Join us for a special event on July 20th from 5:30-7:30pm with presenting sponsor Jan-Pro.  Jan Pro will be demonstrating a new disinfectant spray system called EnviroShield that keeps germs out of the work place.  There will also be gift certificates available for local restaurants, hotels and more for 40 cents on the dollar.

The Event will be held at the Partridge Inn Magnolia Room.  It is a free event for first time guests and includes appetizers and drinks.  Each guest will be provided the opportunity for a 60 second elevator speech about your business.  Please RSVP to neil.gordon@buzzon.biz.

Let’s see if Very Vera will spill “the carrots” on the radio buzz today on WRDW 1630AM. Tomorrow night at 9pm, she’s on National TV and today, the boyz are asking her about her experience. We are also streaming live at www.wrdwam.com

We’ll have local buzz, national business news, live stock reports and the following guests:

12:20pm –VERA STEWART (of VERY VERA) will join us over the phone to chat about her appearance with “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the FOOD NETWORK. It’s the battle to determine who has the best carrot cake. The show will air on July 21st.  For more info, www.veryvera.com

12:45pm - - A representative from Larry Miller, Century 21 Real Estate is on along with one of the Preferred Providers from their Home Connections group. We talk networking and specifics about service industries in the CSRA. For more info visit www.c21larrymiller.com

Today, Ocean Cleaning Services owner Sonja Wilson joins the boyz along with real estate attorney Phillip Scott Hibbard.

1:20pm - - DK BHASKAR will join you in the studio to chat about his book “The Fragile Forest:Inside Brazilian Amazonia” and his book signings.  He will have book signings this week – - July 23rd (6:30pm) he’ll have a talk and a signing at “Aroma Cafe”.  On July 24th (1pm) he’ll have a signing at BORDERS.

About the Book:
The Fragile Forest: Inside Brazilian Amazonia is a celebration of the spirit of the Amazonian rainforests. This book aims to introduce the reader to the mystery and romance of the region, supported by scores of photographs shot over multiple visits. While every attempt has been made to bring alive the Amazonian basin and its significance as the greatest biodiversity hot spot on this planet, this book is not intended to be a detailed historic, economic, scientific or geographic reference for the region. In addition to photographs, the book provides useful maps, fact files, environmental diversity and relevant information for prospective travelers and readers.

1:45pm - - We welcome a different member of the Augusta Technical College staff to help our listeners look for some new training options or to plan a new future with studies that will yield a new career. For more information, log on to www.augustatech.edu

source: Medical College of Georgia

AUGUSTA, Ga. – A new biotech company has grown out of laboratory and clinical studies at the Medical College of Georgia with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and cancer.

Dr. Jin-Xiong She, director of the MCG Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, is president and CEO of the new Jinfiniti Biosciences LLC, housed in the MCG’s Life Sciences Business Development Center, a turnkey incubator for these type of startup companies. Dr. Richard A. McIndoe, the center’s associate director, is Jinfiniti’s vice president for operations and information technology.

Jinfiniti provides a variety of high-throughput scientific services including nucleic acid isolation, genomic analysis, antibody production, immunoassays, medicinal chemistry and toxicity evaluation for academic and pharmaceutical institutions. The company also is developing biomarkers that will enable simple urine or blood tests for early disease detection and monitoring of treatment outcomes. Additionally, the company is developing new drugs and companion biomarkers for personalized medicine.

Dr. Charles Nawrot, MCG associate vice president for technology transfer and economic development, called She’s company a logical outgrowth of his science which has focused on translational studies such as identifying high-risk genes for type 1 diabetes then studying in humans how they interact with the environment to cause disease.

“Dr. She’s research is at the forefront of diagnosing and treating diabetes and cancer,” Nawrot said. “Jinfiniti Biosciences will be the vehicle by which his biomarker discoveries will be made available to the public. Soon we will have patient-specific therapies that result from his research into the molecular basis of these diseases.”

Moving laboratory findings into clinical practice is a major thrust of groups like the National Institutes of Health but the transition is a tough one, said She, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Genomic Medicine.

“There are many wonderful scientific discoveries but the vast majority never translate into medical practice.” She wants to help scientists close that gap. “Very few people are going to knock on your door to further develop the technology. That is what startup companies are trying to do: take discoveries to the next step so that big companies become interested.”

