Supreme Court Expands Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection to Employees of Private Companies
April 9, 2014David DubberlyNexsen Pruet, LLCApril 9, 2014In 2002, after corporate fraud at Enron led to the company’s collapse, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Under SOX’s main whistleblower protection provision, an…
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Instilling patriotism in today’s youth
April 7, 2014By Richard EckstromS.C. ComptrollerApril 7, 2014 It’s often noted that today’s young people don’t have a strong sense of patriotism like their parents and grandparents did. Young people still love America…
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Get more done in less time – How effective leaders invest their time
April 6, 2014By Jerry Bellune April 7, 2014 How do highly successful people invest their time? The key word here is invest. Many of us talk about spending time. Successful business leaders…
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Get more done in less time
March 31, 2014By Jerry BelluneMarch 31, 2014 It’s not about time managementNone of us can manage time. It just keeps on ticking.What we can manage is ourselves.It takes courage, commitment and diligence.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation for February 2014
March 28, 2014Largest Ever One-Month Drop in the Unemployment Rate COLUMBIA, SC – March 28, 2014 – South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell significantly to 5.7 percent in February from the January estimate…
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Sales and Marketing Collaboration – A Winning Team
March 25, 2014By William Russell March 25, 2014 When we were kids, teamwork was most often associated with organized sports where we learned to work together toward a common goal, which usually…
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Visionary Leadership – The Five Levels of Leadership
March 24, 2014By Jerry BelluneMarch 24, 2014 Becoming a Level 5 leader is not easy.Once you attain it, you must renew it every day.Level 5 leaders never rest on their laurels.Have you…
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Visionary leadership – How to bring out the best in others
March 18, 2014By Jerry BelluneMarch 18, 2014 As leaders, we should bring out the best in people.At their best, they reach peak performance.That should be every leader’s highest priority.Seeing them at that…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2014
March 17, 2014Rate Continues Its Downward Trend COLUMBIA, SC – March 17, 2014 – South Carolina started off 2014 with another drop in itsunemployment rate. The January 2014 rate of 6.4 percent was…
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Fiscal transparency a key to quality government
March 17, 2014By Richard EckstromS.C. ComptrollerMarch 17, 2014 Each year, the week that includes March 16 is designated as “Sunshine Week. It’s a time to remind government officials about the laws that…
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You Can Be Your Own Publisher via Content Marketing
March 11, 2014By Holly RollinsMarch 11, 2014 It was just under 30 years ago that there were a handful of main network channels, cable was an infant with a burgeoning 24-hour news…
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What kind of leader do you need to be?
March 11, 2014By Jerry BelluneMarch 11, 2014Leadership without vision leads to blind tunnels.Vision without leadership is shouting into the wind.Visionary leadership is what’s needed today.Leadership is the deal maker in business.Lack of…
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National Defense Briefs
March 10, 2014By W. Thomas Smith Jr.March 10, 2014 Tenth in the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we are bringing toreaders of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timelymilitary and homeland-security…
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OP-ED: Watchdog citizens deserve public officials’ respect
March 10, 2014By Richard EckstromS.C. ComptrollerMarch 10, 2014 It happens in every county, every small town, and every school district. It happens at the state level and at the federal level. “Watchdogs” monitor the…
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The Credibility Factor – Leveraging the Power of PR
March 4, 2014By William Russell March 4, 2014 Promoting your company’s offerings and telling the world that your solution is the best available is important. Almost anyone can do it and just…
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Visionary leadership – Be the right leader at the right time
March 4, 2014By Jerry BelluneMarch 4, 2014 Be the right leader at the right timeI’ll admit I had my doubts about Ronald Reagan.He had been a broadcaster and actor.Like many in Hollywood,…
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EEOC Lawsuit Challenges Commonly Used Language In Severance Agreements
February 26, 2014David E. Dubberly February 19, 2014 On February 7, 2014, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) sued CVS Pharmacy Inc. in federal court in Chicago to invalidate the…
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Donovan Hicks ’16 of Boiling Springs, S.C.: Working toward something bigger
February 24, 2014By Tyrell Jemison, Class of 2014February 24, 2014 SPARTANBURG, SC – Donovan Jordan Hicks, a Wofford College sophomore, lives for working toward something that is bigger than him. “Failure will come,”…
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Visionary leadership – The man who sent us to the moon
February 24, 2014Text Here By Jerry BelluneFebruary 25, 2014 The man who sent us to the moonRemember Oct. 4, 1957, the day Sputnik went up?You may not have been alive then.You may…
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Visionary leadership – How to rally an embattled nation
February 20, 2014By Jerry BelluneFebruary 18, 2014How to rally an embattled nationVisionary leaders learn a lot from history.Rarely is life ever smooth sailing for any of us.For leaders like you, it will…
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Building Your Sales and Marketing Toolkit
February 17, 2014Having the right tools for a job can often mean the difference between success, frustration or even failure. Tools are purposely designed to help us get jobs done effectively and…
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Retail Market Bids Farewell to the Recession
January 30, 2014January 30, 2014 Click the link download the complete report: Colliers International | Greenville Q4-2013 Retail Market Report KEY TAKEAWAYS The Greenville, SC retail market ended 2013 with…
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The American Dream is Thriving in the Palmetto State
January 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2014 – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2013 year-end statewide market report and video. The data show 2013 brought a major shift…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation November 2013
December 20, 2013Rate drops and is the closest South Carolina has been to the national rate since 2002 COLUMBIA, SC – December 20, 2013 – In November, the state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined…
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National Defense Briefs Dec 19
December 19, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr.December 19, 2013Part-seven of the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we are bringing to readers of LowcountryBizSC.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and…
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5 Strategies for Promoting Diversity in the Workplace
