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CSRA Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Hosts Annual Volunteers Awards and Recognition Luncheon
May 07, 2015
The CSRA Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging will host its Annual Awards & Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at KROC Center Augusta. This fun-filled program provides the Agency an exciting opportunity to recognize the valuable work performed by its volunteers and others who support the well-being of seniors and persons with disabilities.
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The Pollock Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Technology Expo
May 05, 2015
Pollock Company has been part of the Augusta professional landscape for half a century, and that’s quite a feat when landscapes shed their skin so often, leaving less adaptable businesses in ruins. It all started in 1965 when Edwin B. Pollock went from branch manager for Olivetti-Underwood one day to owner of his own company the next.
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Randy Griffin Named SBA Financial Services Champion of the Year
April 30, 2015
The Georgia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration in anticipation of National Small Business Week May 4-8, 2015, recognized its award winners for Georgia at an awards luncheon in Atlanta today and they include an Augustan.
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Tickle Your Funny Bone: 20 Desk Toys for the Office
April 29, 2015
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Goodwill Celebrates International Goodwill Week with Festival, Job Fairs
April 28, 2015
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA will join the annual international celebration of Goodwill Week, May 4-8, with job fairs boosting employment opportunities for the public and recognition events for Goodwill’s dedicated employees.
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Bill Thompson Reflects on the Banking Industry and Queensborough’s Unique Niche
April 27, 2015
Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in Louisville, Ga., delivers big bank products with small town service. The bank that has been in business since 1902 now has 22 branches, mostly located in small communities where their 270 employees both work and live.
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AGL Resources Moves the Natural Gas Industry and the Economy Forward
April 23, 2015
Hank Linginfelter, Executive Vice President, Distribution Operations, articulates with ease the activities of AGL Resources, headquartered in Atlanta since 1856. “Every year we’re running pipes to new areas of the state. We want to serve customers reliably and safely. We want to keep costs low,” he says.
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Governor Signs Opportunity School District, Education Reform Into Law
April 22, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation that would implement an Opportunity School District to turn around failing schools. This law provides the framework for how the OSD would work should voters approve a constitutional amendment in 2016.
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Augusta's Prayon Wins Small Manufacturer of the Year Award
April 21, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal recently named three of Georgia’s leading companies as the 2015 Manufacturers of the Year. Prayon, located in Augusta, Ga., won in the category of 150 employees or fewer.
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IntelliSystems Extreme Phone Makeover Contest Showcases Telecommunications Options
April 20, 2015
In the ever-changing world of technology, businesses are trying to keep pace with latest telecommunications trends to remain efficient and productive. “Small and medium-sized businesses need the same advanced and reliable communication solutions as large companies, but without the high costs or frustrating complexity,” said IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade.
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Governor Deal to Speak at Columbia County Chamber Legislative Breakfast
April 17, 2015
The Honorable Gov. Nathan Deal will be the keynote speaker for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on May 7th.
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Goodwill, Golden Harvest Food Bank Announce Major Partnership
April 16, 2015
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA and Golden Harvest Food Bank, two of the larger charitable organizations serving the CSRA and beyond, on Thursday, April 16, announced a historic partnership that is expected to produce significant benefits for the community and those assisted by both agencies.
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Q&A With GDEcD Director of Global Commerce Annie Baxter
April 14, 2015
In the first of a monthly series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Director of Global Commerce for Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food Annie Baxter discusses important transportation projects, innovations in logistics, and the economic development climate in Georgia.
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Are Your Employees Getting Enough Sleep? (And if Not, Why Do You Care?)
April 13, 2015
It’s no secret to any harried entrepreneur that getting too little sleep has plenty of ill effects. But did you ever stop to think about the effect lack of sleep might be having on your employees. And, by extension, how that could be affecting your business?
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2015 Georgia Chamber Red Carpet Tour Begins Today
April 08, 2015
The 2015 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Tour kicks off today and runs through Saturday, April 11th. Twenty-four business leaders who are planning to locate or expand from throughout the nation and the world are participating in this year’s tour, which will visit the Governor’s Mansion, the College Football Hall of Fame and the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta and the Masters golf tournament in Augusta.
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10 Biggest Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Like the Plague
April 07, 2015
Owning a small business means you’re in the business of selling, whether that’s your product or your services. Luckily, sales skills can be learned much like a sport or a hobby and the more practice you get, the better you’ll be. Qualities in outstanding salesmen include being proactive, friendly and disciplined. Selling is an art and by fine-tuning your skills, you’ll see an immediate increase in sales when it comes to your small business. Here, we’re looking at 10 of the biggest sales mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.
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Award-Winning Georgia Art Exhibit to Visit Augusta
April 02, 2015
Forty-six award-winning pieces of art from disabled artists across Georgia, including one from the Central Savannah River Area, will be on display April 4-28 at the Georgia Artists with Disabilities Inc.'s 30th annual statewide tour and exhibit at HealthSouth/Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, 1355 Independence Dr.
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April Direct Visitor Spending in Augusta Totals Almost $2M
April 01, 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 $1,703,198.00 in direct visitor spending over the month of April. This is a strong number that doesn't reflect Master spending.
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Augusta's Holographic Optical Technologies Brings Cutting-Edge Holograms to Consumer Market
March 30, 2015
Holographic Optical Technologies of Augusta, Georgia, innovator in the field of holographic medical imaging, is entering the world of consumer electronics with the announcement of its Kickstarter campaign.
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Casino Gambling Legalization Introduced; Projections Suggest $250M For HOPE
March 26, 2015
Georgia legislators have toyed around with the idea of allowing horse racing at a new small scale race track. Yesterday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers has dropped bills that would pave the way for Georgia to aim higher and assert itself into the major leagues of casino gambling. Charlie Harper of Peach Pundit writes that supporters of HR 807 and HB 677 tout a potential payoff of 10,000 construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs, and – perhaps most importantly – $250 Million dollars added to HOPE’s dwindling coffers every year.
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Tips On Effective Ways to Market to Millennials
March 23, 2015
The millennial generation has grown to be one of the largest populations in the United States, even outnumbering the baby boomer generation. And now, not only are they the largest group in America, but they are also the most financially influential group, representing more than $1.3 trillion in consumer spending power, according to the Hartman Group. Communicorp's Amanda Bass gives us some tips on marketing to this growing generation.
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Ed Farley: What Do Your Customers Think?
March 20, 2015
How many times do you hear companies brag that they are…world-class ….have top-rated products! How often do we hear the claims of an incredible sales force! The best customer service! Are these claims true? How do they know? How do you know?
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Unisys Selects Augusta's Discovery Plaza, Hopes to Create 700 Jobs
March 17, 2015
Unisys Corporation today announced that it has selected Discovery Plaza, at One Seventh Street in Augusta, Georgia, as the permanent site of its newest client service center, creating up to 700 jobs.
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Regions Bank Emerges Stronger From the Financial Crisis
March 13, 2015
Alabama-based Regions Bank has seen its share of challenges in recent years. Not long after Regions and AmSouth Bancorporation merged in 2007, the global financial markets collapsed, which challenged the merged entities during the economic fallout.
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Jim Blanchard on Changing the Leadership Culture
March 12, 2015
When former Chairman & CEO of Synovus Jim Blanchard retired, his agenda didn’t fill with days dedicated to front-porch sitting. He desired to perpetuate and expand the influence of what he calls “servant leadership.” He proposed the concept of a leadership forum to his successor, who, understanding the value, eagerly agreed to sponsor the program. That was 10 years ago. The 10th annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum will roll out later this year in August.