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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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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor December 8, 2021 No Comments
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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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Neil Gordon December 7, 2021 No Comments
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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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Don MacNeil December 7, 2021 No Comments
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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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Josh Heath December 7, 2021 No Comments
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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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Neil Gordon December 6, 2021 No Comments
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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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Darin Myers, TAB CSRA Coach December 6, 2021 No Comments
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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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Neil Gordon December 3, 2021 No Comments
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Marketing Magic

Augusta Business Daily is a proud, strategic partner of Augusta Podcasts, which is a division of Alison South Marketing companies. Alison South Marketing is one of the largest advertising agencies in the region with offices in Augusta, Aiken, Chattanooga, Fort Lauderdale and beyond. In today’s podcast a pair of “Southies” sit down and talk about what else… marketing!

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Neil Gordon December 3, 2021 No Comments
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Washington Road Businesses for Sale/Lease

Two longtime Columbia County service providers are taking the holidays off for the first time in decades. In today’s business video minute, Publisher Neil Gordon says it was just time for a change.

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Neil Gordon December 2, 2021 No Comments
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Columbia County Chamber raising funds to build local workforce

Every year, nonprofits, such as churches and colleges, solicit donations for Giving Tuesday, but this year, the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Foundation wants to raise funds to address the local labor shortage. “We will be accepting Giving Tuesday donations until the end of the week (Friday, Dec. 3),” says Olivia Reich, the Chamber’s Communications Manager. “We are at $2,250, and our goal is $5,000.” That was the total at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Donations will be used to fund various initiatives designed to connect Columbia County

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Josh Heath December 1, 2021 No Comments
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