So, what were the impacts of that Microsoft-led Crowdstrike? In today’s weekly Biz Bits, Mike Petchenik looks at a local airport, transportation service and gets the final word from Cross Link Consulting’s Patrick Reynolds.
What’s in a name? Neil sits down with TeKay Brown-Taylor and learns how Brownstone Mediation got its roots with TeKay and in preserving professional and personal relationships.
The Global Leadership Summit is back in the CSRA, this time at the First Baptist Church in North Augusta and this time with “Coach K” leading the team of presenters. Each August, business and church leaders take the stage at different venues across the world to share insight in a “Ted Talk” like way. Host churches sign up to beam the virtual talks on screens in their auditoriums. The two-day event is set for all day on Thursday, August 8th, and a slightly shorter session on Friday, August 9th. In
With a 40-year career in real estate, Ann Marie McManus knows the local market inside and out. Her advice to families or businesses moving into the CSRA is to keep it local when finding your home.
As Ann Marie McManus celebrates her 40th year as a realtor, she has experienced enough in the process to write a book and that is exactly what she did. When you pour into helping clients love their move into a new home, this is the result.
The back-to-school and college season is an important time for retailers and families buying a list of needed school supplies. In Aiken, most of that shopping was done earlier this summer, as classes began July 22. Richmond County elementary students report on August 5 followed by middle, high school, and magnet programs beginning the following day. Columbia County schools start August 5. So, there are still a few days left to get those last-minute supplies. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics, families
Six days later and some CSRA travelers are still reeling from a global computer outage that began Friday morning, July 19. On that day, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) announced delays from American Airlines and cancellations for Delta flights. At issue was the fact that Atlanta is the Delta hub. With the exception of AGS direct flights to Charlotte, Dallas, and Washington, DC, the bulk of Augusta flights, with Delta as the carrier, land in Atlanta and depart to cities across the country and around the world. Tabitha Butler, owner of
The Fluor Foundation’s Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans with the cost of attendance and living expenses. “We are thankful for the Fluor Foundation’s ongoing support of our student veterans. The funding helps address financial barriers often not covered by other financial aid resources, but can impact a student veteran’s ability to start or continue their education,” said Aiken Technical College Foundation President, Dr. Forest Mahan. Since 2013, the Fluor Foundation Military Support Coalition has granted $165,000 to
People who can help educate on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence have the opportunity to hone their skills. The Augusta University Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is offering a series of workshops to faculty and staff so they will better understand the growing field. “This is part of a certificate program for the Office of Institutional Access, Success and Belonging,” Dr. James Garner, CWE Associate Director Center, explained for ABD. “For this certificate program, workshops that help them learn about what it means to create access, success, and
Most realtors work hard, and Ann Marie McManus is no exception. The work pays off with sales and happy customers and sometimes, recognition from your peers.
