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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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Luxury car dealer prepares for future

Ever pass by the Washington Road/Warren Road area with a Jordan Trotter SOLD sign and wonder, “What’s going in there?” The Jim Hudson Automotive Group owns the multi-acre property and is doing some land clearing and cleanup. ABD has learned there are no immediate plans to develop a new dealership. In the last few years, Jim Hudson’s team has added Acura and Cadillac brands to go with its signature Lexus dealership. The above property is located directly next to Eye Care One and across from the Goodwill of Middle Georgia

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Neil Gordon June 17, 2024 No Comments
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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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