February 2016 Features

  • Planned Towne Center Development to Come to Columbia County Along with Meybohm's Columbia County Headquarters

    February 24, 2016

    On Tuesday the Development Authority of Columbia County announced a new mixed use development, The Plaza At Evans Towne Center, to be located on Evans Town Center Boulevard.

  • Hull Barrett: Doubling Down on Overtime Exemption

    February 22, 2016

    The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that covered, nonexempt employees in the United States be paid at least the Federal minimum wage for each hour worked and receive overtime pay at one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, there are a number of overtime exceptions to this rule. Aimee Pickett Sanders with Hull Barrett explains more.

  • Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

    February 22, 2016

    It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

  • Textron Specialized Vehicles Announces Expansion in Augusta, to Create Up to 400 Jobs

    February 19, 2016

    Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that it plans to acquire a manufacturing facility set on more than 235 acres of land currently owned by Procter & Gamble. The property is located at the intersection of Mike Padgett Highway and Marvin Griffin Road in south Augusta.

  • Family YMCA of Greater Augusta Launches 2016 Annual Campaign

    February 15, 2016

    The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is launching its annual fundraising campaign on Tuesday, February 16 to raise funds that ensure that everyone in the CSRA has access to vital Family YMCA programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

  • Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

    February 11, 2016

    Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

  • Mayor Davis Presents “Grow Your Business with Fort Gordon” Free Business Workshop Feb 11th

    February 10, 2016

    Mayor Hardie Davis Jr, Augusta Metro and Columbia County Chambers, NOW Corp and Peach State Federal Credit Union offer free breakfast workshop to small businesses wanting to get slice of Fort Gordon $233M Contracting Pie.

  • Hull Barrett's George Robertson: Four Tips to Start-Up Companies for Avoiding Trademark Pitfalls

    February 05, 2016

    In the early stages of start-up companies, generally protection of intellectual property rights is not a priority—whether it be from oversight or as a result of tight finances. Understandably, the leadership of start-ups primarily focuses on funding, organization, strategy, growth, talent, and marketing. Whatever the reason, neglecting to protect a start-up’s intellectual property at the inception of the company can be devastating in the long run.

  • Should You Hire Overqualified Employees?

    February 04, 2016

    When hiring, have you ever thrown away a resume from a candidate who sounded far too overqualified? According to some new research, you may have made a big mistake. A study from the Journal of Applied Psychology followed job candidates who were hired for roles they were overqualified for, either by experience or education. Turns out, the overqualified employees performed better at their jobs than the average employee.

  • Buzz on Biz Career Expo Provides Venue for Employers, Job Seekers

    February 01, 2016

    Employers and job seekers come together under one roof at the 3rd Annual Buzz on Biz Career Expo which will take place on Tuesday, February 9 at the Legends Club from 1-5:30 p.m. This year’s event is being sponsored by ATC Healthcare Services, Real McCoy Brokerage Firm, WRDW News Channel 12 and Pruitt Health.