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Opportunities ahead: Business growth in Augusta

As the second largest metro area in Georgia with more than 600,000 residents, Augusta continues to grow. In fact, Augusta has experienced a notable 26% population growth over the past two decades. There are several business trends and economic factors attracting more and more people to the area. One of the largest economic drivers in Augusta is the government. Fort Eisenhower has long played a significant role in spurring local growth as it brings military families, contractors, and other skilled workers to the area. Fort Eisenhower’s population has doubled over

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Kevin Glass, Augusta Market President, Synovus Bank September 10, 2024 No Comments
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When conflicts start at the top

Mediation isn’t always between management and employees. Sometimes, issues arise between owners or upper management. HR and Mediation expert, TeKay Brown Taylor says that’s the time to level the playing field. You can also catch the full radio program Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 10, 2024 No Comments
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New business guidelines for some Augusta businesses

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to attend a public meeting to learn about the recently adopted Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE). Augusta commissioners approved an amendment to the city code to add the program. The meeting will include details on how to apply for certification to be part of the program. “It’s really an opportunity for us to let the community know what’s going on with this program, but more specifically, to let them know that the program now exists and has been approved and what the next steps would

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Work it Out: Coming to the Mediation Table

So, what does a mediation session look like? In today’s “Work it out” video, certified mediation expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor says it could be the main people in a dispute or more. Also, watch the full radio program Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: Positive Labor News in CSRA

Last week, I reported that the unemployment rate in Augusta had risen to 4.1% in July, but what about other measures of the labor market? Employment increased by 500 to exceed 247,000 for the first time. Rising unemployment and more jobs are due to an increase in the labor force of a little over 700 people. Additionally, average weekly earnings were over $1,000 for the first time since December and average hours worked increased by 24 minutes in July from June. Overall, the three-month moving average Labor Market Index (LMI)

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Conflict in the Workplace

Do you have someone at work you don’t get along with? Certified mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor says you are not alone. In today’s video brief, she says there are two reasons why this occurs and how mediation can help. Be sure to listen to the entire program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 8, 2024 No Comments
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Biz Bits: Bagels and Bundt Cakes

In the week that was, ABD’s Mike Petchenik looked at a few food and beverage operations. He says both have new owners who are trying to grow niche parts of the café business in the CSRA!

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Mike Petchenik September 8, 2024 No Comments
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More than $12 million expected in River Region coffers this month

A full slate of meetings, sports competitions, and other events are expected to draw more than 114,000 visitors to the CSRA in September, with an estimated economic impact of at least $12,564,076. Both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council agree that recruiting and hosting these various activities play a critical role in sustaining the nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality Industry, the fourth-largest employment sector in the metro area. Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both Explore Georgia and Destinations International

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Staff Report September 5, 2024 No Comments
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Trends in Conflict Mediation

There is a strong connection you may not have considered in the workplace. What happens in the home and family mediation can also impact what happens in business. HR Expert and Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor offers some insight. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 5, 2024 No Comments
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Same impact, new location for annual event

Business is booming for colleges and universities in the CSRA and beyond! Next week, downtown Augusta will host a crowd of around 500 with an estimated economic impact of about $62,000. It’s an annual event that showcases post-secondary options for students. CSRA College Night, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and Savannah River Site, is set for Thurs., Sept. 12, from 5-8:00 p.m. Although traditionally held at the James Brown Arena for more than 30 years, construction of the new arena necessitated a move to the Augusta Convention Center,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 5, 2024 No Comments
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