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Online Clearinghouse for Employers and Job Seekers

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce provides an online resource to help businesses find employees, job seekers looking for work, and students planning their futures. Talent2Work launched in May 2021 as a regional workforce solutions platform. “It is a job marketplace platform that curates open positions, typically within about a 50-mile radius of Augusta-Richmond County. And it pulls from everything, from USAJOBS, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn,” Angie Cox, President and CEO of the Chamber, explained for ABD. Cox added it is also a tool local businesses and industries can use to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 11, 2025 No Comments
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An Eye on Consumer Spending: Navigating Growth and Challenges in Augusta

As Augusta continues to strive for success in a dynamic economic landscape, business leaders have reason for optimism. Nationally, consumer spending is on the rise, fueled by moderating prices, steady wage growth, and historically low unemployment rates. Not to mention, the share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills rose to 10.75% nationally in the third quarter of 2024, the highest it’s been in 12 years according to recent Fed data. These trends reflect a bolder and more confident consumer base, which is driving demand across

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By Kevin Glass, Augusta Market President, at Synovus Bank and Gary Woodhurst, Commercial Banker - Augusta, Synovus Bank March 11, 2025 No Comments
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Aspects of Spring Training Should Serve Your Business All Year

From approximately mid-February to late March each year, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams set up camps to prepare for the upcoming season in either Arizona or Florida. About forty years ago, I spent some time in Arizona to watch the MLB teams participate in pre-season games in the “Cactus League.” At last, during the past week, I spent some time on the Gulf Coast of Florida watching the Atlanta Braves participate in pre-season games known as the “Grapefruit League.” Spring Training is a hopeful time for all MLB teams. Since

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Dr. Rick Franza March 11, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: Baseball Affects the Economy

Last week, I beat the Augusta heat (and it is only March!) by heading up to Iowa to do a presentation. I can’t wait for Augusta in August, especially after all the lost tree canopy from Hurricane Helene!!! Climate change is making extreme weather more common, including extreme hot and cold temperatures. Economists Kevin Kuruc, Melissa LoPalo, and Sean O’Connor wanted to determine how much people are willing to pay to avoid uncomfortable temperatures. They used attendance data from Major League Baseball from 1950 through 2000, a period with over

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe March 10, 2025 No Comments
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New Owner to Expand CSRA Coffee Shop

Cavalier’s Coffeehouse was opened four and a half years ago by founder, David Brannon during Covid. Through those tough times, the North Augusta native made it successful, becoming a stopping place for students and business folk alike. Fast forward to February 2025. As ABD has reported, Brannon, now the Director of Palmetto Peach Development, has been heading up a $35 million investment in Beacon Bluff. When it came time to turn over the reins of Cavalier’s Coffeehouse recently, he was approached by several potential buyers. “I wanted to continue the

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Mitzi Oxford March 10, 2025 No Comments
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South Carolina Governor protecting businesses with legislation

Elected leaders and businesses in South Carolina have joined together to push for tort reform laws during the current legislative session. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) was surrounded by lawmakers, business leaders, and employees as he issued a call to address the impact current tort laws have on the Palmetto State’s economy and future development. “As you all know, we are booming, but there can be impediments to that. Can be anchors holding us back,” cautioned McMaster. “Prosperity requires our state’s civil justice system to allow fair and prompt enforcement of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 9, 2025 No Comments
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2 Questions with the Dean: Helping Hull College and Augusta Gives

Each week, Augusta Business Daily shares a video clip and Q&A with the Dean of the Hull College of Business at AU to discuss a different topic that shares the benefit of a Hull education. Today, we explore how Augusta Gives Day on March 19th benefits students at Hull. ABD: Mark, how will the Hull College of Business benefit from the Augusta Gives program this year? HULL: So, for Augusta Gives the Hull College of Business has three initiatives, one around the scholarships, the other student engagement type activities/experiential education,

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Neil Gordon March 9, 2025 No Comments
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Bank enters CSRA market to open multiple branches

Chase Bank is launching its first location in Augusta, across from the Augusta National Golf Course, and in time for thousands of people attending the Masters. Chase’s first branch is at 2805 Washington Road at Alexander Drive in the shopping center in front of Kroger. “We anticipate opening at least four branches in the (Augusta-Aiken) market over the next three years,” said Chase Bank’s spokesperson, based in Charleston, South Carolina. The signage is up and the bank will be occupying several bays in what was once a Five Guys Burgers

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Neil Gordon March 9, 2025 No Comments
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This is Your Brain on Laughter

Work and life in general can be stressful. Laughter has the power to heal, elevate energy, and reduce stress. When we make other people laugh, the effects are multiplied! Don’t miss her next workshop coming up later this month. Register here. https://enpointeglobal.com/this-is-your-brain-on-laughter/

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Tara Heaton, En Pointe Communication March 6, 2025 No Comments
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Follow the Leader(ship) Application

Applications are now open for Leadership Augusta’s Class of 2026, closing on April 18th. Established in 1980 by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Augusta is dedicated to educating and inspiring emerging and existing leaders to strengthen the community. The program offers participants in-depth exposure to regional achievements, challenges, and opportunities while fostering meaningful connections across cultural and economic boundaries. Sarah Childers will be the adult Class of 2026 Chair, and Taylor Lamb will serve as Co-Chair. Sarah Childers, Class of 2021, is the Director of Destination Experiences at

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Staff Report March 6, 2025 No Comments
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