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Enrollment is open for CSRA’s Immersive Marketing program

Kimberly Davis, Director of Sales, Extended Stay America Premier Augusta, found some “secret sauce” to help her compete with CSRA hotels and Airbnb’s that allow longer stays for guests. Davis is a graduate of an ongoing marketing program offered by the Augusta Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce. She says each presenter brought unique expertise, practical marketing strategies, and real-world insights.  ”The Small Business Marketing Academy was an outstanding experience that exceeded my expectations,” she said. “I left every session with valuable takeaways that I could apply directly to my business.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 6, 2026 No Comments
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America at 250: The Greatest Country for Business

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Saturday night, I took my daughter to a birthday celebration like none other at Truist Park in Atlanta. WOW! She may be a little young to be reflective of our country’s special independence. I am not. Nor is Dr. Rick Franza.  RICK FRANZA: Such is the time for our country’s reflection on the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from England. I will attempt to explain why the United States is the best country for business, using the spelling of A-M-E-R-I-C-A to provide my rationale. While I

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business July 6, 2026 No Comments
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Presenting the Top 10 to the business community

The 2026 class of the Top 10 at 10 Young Professionals to Watch was honored at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s June Member Economic Luncheon. Photo Credit: RedWolf Advertising  The cohort is made up of professionals aged 25-35 representing all segments of Metro Augusta, from government to education and nonprofit organizations. They have joined the accomplished 170 individuals selected since the program started in 2009. “Augusta is so blessed to have such extremely talented young professionals throughout all genres, all industries, all business sectors,” Anie Cox, Chamber President and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 2, 2026 No Comments
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Using GPS to grow your business

Owners of CSRA business startups and operating businesses have an opportunity to learn that GPS is not just for road trips any longer. The City of Augusta’s Compliance Department is hosting “Destination Success: Setting Your Business GPS” workshop. However, this GPS is for Goals, Plans, and Strategy. Dr. Yolanda Jackson, the city’s compliance director, told ABD she thought about how people use GPS to travel. “So, I use that same concept for business owners; if you don’t have goals, plans, and strategies, then where is your business going to go?”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 1, 2026 No Comments
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Georgia’s economy, energy, and how Augusta is part of the puzzle

An editorial written by the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce points to one of the reasons the state’s economy is strong, and Metro Augusta plays an important role. Chris Clark’s Op-ed piece examined factors pushing Georgia to record-breaking economic development over the past six years. Just shy of $175 million in investment from more than 2,600 projects, creating 255,000 jobs.  More significantly, Clark (See above photo) said 83% of that investment was found outside of Metro Atlanta. With the arrival of Aurubis Richmond, LLC and the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 30, 2026 No Comments
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Medical Facility more than doubles in size

A sports physician group in Evans is celebrating its move from one office to another in the same building. Last Thursday, Piedmont Physicians Sports Medicine Augusta celebrated the relocation of its offices within 465 North Belair Road. “The move allows us to continue to grow and see more patients comfortably,” said Robert Gambrell, M.D., board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist at Piedmont Physicians Sports Medicine Augusta. Company leaders tell ABD Piedmont went from three to seven exam rooms, with an in-house x-ray set up. There is also a dedicated nurses’ station

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Neil Gordon June 30, 2026 No Comments
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The economics of FIFA and the World Cup

The World Cup is well underway, and as expected, India, the West Indies, England, and Australia are topping their groups as I write.  Oh sorry. That’s actually the women’s cricket World Cup happening right now in England. Most US-based sports fans are probably more aware of the soccer World Cup happening across the US, Canada, and Mexico. As the tournament heads into the knockout stages, the big guns of Germany, Argentina, Brazil, and (er, hum) the United States Men’s National Team (abbreviated USMNT for no reason, we don’t have GMNT

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Hull College of Business Economics Professor June 30, 2026 No Comments
Awards

ABD member honored in South Carolina

For the second consecutive year, Nuclear Care Partners has been named the 2026 Best of South Carolina Home Healthcare Provider by The Guide to South Carolina. NCP handles in-home healthcare for former Savannah River Site (SRS) and other Department of Energy workers while reinforcing its role in raising the standard of care for the atomic weapons workforce nationwide. The award builds on the organization’s recent recognition as a two-time recipient of Aiken’s Top Docs Awards and comes as Nuclear Care Partners celebrates 15 years of serving former atomic weapons workers

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Staff Report June 29, 2026 No Comments
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Creating a local workforce for the aviation industry

Huge companies like StandardAero and a few others in Augusta have a need in common. Good employees. So, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is expanding its effort to get high school students interested in a career in aviation. The airport just wrapped up a two-week camp for high school juniors and seniors to learn about drone technology and its use by first responders. The camp was co-sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech), Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and AGS Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Department. The camp was an

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 29, 2026 No Comments
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One of largest CSRA Employers wins 2026 Patriot Award

Five area Chambers of Commerce teamed up for an annual event honoring the men and women associated with Fort Gordon. The Columbia County, Augusta Metro, Greater Augusta Black, North Augusta, and Thomson-McDuffie County Chambers of Commerce hosted the Military Appreciation Luncheon. The Columbia County Exhibition Center was draped in red, white, and blue, with every seat filled. The event also marked the presentation of the 2026 Patriot Award, marking the fourth year the honor has been presented. “It honors businesses and individuals to show support for a military community going

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 26, 2026 No Comments
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