ERG Payroll & HR announces Jason Gullett as new Operations Coordinator
January 31, 2020
Jason Gullett has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Operations Coordinator. Gullett will be assisting with the different day-to-day operations for each department, facilitating both internal and client projects…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year
January 2, 2020
As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…
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Greg Hilton, SOCO 80808
December 5, 2019
SOCO is a platform and coworking community for creators, indie workers and entrepreneurs. They opened their new Vista location, SOCO 80808, on November 20. At just under 11,000 square feet,…
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Have you planned your exit strategy?
December 2, 2019
By Jerry Bellune This time of year many of us have much to be thankful for. And those of us who have been at it many years are starting…
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United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
November 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks…
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Tom George joins the SC SBDC network as Winthrop Region Director
November 25, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, announced that Tom George has joined the SC…
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1×1 Design associate Yarely Martinez joins Columbia AIA Board of Directors
November 19, 2019
The team at 1×1 Design announced that Yarely Martinez has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Board of Directors. Martinez, Associate AIA, is the fourth 1×1 Design staff…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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McWaters Columbia
November 11, 2019
McWaters provides a comprehensive range of products including office furniture, interior architectural elements, technology and audio-visual solutions and commercial flooring. Over the years McWaters has kept up with trends and…
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Modern Exterminating Company
November 6, 2019
Anna Fender of 1×1 Design elected to Leadership Columbia Advisory Board
November 5, 2019
This is the fourth year Fender has been selected to counsel in the development program The 1×1 Design team congratulates Anna Fender, IIDA, LEED AP, for continuing her service on…
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UofSC Law Cybersecurity webinar to focus on fighting cybercrime – Oct. 29
October 24, 2019
Coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 12:30 – 2 p.m., featuring federal law enforcement…
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Leadership Lexington raises over $75,000 to build local veterans a pavilion
October 23, 2019
With the help of our community, the 2019 class of Leadership Lexington County is celebrating raising over $75,000 through sponsorships, in-kind donations and brick sales, to build a pavilion for…
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New Project to increase the number of women on state boards and commissions to be announced
October 21, 2019
The Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP), which aims to increase the number of women serving on boards and commissions throughout South Carolina, will be announced by Gov. Henry McMaster and…
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1×1 Design congratulates “Flip and Give” team on AIA SC award
October 18, 2019Architecture firm 1×1 Design was architect of record for The Moore Company’s Flip & Give vision The team at 1×1 Design congratulates Graeme Moore and Justin Drafts of The Moore…
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Terminix named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
October 16, 2019
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the sixth year in a row…
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New event space opening in the Vista in former Jillian’s
September 27, 2019
Junction 800 to be 16,000 Feet of Flexible Space for Events The Arnold Companies announced today the opening of Junction 800, a multi-purpose event venue in the former Jillian’s space.…
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Bernita Platt named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, announced that Myrtle Beach Area business consultant Bernita…
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Riggs Partners announces 2019 CreateAthon clients
September 16, 2019
Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 22nd annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour marketing marathon will…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott St. John recognized as a 2019 Woman of Influence
September 3, 2019
The team at 1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott St. John, the architecture firm’s president and owner, has been honored among Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2019 Women of Influence. St.…
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Growth Hack speakers needed
August 28, 2019
Fourth Annual Growth Summit hosted by ERG Payroll & HR ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 4th. The Growth…
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Terminix, Columbia College partner to provide 30,000 meals to students
August 26, 2019
Students in Richland County returned to school last week and Terminix Service, Inc. is doing its part to eliminate a pest that plagues far too many local students, hunger. Terminix…
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3D Systems names finance leader Todd A. Booth as new CFO
August 19, 2019
3D Systems announced that finance leader Todd A. Booth will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 3. He will report to President and CEO Vyomesh Joshi and…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 19, 2019
Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence Health and KershawHealth, effective immediately. Both facilities are part of LifePoint Health and are…
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Interview with representatives from Belk during Midlands Hiring Event
August 5, 2019
WHAT: Belk Hiring Event WHEN: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 6 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public…
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Master how to turn your creative talents into a sustainable business
July 26, 2019
It’s an opportunity for local residents to take their creative talents and grow them into a sustainable business. Richland Library is launching a series of five Creative Entrepreneurship Master Classes,…
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McWaters honored as one of CIOReview’s 10 Most Promising Audiovisual Companies of 2019
July 17, 2019
Connecting People, Furniture, and Technology “Space is no longer just about a chair or table. It’s more than that. Space can enliven, enrich, and optimize an experience,” begins William Gresham,…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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Sagacious Partners adds DuBose to project management team
July 1, 2019
Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has added Margaret DuBose as a Project Manager, the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) implementation and project management firm recently announced. DuBose’s primary project management role will concentrate…
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SCRA announces seven new client companies
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC…
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Deadline alert for South Carolina Private NonProfit organizations to apply for SBA working capital disaster loans
June 19, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in South Carolina of the July 16 deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications for damages caused by…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies team up to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
June 17, 2019
Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies partnered to host the inaugural “Light Up Business Downtown” celebration on Tuesday, June 4…
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Dog Trainer, Manager, Entrepreneur?
