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Legislative Breakfast Spotlights Workforce-Education Connection

Sonny Perdue, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, delivered the keynote address at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast Thursday morning. Perdue has worn many hats over his career. Veterinarian, served in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as Georgia Governor and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He said serving as Chancellor is the most impactful job he has ever had. “We have over 350,000 lives a year in our university system, learners that are looking for life changes,” he said. “And that’s the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 14, 2024 No Comments
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What is an HR Audit and Can it Benefit Your Company?

Most businesses may think an audit is strictly about their financial situation, but having a healthy HR plan in place can be very beneficial, especially if a company is looking to grow and add employees. Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor, explore the benefits of an HR audit.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor November 14, 2024 No Comments
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A Typical Team Building Session with Brownstone

The best team-building sessions for any company revolve around listening and participating. HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor and Neil dive into the 411 of a session and how your company can benefit.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor November 13, 2024 No Comments
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One-of-a-kind business collaboration launches Tuesday, November 19

The Business Networking International group of area chapters are joining the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce to incorporate break-out sessions around the regularly scheduled “Women in Business” monthly program. The theme is called “Building a Legacy.” Nancy Glaser from the Augusta Museum of History, Margaret Woodard with the Downtown Development Authority, and Sue Parr, former President and CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, will be the luncheon speakers. The event is being held at First Baptist of Augusta’s fellowship hall at 3500 Walton Way in Augusta. The $100

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Staff Report November 13, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA company expands with $4 million investment

The parent company of a manufacturing company on West Five Notch Road in Edgefield County, just south of Murrah Road, plans to expand. A news release from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) announced Portland Bolt and Manufacturing will add a new facility alongside the former Southern Anchor Bolt facility. The $4.3 million investment will create more than 20 jobs. “We applaud Portland Bolt’s continued investment in Edgefield County and the new opportunities it creates for South Carolinians with this expansion. This announcement highlights Portland Bolt’s commitment to our community,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 13, 2024 No Comments
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SRP accelerate$ Augusta

Augusta Technical College, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta, has announced that SRP is the naming sponsor for Accelerate Augusta, the region’s newest small business incubator and microenterprise center. SRP has made a significant multi-year commitment to support the project. As a result, the initiative will be referred to as “Accelerate Augusta Powered by SRP” for the next 10 years. SRP’s investment will provide furnishings and technology for the program, which will be headquartered at 600 Broad Street, as well as underwrite training programs for emerging businesses.

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Staff Report November 12, 2024 No Comments
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Teambuilding Role in Company Culture

Step one in avoiding conflict and mediation is creating a company culture where employees enjoy coming to work and working together. Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor, discuss the topic.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor November 12, 2024 No Comments
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Navigating federal recovery programs after Helene

The Small Business Administration (SBA) joined with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce to explain the types of loans available to recover after the storm. SBA is best known for assisting small businesses with financial needs, including startup and disaster recovery. However, the agency held a workshop on Friday to explain it can also help homeowners, renters, and nonprofit organizations. Stephen Clark, Public Affairs Specialist, told ABD they hold workshops like the one in North Augusta to reach as many people as possible. “We do have physical damage disaster loans

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 12, 2024 No Comments
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Election Lessons and Reflections

Now that we have had a week to digest the results of last week’s Presidential election, I think it is a good time to reflect on what we might have learned. Even though the votes are still being counted, it appears that the popular vote will be very close, with President-elect Trump coming out slightly on top (50.4% to 48.0%) over Vice President Harris. However, the Electoral College outcome does not look so close, with President Trump garnering a 312 to 226 margin of victory on the strength of sweeping

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Dr. Rick Franza November 12, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: Our strong labor market

In a stunning victory last Tuesday night, Ruben Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon trounced Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City 4-1. Now, the hard work begins as Amorim tries to rejuvenate a moribund Manchester United. In other news, the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Labor Market Index (LMI) increased by 0.3 percent in September from August. It is 1.0 percent higher than September 2023. As I reported last week, employment and nominal average weekly earnings hit record levels in September. Additionally, the labor force expanded, and the average hours worked increased. The only component

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe November 11, 2024 No Comments
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