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15-year anniversary of Top 10 in 10

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce presented ten young professionals who represent the next generation of leaders. The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch began in 2009 to shine the light on a diverse group of individuals between ages 25 and age 35 who are leaders in their field and at their respective employers. Sue Parr, President and CEO of the Chamber, said selecting the top 10 each year is a challenging process. She said the committee members review applicants and winnow the pool down to the best

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 1, 2024 No Comments
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Reviewing challenges for Augusta’s next air show

On the heels of Augusta Regional Airport’s 2024 Air Show, members of the Aviation Commission are looking at how to prepare for next year. Tim Weegar, airport Deputy Director and Director of Operations, began with a brief update on last month’s air show for members of the Air Services/Air Show Committee. “From the operations side, it was good,” he began. “We didn’t get fussed at by Homeland Security. We were able to make some better connections with their internal security and our security. So, as far as the operational side,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 30, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: NA Expansion, JA HOF, and Air Taxis!

It was a busy business week in the CSRA as local leaders are going into the Hall of Fame and Augusta Regional Airport moves forward with air taxis. ABD’s Mike Petchenik begins with tremendous growth in the heart of North Augusta.

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Mike Petchenik June 30, 2024 No Comments
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Temperatures jumpin’ and AC units pumpin’

The heat is on the CSRA with temperatures officially hitting 100 degrees a few days ago. Many other days have registered in the mid to upper 90s with heat index readings between 105 and 110. About now, many folks are singing the praises of Willis Carrier who invented the first air conditioning unit in 1902. It might be even more practical these days to show some love to companies who keep those units running. David Bragg, owner of Riverside Heating and Air Conditioning, has more than 30 years of experience

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Mitzi Oxford June 30, 2024 No Comments
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Connecting military families to loved ones

The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower teamed up with AT&T and Human I-T to provide laptop computers to students and families with the goal of providing active duty service members, E5 and below, with the tools to bridge the digital divide. “We do that in so many different ways, especially in K through 12, but in the Augusta area, with our military families being so important, we felt like it was very important to extend this type of a program to the military families out of Fort Eisenhower,” Stan Shepherd, Regional

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 26, 2024 No Comments
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Thoughts from the General: America’s Good News

Editor’s Note: Most U.S. adults plan to watch some or most of tonight’s presidential debate and many think the event will be important for the campaigns of both President Joe Biden and former President, Donald Trump, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. It’s likely that some of the issues Gen. Smith brings to light in this column will be discussed. The debate will be broadcast on CNN at 9:00 pm ET. Folks, it may be time to kick back and ask ourselves

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith June 26, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Grant boosts support of CSRA dental program

The Aiken Technical College Foundation has been awarded a grant through the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation to support the college’s expanded duty dental assisting program. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 55,100 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations

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Mitzi Oxford June 26, 2024 No Comments
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Investing in women’s futures: Hull College’s Women’s Leadership Academy

In a rapidly changing business landscape, investing in women isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) recognizes the importance of supporting and developing women business leaders and has partnered with Augusta University’s James M. Hull College of Business to launch the Women’s Leadership Academy, an initiative aimed at empowering undergraduate women at AU. The Women’s Leadership Academy, led by Stacy Roberts, provides a platform for young women to develop essential skills and crucial networks for success in both a professional, as well as personal atmosphere. The program covers topics

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Staff Report June 26, 2024 No Comments
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The end of an era marked in Augusta

A grand old lady of the Augusta entertainment community was farewelled during a ceremony Tuesday morning. A groundbreaking ceremony signaling the start of construction of the new James Brown Arena (JBA) was held near the box office of the existing arena. The original building first opened in 1979 as the Augusta Civic Center. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson said he remembered attending his first concert at the arena as a kid, Parliament Funkadelic. “This new arena represents the next generation for all these kids that are sitting here,” he said. “I

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 25, 2024 No Comments
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More than 80 employers hiring at Fort Eisenhower career fair

The annual Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit and job fair for military-connected job seekers starts tomorrow, June 27, at the Eisenhower Catering and Conference Center. More than 80 employers are looking to fill 100,000+ positions in the industries of cybersecurity/IT, defense contracting, administration and general management, and project management. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the Fort Eisenhower Transition Assistance Program (TAP) hosts the event and while the hiring fair is primarily intended for military members transitioning out of the service and military spouses, it’s open to

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Mitzi Oxford June 25, 2024 No Comments
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