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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NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division Releases First Quarter 2013 Market Report
May 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 20, 2013 – NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division has released its First Quarter 2013 Market Report. The report summarizes the quarterly market statistics – including occupancy,…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2013
May 20, 2013Unemployment rate drops to lowest in five years May 20, 2013 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fellsignificantly in April to 8.0 percent from March’s 8.4 percent estimate. This…
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CBRE | The Furman Co. Releases Q1 2013 Office, Industrial and Retail MarketViews
May 15, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May, 15, 2013 – CBRE | The Furman Co.’s has released their latest update on the office, industrial and retail commercial real estate markets in the Upstate…
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New I-9 Form takes effect today. Are you ready?
May 7, 2013CHARLESTON, SC – May 8, 2013 – Today, employers are required to use the new I-9 Form to verify the identity and employment authorization of each employee hired in the…
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Op-Ed – SCGSAH alumnae Nicole Brown Beharie plays a starring role in the country’s top ranked movie, “42.”
April 28, 2013Dr. Leo TwiggsArtistBoard Member, SCGSAHBoard of Trustees Chairman, South Carolina Hall of Fame The number one movie in the box office showcases the talents of two South Carolina actors. One…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2013
April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 – South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemploymentrate decreased to 8.4 percent in March from February’s rate of 8.6percent. The number of employed persons was 1,992,113, and theunemployed totaled 182,978,…
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Key elements of the About Us section of your website
April 9, 2013Deborah O’ConnorApril 8, 2013 Just about every website has an “About Us” page. This is where potential customers learn about you and your site. Readers visit this section for various…
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S.C. Workforce Partners Unveil Upgraded Service Delivery System for Customers
April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 – South Carolinians will soon have a new way to accessreemployment and Unemployment Insurance (UI) services in their localareas through regional SC Works centers, around-the-clock self-serviceofferings and…
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Investing in Your Child’s Education – Tax Free
April 3, 2013By Curtis LoftisSouth Carolina State TreasurerColumbia, SCApril 2, 2013 You love your children, and you do everything you can for them: feed them, clothe them, take them to the doctor…
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Investing in Your Child’s Education – Tax Free
April 3, 2013By Curtis LoftisSouth Carolina State TreasurerColumbia, SCApril 2, 2013 You love your children, and you do everything you can for them: feed them, clothe them, take them to the…
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The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
April 1, 2013Deborah O’Connor April 2, 2013 I cannot emphasize the importance of sending a thank you note, inbusiness as well as in your personal life. Simply put, it shows that you…
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Introductions and Handshakes
March 28, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 26, 2013 There are many rules that govern business introductions and proper handshakes and everyone should know the basics: Always rise when greeting someone. Both women and…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2013
March 18, 2013Unemployment rate up slightly in January; Nearly 27,000 more people working than a year ago COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2013 – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2013
March 18, 2013Unemployment rate up slightly in January; Nearly 27,000 more people working than a year ago COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2013 – The seasonally adjusted unemploymentrate in South Carolina increased…
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Business Dining Etiquette can make or break a deal
March 13, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 13, 2013 Some of the most successful business meetings are conducted over lunch or dinner. Knowing how to dine withdecorum can determine whether you get the contract…
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What Do Employers Want in a Candidate? Integrity, for Starters
March 4, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 4, 2013 What are employers looking for in a job applicant? In these tough economic times, that’s a question that business ownersand job seekers both need to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2012
January 18, 2013SOUTH CAROLINA – January 18, 2013 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.4 percent in December from 8.3 percent in November. The rate was 1.2 percent lower…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2012
January 18, 2013SOUTH CAROLINA – January 18, 2013 – The state’s seasonally adjustedunemployment rate increased slightly to 8.4 percent in December from8.3 percent in November. The rate was 1.2 percent lower than theDecember…
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South Carolina takes top spot for jobs linked to foreign investment
January 17, 2013IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. above Texas and North Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA – January 17, 2013 – South Carolina continues to stand outas a top destination for foreign investment,…
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South Carolina takes top spot for jobs linked to foreign investment
January 17, 2013IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. above Texas and North Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA – January 17, 2013 – South Carolina continues to stand outas a top destination for foreign investment,…
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The Global Corner – What Would You Do?
January 15, 2013Jerry SmithRiverstar InternationalJanuary 14, 2013 It seems that everyone is concerned about government taxes and it isnot limited to the U.S. Some may have been following the story of theFrench…
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South Carolina Triggers Off Tier 4 of the Recently Extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
January 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – Federal unemployment benefits will continue for thousands of South Carolinians due to Congress extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for one year.…
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South Carolina Triggers Off Tier 4 of the Recently Extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
January 9, 2013January 9, 2013 – Federal unemployment benefits will continue for thousands of South Carolinians due to Congress extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for one year. However, due to…
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2012 Top 15 on UpstateBizSC
January 3, 2013We never quite know what is going to be popular on UpstateBizSC during the year. Commercial real estate announcements are always very widely read, as are announcements about new restaurants…
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South Carolina chosen to help lead nation’s initiative to prevent unemployment fraud
December 19, 2012DECEMBER 19, 2012 – South Carolina has been selected to help lead the nation’s efforts to improve Unemployment Insurance (UI) integrity commonly known as fraud and overpayment prevention. The Palmetto…
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