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Hospital construction in the home stretch

Wellstar and AU Health leadership provided a tour and media briefing at the new hospital under construction in Columbia County.   The six-floor, 254,000 square foot hospital is being built off Interstate 20 exit 190, just below the Columbia County Exhibition Center. It remains on track to open from late August to early September. In addition to providing healthcare, the hospital and surrounding complex can act as a magnet to draw new businesses to Columbia County. The hospital itself will add about 1,200 jobs. “We have 300-plus staff already hired. We

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 15, 2026 No Comments
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Summer Preparations in Aiken

There are a lot of historic buildings that businesses in Aiken occupy. How are they protected from environmental contaminants? How about the equestrian community? Joseph Galpin from Enviropro360 says a number of different environmental challenges can also impact Aiken neighborhoods that balance Southern Tradition and modern living. https://enviropro360.com/blog/mold/who-do-i-call-to-check-for-mold-in-aiken-sc/

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Joseph Galpin, EnviroPro 360 May 15, 2026 No Comments
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Tax cuts in Effect for Augustans

A series of tax-cutting bills passed by the Georgia Legislature have been signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp (R). Kemp said the legislation will lower the tax burden on Augustans and all Georgians, while working to secure the state’s reputation as a top place to do business. Kemp said the cuts were possible because of budgeting conservatively. “That approach has allowed us to return billions of dollars to taxpayers, and the legislation I signed today will keep that momentum going as we further lower our state income tax rate,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 14, 2026 No Comments
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A well-known politician is dying. How he’s helping CSRA leaders improve our future

In mid-December 2025, 54-year-old Ben Sasse was diagnosed with metastatic, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. His cancer has spread to his liver, lungs, and vascular system. When diagnosed, he was given a life expectancy of four months. As of late last month, a new clinical trial drug had reduced his tumor volume by 76%, and he had already outlived that predicted life expectancy. If you are not familiar with Mr. Sasse, he has lived a very accomplished life. He graduated from Harvard in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in government and

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business May 14, 2026 No Comments
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CSRA Credit Union reaches major milestone

The SRP Affinity Debit Card Program reached $3 million. Early next week, the credit union is going to celebrate. The card allows SRP members to support local schools simply by using their school-branded debit card for everyday purchases. Each swipe helps generate contributions to these 46 local schools. The program provides critical funding to support educational initiatives, student programs, and school resources. The celebration will be huge as representatives from the 46 schools are invited to include school leaders, school superintendents, and Board of Education members. It will be held

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Neil Gordon May 13, 2026 No Comments
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Doing business with a large SRS contractor

One of the largest employers in the CSRA is inviting small businesses to learn how to connect and engage for projects. The annual Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Small Business Opportunity Day is set for June 11. Normally, small businesses deal with the procurement department. This event gives them the chance to meet directly with stakeholders and end users to learn about current and upcoming projects. “It is an opportunity for small businesses to connect with SRNS end users and representatives as well as partner organizations,” Jana Chavous, SRNS lead

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 13, 2026 No Comments
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Are you a Boomerpreneur?

Having an idea, arranging funding, and the best ways to market are among the list of questions all budding CSRA business owners must consider. However, there is one question that is more important than any of those. Are you ready? The Nashville office of SCORE, the nationwide organization that provides mentorships for startups and small businesses, posted a video primer on how to answer that question. The first step is to determine your strengths and weaknesses, beginning with a solid work ethic. However, it is important to determine the impact

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 12, 2026 No Comments
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Local H.R. Leader highlights burnout signs for professionals

A recent speaker told a North Augusta business audience that there is a fine line between resiliency and burnout. The age group most affected seemed to be a big surprise. Sally Roberts, a longtime human resource leader, said people, women in particular, seen as resilient often are praised. While resiliency can be a virtue, it can become problematic if it stems from working too long, too hard, and to the detriment of personal health. “You feel like you’re not accomplishing as much as you should. You’re not getting a lot

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 11, 2026 No Comments
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Huge tournament impact at Augusta Regional this year

Leaders at Augusta Regional Airport are still crunching the numbers, but the first review showed increased activity and revenue. Members of the Aviation Commission learned results are up across the board, from arrivals and departures to security screening and jet fuel sales. “The fact that what we pull off with the size of the facility, and what we try to do every year, it’s really miraculous. We kind of punch well above our weight come Masters Week,” executive director Herbert Judon, Jr. told commission members. Kenneth Hinkle, the airport’s Director

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 7, 2026 No Comments
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Transitioning “Brave-ly”: How to Recover from a Bad Stretch

Publisher’s Note: Yours truly is a bit of a **** yankee, though I am a diehard NY Mets fan in baseball. Our esteemed columnist, Dr. Rick Franza, is a huge Atlanta Braves fan. Our teams are going in different directions this year, with the Braves setting records—a far cry from the 2025 disappointing season. The Braves are mentally strong, and Dr. Franza gleaned some lessons learned for our businesses. Dr. Franza: Many fans and members of the media called for a major shakeup of the team before the start of

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business May 7, 2026 No Comments
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