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One-stop Shop Opens in CSRA

Just in time for the year’s busiest shopping season, a new retail store has opened in North Augusta. After a few months of operating a mobile boutique, Autumn Grace Boutique opened on November 16 at 401 W. Martintown Road in the North Hills Shopping Center. “The reception for our Grand Opening was wonderful. Customers loved the many brands of clothing we stock for men, women, and children,” said owner, Alicia Byars. Those brands include Fieldstone, Roost Waterfowl, Southern Strut, Zenana, Risen, and Southern Down Outfitters. Autumn Grace Boutique also carries

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Mitzi Oxford November 24, 2024 No Comments
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Shop small. Win big.

More than 60 businesses and sponsors hope the Aiken Chamber’s annual Red Ticket campaign will keep local businesses in the black during the holiday shopping season. For the 4th year in a row, shoppers will receive a red ticket by visiting participating locations. For each $25 spent, you get a red ticket. Last year’s campaign topped $1.75 million in sales for local businesses. Those tickets will go into drawings each week through December 19 for cash prizes which increase each week for a total of $5,000 in cash giveaways during

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Mitzi Oxford November 6, 2024 No Comments
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Shop small. Think big.

November 1 kicked off the annual holiday shopping season, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). It runs through Dec. 31. The NRF predicts retail sales growth of 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce wants shoppers to remember locally-owned businesses for holiday shopping. The Chamber launched its Fourth Annual Small Business Season to raise the profile of the unique offerings at small businesses. “Some of my most favorite memories are of celebrating the holidays and the traditions my family holds dear. Many of those revolve

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 6, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA businesses create opportunities for support after Helene

As if Helene wasn’t scary enough on so many levels, now it’s time to flip the script and provide some frightening fun and support for small businesses. The Aiken Downtown Development Association (ADDA) is sponsoring two events in advance of Halloween. First up is the #DowntownAiken Scarecrow Contest where you can walk the streets of Downtown Aiken and vote on your favorite Scarecrow up until October 26th. Voting Instructions: Find your favorite Scarecrow(s) from these pictures and give it a LIKE to cast your vote. Walk the streets of downtown

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Mitzi Oxford October 23, 2024 No Comments
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New niche business spins yarn into profits

Crows are large, intelligent, all-black birds and common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides. Now, you can see them in Augusta as the Three Crow Fibers will be cawing your name. The new business opened September 3 at 223 James Brown Boulevard and folks who love to knit or crochet couldn’t be happier. “Word spread quickly about our opening. In our first week of business, we had customers from around the CSRA and from as far as Athens and Statesboro,” explained Jeff Pullium, one of the owners. You could say

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Mitzi Oxford September 23, 2024 No Comments
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NA celebrates 5th anniversary for 3rd Thursday

North Augusta is growing by leaps and bounds. It seems almost weekly that ABD is bringing you stories about new businesses in the area including the latest Beacon Bluff developments. Five years ago, North Augusta Forward began Third Thursday events to highlight shopping, dining, and listening to live music locally. Today, they have more businesses to highlight. It’s been a successful venture for the organization and the businesses being promoted. Today’s Third Thursday celebrates their 5th Anniversary from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. When you get off work, you can

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Mitzi Oxford September 18, 2024 No Comments
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Small business looks ahead to their bigge$t day

Summer is winding down. Good riddance to hot rubbish. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported it was one of the hottest on record. As we get further into the “ber” months, time moves even faster. CSRA businesses are gearing up for the holidays that lie ahead including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. CSRA Chambers of Commerce and other local business organizations, including Downtown Soul City and the Aiken Downtown Development Association don’t want you to miss Small Business Saturday, on November 30th which is wedged in between Black Friday

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Mitzi Oxford September 17, 2024 No Comments
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Amping up business in the CSRA

If you are looking for something to do after work this evening, venture to The Alley in Aiken. The Market in The Alley has returned on Thursdays in June from 6 to 8 pm. The event features live music from Amp the Alley. You can also grab a bite to eat at some of the local restaurants, and check some items off of your shopping lists by perusing farm-fresh produce, a selection of artisan goods, baked goods, and jewelry. Market the Alley is sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association

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Mitzi Oxford June 12, 2024 No Comments
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Downtown businesses kick off weeklong event today

Who is your buddy business? Local merchant association Downtown Soul City is hosting Buddy Week – a weeklong celebration of community and friendship between downtown businesses. During the week, the public can get a glimpse of behind-the-scenes footage of their favorite spots downtown to show everyone just how much fun they have working together. The week will end on National Best Friends Day, June 8, where participating businesses will offer incentives to customers who visit the “buddy” locations. The public can engage with the businesses on social media through posts

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Mitzi Oxford June 2, 2024 No Comments
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‘Tis the growing season in the CSRA

When you get off work today, you can pick up fresh veggies and other locally produced products at the South Augusta Farmers Market at Mayor Garnett Johnson’s Headquarters, 4104 Windsor Spring Road in Hepzibah. The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the market is at 6:00 pm. They will also be open at 9:00 am on Saturday. Agriculture is Georgia’s leading industry with more than $74 billion in economic impact every year. In Augusta, agribusiness brings in more than $130 million, according to the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA). “The event

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Mitzi Oxford May 16, 2024 No Comments
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