Dana Lynn McIntyre

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Golf meets education, thanks to ANGC, Tiger, and Augusta Tech

1 week ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

The Augusta Municipal Golf Course, affectionately known as “The Patch,” stepped into the spotlight on Masters Monday. Fred Ridley, Chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) and the Masters Tournament, announced they are partnering with the TGR Foundation, the non-profit founded by five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, to design a nine-hole, short course for the municipal course.
Rolling out the Red Carpet for business leaders

1 week ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

Golf is not Augusta’s only Spring tradition. It is also when the city welcomes business leaders from around the world. Led by Gov. Brian Kemp (R), the 63rd Annual Red Carpet Tour, organized by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, wrapped up over the weekend with a second visit to Augusta. The Garden City is the only city the annual tour visits twice. The tour also visited Athens on Friday.
Georgia Chamber Praises Pro-Business Legislation

2 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

The 2025 Georgia Legislation Session is in the history books, and the state’s business community is touting the legislation that will help businesses. A news release from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce detailed a series of pro-business legislation that made it through the General Assembly. The measures await Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) signature.
Bringing Together Women in Technology

2 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

HACK Augusta is holding an event targeting what is still an underrepresented community in the technology workforce. The Women in Tech meetup wants to create a supportive and empowering community for women in technology. It will be held April 16 in theClubhou.se in the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The hosts are Sarah Matta, with HACK Augusta, and Lexie Irvine, Ecosystem Builder with theClubhou.se.
Mapping the Future of South Carolina’s Roads

2 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting public input on the Palmetto State’s future transportation needs. The department has created Momentum 2050: the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan. It assesses the existing statewide transportation system and anticipates impacts over the next 25 years. Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, in a statement on the plan website, said it is a road map for economic prosperity.
Best in Business! Your Roadmap

2 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce brought together leaders from four fields to answer the top question most businesses ask. How do I become the best? The April Good Morning, North Augusta breakfast centered on a panel discussion with leaders from a non-profit organization, micro/entrepreneur business, small business, and large business. Each had been named Best in Business during this year’s annual meeting.
Pitching Solutions to Real-World Problems

2 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

Teams of graduate and undergraduate students at Augusta University presented what they believe can be solutions for real-world challenges. They competed in the 6th Annual INNOVATE Pitch Competition hosted by the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The first competition in 2019 was to find solutions for a 15-year-old girl who was living with a colostomy bag, one of an estimated half-million people with the same challenge.
The Masters Welcome Mat is Out

3 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

Augusta is gearing up for the 2025 Masters Week that kicked off earlier this week with the first round for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. The final round will be played April 5th at Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC), followed by the Drive, Chip Putt competition on April 6th. The tournament practice rounds begin on April 7th. Destination Augusta says it is ready to welcome longtime visitors and newcomers to the Spring tradition.
South Carolina ready to welcome golf fans

3 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

Just across the Savannah River, communities are ready to give Masters Week visitors a taste of Southern hospitality. “The businesses will be welcoming both guests and locals all week long,” Avery Spears-Mahoney, Director of North Augusta Forward, told ABD. The businesses dotting along Georgia Avenue offer an eclectic assortment of products.
Branching out from Augusta

3 weeks ago | augustabusinessdaily.com | Dana Lynn McIntyre

While Augusta may be the focal point for golf fans traveling to the C.S.R.A., surrounding areas also have events and attractions for visitors. A prime example is Columbia County, where the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) kicks off Masters Week events. The first practice round is today, April 2, at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. It moves to the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) for the final round on April fifth.