Features
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Draws Over 2,000 Business Leaders to World Congress Center
January 14, 2016
An agenda featuring Georgia’s senior government officials—U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Dennis Ralston—drew over 2,000 business and community leaders to the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Tuesday.
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Hull Barrett - Fair Use of Photographs: Using Photos Found On Google Images
January 13, 2016
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Georgia, Florida and Alabama) decided a case on September 17 involving the “fair use” of a photograph obtained over the internet. But, fair use of a photograph in conjunction with commentary, satire or reporting does not extend to an unauthorized commercial use for advertising, marketing or merchandising. Hull Barrett Attorney David E. Hudson gives us more insight.
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Will 2016 Usher In “5G” Mobile Internet Technology? AT&T Expert Weighs in
January 04, 2016
The year 2015 brought us everything from the "hover board" to widespread use of "wearable" devices and "connected cars." Will 2016 also ring in the already well-publicized and much-buzzed about "5G" mobile Internet speeds? AT&T's Tom Keathley, Senior Vice President, Wireless Network Architecture & Design, breaks down the facts vs myths of 5G, where we are now - and where we still need to go before the new standard of "fast" really takes hold.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.”
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Red Kettle MATCH Sponsors The Salvation Army
November 06, 2015
Area businesses are embracing The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle MATCH program that lets businesses sponsor a kettle at Christmas with a matching gift challenge.
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Atlanta Selected to Host 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship
November 05, 2015
The College Football Playoff announced that Atlanta has been selected to host the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, which is scheduled to be played on Monday, January 8, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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GDOT Commissioner to Keynote Columbia County Chamber Pre-Legislative Breakfast
October 28, 2015
Commissioner Russell Mc Murry will be the keynote speaker for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Pre-Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, November 5th.
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Queensborough Bank Expands Footprint
October 26, 2015
Queensborough National Bank and Trust has been serving the Augusta area since 1902. Its footprint in Georgia expands along the Georgia side of the Savannah River and effective October 26th will include two new branches in Rincon and Savannah, Georgia bringing the total number of branches to 24.
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Metro Augusta’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.3% in September
October 22, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Augusta’s unemployment rate for September was 6.3 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 6.5 percent in August. The rate in September 2014 was 7.3 percent.
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How to Use the Sharing Economy to Benefit Your Business
October 19, 2015
Running a small business has a lot of perks to it. A huge budget usually isn’t one of them, so small businesses have to continually look for ways to stretch a dollar and make the most out of the operating budgets they do have. Finding ways to save on expenses while increasing profits is necessary to stay afloat. One way for small businesses to save on costs associated with running a business is to utilize today’s economy of sharing.
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ADP to Invest $20M in Augusta Facility & Create 450 Jobs
October 16, 2015
ADP, a global provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, and a major employer in Augusta with 1,019 associates, announced their plans to increase their employment with the addition of 450 jobs and invest $20,000,000 with the construction of an additional facility.
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GA House Speaker, David Ralston, to Headline Augusta Metro Chamber Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast
October 15, 2015
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Georgia House Speaker, David Ralston, will be the keynote speaker at the Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast occurring on Thursday, November 19th at the Augusta Marriott Hotel.
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Central Savannah River Area Employers to Hear State Officials Discuss Workforce Issues in Augusta Nov. 3rd
October 12, 2015
Employers in the Central Savannah River region will soon have the opportunity to learn how to better understand and conquer compliance challenges in the workplace.
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Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Planned Relocation to New Office Space
October 05, 2015
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce announced that it has entered into a lease agreement with the Augusta Riverfront Center to facilitate the relocation of the chamber offices. The new location at One 10th Street, Augusta Riverfront Center, includes 5,000 square feet of office space on the first floor.
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University Health FCU and Augusta Metro FCU Combine Forces
September 29, 2015
Two local credit unions will merge in order to bring members more products, services, and locations to handle their financial business. On Wednesday, September 23, University Health Federal Credit Union (FCU) members voted to approve the merger between University Health FCU and Augusta Metro FCU.
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Augusta Technical College Awarded $3M Grant
September 25, 2015
Augusta Technical College President Terry D. Elam is pleased to announce that the College has been awarded a $3 million Predominately Black Institutions Competitive Grant by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Lockheed Martin Marietta’s First Female VP, Shan Cooper, to Speak at Augusta Chamber's Women in Business Signature Event
September 23, 2015
Shan Cooper, Vice President of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Women in Business Signature Event on October 1st.
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Group & Benefits Consultants Merge with ACHS Insurance
September 21, 2015
Group & Benefits Consultants is joining ACHS Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acrisure LLC, to expand its services and offer property and casualty insurance to current and future clients. With the merger, Russell T. Head, will serve as President of ACHS Insurance and Michael W. Carraway will remain CEO of ACHS Insurance.
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Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries
September 17, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.
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Is Your Business Ready for Digital Commerce?
September 15, 2015
What is “digital commerce” you might ask and why is it important for small businesses in particular? Let’s define what digital commerce is. Contrary to what most might think, it is not just eCommerce.