Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Web site provider focuses on service

Jimmy Bennett got involved in ComputerOne after 27 years of working in the publishing world. Over the past five years, he has also developed a successful web design business.
By Gracie Shepherd

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012

SRS budget stable in 2012, but cuts loom

Savannah River Site's approved federal budget promises relatively smooth sailing for the fiscal year, but uncertainties for 2013 could result in fewer dollars.
By Rob Pavey

Five leaders selected for hall of fame

Five business leaders will be honored at the 2011 CSRA Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony in three weeks.
By Tim Rausch

Dealers say showroom improvements key

A number of local car dealerships have overhauled their showrooms in the past few years, and they say the biggest impact has been on customer satisfaction and comfort level.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

Catering business under new ownership

Cindy's Catering at 4015 Washington Road has been purchased by husband-wife team Terry and Donna John­ikin, who changed the name to CloverLeaf Catering.
By LaTina Emerson

Masters Week rental agencies optimistic

The market for rental houses during the Masters Tournament continues to rebound from a hard hit taken during the economic recession.
By Meg Mirshak

Home Depot hiring seasonal workers

Home Depot is hiring seasonal workers for its Evans, Augusta and Aiken locations, according to a news release from Goodwill Job Connection.

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

Gym gets new name with move

Oxygen Fitness Studio opens Jan. 9 in Surrey Center, formerly known as UrbanBody in downtown Augusta.
By Gracie Shepherd

Club Car holding global meeting in Augusta

Club Car will hold its three-day global sales meeting in Augusta beginning Tuesday.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012

January visitors expected to generate more than $660,000

According to the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau, January is expected to bring $664,095 in direct visitor spending to the Augusta area.

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012

Entrepreneur turns attention to art

Tony Carr Jr. is living proof that it's possible to make a living as an artist. The owner of Tony’s Garden Art on Main Street in North Augusta has traveled the globe, including Italy, Africa and ...
By LaTina Emerson

'Slow, steady growth'

Experts in local economics, finance and the regional economy predict more of the same for 2012. No remarkable gains, but no big losses either.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

Grovetown stores preparing for big alcohol sales Sunday

Christmas Day was busy for the few Grovetown retailers now open to sell alcohol. Some expect another big sales day on New Year's.
By Valerie Rowell and Jenna Martin

Area housing starts show little growth

With most of 2011 in the books, housing starts for the Augusta area were nearly identical to 2010.
By Gracie Shepherd

Monday, Dec. 26, 2011

Dec. 26 a busy day for stores

The day after Christmas has become a shopping holiday right up there with the day after Thanksgiving, with droves of shoppers using gift cards and exchanging gifts received the day before.
By Gracie Shepherd

Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011

Brisk Christmas sales spread joy

Local retailers say this holiday season has been lively, reflective of the national 3.8 percent increase over last year's holiday sales.
By LaTina Emerson and Gracie Shepherd

Friday, Dec. 23, 2011

Late shoppers rush out

Less than half of Americans finish their Christmas shopping by mid-December, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
By Kelly Jasper

Day Planner

JAN. 6: Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce First Friday Means Business; 7:30-9 a.m.; Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. SW, Aiken; free for members, (803) 649-1200

Knowledge helps sell a business

Surveys of the business brokerage industry maintain that only 30 percent to 40 percent of businesses that are listed for sale actually ever sell.
By David Yezbak

Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Union gets grant to train Vogtle specialists

An Augusta-area ironworkers union chapter received a $30,000 grant to purchase specialized welding equipment that will be used to train workers for tasks related to the addition of two new ...
By Rob Pavey

Biz Bits

James Gay was named the top mortgage loan producer for December for First Bank Mortgage.
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