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$2 million give back program

Richmond County public school system is the latest to join SRP Federal Credit Union’s High School Affinity Debit Card program. Richmond County joins Aiken, Barnwell, Burke, and Columbia County’s public schools as well as a number of private and charter schools who are part of the program. “It is always exciting to have schools join the High School Affinity Debit Card program. It is a wonderful way for our members to raise funds for their high school of choice simply by using their High School Affinity Debit card,” states Eric

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Staff Report August 13, 2024 No Comments
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Re-engaging CSRA’s workforce

Area Chambers of Commerce and technical schools are doing their part to train, recruit, and develop our workforce in the CSRA. A local Human Resource chapter wants to bridge any possible gaps there might be by bringing all stakeholders to the table on September 12th. Tony Welch is the Director of Workforce Readiness and Committee Chairman for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) event. He also serves as the HR Director of the Department of Health. He is excited about SHRM taking the lead on the first-of-its-kind conference. “We’re

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Neil Gordon August 12, 2024 No Comments
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Job Skills Training Program receives grant

Bank of America (BoA) was instrumental in the creation of the Salvation Army’s Job Skills Training Program and they continue their support through volunteerism and funding. The Salvation Army’s Job Skills Training Program is a four-week program that empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to achieve self-sufficiency and career success. The Bank of America will present a check for $8,400 tomorrow at 1:00 pm during The Job Skills Training Program graduation at The Kroc Center. The Salvation Army’s four-week program empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to achieve

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Staff Report August 12, 2024 No Comments
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Biz Bits: Medical AI partnership

AI seems to be everywhere. Most recently, CSRA clinics have embraced the technology to pinpoint high-risk patients. Mike Petchenik has the latest on that story, plus the benefits of a new CSRA business focusing on flexology.

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Mike Petchenik August 11, 2024 No Comments
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Corporate donation of supplies big boost to students

AT&T and Compudopt recently partnered to provide laptops and other school supplies to students in need through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, RISE Augusta, and the Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University. The distribution of 400 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to distribute to Augusta students in need. This distribution included 400 refurbished laptops is part of an AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip students with laptops and backpacks as they head back to school. In addition to supplies like notebooks, pencils, and

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Staff Report August 11, 2024 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Roma’s Pizza

Food Quality: 3 Service: 4 Business Meeting: 5 Value: 3 Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 Pizza has always been one of my favorite foods, and I don’t foresee that changing in my lifetime. But not all pizzas are created equal. Over the years, I’ve tried various types of pies with a wide array of unique toppings. For example, many years ago, Pizza Hut sold a Steak Lovers Pizza topped with A.1. Steak Sauce, and the company now offers a Hawaiian Luau Pizza with pineapple, probably the most controversial topping.

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Josh Heath August 8, 2024 No Comments
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Update on multi-million dollar renovation project

Progress is being made on a comprehensive cancer treatment center to be located in the former Medac Building at 150 Bluff Avenue in North Augusta, SC. These development efforts represent total investments of over $35,000,000 into North Augusta, including $20,000,000 invested into the former Medac Building. Following Medac’s acquisition by Coronis Health, the Board of North Augusta Forward recognized the opportunity for the building to better support downtown revitalization by increasing the density of employees and customers using the building. Working with Palmetto Peach Development, a Master Plan was developed

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Mitzi Oxford August 8, 2024 No Comments
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Working for the Weekend: The Augusta Market

I love a good day trip with the kiddos, but you don’t actually have to leave the city to find a fun outing for the weekend. Just a drive downtown can provide a fun Saturday with the kids, or even the pets. I hit up the Augusta Market with two of our three girls and had a good time just discovering what’s available at the stands near the river. And let me tell you, it’s quite an eclectic offering. I think most people assume it’s a farmer’s market vibe, but

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Wes Hennings August 7, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA businesses support Red Cross disaster response

Almost 800 Red Cross volunteers are temporarily calling Augusta home. A few are local, but Red Crossers from across the states of Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida are pitching in to answer the need. The East Central Georgia Red Cross based in Augusta is currently serving as disaster response headquarters for what continues to unfold as a catastrophe for all three states. “We couldn’t serve as homebase for this disaster response without our community partners like Golden Harvest for warehousing supplies and the Exchange Club Fairgrounds for providing space to

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Mitzi Oxford August 7, 2024 No Comments
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AI company partners with CSRA clinics

Artificial Intelligence is being utilized in almost every industry with banking, data-based and technical services, and manufacturing and assembly-line companies at the top of the list. The medical field is coming on strong as AI tools help doctors pinpoint high-risk patients. Innovative Renal Care operates more than 230 clinics in 25 states, including South Augusta Dialysis Clinic and North Augusta Dialysis Center. The company has partnered with DeLorean AI with the goal of helping assist with screenings, keeping patients healthier, and prolonging life expectancy. Severence MacLaughlin founded DeLorean AI five

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Mitzi Oxford August 6, 2024 No Comments
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