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Connections and Career Conference: Aurubis Richmond

Contact: Stacey Lewis, Recruiting Manager Phone: 888-365-2104 Website: Aurubis Richmond Address: 439 Valencia Way Augusta, GA 30906 Founded in 1866 in Hamburg, Germany, Aurubis Richmond, is the first multi-metal recycling center for complex materials in the United States and is housed in the state of Georgia, right here in the Garden City! Since its groundbreaking in June 2022, the plant has been making history ever since. HR Director, Patrick Raley says that making Georgia the home for the facility just made sense. “Georgia just made sense for a number of reasons,”

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Erin Campbell August 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Successful franchise owner sells two CSRA bakeries

After six years in business in Evans and two years in Aiken, Susan and James See sold their Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises last Thursday, August 22. It was a sweet ride for their family, employees, and customers, but they felt the time was right. “We’ve been blessed, and we worked hard to be good stewards of the brand and to bring joy to our community by giving back, but we wanted to retire, travel, and see where God leads us next,” See explained. The See’s had already put in hard

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Mitzi Oxford August 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Work It Out: Eliminating Candidates

This week, our H.R. expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor is tackling the recruitment process for companies. It will culminate in a full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM. Today, she looks at how to weed out and eliminate candidates.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 25, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

United Way launches annual campaign

The United Way of the CSRA (UWCSRA) rallied supporters and volunteers during a Friday breakfast event kicking off the 2024 campaign. The goal for the new campaign is $2.4 million. Brittany Burnett, President and CEO of UWCSRA, told ABD the money will support existing programs, along with expanding. “We’ve actually recently expanded our footprint into Screven County, so we’re going to cover some of the folks there. We’re going to increase our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which helps hardworking families get their taxes done at no charge. And then,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 25, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Café on 8th

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 5 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 As a former reporter for Augusta Business Daily, I covered many restaurant openings and was fortunate to sample food from many local eateries. Over the weekend, I got a chance to try another one: Café on 8th at 226 Eighth St. near Le Chat Noir. I wrote a story about the restaurant, which opened in April 2023. Café on 8th serves waffles in a variety of unique flavors, such as lobster, salmon, and avocado

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Josh Heath August 22, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Does your company have a policy and procedure plan?

Raise your hand if your company has a policy and procedure manual. Is it specific to your company? HR expert and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why that is so important for your business. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 22, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Lions, and Tigers, and ACA…oh my!

So, today’s business mail has a letter from the IRS waiting for you. Those are always awesome. You open the envelope and read something about the tax year 2021 and: “Dear Employer: Our records show you may have been an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) and therefore are required to file certain information returns.” Wait… what? Though there have been a few changes since its inception in March of 2010, many employers are still unaware that they have been deemed by the IRS to be an ALE and are left scrambling

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Autumn Stevens August 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Anti-discrimination practices should be on your radar

For the record, Unlawful workplace discrimination under the general protections in the Fair Work Act (FW Act) occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or prospective employee because of race, color, or gender. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains how to address the issue. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Don’t Ask These Questions in an Interview

The scenario: You are interviewing a potential employee. Be careful what you ask! Some questions could create a conflict for you and your company. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 20, 2024 No Comments
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Connections and Career Conference: Welcome Health

Welcome Health Contact: Brooke Willis Phone: (706) 504-9321 Website: Welcome Health Address: 119 Davis Rd, Suite 4A Augusta, GA 30907 Welcome Health, a pioneering leader in direct primary care, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience for both individuals and businesses. With three convenient locations in Augusta, Evans, and Waynesboro, Welcome Health operates on a unique model that offers high-quality, accessible care through a flat monthly rate, bypassing traditional insurance billing. Welcome Health is committed to providing comprehensive primary care services, including tailored business plans that help companies enhance their employee benefits

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Provided by Welcome Health August 20, 2024 No Comments
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