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Financial support for Aiken County projects

Aiken County residents have more than just political candidates to consider in the November general election. They are being asked to decide whether a new Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) should be imposed. It is not a new tax; it is a continuing one already in effect. CPST 4 expires in February 2025. CPST 5 would go into effect the following month. An estimated $260 million will be collected and shared among all municipalities in Aiken County to pay for a defined list of projects. One of the projects funded

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 22, 2024 No Comments
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Does your company have a policy and procedure plan?

Raise your hand if your company has a policy and procedure manual. Is it specific to your company? HR expert and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why that is so important for your business. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 22, 2024 No Comments
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Young entrepreneur headlines Black Business Summit

The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) is holding its 4th Annual Black Business Summit today. The annual event draws attention to the contributions of black- and minority-owned businesses during Black Business Month (BBM), founded in 2004 by John William Templeton, a historian, and Frederick E. Jordan, Sr., a civil engineer. The summit will include vendors and opportunities for networking and panel discussions. Ronic West, founder of GABCC, told ABD attendees will learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. “Hearing from some elected officials, because we have

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 21, 2024 No Comments
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Anti-discrimination practices should be on your radar

For the record, Unlawful workplace discrimination under the general protections in the Fair Work Act (FW Act) occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or prospective employee because of race, color, or gender. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains how to address the issue. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 21, 2024 No Comments
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Business Startup Workshop

The Greater Aiken SCORE Chapter is partnering with the North Augusta Chamber and TD Bank to provide an all-day seminar covering 5 workshops on Friday, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is a FREE all-day, in-person workshop at the North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Avenue. While it is not necessary to register for all workshops, if interested you are asked to register for at least BSS-1. 9:15 am—BSS-1, Are You Ready to Start a Business? 10:20 am—BSS-2, Taking the Stress Out of Business Planning 11:30 am—BSS-3,

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Staff Report August 21, 2024 No Comments
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Don’t Ask These Questions in an Interview

The scenario: You are interviewing a potential employee. Be careful what you ask! Some questions could create a conflict for you and your company. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 20, 2024 No Comments
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The Importance of Operations

As I promised in my last column, I am going to take you along with my class as we study Operations Management this semester. In last week’s class meeting, I reviewed the course syllabus with the class, but as expected, the best part of the session was everyone getting to know each other. The students and I each introduced ourselves and talked about our “brushes with fame” (see last week’s column), resulting in an enjoyable interaction which set the stage for a productive semester. The students learned about me and

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Dr. Rick Franza August 20, 2024 No Comments
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Thousands attend 11th annual TechNet Augusta

TechNet Augusta 2024 is a three-day event that kicked off on August 19. Activities are held at the Marriott Augusta, the Augusta Convention Center, and the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. According to a news release from Destination Augusta, the 2023 conference brought almost 6,000 attendees, with more than half coming from outside Georgia and South Carolina. It translated to a $5.4 million economic impact last year. “Since 2013, Augusta has been proud to host this esteemed event, which brings together some of the brightest minds in technology, defense,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 20, 2024 No Comments
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Connections and Career Conference: Welcome Health

Welcome Health Contact: Brooke Willis Phone: (706) 504-9321 Website: Welcome Health Address: 119 Davis Rd, Suite 4A Augusta, GA 30907 Welcome Health, a pioneering leader in direct primary care, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience for both individuals and businesses. With three convenient locations in Augusta, Evans, and Waynesboro, Welcome Health operates on a unique model that offers high-quality, accessible care through a flat monthly rate, bypassing traditional insurance billing. Welcome Health is committed to providing comprehensive primary care services, including tailored business plans that help companies enhance their employee benefits

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Provided by Welcome Health August 20, 2024 No Comments
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Connections and Career Conference: Troy University

Contact: Paige Wester Phone: 850-332-8798 Website: Troy University Address: 2743 Perimeter Pkwy Building 100 Suite 101, Augusta, GA 30909 Troy University has proudly served quality education to students for over 130 years. Since its inception way back in 1887, Troy University has stood for excellence. As a public, non-profit traditional university based out of Troy, Alabama, they are fully SACS (regionally) accredited. They offer over a hundred fully online programs, from undergraduate to doctoral level! They are a full-service university with a worldwide presence with support centers all over the Southeast

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Erin Campbell August 19, 2024 No Comments
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