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Building Augusta’s future starts with education and Augusta University is on the leading edge of that commitment on a statewide level. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s edition of Biz Bits.
Building Augusta’s future starts with education and Augusta University is on the leading edge of that commitment on a statewide level. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s edition of Biz Bits.
Contact: Matt Brocato Phone: (706) 721-6292 Email: mabrocato@augusta.edu Website: Augusta University Graduate School The goal of The Graduate School at Augusta University is to provide leadership, vision, and oversight for many of the Augusta University graduate programs, in addition to support for graduate students and faculty. The Graduate School prepares successful and innovative leaders, scholars, researchers, educators, and clinicians to advance their field and affect their community and the world. The Graduate School offers more than 45 graduate degree and advanced certificate programs. The wide range of doctoral, specialist, and
As we are rapidly approaching the halfway point of my first semester back in the classroom on a full-time basis, I am often finding that the lessons I learn from my classes are clearly applicable to how to be a better leader/manager. My interactions with younger people are energizing me and opening my eyes to how working with students is much like working with constituencies of an organization or business. While I think it was more subconscious in the past, I am consciously thinking of my students as having key
Editor’s note: In the first of a two-part series, we take you behind the curtain of the Bell Auditorium renovations. The reno project includes upgrades, but also preserving the Bell’s history. Tomorrow, ABD will look at the voting process to fund the project. The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority invited members of the media to take a tour of the work being done to upgrade the Bell Auditorium. Part of the project is renovating the existing lobby area. The new lobby will be more than 5,000 square feet, 30 feet tall
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment data for the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area last Thursday. Employment fell by 900 in August from July. The chart below shows the rollercoaster ride we have been on in the local area over the last year. Employment rose from August 2022 through November as the chain pulled the roller-coaster up the first hill. We then plummeted down the first drop, losing 3,000 jobs in two months. Another drop followed a mini recovery in February (just to make your stomach go queasy!). A long
Becker’s Hospital Review is a publication that covers news about the medical field across the U.S. They recently zoomed in on Metro Augusta hospitals to highlight the achievements of two healthcare administrators. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.
A partnership between Augusta’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Augusta Technical College will create a space for business development. The microenterprise center will serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs and small business start-ups, as well as welcoming existing businesses to use the shared space. In a new blog post on the DDA website, consultant, Tara Wood outlined what will be available in the new center. “Temporary workspaces, meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen, technology equipment, and retail space will all be available to accelerator program participants. In addition, there will be
There are many reasons restaurants or food service businesses face challenges and sometimes fail including lack of experience, not enough capital, or bad food and service. Not one of those applies to Jen Steller, owner of A Steller Kitchen. They’ve been voted as a Top Restaurant in Aiken. “I grew up cooking alongside my mother and grandmother. I wanted to follow my dream and open a restaurant,” Steller said. In 2018, she did just that. It’s a small place at 131 Silver Bluff Road. There are 4 tables for inside
Contact: John Boudreaux Phone: 706-860-0797 Website: Hargrove Inspections Address: 4820 Technology Drive, Ste. A, Martinez, GA 30907 Thorough home inspections are key to determining the condition of the major systems and components in the home and can uncover potentially life-threatening problems like mold or faulty wiring that could cause a significant fire. “Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments. That’s where we come in, to educate the buyer. Inspections are a big part of the buying process,” says Hargrove Inspections owner and CEO, John Boudreaux. He has more
Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about Wellstar’s agreement with AU Health. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: About a month ago, AU Health Systems became part of the Wellstar network and is now known as Wellstar MCG Health. Is this a good move for the Augusta area? Rick: Absolutely! It is for several reasons. The financial picture for AU Health had been pretty bad