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Aiken Mall’s new lease on life

As brick-and-mortar retail faces an uncertain future, the plans for repurposing the Aiken Mall appears to be aligned with many other malls across the country which have reinvented themselves for a new lease on life. Southeastern Development has partnered in a public/private investment to the tune of $50 million involving 400,000 square feet of property to reinvent the mall space. “With the approval of the city of Aiken and the county, we are moving ahead with an eye to the future which includes an inclusive shopping, dining, and living experience,”

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Mitzi Oxford March 31, 2022 No Comments
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AU program prepares female students for business success

With help from ADP, Augusta University’s Hull College of Business has developed a training program designed to prepare female students for future business leadership roles. The College’s Women’s Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 30, and each participant receives a $1,000 scholarship. The Academy recently completed its third year. “While it’s primarily for business students, it’s open to all female undergraduate students at AU,” said Dean Rick Franza. “We’re looking for women with well-rounded skills.” To be eligible,

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Josh Heath March 31, 2022 No Comments
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Local podcasters go behind the scenes to promote CSRA with the Masters Week show

Next week, you can watch Masters coverage on CBS or ESPN, but David Bash and Chris Nabholz, want to show you what’s happening behind the scenes in the CSRA during tournament week. Bash and Nabholz, owners of GetUp Productions, will produce the second annual Bobby Jones Invitational Show, a watch-along party, from Wednesday, April 6 to Sunday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The show will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, among other platforms. “The concept of the show is you still watch the tournament, mute

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Josh Heath March 30, 2022 No Comments
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Simon Says: Gender pay gap continues, job choices and religion may play a role

The gender pay gap in the United States is about 19 percent, meaning women in full-time, year-round work earn 81 cents for every dollar men earn. In Georgia, the gap is slightly higher at 24.4 percent. The pay gap has decreased from about 40 percent in the 1950’s through the 1970’s. Much of this decline can be attributed to women gaining more education. At Augusta University, the student body is 64 percent female. Given the increase in educational attainment, human capital acquisition explains little of the continued pay gap. Another

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor March 30, 2022 No Comments
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Real estate investor teaches others how to invest in property

In 2013, Jason Wiles wanted to get into real estate investing but didn’t have any money. So he sold his truck for $9,000. “I used that $9,000 to leverage into nearly $4 million in properties,” said Wiles, a board member and past President of Augusta Real Estate Investors Association (REIA). Now, he helps others delve into the world of property investment with a one-day, two-part seminar called the Wiles Method. His next class will be on April 16. The class is designed for the buy-and-hold residential investor to enter the

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Gary Kauffman March 30, 2022 No Comments
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Local real estate firm expands into coastal Georgia market

No matter where you go in the CSRA, you’re likely to see a Meybohm Commercial Properties sign, but that will soon be the case in the Greater Savannah area as well. The company just opened a new office in that area on Friday, March 18. It will serve not only Savannah, but also its surrounding towns, including Pooler, Statesboro, and Bluffton. Jordan Kim is the agent in the new Savannah office. Meybohm Commercial offers a variety of services, such as sales, development, and property management. The company has offices on

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Josh Heath March 29, 2022 No Comments
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On Second Thought…

  Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional.   Is it just me, or… On Second Thought… There’s a general misconception among those who don’t do it for a living that great ideas come in a flash, as if from on high. Yes, there may be that “Voila!” moment when it all comes together, but the truth is that significant work typically leads up to that kind of epiphany. Fresh ideas themselves are the result of the mating of a known thing

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Don MacNeil March 29, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: A strategic plan for success at Augusta University

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, we take a look at Augusta University’s new strategic plan. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: As Augusta University looks at developing its strategic plan, maybe first we should talk about why a strategic plan is important. Rick: For any business to be successful, you have to create a long-term plan. It helps you decide what investments you’re going to make to

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Gary Kauffman March 28, 2022 No Comments
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