UPS is looking for seasonal delivery drivers and Georgia Power was ranked No. 1 for business satisfaction. Georgia Business Daily Business Update by Mike Petchenik.
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 importance of supporting small businesses for a strong economy. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We hear a lot about the need to shop at small businesses to help the community. Why are small businesses so important to the CSRA? Rick: It’s the most important thing. There are big businesses that won’t make the investment to come to
Security for your data isn’t the sole responsibility of the IT department. Patrick Reynolds of Cross Link Consulting says leaders of an organization have to take ultimate responsibility for data integrity.
There are more than 33 million small businesses in the United States, and Saturday is a chance to celebrate them – and buy from them – during Small Business Saturday. American Express started Small Business Saturday in 2010 as a way to promote the impact small businesses have on local economies. Last year, 51 million people participated in Small Business Saturday, spending $20 billion according to American Express – an average of almost $400 per person. Small businesses are especially popular with women and with Millennials. A Lending Tree survey
For the second year in a row, several downtown businesses are collaborating to bring their customers a unique shopping experience. Downtown Soul City, a Facebook page, has announced its second annual Small Business Saturday Crawl, which will be held on Nov. 26 beginning at 10 a.m. at Augusta & Co., located at 1010 Broad St. Many businesses, including The Book Tavern, Fetch 501, Grantski Records, and Tiffinie Bleu Bridal Boutique, will participate in this year’s event. Sponsors include Kruhu and Mod Ink. Each of the first 200 shoppers will receive
Funding from Bank of America and Augusta National Golf Club will help Paine College implement two programs to help with long-term success for students at the Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Bank of America has expanded its Leader on Loan Program with Dr. Tiffani Stewart beginning her year-long, full-time role as interim Assistant to the President with Paine College in August. In addition, Paine College has joined the Way Forward Initiative, a multiyear collaboration between education firm EAB and Bank of America to support HBCUs. Their inclusion in the
Randall and Janice Williams truly believe the part of scripture in James 1:17 that says, “Every good and perfect gift comes from above….” They prove it daily through their shared labor of love, Augusta Gift Baskets, a home-based e-commerce business founded in January 2021. He’s a former restaurateur. She’s a retired nurse. They not only blended their families (five children and 10 grandchildren) when they married three years ago but also their love for serving others.” “It is our job to deliver easy, thoughtful gifts and ensure our customers are
As Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near, many people think about making charitable donations – for both altruistic and tax reasons. For people who don’t take the standard deduction on the 10-40 form but itemize instead, items like donations to charities can help reduce the amount of money you owe to the government. So, if you’re looking to shave a little off the amount of tax the IRS will collect, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Make a qualified gift. Make sure the organization you’re giving to
Jeff Annis built Advanced Services into a premier pest exterminator business. In this special interview with Bruce Goddard, he talks about some of his favorite memories of building the business.
Bennish Brown is tired of talking about 2019 because much of what has happened in the local tourism industry in 2022 has been compared to that year. On Tuesday, Brown, CEO of Destination Augusta (in the above photo), along with Augusta Sports Council CEO, Michelle Pippin, presented highlights of the local tourism and hospitality industries at Experience Augusta: The Annual Tourism Celebration Event. “I want to move beyond 2019, but it provides important benchmarks,” he said. This is the first year the event has been held in three years. Brown
