New businesses are continuing to pop up, a welcome sight around town as we look to break free of COVID-19-related economic troughs and spring toward Masters season.
The development of the 1317 Columbia Nitrogen Dr. property will house the largest staffed Airgas Industrial Gas Facility in the United States. Mark Khan, Airgas terminal manager, said this project will impact Augusta as an anchor between the community and the greater and Southeastern regional economy. Airgas provides industrial products that are essential to a diverse range of operations and industries.
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“We are proud to call Augusta home for this project and development,” Khan said.
A new Wing Stop location has opened up in front of the Kroger in Grovetown. The Lewiston Road area seen continual growth and, with options like Panera Bread, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Wing Stop competitor Wild Wing Cafe, the area is stocked with restaurants just off the crowded I-20 exit. This is the fourth location for franchisees Jovianne and Richard Branker, and more should be to come.
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A new Benjamin Moore paint store is opening in North Augusta on Carolina Avenue. Owner Tom Uskup is pleased with the new location and progression of the project.
“The transformation of the location from an unused daycare to a local paint and decorating shop is, I think, intriguing,” Uskup said. “North Augusta is experiencing well-planned growth, and this adds a significant renovation project at the edge of the downtown business district. I feel businesses coming back towards the downtown district have an economic and intrinsic impact to the core of the town.”
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has hired Teddy Tripp as the new director of the Masters Housing Bureau. As director, Tripp is responsible for overseeing the community’s largest non-profit based rental bureau in the region. Masters Housing Bureau is the Augusta area’s foremost rental agency associated with and sanctioned by the Augusta National Golf Club.
Masters Housing revenues support the mission of the Chamber of Commerce– to lead the business community by serving as its advocate, promoting the region, enhancing the business climate, and promoting quality membership programs and services. For more information on Masters Housing Bureau, please visit MastersHousing.com.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is now accepting applications for the Innovative Mini-Grants Program, a competitive process that rewards innovative elementary and middle school educators in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Public and private teachers in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell and Edgefield counties in South Carolina, and Columbia and Richmond counties in Georgia are invited to participate.
Beginning this year, educators may submit grant applications online. A rule change has also been put into effect. For Category A ($500), Category B ($750) or Category C ($1,000) grants, educators may apply as a single applicant or as a team with no more than three members. Applications must be submitted by March 5, 2021
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com
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