Features
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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.
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How to Keep Bad Reviews from Hurting Your Business
September 10, 2015
A less than flattering online review about your business is not something you would normally celebrate. However, bad customer comments will not necessarily cause your sales to plummet, provided you manage online reviews properly, promptly and efficiently.
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In Golf, It’s Follow Through That Makes the Difference
September 04, 2015
Did you know that playing golf can provide ramps and other assistive equipment to help make life more independent for those with disabilities in our area?
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Curio – a Collection by Hilton Ushers in a New Era of Southern Hospitality in Augusta
September 02, 2015
A historic property known for its unparalleled Southern hospitality near the heart of downtown Augusta, The Partridge Inn Augusta joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton today. As Hilton Worldwide’s rapidly-expanding global collection of distinctive hotels, Curio caters to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences.
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CareSouth Acquired by HealthSouth in $170M Deal
September 01, 2015
HealthSouth Corporation, a leading provider of post-acute healthcare services, announced its Encompass Home Health operating unit has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the home health agency operations of CareSouth Health System, Inc. for a cash purchase price of $170 million.
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Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture
August 27, 2015
More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.
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Metro Augusta’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.1%
August 27, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Augusta’s unemployment rate for July was 7.1 percent, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 6.8 percent in June. The rate in July 2014 was 8.4 percent.
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Columbia County Chamber to Build New Two-Story Office Building
August 26, 2015
Columbia County Chamber Holdings, Inc. and the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are proud to announce the purchase of a parcel on Washington Road for construction of a new Chamber office.
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How Augmented Reality Can Heat Up Summer Marketing Campaigns
August 25, 2015
With interactive solutions constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that marketing leaders are constantly looking for new ways to use technology and stay abreast of the latest digital trends that consumers now crave. One interactive tool gaining a lot of popularity is augmented reality (AR), with more than 1.4 billion downloads of mobile AR applications expected by the end of this year alone. AR transforms static displays, point-of-purchase materials, print ads or marketing collateral into real-word environments.
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Christ Community Health Services Providing Affordable Health Care
August 24, 2015
Starting with four employees—two physicians, a nurse, and a practice administrator — Christ Community Health Services Augusta (CCHSA) opened its doors in 2007. Eight years later, CCHSA has more than 60 employees including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and administrative personnel, completing more than 20,000 patient visits annually at two locations.
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Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau: Why are Companies Choosing Georgia?
August 20, 2015
Continuing our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau talks about what makes Georgia stand out for companies who are looking to relocate or expand.
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GRU Cancer Research Building to Undergo $62.5M Expansion
August 18, 2015
The cancer research building at Georgia Regents University is getting a larger footprint and a new name. The 170,000-square-foot facility on the corner of Laney Walker and R.A. Dent boulevards will expand upward and outward, gaining 72,000 square feet of new space and 6,000 square feet of renovations to become the GRU Cancer Center GRU Bert-3M. Bert Storey Research Building, in recognition of the Augusta philanthropist and longtime university supporter.
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Cliff Oxford: How a Great Business Can Go Out of Business - How Owners Beg for a Bad Exit
August 13, 2015
All us entrepreneurs know not every business is going to survive. But when a business that appears to be roaring with success shutters, it’s startling. Customers are always left confused and thinking, “what happened? How did a great business go away?” I felt the same way and was taken aback when I first heard about the legendary Harold’s Barbecue in South Atlanta was closing for good.
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ACVB Announces Siren Movie Film Crew Shooting in Augusta
August 11, 2015
The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official liaison to the film industry for the City of Augusta and the official designee of the State of Georgia’s Camera Ready program is pleased to announce the arrival of a film crew shooting a small budget movie in Augusta.
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5 Killer Tips to Keep Your Small Business WiFi Up and Running
August 07, 2015
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How to Ensure Career Opportunities for Employees
August 07, 2015
If HR professionals aren’t focusing on company wide career development programs in 2015, a new study show they’ll regret it in 2016. Recent research (PDF) conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that career advancement opportunities were highly important to nearly half of everyone who was surveyed.
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Verizon Wireless Responding to Georgia’s Marketplace
August 06, 2015
Jonathan LeCompte, president of the Georgia/Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless, has been with Verizon and its legacy companies for over 20 years, starting out in the organization as a customer service representative. Not only have his responsibilities expanded and changed over the last two decades, but so has the wireless industry.
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How Business and Personal Credit Cards Are Different
July 30, 2015
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Why Your Company Needs a Wellness Program
July 30, 2015
If one of your company’s top players decides to defect to the competition due to a unique benefit offering, the result can be catastrophic. Not only could your business experience a decline in productivity, the costs associated with finding new talent and trying to fill the void in the meantime could be incalculable. One way to stay competitive in this increasingly aggressive job market is to invest in a sound wellness program.
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5 Tax Related Changes for Your Healthcare in 2016
July 28, 2015
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August Direct Visitor Spending in Augusta to Hit Almost $3M
July 27, 2015
The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Augusta Sports Council are pleased to announce that visitors attending meetings, reunions, events and/or sporting events in Augusta will generate at least $2.936,8798.40 in direct visitor spending over the month of August.
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Atlanta Braves EVP, Mike Plant, Well-Trained for Olympian Task of Moving Team to Cobb County
July 23, 2015
The first sporting event at the Atlanta Braves’ Turner Field in June of 1996 was not a baseball game, but, rather, the venue for the U.S Olympic Track and Field Trials, followed the next month by the actual Olympic Games. That irony is not lost on Atlanta Braves’ Executive Vice-President, Mike Plant, an Olympian speed skater and member of several Olympic committees, who has taken on overall responsibility for the 2017 move of the team to SunTrust Park in Cobb County.
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CSRA College Night Celebrates Over 20 Years of Service to Area Students
July 21, 2015
High school students will have an opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 140 colleges and universities and win scholarships totaling approximately $12,000 at CSRA College Night, to be held Thursday, September 10th, at the James Brown Arena, Augusta, Ga. Admission is free and open to the public.