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Nonprofit leader and digital strategist discuss websites and ADA compliance

In 2016, a blind man sued Domino’s Pizza because he couldn’t place an order using the company’s website or app. A federal court judge ruled against the pizza chain because its site wasn’t compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. That legislation applies to not only large corporations but also your business, according to Mike Parsons. Parsons, digital strategist with M3 Agency in Augusta, and Ann Campbell-Kelly, Director of Development & Communications at Walton Options for Independent Living, discussed the importance of ensuring business websites are ADA compliant on Thursday,

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Josh Heath August 21, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: TechNet boosts Augusta’s economy, cyber brand

  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 impact of the TechNet cyber conference on the CSRA’s economy and status. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: All last week we heard about the TechNet Cyber conference taking place in downtown Augusta. Please explain the purpose of the conference. It sounds like a geeky Army thing. Rick: It probably is geeky, but it’s more than Army. It’s

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Gary Kauffman August 21, 2022 No Comments
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Local entrepreneur takes the risk and discovers a passion for beauty

Camarie Casper was able to do something many aspiring entrepreneurs only dream about: She quit her full-time job as a dental assistant and opened her own business. But the licensed esthetician and tattoo artist caution others to take their time and figure out if that’s the best path for them to take. Casper, the owner of Charmed Beauty Company located at 119 Davis Road, Unit 5B, offers eyelash extensions and permanent makeup, which involves using tattoos to replace a client’s natural eyebrows. Some of these clients lost their eyebrows due

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Josh Heath August 21, 2022 No Comments
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Purpose-Fueled Leadership: Local pastor launches coaching group for Christian entrepreneurs

By the time Yannik McKie was 16, he had already experienced the pain of losing both of his parents to AIDS. But now, the local business owner, pastor, and nonprofit leader wants to help Christian entrepreneurs turn their pain into both a purpose and profits. McKie, founder, and CEO of Living in Purpose, a leadership training company, has launched a monthly program called the Purpose-Fueled Leadership Group Coaching. The group will meet on the third Wednesday of each month 6-8 p.m. at the Purpose Center located at 1650 Olive Road

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Josh Heath August 18, 2022 No Comments
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Thoughts from the General: Doing the right thing – the power of integrity

I have the joy of teaching leadership in many settings. My favorite audiences are Emory University scholars (in three separate programs – the Executive MBA, MBA, and BBA programs). Trust, compassion, and integrity are always stressed. The following are four examples of integrity. An auditor blows the whistle  In the Pentagon, a major, who was an auditor, discovered that an Air Force general officer had manipulated a secret United States Air Force bank account. Over years, the general pocketed more than $300,000. Despite risks to his career, the young major forcefully raised the

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith August 17, 2022 No Comments
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Allstate exploits a loophole to raise auto insurance rates in Georgia

The good hands of Allstate insurance are dipping deeper into the pockets of Georgia policyholders. According to Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, John King, Allstate is using a loophole in Georgia’s law to increase automobile insurance rates by 25 percent. “I am angry and disappointed that Allstate has chosen to exploit a loophole in state law to implement such a substantial increase in costs on hardworking Georgians when families are already struggling with historic inflation everywhere from the gas pump to the grocery store,” King said in a statement.

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Gary Kauffman August 17, 2022 No Comments
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Downtown medical office building sold to a new owner

A large downtown medical office building is under new ownership, according to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. The 21,430-square-foot building, which was built in 2002, is located at 630 13th St. near Piedmont Augusta and Augusta University Medical Center. Its tenants include Augusta Vascular Center and Hanger Clinic. Augusta Vascular Center treats a variety of conditions, including varicose veins, uterine fibroids, and peripheral artery disease. Hanger Clinic is a national healthcare company that provides prosthetic and orthotic services. One 3,462-square-foot medical suite is available for rent in the building. For

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Josh Heath August 17, 2022 No Comments
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Augusta-based staffing and technology company acquires software company division

An Augusta-based workforce solutions company has expanded by acquiring a division of a major Southeastern software company. MAU Inc. now owns Doozer Software’s project services and staffing division. That division will become a part of 3ci, MAU’s technology solutions division. Doozer is based in Birmingham, Ala. “The acquisition of Doozer opens new avenues of growth for both companies to leverage our combined 65 years in business,” said MAU CEO, Randall Hatcher. “This creates amazing opportunities for us to broaden our current offerings to better serve our clients nationwide.” MAU Inc.

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Josh Heath August 16, 2022 No Comments
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Judge dismisses case against Austin Rhodes, WGAC

A Superior Court judge dismissed a defamation case against WGAC and talk show host, Austin Rhodes Tuesday afternoon, saying the defendant, James Faller, did not have sufficient evidence to prove clear and actual malice. Faller had filed the suit against Rhodes, claiming that in a show aired in January 2021 and subsequent broadcasts, Rhodes made false and malicious statements about him that damaged his reputation. Faller is the former CEO of GlobalNet, a leader in dial-up internet services in the 1990’s, which was headquartered in the Lamar Building in downtown

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Gary Kauffman August 16, 2022 No Comments
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