Frank Lourie of Lourie's
September 26, 2007MidlandsBiz:Your oldest son is getting married. Frank Lourie:Yes, my oldest boy is getting married in Alabama. My wife, Susan, and I went down and visited there in July to find…
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Tommy Suggs, President of KeenanSuggs Insurance
August 30, 2007MidlandsBiz:How do you balance the demands of running a business and also being the voice of the Gamecocks? Tommy Suggs:Todd Ellis is really the voice of the Gamecocks since he…
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USC Athletic Director Eric Hyman
August 16, 2007MidlandsBiz: Improvements to the facilities here at USC are an important part of your vision. Why? Eric Hyman: Universities across the country are improving their facilities. You want to make…
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Dr. Karen Woodward, Superintendent of Lexington One
August 4, 2007MidlandsBiz: What is your background in education? Dr. Karen Woodward: I have an undergraduate degree in history and English and education. I have been a teacher, a school administrator, an…
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U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Wilkins
July 10, 2007MidlandsBiz:From politician to diplomat. How do you like serving your country as a diplomat? David Wilkins:Being Ambassador to Canada from the United States is a great privilege. It’s been an…
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Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell
June 25, 2007MidlandsBiz: Recently you were named by Southern Business & Development magazine as one the Top 10 People Who Made a Difference. Congratulations. You were also described as a politician who…
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Mayor Bob Coble.
June 24, 2007MidlandsBiz:What is your vision for Columbia? Bob Coble:These are exciting times for Colombia. If I could focus on one thing it would be to have Columbia enter into the knowledge-based…
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Bud Tibshrany of Time Warner Cable
June 11, 2007MidlandsBiz:The General Assembly recently passed a resolution honoring your service to the local community. What was your reaction? Bud Tibshrany:I was surprised and honored. The author of the resolution, Representative…
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Hugh Weathers: The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture
June 8, 2007MidlandsBiz: Commissioner, what is your vision for the Department of Agriculture? Hugh Weathers:We want to be on par with the other agencies that promote the economy of South Carolina. The Department…
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Venture Capitalist Larry Wilson
May 14, 2007MidlandsBiz: Larry, where does this region need to focus its efforts in order to better compete in a global economy? Larry Wilson:When you look at where Columbia can develop its economic…
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Entrepreneur Mike DuBose
April 26, 2007April 26, 2007 MidlandsBiz: Mike, you are an entrepreneur. How do you define that word? Mike DuBose: Webster defines an entrepreneur as a person who organizes and manages…
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