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More than $12 million expected in River Region coffers this month

A full slate of meetings, sports competitions, and other events are expected to draw more than 114,000 visitors to the CSRA in September, with an estimated economic impact of at least $12,564,076. Both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council agree that recruiting and hosting these various activities play a critical role in sustaining the nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality Industry, the fourth-largest employment sector in the metro area. Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both Explore Georgia and Destinations International

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Staff Report September 5, 2024 No Comments
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Trends in Conflict Mediation

There is a strong connection you may not have considered in the workplace. What happens in the home and family mediation can also impact what happens in business. HR Expert and Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor offers some insight. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 5, 2024 No Comments
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When do you know if you need a mediator?

Mediation is a process focused on helping both parties meet in the middle. Unlike litigation, which results in a clear winner and loser, mediation can potentially satisfy both parties. HR expert and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor and Neil Gordon discuss what might work best for your challenge. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 4, 2024 No Comments
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New North Augusta eatery opens today

Beacon Bluff continues to grow, this time with a so-called healthy, but delicious option. Bowl Boss will hold a soft opening today at 2:00 p.m. at 210 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101. Their official Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, September 7. What is a Boss Bowl? It’s a little bit of everything minus the guilt.  The bowls look like sweet desserts, but they are packed with a combination of healthy fats, slow-burn carbs, satiating protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Boss Bowls started at a farmer’s market booth in Upstate New

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Mitzi Oxford September 4, 2024 No Comments
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Bracing for demand of skilled workers in building trades

A new program launched at Aiken Technical College, envisioned as a short-term way to address thousands of construction jobs at the Savannah River Site, could turn into a regular offering. “My expectation is that’s going to be short term for the immediate need, but that need is so great that we’ll probably be running these courses for quite some time,” Dr. Steven Simmons, Dean of the School of Technical and Continuing Education told ABD. “One of the benefits is that the state of South Carolina has allocated a lot of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 4, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Fun at Work for Employees and Business: A Winning Strategy for Both!

The workplace is viewed as an intense and driven environment that continuously strives to increase production while enhancing efficiencies. Push, push, push is the motto, and employees are the engine to drive success and navigate wins for any organization. All too often, however, we have all witnessed burnout, decreased teamwork, and declining morale as employees feel unenergized, isolated, and unhappy with little attention to employee mental welfare. Employees are complex and come with differing needs in the workplace, while also being preoccupied with personal situations from home. Infusing a little

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Darrel Brown September 4, 2024 No Comments
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Georgia’s tech colleges notch big enrollment increase

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the upcoming academic year. Total enrollment is more than 148,000 across the system’s 22 campuses in Georgia. It is the highest enrollment since 2013. “With the highest enrollment in more than a decade, this growth underscores the strong need for technical education and skilled workers in Georgia,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier in a news release announcing the enrollment numbers. “Our 22 colleges remain focused on delivering the kind of education that makes a real difference

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 3, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

What TV judges teach us about litigation or mitigation

Judge Judy, Judge Penny, Judge Jerry, reality or fiction? Can they teach us anything about litigation or mitigation? HR expert and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor has the final word. For the full segment with TeKay and Neil, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 3, 2024 No Comments
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New program to boost CSRA construction workforce

There are more than 400 construction worker job listings in the CSRA and a new program at Aiken Technical College (ATC) is gearing up to help fill them. The pre-apprenticeship program offered this fall will prepare students for careers in construction. The Savannah River Site and more than 15 local trade unions have partnered with Aiken Tech for this initiative. The program is being offered at no cost to South Carolina residents, thanks to state-funded grants. The program tuition for out-of-state residents is $1,000. Free tuition for South Carolina students

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Mitzi Oxford September 3, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Why mediate through your conflict

Conflicts are everywhere. At the office. With employees. Colleagues. At home. How do you solve it without going to court? TeKay Brown-Taylor of Brownstone Mediation has some solutions in this Mediation Minute. Listen to the full episode Saturday morning at 7:30 A.M. on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 2, 2024 No Comments
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