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The Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA) and Golden Harvest Food Bank are continuing their partnership to attack food insecurity head-on on a local college campus. The Knights Corner Food Pantry opened in Aiken Technical College’s Student Activities building in the fall of 2024. That anniversary was celebrated during a recent open house. A study by the Government Accountability Office found that 3.8 million college students, that’s an estimated 23%, face food insecurity. Of that number, 2.2 million are classified as very low food security, meaning they often skip meals
One of the enjoyable and interesting aspects of teaching college-level business courses is that you often encounter examples of the concepts you teach on a regular basis in everyday life. I think one of the reasons students enjoy my classes is that I often bring my personal experiences to the classroom to demonstrate what we are learning. In addition, as I relate my personal experiences, the students tend to recognize that they have had relevant experiences as well, which reinforces their learning. This was particularly evident this past week as
Georgia’s deepwater ports are responsible for $174 billion in sales, representing 11% of the state’s total sales. That’s $77 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or 9% of Georgia’s total GDP. More than 650,000 jobs, full-time and part-time, are supported by the ports. High on the list of imports coming into the Georgia ports are retail consumer goods, including furniture, automotive, and electronics. Goods that are then distributed across the CSRA, Georgia, and the rest of the country, generating income for businesses. A recent report by the National Labor Federation
Whether you’re hosting an office party, honoring a coworker, or planning any special event, these two businesses, now under one roof, can help. Two local businesses, Summerville Flower Shack and Two Moms Cookies, are coming together under the ownership of Christy McArdle (Summerville Flower Shack) and Mary Douglas Klimas (second-generation owner of Two Moms) to launch a one-of-a-kind celebration hub: Celebrate! on Central. The new concept brings both brands under one roof at 2830 Central Ave., the former home of Two Moms Kitchen. This expanded space will be more than
Late last week, members of the Metro Augusta business community learned Georgia’s deepwater ports are a major driver of the state’s economy, accounting for $77 billion of the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That is 9% of Georgia’s total GDP. An Augusta Professor of Supply Chain Management and Operations says there are many benefits for local manufacturers and businesses to import and export their products through Savannah and Brunswick. Fabio Batista, Chief Commercial Officer for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), spoke at the September Member Economic Luncheon sponsored by the
With an occasional touch of fall in the morning air and hunting season in the crosshairs, the addition of an outdoor store couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. Alicia Byars, owner of Autumn Outdoors, is opening in the North Hills Shopping Center, at 401 Martintown Road in North Augusta. The store will focus on men’s apparel and accessories for the outdoorsman. “God created an opportunity for our family to expand brands beyond our Autumn Grace Boutique, which is two doors away from our new place. We filled a need
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve (Fed) meets tomorrow and Wednesday to determine interest rates. Given recent economic news, most analysts expect the Fed to cut interest rates. The Fed has a dual mandate to ensure stable prices and maximum employment. In this respect, it is different than many other central banks, who are generally only tasked with keeping inflation low. To make the Fed’s task more difficult, they only have one tool, interest rates, to accomplish these dual goals. When you hold a hammer, everything looks
It’s a good sign of growth when a company or organization adds a significant number of new staff positions. Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean of the Hull College of Business, explains why this is happening now and how it helps those wanting to study at the Business School. “The Hull College of Business hired six new faculty members this past year, starting this fall, that is the most we’ve had in our history. A lot of that is due to President Keen making the investment in the Hull College of Business.
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce and business community came together to host an inaugural event commemorating the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The First Responders Appreciation Breakfast was held yesterday to honor North Augusta Department of Public Safety (NADPS) members and representatives from the Aiken County and Richmond County Sheriff’s Offices. Among the businesses sponsoring the event were Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate, Aiken Physicians Alliance, the Maxwell Law Firm, and Rhodes-Porter. “I would like to thank all of the businesses that contribute to the Chamber of Commerce