She’s new company has financial support from the Georgia Research Alliance Venture Lab Fund and two extramural research contracts. Jinfiniti also is pursuing angel investors and venture capital. The Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development, MCG Research Institute and administration also have been exceedingly supportive, She said.

He is a little nervous about the opportunity but happy to take on the challenge.

“What impresses me the most about Dr. She is his drive and dedication to research and building this new company,” Nawrot said. “Nothing will stop him short of success. I’m so glad that the MCG incubator can be a part of Jinfiniti’s growth.”

Brad Kirkland of KIRKLAND DESIGNS sold his customer list and some equipment to the Copy Center on Wrightsboro Road to the Downey family. The Downeys own 3 area IHOP’s as well.  Kirkland is known as a young, assertive printer in area circles. He used to have his print shop at the corner of 13^th and Reynolds Street. He is helping with the transition and has gone to work for the Copy Center.

12:20pm –  Shellie Madaus from AFLAC will explain how she got started as an AFLAC rep and how local businesspeople can benefit.

12:45pm – Brian Tucker of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce joins us for CHAMBER CHAT, a weekly look at networking events, workshops, seminars and activities to get involved with as a business leader. Brian also updates us on area business and state lobbying efforts. For more information log on to www.northaugustachamber.org

1:20pm – Ambassador John Forde will look at the week that was in terms of ribbon cuttings and workshops and talk about opportunities for this week.

1:45pm Jay Waldron from JAN PRO will join us to talk TUESDAY NIGHT’S buzz on biz networking event at the Partridge Inn

Jan Pro will demonstrate ENVIROSHIELD, a disinfenctant spray system that will help keep employees in and germs out! They are also routinely voted at the top of the best franchise or fastest growing franchise list with Entrepreneur Magazine.

SOURCE: Augusta Richmond County Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites

“Lost & Found: Secrets to Successful Time Management”

Guest Presenter:
Ms. Yvonne Duckett

Director, Career Services Center
Southern Wesleyan University

11:00am Registration & Networking
11:30am Lunch
12:00pm Program Begins

$25.00 Chamber Members

$30.00 Non-Members

Advanced Reservations Requested.

REGISTER HERE! (www.augustagausa.com)

source: ASBDC

The Aiken Small Business Development Center is pleased to present the Successful Home Based Business Management Workshop.  Please pass this information along to anyone you feel may benefit from this seminar.

“Helping You Find Effective and Efficient Solutions to Your Business Needs”

SUCCESSFUL HOME-BASED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

The USC-Aiken Small Business Development Center will present an informative workshop on opening and running a Successful Home-Based Business, July 26, 2010, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Business & Education Building, Room 140. Fee is $35 in advance or $40 at the door, payable by cash, check or credit card. Registration is required: Phone 803-641-3646, e-mail SBDC@usca.edu, or visit our website at www.usca.edu/sbdc.

This four-hour long workshop, enhanced with interactive Internet media presentation, addresses many business concerns faced by home-based business owners. Topics include:

• checking out home-based business opportunities; zoning;
• choosing experts (accountant, lawyer, banker, insurance agent, collection agent, computer experts);
• federal and SC state tax issues affecting home-based businesses;
• independent contractor or employment;
• different legal business structures (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC) and related tax deductions;
• business management;
• recordkeeping;
• financial and strategic planning;
• marketing;
• when is it time to move out of your home;
• business traps and how to avoid them;
• Internet and library resources for home-based business owners.

source: Augusta Greenjackets Baseball Team:

Dear GreenJackets Fans,

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to Meet & Greet Former Atlanta Brave great, Dale Murphy, on Saturday July 24th.  Murphy, a two-time National League MVP and five-time Gold Glove award winner, will be at Lake Olmstead Stadium to help celebrate Faith & Family Night.

Special E-Mail Only Early Release – The GreenJackets will be selling tickets for an All-You-Can Eat Buffet with exclusive VIP access to Dale Murphy during the game.  THERE ARE ONLY 50 VIP TICKETS REMAINING!  This Package Will SELL OUT!  Don’t miss out on this special opportunity!

The Buffet, VIP access and GreenJackts hat is just $25 a person.  Click on this link and type MURPHY as the promo code to purchase your VIP tickets today!  This package will be released to the general public on Monday.