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Fashion Debut gets you to ‘think spring’

It may feel like the dead of winter, but it’s also time to begin thinking ahead to spring fashions. “I think people are probably looking for a good excuse to think spring,” said Crystal Graham of Augusta Free Press, which is presenting the 2012 Spring Fashion Debut on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the WTA’s Gateway, 329 W. Main St., Downtown...

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AFP produces commercial spot for Chamber Showcase

Augusta Free Press produced the TV commercial spot for the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Showcase. The spot will air on WHSV-TV3 and Comcast. The 2012 Business Showcase is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, from 1-5 p.m. at the Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center. AFP worked with Chamber staff to develop the script for the commercial, including...

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RMH joins as online partner of AugustaFreePress.com

Rockingham Memorial Hospital has joined on as an online partner of AugustaFreePress.com, agreeing to a one-year contract for an ad on the news website promoting the Harrisonburg-based medical-services organization. Rockingham Memorial Hospital is a 238-bed community hospital providing the best in healthcare services since 1912. RMH serves a seven-county area with a population of close to 200,000,...

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Congratulations

Chris and Crystal - let me extend my congratulations to the many that you must be receiving. 10 years in business what an achievement – that’s a major accomplishment. Linda B. Winkler Director of Programs and Special Events 30 Ladd Road P.O. Box 1107 Fishersville, VA 22939 Phone: 540.324.1133 Fax: 540.324.1136 www.augustava.com

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Congrats on being a part of ‘elite 4 percent’

Congratulations on 10 years in business. 80 percent of new companies go out of business in 5 years. Of the 20 percent remaining, 80 percent of those do not make it to 10 years. So that means that only 20 percent of 20 percent, or 4 percent make it past 10 years. I have found that the top 4 percent of performers in any business are the ultra successful and generally earn 10 to 50 times more than...

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Congrats, AFP

Congratulations, Crystal and Chris!!! We wish you the best of luck and much prosperity in 2012! Best Regards, Jay Crawford Director of Membership and Communications Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce 540.324.1133 www.augustava.com

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Augusta Free Press: 10 Years and Counting

On the heels of its most successful year ever in 2011, Augusta Free Press LLC will mark its 10th year in business in 2012. “Our focus in this anniversary year is the same as it has been for us from day one – building on our success both for ourselves and for our growing list of corporate partners,” said Chris Graham, the president of Augusta Free Press LLC, founded in 2002. The...

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Augusta Health places online ad with AugustaFreePress.com

Augusta Health has become an online partner of AugustaFreePress.com, agreeing to a one-year contract for an ad on the news website promoting the Fishersville-based medical-services organization. Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit community hospital with a mission to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. In 2011, Augusta Health is the only...

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AFP builds online store for Fishburne Military School

Fishburne Military School logo apparel ranging from hats and T-shirts to ties, travel mugs, Christmas ornaments and blankets are now available online – thanks to Augusta Free Press. AFP built a new online store for FMS at www.FishburneTimesConnect.org – a news portal for Fishburne designed and maintained by Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham. The store features an easy-to-use...

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AFP to lead social media, web seminar for Augusta Health Community Forum

AFP principal Chris Graham will lead a Jan. 23 seminar on social media and web marketing being sponsored by the Augusta Health Community Health Forum. The seminar – Building the Machine – will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Virginia Regional Transit/CATS building, 51 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville. The $25 fee for the seminar includes a boxed lunch that will be provided for...

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