June 4, 2019
By Connie Cleveland A Business Owner’s Perspective Listening to a recent interview, this question was posed to comedian Brian Regan: “Your colleagues are in awe of how much material…
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Do you have enough cash to avoid disaster?
May 22, 2019
by Jerry Bellune Do you want profits or wealth? As a business owner, you need both. You cannot have wealth without profits, says our friend Ruth King of ProfitabilityRevolution.com…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win State SBA Awards
May 6, 2019
Karen Jenkins, Boyd & Nicole Johnson, Srikanth Kodeboyina and Hemalata Patel recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers…
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Where Organized and Spontaneous Collide
May 6, 2019
By Connie Cleveland I had the opportunity to spend a week in Hawaii with my cousin. The first day, I discovered I loved snorkeling, and every morning, when my…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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The Young Entrepreneur’s Online Summer Camp featuring FastTrac®
May 6, 2019
M.A.Curfman Learning & Consulting announced a 10-week online program for youth ages 12 to 18 who are aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Working with facilitators and real-world business coaches the participants…
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Phase One land development begins for LandTech’s Autumn Pond community
May 1, 2019
Real estate management and development company breaks ground in Blythewood, S.C. LandTech, LLC, a private real estate management and development firm headquartered in Columbia, S.C., announced Autumn Pond as the…
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Discover Local Resources to Get Your Business off the Ground
April 30, 2019
With National Small Business Week approaching (Sunday, May 5 – Saturday, May 11), Richland Library wants to showcase some upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners in our community.…
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Terminix ant farm breaks Guinness World Record
April 30, 2019
New Guinness World Record Holder will be on display until May 11 Terminix Service, Inc. unveiled the new official Guinness World Records’ largest ant farm April 27 at Discovery Place…
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MidlandsBiz
April 7, 2019
MidlandsBiz.com is part of a family of statewide, local online business magazines in South Carolina. The websites were founded to provide local business people real-time information about their community and…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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HUB International acquires Motorsports Book of Business
March 18, 2019
Prominent insurance brokerage adds Darren Hickey in Indianapolis and Charlotte offices HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that it has acquired a motorsports book…
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Form a Business Plan with Richland Library’s First Entrepreneur-in-Residence
March 11, 2019
Are you interested in or moving forward with starting your own business? Get advice from a local expert. Richland Library is thrilled to introduce our first entrepreneur-in-residence, Bayne Dangerfield. Living…
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SCMA Financial Services expands services under new company name
March 11, 2019
SCMA Financial Services is a full-service brokerage and consulting firm that has served the health care community of South Carolina for 25 years. They will now operate as Fulcrum Risk…
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Avoiding the Adversarial Position
March 6, 2019
By Connie Cleveland My family was never afraid to tackle tough topics. The debates and disagreements, particularly around the dining room table, were memorable. One such disagreement (I believe…
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AMCOL Systems gives back to community
March 6, 2019
The employees of AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience analytics and revenue cycle optimization, have once again generously given back to their surrounding communities. Every year…
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