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Haas Automation is the largest machine tool manufacturer in the United States. If the name Gene Haas doesn’t ring a bell, you may be familiar with his Stewart-Haas NASCAR team or his Formula One racing team. Aside from his businesses and sports endeavors, there’s the philanthropic side of Haas. His Foundation has donated millions in support of manufacturing training programs and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool training programs throughout North America. Aiken Tech recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation which will fund scholarships for

Funding from Bank of America and Augusta National Golf Club will help Paine College implement two programs to help with long-term success for students at the Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Bank of America has expanded its Leader on Loan Program with Dr. Tiffani Stewart beginning her year-long, full-time role as interim Assistant to the President with Paine College in August. In addition, Paine College has joined the Way Forward Initiative, a multiyear collaboration between education firm EAB and Bank of America to support HBCUs. Their inclusion in the

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in Augusta University’s publication, JagWire. The Master of Business Administration program at Augusta University is the hallmark graduate program of the Hull College of Business. A flexible program focused on supporting working professionals, MBA enrollment has increased 31 percent since fall 2016 — and the program has even more room to grow. The program offers various tracks, including options for full-time students, part-time students, and asynchronous online students. The program’s online offering, the Hull Online MBA, was recently ranked the most affordable online

SRP Credit Union will give a boost to small business owners with two seminars in October. Next week, SRP will host a Small Business Power Lunch focusing on financial wellness. A panel of small business experts will discuss business law, business cash management, tax reporting, and other issues dealing with the financial health of your business. The panel will also answer questions. The power lunch takes place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 5 at SRP Park in North Augusta. RSVPs need to be received by Sept. 30. Then on Oct.