December 11, 2013By Jennifer JohnsenGallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.December 11 2013 Strong diversity management can provide organizations with a competitive advantage in the market. As global and regional demographics change, the continued…
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National Defense Briefs – November 25, 2013
November 25, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr.November 25, 2013 Part-six ofthe series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we bringing to readers of LowcountryBizSC.com updates aimed at informing with timely military andhomeland-security news…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2013
November 24, 2013Lowest State Unemployment Rate Since Sept. 2008 InOctober, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declinedsignificantly to 7.5 percent from 7.9 percent in September. This is thelowest the rate has…
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National Defense Briefs – November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr.November 18, 2013Part-five of the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we are bringing to readers of LowcountryBizSC.com updates aimed at informing all with timely military…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation
November 15, 2013September 2013: State’s unemployment rate drops November 15, 2013 – After several months of little or no change, the state’s seasonally adjustedunemployment rate dropped to 7.9 percent in September from…
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The New Greenville Emergency Food Pantry
November 13, 2013By Denise HollandCEO, Harvest Hope Food BankNovember 13, 2013 In 2007, under the guidance of Feeding America, Harvest Hope Food Bank saw the growing number of families and individuals…
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National Defense Briefs – November 11, 2013
November 11, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr. November 11, 2013 Part-four of the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we are bringing to readers of LowcountryBizSC.com updates aimed at informing all with…
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Partnerships Expand Transfer Opportunities for Tri-County Students
November 7, 2013November 7, 2013 At first Josh Stamps didn’t believe that he could earn a two-year Pre-Pharmacy degree from Tri-County, and with an acceptable GPA and good entrance exam scores,…
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State’s Businesses Can Save on Federal Unemployment Taxes for Third Year
November 6, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – November 6, 2013 – For the third consecutive year South Carolina businesses will only pay the minimum 0 .6 percent per employee for federal unemployment taxes (FUTA)…
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Shortage of Quality Industrial Space Creates Demand for New Construction
November 5, 2013November 4, 2013 MARKET OVERVIEW The Upstate of South Carolina continued to excel during the third quarter of 2013 with new companies announcing plans to enter the market and…
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Op Ed – The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
November 5, 2013Steve C. SpinksChief Executive Officer, Spinx CompanyNovember 5, 2013 Over 40 years ago, my father began working to make his dream of owning his own business both a reality…
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National Defense Briefs – November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr. November 4, 2013 Part-three of the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS. Each week we are bringing to readers of LowcountryBizSC.com updates aimed at informing all with…
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National Defense Briefs – October 28, 2013
October 28, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr. October 28, 2013 Part two of the series, NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS: Each week we arebringing to readers of MidlandsBiz.com several briefs aimed at informing all…
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National Defense Briefs
October 23, 2013By W. Thomas Smith Jr. October 25, 2013 With this piece we begin a new series, National Defense Briefs. Each week, LowcountryBizSC.com will publish several briefs aimed at informing…
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Focus Remains on Central Business District
October 21, 2013October 21, 2013 MARKET OVERVIEW The Greenville, SC office market ended the third quarter of 2013 with a vacancy rate of 19.44%, 92 basis points higher than the previous…
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Brewing Up A Good Story: RJ Rockers Brewing Company
October 1, 2013Tom Poland September 30, 2013 Growing up in the church and being warned of the evils of alcohol I think twice about writing anything to do with drinking. My Mom…
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South Carolina REALTORS® Release August Market Numbers
September 24, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – September 16, 2013 – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its August Statewide Market Reports. Strong demand for a limited supply of homes for sale has seemingly outweighed…
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The Books are Closed and the Results are Good
September 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2013 – The state finished the 2013 fiscal year that ended June 30 on a positive note. The state’s Rainy Day Fund has increased to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2013
August 19, 2013Unemployment Rate Essentially Unchanged at 8.1 percent South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 8.1 percent for July 2013. Over the year, the rate has dropped by more…
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A Conversation with Mike Switzer, The South Carolina Business Review on SCETV
August 15, 2013August 15, 2013 UpstateBizSC has long admired Mike Switzer and his radio show, The South Carolina Business Review on SCETV. An entrepreneur himself, he has a great talent for…
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Summer Isn’t Over Yet . . . so Stay Professional
August 6, 2013By Les Paul Cline August 6, 2013 As the summer heat continues makes it more and more tempting to opt for comfort rather than professionalism, dressing appropriately for the workplace…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2013
July 22, 2013In June, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increasedslightly to 8.1 percent, up from 8.0 percent in May. In June, the number of unemployed people rose by 1,904 for a…
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New Bill Creates Incentives for Development
June 20, 2013By Michael Bedenbaugh Executive Director Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation June 17, 2013 On Tuesday June 11, Governor Haley signed into law the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act (ABRA) creating tremendous…
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The Global Corner: Global Value Chain – What is it?
June 20, 2013June 19, 2013 First there was the Global Economy. Now a new term has entered thelexicon of international trade, Global Value Chain. Based on anarticle from the WSJ, exports depend…
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South Carolina startups, entrepreneurs get help growing great jobs
June 10, 2013June 10, 2013 The hard job of starting a business and growing great jobs would be a little easier under a measure passed by the General Assembly that offers a…
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