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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Sagacious Partners adds Dela Cruz to team
March 4, 2019
Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has added Anton Dela Cruz as Strategic Assistant and Administrative Officer, the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) implementation and project management firm recently announced. Dela Cruz serves a…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air supports WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy in February
February 28, 2019LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced that WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy have been chosen as the recipients of February’s Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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Local FASTSIGNS recognized among top centers in the country
February 27, 2019FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top performing center at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Convention held in Orlando, Florida.…
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Folly Association of Business to do away with the Folly Gras Festival
February 25, 2019The Folly Gras 2019 Festival that took place on Saturday, February 23 was a huge success in terms of the number of attendees and funds raised, but over the last…
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Event planning companies Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events merge
February 25, 2019Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events have recently merged under the ownership of Monique Semper. The newly formed company will be doing business as Yoj Events, a Semper Signature Co. The…
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Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5
February 22, 2019The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase
February 22, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Studio 2LR is searching for a new business manager
February 14, 2019Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors is searching for a new business manager to help grow our award-winning design firm. We are architects and interior designers who are committed to design…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
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Community management leaders SCS and CAMS announce official alliance
February 7, 2019
Firms join forces after years of working together in the Carolinas, expanding reach to more than 600 associations South Carolina-based community association management firm Southern Community Services (SCS) has joined…
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Immedion promotes Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for Managed Services team
February 6, 2019Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for their Managed IT Services team. In her…
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Industry partners establish recommended design and operational practices
February 4, 2019
The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) Formation Committee and membership have approved the first Design and Operational Practices that will enhance the operational safety and success…
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EngenuitySC’s 2018 Midlands Regional Competitiveness report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness
January 29, 2019Mayor Benjamin Announces Results of Report; Midlands Business Leadership Group Announces Coordinating Council On Monday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C.,…
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EngenuitySC’s 2018 Midlands Regional Competitiveness report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness
January 29, 2019Mayor Benjamin Announces Results of Report; Midlands Business Leadership Group Announces Coordinating Council On Monday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C.,…
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Ginny Carson announced as 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals® (APMP®)
January 10, 2019The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) has announced that Ginny Carson, CPP APMP, will serve as the 2019 Chair of its Board of Directors. Carson currently works as the…
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Safelite Group acquires Charleston-based Glasspro
January 9, 2019
Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite® AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Glasspro®, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of…
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SIB Fixed Cost Reduction acquires stake in legal bill analysis firm
December 19, 2018SIB Fixed Cost Reduction announced that it has acquired a stake in Santorian LLC, which helps organizations manage their legal invoices and identify overcharges and billing errors to assure they…
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Engenius awards a grant and launches new website for Greenville Housing Fund
December 17, 2018Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, awarded a grant and launched a new website for The Greenville Housing Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to investing and funding affordable…
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AMCOL, RevMD form Strategic Partnership
December 14, 2018
AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience and revenue cycle optimization services, andRevMD Partners, LLC., an industry leading technology enabled revenue cycle services company, have entered into a strategic…
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Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District
December 10, 2018Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
December 10, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined HUB Carolinas as Personal…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader
December 7, 2018
HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District
December 7, 2018Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…
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Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District
December 6, 2018Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader
December 6, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Minerva Management Partners to host “It’s Not Your Father’s Business Plan – Business Plan Reboot” virtual workshop in January
December 5, 2018Minerva Management Partners, LLC, a business coaching practice created to help women entrepreneurs really step into the role of CEO of their company, has announced the launch of their new…
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Three Character Traits Dogs Gave Me
December 5, 2018
By Connie Cleveland I don’t remember life without a dog in it. Decades of working with and loving dogs have taught me many lessons. And in the process dogs…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
November 19, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Southeast headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
November 19, 2018
HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Southeast headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Assuming the Worst
November 9, 2018
By Connie Cleveland I was training a Golden Retriever for field trial competition, a competitive event where hunting dogs compete against one another in retrieving and other aspects of…
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Capgemini launches Security Operations Center (SOC) in Columbia, SC
November 8, 2018The SOC expands its cybersecurity capabilities to meet growing client demand and help shape the workforce of the future Capgemini today announced it has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC)…
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Capgemini launches Security Operations Center (SOC) in Columbia, S.C.
November 8, 2018The SOC expands its cybersecurity capabilities to meet growing client demand and help shape the workforce of the future Capgemini announced it has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC) within…
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Capgemini launches Security Operations Center (SOC) in Columbia, S.C.
November 8, 2018
The SOC expands its cybersecurity capabilities to meet growing client demand and help shape the workforce of the future Capgemini announced it has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC) within…
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Columbia Conference Center to close after 15 years in business
November 5, 2018One of the largest meeting, wedding, and social event venues in the Midlands will close its doors on December 31, 2018. Located near I-26 and I-20 in the Irmo/St. Andrews…
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