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Banking group and College partner to help $tudents

SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and support teaching with technology

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Staff Report June 23, 2024 No Comments
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One step closer to air taxis in Augusta

The company that hopes to bring air taxis to Augusta Regional Airport has announced the completion of a vital step in the authorization necessary to build the aircraft. (Photo above courtesy of SkyDrive) SkyDrive, a Tokyo-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has submitted the type certificate (TC) application of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) “SKYDRIVE” to the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) through Japan’s Civil Aviation Administration. A TC signifies the airworthiness of the design of the aircraft to be manufactured. The application was accepted in late April.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 20, 2024 No Comments
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Top questions to ask potential customers

As a business owner, the best talking you can do is ask your potential customers the right questions. The next step is to LISTEN to the answers. It could lead to a long-term successful relationship. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders explained the process during ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Kate Sanders June 20, 2024 No Comments
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Are your customers talking about you?

It may sound old school, but word of mouth still travels fast when it comes to spreading the news about your business. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders considers those customers to be major advocates for YOU!

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Kate Sanders June 19, 2024 No Comments
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North Augusta to host major conference on technology

North Augusta has been selected to host SC Decoded 2024, an annual event held by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, also known as SC Competes. It is scheduled for September 10 and 11. “We are a statewide organization that drives long-term economic future by providing actionable research, network growth, and resources in the tech industry, aerospace, and logistics industries,” Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology & Cybersecurity Initiatives for SC Competes, explained for ABD. “So, each of us has our own conferences and SC Decoded is SC tech’s specific technology

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 19, 2024 No Comments
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What is Your Business Superpower?

Prior to bringing this column to Augusta Business Daily (ABD), my tenure at ABD began with a weekly feature which was known as “Mondays with Rick.” For that feature, retired ABD writer, Gary Kauffman would interview me on a business topic and then write up an edited version of that interview. Back in January 2023, our topic was how to learn and be more informed about business, and in that interview, I highlighted some recommended business books (e.g., Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” and “Built to Last”), print media (e.g.,

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Dr. Rick Franza June 18, 2024 No Comments
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SEO, PR, POS, WOM, FUS = Keys to Success

More than acronyms, these are just some of the tactics you can use for closing the deal and customer retention. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders has the 411 in today’s recap of ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Kate Sanders June 18, 2024 No Comments
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Spotlight on future needs of Georgia economy wraps up in Augusta

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has toured the state meeting with local chamber leaders and members. The final stop was yesterday in Augusta. Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President and CEO, said the New Georgia Economy Tour (NGE Tour) was to outline where the state stands currently and looks at the biggest challenges in the future. “We just find it’s important to get out and talk to business leaders, academics, local elected leaders, to let them know what’s happening in the economy. Because, quite frankly, if we’re not coordinated, if we’re

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 18, 2024 No Comments
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New program to train future CSRA project control professionals

Local small business WesWorks, LLC has partnered with Aiken Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina to launch an apprenticeship program for project controls at the Savannah River Site. “The program will offer hands-on training with WesWorks and coursework at Aiken Technical College in Primavera P6, Excel, and Project Controls Fundamentals,” said Aiken Tech’s School of Technical and Continuing Education Dean, Dr. Steven Simmons. Those selected for the Project Controls Apprenticeship program will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring. Activities will include assisting in

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Staff Report June 18, 2024 No Comments
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Georgia’s stature in cyber-based employment continues to grow

A recent report ranks the Peach State on the short list of states leading the way for people looking for a career in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Augusta is ready. Agility Writer (www.agilitywriter.ai) is a web-based company that specializes in helping clients produce long-form articles through the use of AI. Adam Yong, Founder and CEO of the company, and a longtime Search Engine Optimization (SEO) consultant, recently examined the volume of monthly online searches. The outcome found California, home of Silicon Valley and headquarters for internet heavyweights, including Google and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 17, 2024 No Comments
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