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Simon Says: 3.5-year job record

The Augusta Labor Market Index rose 0.2 percent in April from March. It is 0.1 percent higher than April 2023. Small monthly changes were seen in employment (down 100) and the unemployment rate (up 0.1 percentage points to 3.7%). Larger, positive changes were seen in the labor force and hours worked. The labor force increased 0.4 percent to 266,032, the highest level since December 2020. The labor force has increased by over 2,000 since January, a very positive sign. Average hours worked also increased from 33.8 in March to 34.7

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 17, 2024 No Comments
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“Buy it From Hyatt” Agency reaches 200 Google reviews in just one year!

According to Review Trackers.com, Google is still the top review site. More users than ever are reading Google Reviews directly. These reviews are a great way for potential customers to find out what the company is about and decide if they want to take that next step to partner with that company. Obtaining those reviews can be difficult, but for one local insurance company, they have figured out the key to success. “Hitting 200 Google reviews for any business is a big deal and we are so excited to be

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Erin Campbell June 17, 2024 No Comments
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Arts community holding showcase event at new venue

The Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) announced details for the 2024 Arts in the Heart (AITH) Festival and to longtime cultural supporters, the venue may look familiar. It will be held September 20 through 22. Centered on Telfair Street, it will also encompass part of Greene Street, the Old Medical College, old Richmond Academy, and the Municipal Building parking lot. This location marks the festival’s return to its earliest roots from the 1980’s. Rhian Swain of RedWolf Advertising oversees the promotion of the event. She told ABD the larger “footprint”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 16, 2024 No Comments
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Luncheon thanks military personnel, honors local business

Savannah Rapids Pavilion was decked out in red, white, and blue as 375 attended an annual luncheon to honor local active duty and retired military personnel. A highlight of the program was announcing the recipient of The Patriot Award. It was presented by Ehrin Fairey of Southeastern Residential and a Major in the Air Force Reserve, who said the recipient shows unwavering dedication and support to the military community. She explained the company helps more than 1,000 families each year with relocation services, while also supporting the annual Fort Eisenhower

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 13, 2024 No Comments
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The Customer Journey: What you need to know

The more you know about your customers, from how they found you, to why they buy from you, the more successful you’ll be. Marketing Consultant, Kate Sanders shared the details of the customer journey at ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference.

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Kate Sanders June 13, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA restaurant offers a Biblical meal

It’s not the Last Supper, but The Wildemount is offering a full-fledged Biblical meal on Monday, June 17 at 6:00 pm. Wildemount owner, Samuel O’Lone worked for eight years in the food service business, but his degree is in theology, which brings us to his latest offering. “I get random ideas about unique offerings for our restaurant. The Bible is about people and people have to eat, so we explored a menu which honors a biblical theme,” explained O’Lone. In the restaurant business or any business for that matter, it’s

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Mitzi Oxford June 12, 2024 No Comments
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Do you “own it”?

Owned media is a category of marketing channels that a company has complete control over. It includes digital channels such as websites, blogs, and email newsletters, as well as experiential programs such as events and conferences. At ABD’s Inspire 2024 conference, Kate Sanders talks about how this can help your business succeed.

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Kate Sanders June 12, 2024 No Comments
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Banking Bootcamp to Develop Future Finance Workers

Augusta Technical College is kicking off a new program to train people interested in jobs in the world of banking and finance. The Greater Augusta Banking and Finance Institute is not a college course in the traditional sense. It is under the umbrella of continuing education, a way for people to develop skills in demand at financial institutions. Julie Langham, Vice President of Economic Development, told ABD the institute is the brainchild of the college’s banking and finance partners who said they wanted to develop a pipeline of workers. “We

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 12, 2024 No Comments
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Is paid media worth it for your business?

Paid media allows you to increase traffic, sales, and conversions through clicks. All of which will ultimately increase your revenue. At ABD’s Inspire 2024 Conference, Kate Sanders shows the value of paid media.

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Kate Sanders June 11, 2024 No Comments
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