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Best in Business awards presented to SRS contractor and staffing company

On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Augusta’s Entrepreneur Award was presented to Charlie Wall and Jason Kennedy – Co-founders of Loop Recruiting, during the Augusta Metro Chambers’ Member Economic Luncheon at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. The Corporation of the Year award went to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Founded in 2015, Loop Recruiting – located at 972 Broad St. in Augusta, provides staffing services for many large technology companies, such as TaxSlayer, Unisys, and Electrolux. The business recruits employees for a variety of jobs, including direct-hire positions, temporary employment

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Nearly $5 Million renovation project set for 2022

Next year, construction will begin on renovating one of Augusta University’s libraries, according to Dr. Neil MacKinnon, the University’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Improvements on the Greenblatt Library – located on the Health Sciences campus, will include a new café/coffee shop and a new entrance on Laney Walker Boulevard, as well as expanded student services. According to Dr. MacKinnon, construction is expected to be completed by September 2022.

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Wild Wing’s Transition to Doc’s Porchside

Augusta Business Daily’s done many stories on the Scholer’s decision to end their Wild Wing’s franchise and develop their own concept. Doc’s enlisted the help of Alison South to help with the brand. One of the “Southie’s”, host Emily Ann Lively, sat down with three of the key leaders of the new restaurants.

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Simon Says: Nothing says Merry Christmas like a money book gift!

Over the last 20 years or so, there have been many excellent books written about economics that are very accessible and readable, meaning not dry academic prose. If you are thinking of an economic gift this holiday season, here are my top three book recommendations. 1. Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner First published in 2005, this is the original and best readable economics book. Although much of the book is about Steven Levitt’s research, Dubner makes it come alive with characters and stories. Each chapter poses a question

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Deke, Nathan and the Cyber Center

Former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver and Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal sit down and have a fascinating discussion about the Georgia Cyber Center and how the deal came together because of business acumen and leadership. They also discuss how the private and public money added up.

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Bustin’ Broadway Joe

Editor’s Note: TODAY marks the end of the Medicare enrollment window and some marketing practices by some slick, celebrity pitchmen. Be very careful about having a loved one sign up under deadline pressure. Sometimes the “big print giveth and the little print taketh away”. Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional. Is it just me, or… Bustin’ Broadway Joe Fall in America means cooler temps, radiant leaves and in recent years, the onslaught of Joe Namath on TV. It’s Medicare enrollment time,

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Three CSRA young professionals receive awards

Three Augusta business leaders have received awards from a local professional organization. Young Professionals of Augusta held its Choice Awards on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Crowne Plaza in North Augusta. The three award winners are: James Whitehead, Branch Manager for SouthState Bank, received The Ed Presnell Award. Jeannine Steinkuhl, Assistant Director of Sales for Crowne Plaza, was selected as Board Member of the Year. Jessica Krueger, a local agent with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate, was selected as Member of the Year. “I am so honored to have received the

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Monday’s With Rick: Economic Outlook Forecast Breakfast

Editor’s Note: Thursday morning at 7:30, the Augusta University Hull College of Business is hosting it’s annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. Findings for 2022 will be presented by the AU and ABD economist, Dr. Simon Medcalfe. Wells Fargo will provide boxed breakfasts from Chick-Fil-A. There is no charge, but you must register here AU and Hull are proud to provide this service to our business community. It’s also a nice networking event with about 100 business leaders expected. Our conversation was edited for brevity and clarity: ABD: You’ve attended all five

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Teamwork Shortage

Business Coach Darin Myers of The Alternative Board, recently sat down with ABD Editor Neil Gordon for a discussion on how to keep all of your employees or co-workers rowing in the same direction, despite their vast differences.

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Stock Market Meltdown

It’s been a week since the worst trading day of the year on the S & P 500. ABD Member and CSRA Financial Advisor, Kurt Mueller of Apollon Wealth Management explains there was a “Covid factor” and looks ahead to what Pfizer and Moderna’s next steps are.   

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