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Infusion of new health care workers in the CSRA

While the nursing industry continues to struggle nationwide to hire and retain personnel, other medical fields are also facing challenges. A ceremony at Aiken Technical College on Aug. 11 will provide a measure of relief. A pinning ceremony was held for 64 graduates of the college’s health science programs.  This cohort was for students in the expanded duty dental assisting, medical assisting, medical coding, and surgical technology programs. “We gather to celebrate not just your accomplishments graduates, but also the profound impact you’re poised to make in the fields of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 14, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Generational holdouts impact worker shortages

Where have all the workers gone is still a question I hear. Restaurants are closed some days because they cannot get the staff. Dry cleaners refuse to accept clothes after 5 pm for the same reason. In the Augusta MSA, there are 263,000 people in the labor force, down from 270,000 pre-pandemic (see below). Nationally, about 2.6 million workers are in the workforce compared to pre-pandemic. Although the labor force level by demographic is not available for the local area, national data suggests who has returned to work and who

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe August 14, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

How much is too much salary for nonprofit leadership?

Editor’s note: ABD recently reported a prospective salary of nearly a quarter million dollars for hiring an Executive Director for HUB Augusta Collaborative. For transparency, between 20 years in TV and writing for the past five years, I worked for two nonprofits as the Director of Philanthropy. The challenge of leadership positions in the nonprofit sector can be overwhelming and is not unlike that of the demanding role of a for-profit CEO. The HUB Augusta Collaborative is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization. An executive leadership search

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Mitzi Oxford August 14, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Energy workforce in CSRA and nation gets a boost from CSRA School President

The Savannah River Site is still known to be the largest employer in the CSRA—and now, thanks to a partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration and Augusta Technical College President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl—and others– it’s likely to grow even more. ABD’s learned Dr. Whirl is one of just 14 members selected for the first-ever 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board. Late yesterday, Dr. Whirl shared his insight with Augusta Business Daily. ABD: How did the appointment come about Dr. Whirl? Dr. Whirl: In January of this year (2023), I was reached

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Neil Gordon August 14, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local environment-friendly food shop to open next month

Alexia Gonzalez wants to provide food for people in downtown Augusta and protect the environment, so she’s opening a business that will allow her to do both simultaneously. At the end of September, Gonzalez plans to open The Earth Pantry at 1026 Broad St., the former home of Sew Co. The business, which she refers to as a sustainable refill store, will sell a variety of dry goods, including rice, pasta, and candy, as well as some of her homemade items, such as cleaning products, soap, and shampoo that don’t

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Josh Heath August 13, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Annual cyber conference brings big economic boost to CSRA

The 10th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International’s (AFCEA) TechNet Augusta kicks off today, bringing 5,000 attendees to the Augusta Convention Center at the Marriott. The 4-day cyber-centric conference will generate an estimated $3,990,154 in visitor spending. “TechNet, which attracts attendees from across the globe, is Augusta’s largest conference and continues to grow and expand,” said Destination Augusta’s Bennish Brown, President & CEO. Many businesses have directly benefited from this conference and visitor spending. Over the course of their 10 years in Augusta, TechNet has generated $20.8 Million

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Staff Report August 13, 2023 No Comments
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Explaining what millennials want in the workplace

Millennials in the workplace, how to attract, engage and retain them were just a few of the topics highlighted in the monthly Good Morning, North Augusta breakfast session, sponsored by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. A panel discussion, moderated by Manpower operations manager Nate Lauger, was made up of young professionals from assorted industries. Tashara Johnson, HR generalist of Aurubis Richmond, LLC; Haley Napier, business development manager at Manpower; Jimmie Smith, workforce innovation coordinator at Shamrock Social Impact and Jeannine Steinkuhl, director of sales for Crowne Plaza, all fielded

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Alan Jones August 10, 2023 No Comments
ABD Extra

Patrick Reynolds: How is inflation impacting the hiring process?

There’s not an easy button. Here’s a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, explains the necessity of working together, even in difficult situations.

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Patrick Reynolds August 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: The Ripple Effect: School choice, ratings and real estate

When someone decides to purchase a home, there are generally specific needs and principal requirements that narrow down the selection. One often underestimated element that holds the power to significantly impact property values and selection is school zoning. School choice and school ratings launch a profound influence on the lifestyle choice, purchase location and happiness of homeowners. In the ever changing real estate market, the concept of school choice has developed into a compelling force. Homebuyers are no longer merely checking off the wish list, they’re making choices that reflect

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Shawna Woodward August 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Fat Man’s Café

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings August 9, 2023 No Comments
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