December 2015 Features

  • Augusta Metro Chamber Names Barry Bryant Entrepreneur of the Year

    December 17, 2015

    The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its “2015 Entrepreneur of the Year” today at its December Member Economic Luncheon. The recipient is Barry Bryant, owner and president of Barney’s Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy that has been serving Augusta and the CSRA region for over 30 years.

  • Augusta Regional Airport is a Winter Wonderland

    December 15, 2015

    Augusta Regional Airport has turned into a winter wonderland! As holiday travelers make their way through the terminal they will see the sights and sounds of the season. There will be holiday performers, hidden elves, and Santa will be stopping by for a few visits!

  • AT&T Plans to Launch Blazing Fast Gigabit Internet Speeds in Augusta Area

    December 08, 2015

    AT&T announced today it is planning to expand the availability of ultra-fast speeds through AT&T GigaPower to homes, apartments and small businesses in parts of 38 additional metros across the United States, which will total at least 56 metros served, including in the Augusta area.

  • Hull Barrett's Bill Tucker on Tax Strategies Beyond Year End Giving

    December 04, 2015

    In the first part of this series, we discussed year-end charitable giving and tax strategies that can accomplish both clients’ charitable goals and provide some significant tax benefits. The focus of that article was immediate gifts given and received that provide current support to charitable organizations. But what if clients want to be more strategic with timing and how they give?

  • Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

    December 04, 2015

    Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

  • Augusta Metro Chamber Economic Luncheon to Recognize the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year

    December 01, 2015

    The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Dr. Tony Robinson, of Augusta University, will be the keynote speaker at the Member Economic Luncheon, occurring on Wednesday, December 16th, at the Augusta Marriott Hotel. Dr. Robinson will speak on “The Power of Entrepreneurial Leadership.”