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Hammering Home Business Success: What We Can Learn from The Home Depot

We’re #1! When we say that in Georgia, it’s usually about sports teams like the Braves’ dominance in the NL East or the Georgia Bulldogs annually contending for football titles.   In 2026, Area Development magazine ranked Georgia the #1 state for business for the 13th year in a row. In addition, we recently learned that Georgia is also the home of the #1 business in the country using one very important metric.   The Home Depot (traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol HD) is the highest-returning

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business October 8, 2026 No Comments
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Nine successful businesswomen nominated for 2026 Women Who EmpowHERS

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce just recognized its 2026 Women Who EmpowHERS honoree.  The event is part of the chamber’s monthly Women in Business luncheon series.  This year’s honoree is Shana Reid (Above Center) with SRP Federal Credit Union.  “Shana is chief development officer for SRP Federal Credit Union,” said chamber president Terra Carroll (Above Left)  as she introduces the nominee. “She is recognized for a leadership style rooted in compassion, humility, and a genuine investment in people. She intentionally gets to know those she leads, recognizes potential others

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 6, 2026 No Comments
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SRP Federal Credit Union Wins Gold MAC Award for Public Relations

Three leaders in SRP Federal Credit Union’s efforts to raise awareness are just back from a conference in Arizona with some hardware. Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer for SRPFCU (L), Josh Rhoden, Marketing and Communications Manager, and Allyson Teevan, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications(R), posed with the Gold Award in Public Relations. The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) selected SRPFCU for national recognition. SRP entered in the category with more than $2 billion in assets. The honor places SRP among the nation’s top-performing credit unions in marketing

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Neil Gordon October 5, 2026 No Comments
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CSRA Company Earns National Safety Award

Based on the reason for this photo a few years ago, it’s probably not a surprise that Augusta-based Modern Welding Company of Georgia, Inc., won one of the national workplace Safety Awards of Excellence from the Steel Plate Fabricators Association. The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association held the awards ceremony, which recognizes companies that demonstrate exceptional safety performance and measurable improvements in workplace safety. The company was among 11 companies nationwide to receive the honor this year. Modern Welding Manufacturers of underground, aboveground, ASME pressure vessels and many other

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Neil Gordon October 2, 2026 No Comments
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Prestigious Finance Media Brand Honors Credit Union

SRP Federal Credit Union’s philosophy is “People Helping People” in our communities. News travels fast outside of Georgia and South Carolina.  Forbes named SRPFU to its 2026 America’s Best-in-State (Georgia) Credit Unions list. Forbes is in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings, and based their report on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews.  Financial institutions are evaluated based on key criteria including; customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and member service.

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Neil Gordon August 28, 2026 No Comments
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Hurricane Helene and 40 years of serving the CSRA

Hi-Tech Power Systems, Inc has been catching its collective breath since the Fall of 2024 through their 40th Anniversary in the Summer of 2026. “The hurricane was quite the experience. We thought the ice storm of 2014 was bad, but it was nothing compared to Helene, “ said President Beverly Whiteside.  Our office had damage as well as some of our employees’ homes, so our access was limited, but our employees stepped up and did what they could for our customers.” This photo indicates what Hi-Tech techs encountered at various homes

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Neil Gordon July 21, 2026 No Comments
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Successful CSRA Businessman applauds non-profit who developed his skills

Tonight, Brad Usry of Fat Man’s Hospitality will be inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. He’s also a Hall of Fame inductee in the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame and is excited about the BG&C special anniversary this year. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta is celebrating 75 Years of serving local youth with a campaign called “A Promise Kept: 75 Years for Augusta’s Kids.”  Usry went to the Boys Club from 1970 to 1975 on Division Street near what is now the Kroc

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Neil Gordon March 19, 2026 No Comments
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Augusta Businessman recognized as Scouts begin new year

The Georgia-Carolina Council Scouting America held its annual campaign kickoff and named this year’s Distinguished Citizen Award winner. Donnie Thompson, owner of several businesses, most notably Windsor Fine Jewelers, was chosen by previous award winners to be recognized this year.  Thompson, who thanked the council and his predecessors, was introduced by Andy Jones, owner of the Gerald Jones Auto Group. Jones said Thompson embodies the spirit of scouting by being helpful, kind, and generous. “Generosity isn’t just about money,” said Jones. “It’s your talents, your energy, and your heart, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 10, 2026 No Comments
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One-on-one with CEO of legacy company

Publisher’s Note: Sig Cox is beginning its 100th year in Augusta as a trusted leader in HVAC service and sales. In a wide-ranging interview, I speak with CEO Jeff Miller on their legacy of doing things the right way, company growth, and what’s planned in 2026. ABD: Jeff, when you bought Sig Cox, how much did you know about the company’s history? JM: We knew it was one of the top companies in Augusta, but really didn’t know the history. When we went through the due diligence period, we learned

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Neil Gordon January 20, 2026 No Comments
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Kicking off the next 50 years protecting consumers

The South Carolina office tasked with protecting businesses and individuals from fraud and scams is reflecting on its golden anniversary. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) was created on Jan. 1, 1975. The South Carolina Consumer Protection Code established it. Its mandate is to create a healthy marketplace through education, complaint mediation services, regulatory filings, and guidance for identity theft victims. As part of the agency’s outreach programs, it has kicked off a new series of “Wednesday Webinars.” “Education is a core component of our mission,” explained Carri

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 15, 2026 No Comments
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