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Augustan to lead organization contributing to $44 million arts industry

The nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $44.2 million industry in the Greater Augusta Area—one that supports 1,616 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $3.9 million in local and state government revenue. Whether it’s viewing paintings at Morris Museum of Art or taking in a concert at the Imperial Theatre, it pumps vital revenue into restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and other local businesses. The Augusta Symphony has been an important part of the arts scene for 71 years. They have a new Executive Director, Paige Tom, who is a familiar

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Mitzi Oxford July 15, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

SRNS Small Business team racks up 5th award this year

A program manager at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was recently named the Facility Management Contractor Small Business Program Manager of the Year by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). The award recognized SRNS Small Business Liaison Officer Lisa Tanner’s energetic and forward-thinking efforts in working with and advocating for small businesses. Members across federal and contractor teams were honored for their exceptional performance, which has made small businesses vital to the DOE’s mission success. In FY24, through her strategic initiatives and advocacy, Tanner

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Staff Report July 14, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Out to pasture after running a successful business?

Imagine for a moment that your business contributes more than $70 million to the local economy, not to mention other support businesses that grow and reap the rewards in the entire CSRA. When you are ready to hang up the reins, what happens next? Aiken is horse country, and the real estate investments for horse farms, the events and visitors they attract, the trainers, farriers, veterinarians, and feed suppliers are all part of the economic equation. What happens to the retired thoroughbreds that provided years of excitement for the Aiken

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Mitzi Oxford July 14, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Report showcases impact of AI and high tech on job market

The importance of being tech-savvy about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is the focus of the latest report from the Georgia Chamber Foundation. Titled “Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” the Q2 report breaks down how the state’s economy will be impacted by AI, new technologies, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers. This is one of the five Prosperity Pillars in the Chamber’s Georgia/2050 strategic plan. The report found that STEM is a significant contribution to the innovation economy. It finds that Georgia has more than 2.1 million STEM

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 14, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Old-time mercantile store opens on “the hill”

A local shopping center is celebrating its 70th Anniversary by leasing to a retailer from an era gone by. This new store is in part of the old Comcast building in the Daniel Village Shopping Center. The shop offers a mixture of timeless antiques and decor along with wine, floral arrangements, and much more. It’s adjacent to Truist and Cadence banks. In recent years, Daniel Village has gotten a facelift and added restaurants like Sunrise Grill and retailers like Ace Hardware to complement anchor tenants Food Lion and Walgreens. As

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Neil Gordon July 13, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Health care break for CSRA businesses and consumers

Congress has passed H.R. 1, a major update that makes it easier than ever to access Direct Primary Care (DPC). Starting in January 2026, you’ll be able to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for a DPC membership—removing a long-standing barrier for individuals and businesses alike. This change is a big win for patients who want more time, better communication, and consistent access to their doctor. It’s also a win for employers looking to improve workforce health and reduce long-term costs,” according to Welcome Health, a DPC provider

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Staff Report July 10, 2025 No Comments
Closings

Electronics superstore closes after 21 months in CSRA

Apparently, Best Buy is the best choice for electronics customers in Augusta. BrandsMart U.S.A., its across-the-street competitor, is selling off its display items and shutting its doors as soon as next week. It was confirmed by a store manager. The store celebrated its grand opening in October 2023. According to a press release back then, the 40,000-square-foot discount superstore carried thousands of products from brands like Samsung, LG, GE, Whirlpool, and Sony, with an emphasis on having the lowest prices on electronics in the market. It was the first Georgia

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Neil Gordon July 10, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Zipping over the Savannah River

A plan by Destination Augusta to create a recreation facility along the Savannah River was approved by an Augusta-Richmond County Commission committee. Members of the Public Services Committee gave the green light for a proposed management and operations agreement with The Forge for the Outdoor Urban Adventure Center. The company operates a 300-acre adventure park in Lemont, Ill. “Finding the right group with the right vision to make this attraction a reality was the first step,” said Destination Augusta President & CEO Bennish Brown in a news release announcing the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 10, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Clearing begins for North Augusta multipurpose development

Work clearing a wooded section of land between E. Martintown Road and E. Buena Vista Avenue has grown enough to begin attracting attention. The site preparation marks the first tangible progress on a development that initially went before the North Augusta Planning Commission in August 2021 as a sketch plan review. First known as the Mealing tract development, the official name was Bluegrass Place. The 53-acre multipurpose development went before the North Augusta City Council in early 2022 and was approved. Site work began early this year. “Finally, we have

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 9, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

$17 million acquisition marks entry into CSRA real estate market

Arlington, Virginia-based Blackfin Real Estate Investors, LLC has closed on the purchase of Sage Creek Apartments located at 1315 Marks Church Road in West Augusta for $17.3 million. It’s the firm’s first acquisition in Georgia. Built in 2016, Sage Creek offers a fully gated three-story garden-style design with 9’ ceiling heights, modern level finishes, washer/dryer connections, and an above-market amenity package. Blackfin Managing Director of Investments, Matthew Petrillo, stated, “Not only is this a great physical asset on a compelling basis, but Augusta’s diverse economic drivers provide stable job growth

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Staff Report July 8, 2025 No Comments
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