In this week’s recap of business happenings in Georgia, Mike Petchenik looks at how the Atlanta Braves and Coca-Cola’s sports division is dealing in big business.
Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, has a unique perspective on tomorrow’s bond referendum that would raise taxes on homeowners and business owners in Richmond County. He’s unsure if his employer, a Georgia State School will be exempt. He’s just moved to Richmond County and will face about a $30 a month increase in his property taxes. He also watches local developments in business as the dean of AU’s Hull College of Business. ABD: Rick, let’s start with you. Are you okay with swallowing $300-400 a year in extra property taxes?
Last week, Augusta’s chief tourism agency won a regional award for best marketing campaign in its budget category. The agency receives funding from monies charged to visitors of dozens of local hotels and motels. It’s known as the hotel/motel tax. Destination Augusta received the Shining Example Award for its Come See Augusta campaign from the Southeast Tourism Society, which covers 13 states and the District of Columbia, on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in Spartanburg. The category was for budgets between $100,000 and $499,000. “Obviously, we were very excited,” says Lindsay Fruchtl,
Even if country music isn’t your groove, an announcement that Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton will perform in Augusta during Masters Week 2022 should grab your attention. That announcement was made at a press conference held by C4 Live LLC, a live entertainment production company, and the Augusta Economic Development Authority on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Edgar’s Above Broad. The company has pledged $1.7 million over the next four years to refurbish Lake Olmstead Stadium, the former home of the Augusta GreenJackets, to host not only the Masters event called
Aiken is now home to a new physical therapy and sports medicine practice. Last week, the Aiken Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Palmetto Motion located at 222 Park Avenue Southeast. Physical therapist, Dr. Joshua Pniewski evaluates and treats various medical conditions and sports injuries. He also helps athletes improve their performance and performs a procedure called Trigger Point Dry Needling, which involves inserting a thin needle into a tissue to alleviate pain and swelling. For more information or to make an appointment,
Chris Watson turned his passion for climbing into a job he loves. Companies are even getting involved with team building exercises. Watson serves as general manager of Active Climbing Augusta located at 631 South Old Belair Road in Grovetown (not far from Belair Road Food Lion). He visited the 18,000-square-foot rock climbing gym the first day it opened in 2016 and fell in love with the sport. Watson began working for Active Climbing that same year. Climbing is “for people of all ages and skill levels”, he says. Despite one’s
This reporter’s been to a café and lounge in San Francisco where they didn’t serve alcohol; actually, been to one in Paris too. But, I can’t say I’ve ever seen one in South Carolina. But Carla and J.J. Ponce created Jacl’s Café and Lounge, across Pendleton Street from St. Thaddeus Church, to be just that, a respite for the mind and body. Jacl’s is also a haven for board game players and folks who just want some peace and quiet. Going on day and night (they stay open until 10
In today’s competitive business climate, networking with other professionals is now more important than ever. The Augusta GreenJackets baseball club is hosting an event called the SRP Park Networking Night 2021 on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Budweiser Bar and Lounge (see photo above) on the left field line next to the red Budweiser banners starting at 6 p.m. It will be held as part of the team’s game against the Charleston RiverDogs, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Members of Local Business Network International Chapters, the Columbia County Chamber of
Blane Bailey has a heart for the homeless and feels blessed to have a home and a thriving coupon (Super Savers/Home Direct) and marketing business (Tranter Grey Media) for decades. Chris Nabholz, co-host of “Drop The Dis” podcast and co-founder of Augusta Podcasts has a heart for Augusta and creatives who rock Augusta with their musical talents in local venues with local food and brews. If your company shares their vision and want to help, they want to talk with you about sponsorship of their next concert in the Fall.
For Michelle Rutter, COVID-19 turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Before the pandemic, Rutter was working three bartending jobs. Within 24 hours she was laid off from all three, due to the pandemic. Stuck at home, the experienced bartender came up with her own business concept in April 2020, and Sugar and Spice Cocktail Mixers LLC was born. Rutter began by creating margarita mixers for her neighbors and then decided to advertise her products on Facebook. “My husband told me, ‘If you do this, our lives will never
