Augusta Business Daily

Be sure to join us on September 24th from 1-4pm for a great afternoon of networking and connecting with our local business professionals. The event is FREE, but just require you to register. Click on the link below to sign up through Eventbrite. We hope to see you all there!

Re-engaging CSRA's workforce. "Tony Welch is the Director of Workforce Readiness and Committee Chairman for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) event. He also serves as the HR Director of the Department of Health. He is excited about SHRM taking the lead on the first-of-its-kind conference. “We’re uniting major employers, small business owners, and social services organizations to pool resources, share best practices, and bridge the gap between local employment demands and the challenges job seekers face in accessing career opportunities,” he told ABD." If you find the article interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/e4ahG284 #csra #augustaga #SHRM #workforce #jobsearch #employment

One Big Lot store is closing with more CSRA locations following suit. Is your favorite location closing? Find out in today's report. https://lnkd.in/e3sCmn7J

Ann Marie McManus discusses the current landscape of real estate and a concerning trend. Watch for more. https://lnkd.in/eCi5s9nJ

Credit Card issues a Hull College professor weighs in. "A James M. Hull College of Business professor at Augusta University says to be careful in ways you are reducing your credit card debt. She responded recently to a Lendingtree survey indicating Americans have more than $1 trillion in credit card debt and the average American has around a $6,500 balance. Many cards offer 0% APR on balance transfers for certain lengths of time. But is it worth it if you don’t plan to pay off the entire balance during the promotional period?" If you find the article interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission to provide the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/e6W3uRuE #csra #augustaga #creditcard #debt #AU #debtpayoff

CSRA professionals needed for high-paying jobs in Aiken and elsewhere. "ABD readers looking to advance in their administrative careers are encouraged to apply this Thursday at a career fair organized by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), the managing and operating contractor at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, and Fluor." If you find value in this information be sure to like and share to help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/dePvzJFp #csra #augustaga #jobs #aikensc #SRNS #workforce

Moving Augusta into the transportation of the future. "Augusta will receive millions of dollars to develop its public transportation and Broad Street station. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (Ga-D) and Jon Ossoff (Ga-D) recently announced three cities will share $45 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for clean energy transportation projects. Augusta is in line to receive $12 million to use for the purchase of electric buses for the Augusta Transit Department. They will replace older buses and provide more reliable, quieter, and efficient buses." If you find the article interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! #csra #augustaga #electricvehicle #grant #transportation #augustatransit https://lnkd.in/e8j9PcH4

South Carolina farm "grows" into the CSRA. "What started as a produce stand 10 years ago in North, South Carolina, grew into one of the largest farms in the state. With 70 acres of produce including corn, okra, green beans, peas, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and watermelons, McCurley Farms is a hot commodity, especially at this time of year when families crave fresh fruits and veggies." If you find the article interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/eH2pmfYz #csra #augustaga #farm #produce #market #vegetables #McCurleyFarms

Summer school in session for business owners. "While students fear the words “summer school,” a local marketing expert is hoping business owners are ready to learn how to show their businesses in the best light. The Marketing Summer School is the brainchild of Moniek James, a marketing strategist and consultant, and founder of Renegade Creative Media." If you find the information interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/eGq2kb5t #csra #augustaga #summerschool #businesseducation #continuingeducation

ABD publisher, Neil Gordon joined a panel of experts as they discussed ways that companies can reach mainstream media with their message at the Columbia County Chambers third of four Business Institute workshops. Publisher, Neil Gordon presented a professional approach, "“Don’t worry about tooting your own horn. If your company does something good in the community, tell your story. When you send a press release or email, give plenty of notice and make sure you follow up before your event or story is taking place.” If you find the article interesting be sure to share and help ABD continue the mission of providing the best in local business news to the CSRA. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/ePMfPWte #csra #augustaga #businessinstitute #columbiacountychamber #workshop #media