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Beware of a Backdoor Tax Increase
To read the Op-Ed online or see the comments please click below: http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/nov/06/beware-ofa-backdoortax-increase/ The below Op-Ed from The Post and Courier this morning is making my blood pressure go through the roof! It is my understanding that the only reason this is being taken up by the courts is because the General Assembly has forced this ...
2011 State of the Region Forum
For the CSRA to not only compete, but thrive in an increasingly global economy, we, as residents of a single region, need to operate with a regional perspective. Our region is comprised of a number of different communities, each with its own strengths and weakness. Each community offers different amenities and different lifestyles. Its ...
Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish
One of my favorite quotes on leadership isn’t really a quote; it’s a proverb. Proverbs 29:18 says “where there is no vision, the people perish”. Regardless of your faith or beliefs, the verse has merit. The verse very simply highlights the primary mission or importance of a leader – to cast a ...
Why Shop Local?
Why Shop Local? Top Ten Reasons to Shop Local 1. Protect Local Character and Prosperity By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain North Augusta’s diversity and distinctive flavor. 2. Community Well-Being Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local causes. 3. Local Decision Making Local ownership means that important decisions ...
Two Savannah River Site Projects Gain National Recognition
The folks at Savannah River National Lab.(1 of only 12 National Labs in the Country) are tackling some of the worlds most pressing needs, energy independence & energy security among them, right here in Aiken, SC, and many of them live here in North Augusta. AIKEN, SC – The Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site has ...
Leadership North Augusta Breaks Ground on Outdoor Classroom
The Class of 2011 of Leadership North Augusta, which graduated on June 1, wanted their legacy to be a “project with lasting impact on the community,” said Walker Posey, a member of the class who helped put the project together. The result has been termed “magic” by School Board member Ray Fleming. ...
Second class of Leadership NA graduates
The second group of participants in Leadership North Augusta last Wednesday moved into the history books as 13 local members of the business community graduated. A total of nine men and four women gathered with their guests for a dinner at Lookaway Hall. They shared some thoughts on what they had learned ...
Amazon and Internet Sales Tax: What is Fair?
I’ve gone back and forth on this issue and have really struggled with whether or not internet purchases should be taxed. On one hand, South Carolina needs the jobs, but on the other hand, we have small local businesses that are struggling to keep their head above water, and they are required to collect and ...
Check Out Our New Members for May!
We have had a very busy month, and have 14 new members to brag about. Each of the businesses below contribute, not only to the local economy, but to our overall character and quality of life. Please, please please take a minute to welcome each of our newest members, and be sure to support our local ...
New Members for March
Take just a second and reach out to out newest members to welcome them aboard. The Salvation Army Kroc Center Derek Dugan, Communications Director 1833 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30904 www.krocaugusta.org (706) 364-4036 Email Derek Keller Williams Realty Kathy Larrabee, Team Leader 3633 Wheeler Road, Suite 125 Augusta, GA 30909 http://www.kw.com/kw/ (706) 868-3772 Email Kathy The Sunshine House Kim Heath, Center Director 606 Atomic Road North Augusta, SC 29841 www.sunshinehouse.com (803) 279-6864 Email Kim Child Care Center Sam’s ...
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