Fri, April 26, 2024

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SRS apprentice program is a win-win

In 2020, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) and the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) established an apprenticeship program to address attrition levels and create a pipeline that supports a healthy and thriving workforce. After expanding site-wide, the SRS Apprenticeship School has successfully graduated over 530 apprentices – 91% of which have accepted full-time positions at the Site. “When multiple dedicated organizations come together, there is nothing we can’t accomplish,” said Dorian Newton, Acting Director, Savannah River Site Training. “Since the start of our partnership, LSCOG has supported over 24

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Red carpet rolls out for business prospects

Amidst the green jackets this week at Augusta National, business leaders will welcome other business leaders from across the country and around the world via the annual Red Carpet Tour today. It’s an opportunity to see what Georgia and Augusta have to offer in the way of industry and economic development. The invitation-only event is in its 62nd year, hosted by the Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Economic Development, and provides an opportunity for guests to be paired with a Georgia business industry leader who will provide insight into

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Awards/Celebrations

Celebrating Women’s History Month for Entrepreneurs

The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) recently hosted a luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month at the historic Pinnacle Club for graduates and participants from Bank of America’s Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell. The Augusta Women’s Entrepreneurship Graduates include: Radisha Brown – iThrive Therapy Brianna Brown – SoulBean Coffee House Moniek James-Eldridge – Renegade Creative Media Group Demetras Douglas – Complete Care Solutions Vivian Ross – Elephant in the Room Counseling Services Latasha Bellamy – Sistah Coinsaver Inc. Ebony Brown – Brown Girls In Tech Sharmela Johnson

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Columbia County Chamber gearing up for busy spring

While Augusta is in the spotlight at this time of year, the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to offer a slate of events heading into the summer. Up first will be the return of the Business Institute, a series of four workshops held in May, June, July, and August. The series focuses on hot topics for businesses. Three of the four topics have been selected, Madalyn Brantley, Director of Programs and Events for the Columbia County Chamber, told ABD. “This year’s topics range from HR, how to hire

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Simon Says: Little change in the job market

Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) payroll employment slipped by 200 in February from January. The good news was that the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised their jobs numbers for January. Instead of a fall of 200, there was an increase of 200. But changes of 200 represent only a 0.08 percent change in employment. The local MSA has not seen job growth or decline of any significant magnitude over the first two months of the year. By contrast, the state of Georgia has seen a net gain of 3,700 jobs

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B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Week in Review

The main event is here! See how the local community is “mastering” the week, to what’s coming to the CSRA in this edition of BizBits.

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B2B Stories

Learning if owning a franchise is right for you

Be it a side hustle, second chapter, or primary income, owning a franchise gives individuals a chance to be their own boss. Volunteers from the Aiken office of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) provide workshops to help interested people navigate becoming a franchisee. The most recent was March 26 in North Augusta. The workshop was led by SCORE volunteer, Bill Reichardt, a franchising consultant since 2013. “The main thrust of this presentation is going to be to educate you on basically what a franchise is, which some people don’t

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Berry good season for ca$h crops

Manufacturing and construction may come to mind for big business, but in Georgia and South Carolina, agriculture is top dog, bringing in more than $126 billion according to the two states Departments of Agriculture. What is the number one fruit in America? In Georgia and South Carolina, you might think of a peach. However, it’s a plump, juicy, sweet strawberry. Right now is prime time for buying baskets of berries or visiting farms where you pick’em. McCurley Farms in North, S.C. is one of the largest family farms in the

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An extra month of income in a week

Destination Augusta said the Masters Tournament and related activities, including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) Tournament, can be like a 13th month of revenue for some businesses. ABD requested a breakdown from Destination Augusta comparing money spent in 2022 to 2023, as well as the economic impact of ANWA since it began in 2019. One source Destination Augusta uses to track numbers is STR for hotel/motel data. Its website is quoted as saying: “STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry.” According to

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Masters Week in the making: Here’s what’s happening in the CSRA

Days spent on the golf course watching some of the premier golfers in the world can turn into enjoying fine music at some of Augusta’s largest social events. Festivities kick off Saturday, April 6 with the Mayor’s Masters Reception at the Augusta Common at 836 Broad St. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will feature live music, food, games for children and end with a fireworks display. The event is free to attend. Started in 1999 by then-Mayor Bob Young, it had originally always been held on Sundays. “Moving

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