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Groundbreaking for the future of nursing education at Aiken Tech

Overcast skies and a light rain did not dampen the enthusiasm for a ceremony marking the start of a new nursing education building at Aiken Technical College. Doctor Forest Mahan, president of Aiken Tech, said the groundbreaking marks the beginning of the next chapter in the school’s commitment to educating healthcare professionals. He said it was the result of partnerships the school has formed in its dedication to providing skilled, compassionate, and dedicated professionals. “And it’s important to note that if you look around this campus, in addition to this

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 19, 2025 No Comments
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Supporting our largest employers and local communities

A local non-profit has worked quietly to promote economic interests, joining the Savannah River Site (SRS) with the five South Carolina and Georgia Counties it touches. Those are Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell in South Carolina, plus Richmond and Columbia Counties in Georgia. The Savannah River Site Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO) was started in 1993. It was one of nearly 30 such organizations created nationwide when Department of Energy (DOE) sites began closing as the Cold War ended. In the early years, it coordinated revolving loan funds and equity investments, but

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 18, 2025 No Comments
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Defining Georgia’s workforce development

A series of policies and recommendations on how to train the workforce for the future are now laws in Georgia. Flanked by elected officials and education leaders, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed into law bills passed by the general assembly defining what the state will do to remain a top state in which to do business. A key piece of legislation was HB 192 (www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69701), entitled the Top State for Talent Act. It codifies the Georgia MATCH program, launched in 2023 to facilitate a student’s enrollment in Georgia post-secondary institutions.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 15, 2025 No Comments
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Specialty clinic for cancer patients opens in North Augusta

A healthcare facility designed to provide multiple treatment options to patients is open in the heart of North Augusta. A O Multispecialty Clinic can provide both radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer patients in one location. It began taking a small number of patients earlier this year but opened formally on May 12. “We’re transforming cancer care with the most advanced radiation technology right here in North Augusta, as the only physician-owned clinic in the tri-state area,” said Traci Dumfie, CEO of A O Multispecialty Clinic. “With this level of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 14, 2025 No Comments
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Site selection experts highlight the Peach State and Augusta

Georgia is ranked well on another “Best Of” survey, and Augusta is in the top 25 in the results. Global Location Strategies (GLS) has published the 2025 edition of its Best Places for Primary Metal Manufacturing Insights Report, and four Georgia cities make the top 25. The Greenville, S.C.-based company is a site selection firm that identifies the top metro areas in the U.S. for primary metal manufacturing. Primary metals are base metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and the companies that manufacture them. “So, if you had a steel

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 13, 2025 No Comments
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Major growth near I-20 and Washington Road

Recently, we reported Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate signed Chipotle to retrofit the old Echo Park car lot at 2999 Washington Road. ABD’s learned that Blanchard and Calhoun Commercial is going to be developing and leasing space about a half mile away at 3069 Washington Road. The Classic Collision building will be subdivided, with their administrative side moving its operation mostly to the rear of the building, by their service bays. The huge showroom, which was originally the site of Bourne Toyota in the 1990’s—will be converted into up to

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Neil Gordon May 12, 2025 No Comments
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Looking for Better Balance in your Business?

If your small business or startup is struggling with staying organized, efficient, and on top of your game, maybe you need a productivity partner. It’s the reason Erika Beasley started her own business, Effortlessly Balanced, a few weeks ago. “Small business owners have a dream they are pursuing, but sometimes the administrative side lacks attention. There is a need for people who don’t like dealing with those details of a to-do list, and I love helping business owners achieve success,” Beasley explained. She understands the importance of focusing on the

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Mitzi Oxford May 11, 2025 No Comments
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Ready to join the workforce

A fresh group of more than 70 trained professionals marked their graduation on Thursday at the Snelling Center on Goodwill’s campus on Washington Road. The Augusta Career Education graduation was for individuals who have completed their studies in fields ranging from future business leaders to logistics professionals. “We’re here to celebrate students who have finished some of our short-term certificate programs,” explained Leah Pontani, Senior Vice President of Career Development. “So, we have a variety of students who have gone through Goodwill Career Education, short-term programs like EKG, phlebotomy, Certified

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 8, 2025 No Comments
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One of the area’s largest employers to host small business fair

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is sponsoring “Thriving in a Changing Market: Adaptability and Innovation” on May 29. It is ideal for businesses and individuals, including local startups and investors. “The SRNS Small Business Fair is basically designed to foster connections between small businesses, whether veteran-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged,” Rachel Boyd, Advocate for SRNS Small Business Program, explained for ABD. “The fair is going to help support many of the government’s small business goals by promoting awareness for upcoming contract opportunities, offering guidance on how to do business with SRS,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 7, 2025 No Comments
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Legacy company in Aiken County expanding

One of the largest manufacturing companies in Aiken County is kicking off a major expansion. Kimberly-Clark is pumping more than $200 million into their facility on Old Jackson Highway in Beech Island. While headquartered in Texas, the Beech Island location is already the company’s largest facility. “I’m pleased to hear the news of this major expansion at Kimberly-Clark’s Beech Island facility. Kimberly-Clark has been a cornerstone in Aiken County’s economy for decades, and this investment represents a continued vote of confidence in our community and what it offers the manufacturing

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 6, 2025 No Comments
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