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Matthews Motors to sell Dennis Eagle ProView trucks

Matthews Motors of Augusta recently announced that it has become a distributor of Dennis Eagle Proview refuse collection trucks. This adds to Matthews Motors company’s already extensive product line of truck sales, maintenance and up-fitting, and automated fleet management services. “We are extremely excited to become part of the Dennis Eagle family,” said Bob Matthews, CEO of Matthews Motors. “Dennis Eagle is the industry leader for quality and durability with some of the most innovative chassis designs in the industry.” “We’re delighted to have Matthews Motors on board as a

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Staff Report August 2, 2022 No Comments
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New tenants move into Aiken shopping center

A longtime Aiken shopping center is now home to a new restaurant and will soon gain another tenant, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. The Feed Sack located at 1593 Whiskey Road recently opened in Mitchell Center, which was built in 1958. The restaurant serves a variety of menu items, including seafood, salads, sandwiches, and hamburgers. The Feed Sack is open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. This fall, Lotus Beauty will also move into the more than 95,000-square-foot shopping center, which contains Dollar General, MattressMan, and Rent-A-Center locations. Lotus Beauty

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Josh Heath August 2, 2022 No Comments
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War takes its toll on Georgia businesses

    The war in Ukraine is affecting businesses in Georgia and advocates urge the state to develop a family leave policy. – Augusta Business Daily Business Update by Mike Petchenik    

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Mike Petchenik August 1, 2022 No Comments
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New commercial real estate company helps local businesses and landlords

Tracy Carter has a passion for commercial real estate, which is what prompted her to launch her own company that focuses strictly on commercial leasing. Carter, an agent with Keller Williams Realty who’s licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, opened CSRA Commercial Spaces, LLC in early July to help businesses find buildings and landlords find tenants. “I’ve been here for 30 years and I saw a need,” she said. Carter said other real estate companies have commercial divisions, but she doesn’t know of another local company that doesn’t also

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Josh Heath August 1, 2022 No Comments
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Venmo offers financial grants for small businesses

Augusta Business Daily hopes that some of our member companies apply to get a cash infusion from a national payment company. Twenty lucky small businesses will soon receive a pile of cash from Venmo to help their businesses survive. On Thursday Venmo, part of PayPal Holdings announced its Venmo Small Business Grant that will provide $10,000 to help cover business expenses like rent or promotions. Twenty companies will be selected from those that apply for the grant. In addition to the money, the Venmo Small Business Grant will also provide

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Gary Kauffman August 1, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Investing in education to build the future workforce

  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 education and literacy in developing a strong workforce. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: Recent reports indicate that more than a third of Georgia third graders struggle to read at grade level and overall education is below pre-pandemic levels. What effect could that have on the local workforce? Rick: These children will become adults and enter

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Gary Kauffman July 31, 2022 No Comments
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EDA president says diversity keeps Augusta economy strong

Diversity is a strength when it comes to the economy of the Augusta area. Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, recently had the opportunity to tell the rest of the country about the area’s economy on a podcast of Consultant Connect, a company that works with economic development directors. “People think of just the Masters, but Augusta and the region are so much more than that,” Wray said on the podcast. “What people don’t know is the diversity within the economy here in Augusta. We’re one of

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Gary Kauffman July 31, 2022 No Comments
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Graphix Resource giveaway could light up your business

Brad Kirkland, CEO of Graphix Resource, wears many hats. He is a graphic designer, a website developer, and a marketing guru for small businesses looking to connect with customers. His Graphix Resource company also offers imprinted apparel, vehicle wraps, commercial printing, and custom signage. He is a visionary whose success is built on strong faith and giving back. This is why Kirkland is giving away a $5,000 lighted sign to some lucky business owner. It fits his mission, goals, and values. “A business with no sign is a sign of

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Mitzi Oxford July 28, 2022 No Comments
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