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Georgia businesses leader says worker shortage will continue for years

If you think the workforce shortage is a short-term problem, think again, says Chris Clark. Clark, President, and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said the problem is expected to affect businesses worldwide for the next 10-12 years. He discussed the state of Georgia’s economy and possible strategies for improving it in a presentation called “The New Georgia Economy” on Thursday, May 26 at Augusta University. One of the topics he discussed was workforce development. Clark said there are currently 11 million job openings nationwide, 400,000 of which are

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Josh Heath May 31, 2022 No Comments
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Fitness center will not open Riverwatch location

The owners of Endurance Fitness were prepared to open a second location in Evans in January 2022, just in time to help people launch their New Years’ resolutions. But after months of anticipation and construction, ABD has learned that the location will no longer open. For months, Cliff and Amanda Jennings heavily promoted the fitness center at 4099 River Watch Parkway, the former home of the Playhouse, through social media and billboard advertising. While Columbia County won’t have Endurance Fitness, the couple still owns and operates a successful location at

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Josh Heath May 27, 2022 No Comments
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Appliance entrepreneur to open a new store in former Earth Fare building

Dave Barrett owns appliance stores on the East and West coasts, but in early July, he plans to open a fourth store in the former Earth Fare building located at 368 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 3 in Augusta. Barrett, the owner of Dave’s Appliance Warehouse, has one store just outside of Athens and two more in Orange County, California. He sells both new and B-Stock appliances, which refer to scratch-and-dent items and canceled orders, among others he buys from major companies. Unlike other appliance stores, Barrett won’t sell used items.

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Josh Heath May 26, 2022 No Comments
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Simon Says: Inflation slightly higher in South, more to come

The rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index fell in April to leave the headline national inflation rate at 8.3 percent, but the inflation rate for the South was higher than the national rate at 8.8 percent. The main reason why the rate of inflation fell was a decline in gasoline prices of 6.1 percent in April. However, gas prices have been rising again in May and so the inflation rate is likely to increase again. Of growing concern for inflation is food prices, especially wheat. The war in

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor May 25, 2022 No Comments
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The best place to live in Georgia is here in the CSRA, according to a major magazine

The CSRA is experiencing explosive population growth, and that influx of people provides more opportunities for entrepreneurs to launch new businesses, such as restaurants, convenience stores, and retail shops. This trend isn’t expected to change anytime soon, thanks to a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine has ranked Augusta the No. 1 city in Georgia on its annual Best Places to Live & Retire lists. Rankings are based on public surveys and data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, and U.S.

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Josh Heath May 24, 2022 No Comments
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Local medical group to add a 200,000 square foot facility

Augusta Business Daily wanted to clarify a story that ran Friday morning on our website. We’ve learned that Augusta Oncology did purchase 15 acres of land on Wheeler Road that extends to Interstate Parkway, across from ADP. This will eventually be the home of a 200,000-square-foot multiple specialty medical facility that will include cancer care. Besides its office located at 3696 Wheeler Road, the company also has locations in downtown Augusta and Aiken. Augusta Oncology provides a variety of services, including diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, and gynecological cancer treatment, as well

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Neil Gordon May 23, 2022 No Comments
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Body shop owners purchase second car business next door

When cars come to Rick’s Paint & Body Shop and need major mechanical work, Tyler Smith used to send them to other repair shops. But he now sends them to his second business right next door: Trucks & Moore Service & Accessory Center. Smith and his wife, Katie, owners of Rick’s located at 251 Bobby Jones Expressway, bought the other business at 245 Bobby Jones Expressway when Larry Moore, the previous owner, retired. Moore offered to sell them the business, and they decided to buy it because of its location

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Josh Heath May 20, 2022 No Comments
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Business leaders advised how to navigate social media landmines

According to Debbie Reeves, people don’t always use common sense, courtesy, and kindness when posting on their social media accounts. Reeves, Account Executive with Lamar Advertising Company, said it’s especially important for sales professionals to avoid posting derogatory content about people or businesses because clients read that content. “Even if your remarks are personal opinions and protected by the law, our words have consequences,” she said. “Just because you can say something, doesn’t mean you should.” Reeves was one of more than 100 local business professionals who attended the May

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Josh Heath May 19, 2022 No Comments
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Unexpected catastrophe temporarily closes pet business

STORY UPDATE: Cinna, the dog missing after the car crash was found last night. Cinna will be going to a local animal hospital to be checked out in the morning. As a business owner, you anticipate normal wear and tear to your property. But there was no way the owners of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming in National Hills could anticipate what happened at their business over the weekend. Early Sunday morning, a person drove a car into the store located in front of The Fresh Market at 2701 Washington

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Josh Heath May 18, 2022 No Comments
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Don’t panic! Patience is the key to weathering uncertain stock market, financial advisor says

The stock market seems stuck in a downward slide in recent days, and that has made some people nervous about their investments. But Ryan Borders, a certified financial planner with Richard Young Associates in Augusta, says now is the time to wait, not panic. “It is tempting (to panic) because we’re emotional beings,” Borders said. “But you have to take a broader approach. Technically, you’re not losing any money until you sell.” Borders said there are two opposing approaches to investing – time in the market vs. timing the market.

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Gary Kauffman May 16, 2022 No Comments
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