, up or down?

The pandemic affected many areas of business and our lives including insurance. Few areas were impacted less than car insurance when many of us weren’t driving, which was great news for premiums!

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Neil Gordon with Keith Perret January 9, 2023 No Comments
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