A new day in South Carolina
July 20, 2015
By Kathleen Parker The past may not be past, as William Faulkner once put it. But it sure seems to be leaving. As I watched the broadcast of the…
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Give The Customers What They Want: Removing Barriers to Client Communication
July 16, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose Peter Drucker, who is often referred to as the “father of management theory,” once said that a business’s purpose is “to find and…
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Give The Customers What They Want: Removing Barriers to Client Communication
July 16, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose Peter Drucker, who is often referred to as the “father of management theory,” once said that a business’s purpose is “to find and…
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Greece’s D-Day
July 14, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Suddenly Greece is about a lot more than Greece. The lopsided Greek vote — 61 percent to 39 percent — to reject the last rescue…
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Greece’s D-Day
July 14, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Suddenly Greece is about a lot more than Greece. The lopsided Greek vote — 61 percent to 39 percent — to reject the last rescue…
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When bragging is winning
July 14, 2015
By Kathleen Parker “So, Mom,” he says. “Did you tweet that you were going on ‘Meet the Press’?” No. “Did you tweet that you were going on ‘Hardball’?” No.…
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When bragging is winning
July 14, 2015
By Kathleen Parker “So, Mom,” he says. “Did you tweet that you were going on ‘Meet the Press’?” No. “Did you tweet that you were going on ‘Hardball’?” No.…
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Value is the King of Sales, and the Queen of Service
July 12, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Value is perhaps the most illusive word in sales. Everyone will tell you how important it is, very few can tell you what it is. I’ve…
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Value is the King of Sales, and the Queen of Service
July 12, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Value is perhaps the most illusive word in sales. Everyone will tell you how important it is, very few can tell you what it is. I’ve…
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Will Greece’s crisis spread?
July 6, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Greece is a mess. The banks are shut; withdrawals from ATMs are strictly limited. A referendum will determine whether or not Greece accepts tough conditions for…
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Will Greece’s crisis spread?
July 6, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Greece is a mess. The banks are shut; withdrawals from ATMs are strictly limited. A referendum will determine whether or not Greece accepts tough conditions for…
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Michelle Obama’s evolution
July 6, 2015
By Kathleen Parker First-term first ladies are often shadows to their more-important husbands, dabbling in lite fare to avoid criticism and picking safe projects to shield them and their…
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Michelle Obama’s evolution
July 6, 2015
By Kathleen Parker First-term first ladies are often shadows to their more-important husbands, dabbling in lite fare to avoid criticism and picking safe projects to shield them and their…
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To Pay or Not to Pay: The Intern Dilemma
July 1, 2015
By Matt Vaadi All around the country, thousands upon thousands of interns are receiving valuable training, being groomed for a full-time job after college, or losing hope in America…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Historically High Occupancy and Rental Rates
July 1, 2015
Colliers International | South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report – Columbia, Office, Q2 2015 Key Takeaways > Office space continues to be absorbed throughout the Columbia, South Carolina office market,…
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National Defense Briefs – June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Lexington Medical Center Names Tod Augsburger New President & CEO
June 29, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – It was announced that Tod Augsburger will be the next President and CEO of Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Augsburger will succeed current President & CEO Mike Biediger…
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Government — back to the 1930s?
June 29, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson A recent Congressional Budget Office report — “The 2015 Long-Term Budget Outlook” — reminds us that the federal government is slowly becoming an agency for taking…
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Government — back to the 1930s?
June 29, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson A recent Congressional Budget Office report — “The 2015 Long-Term Budget Outlook” — reminds us that the federal government is slowly becoming an agency for taking…
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Waiting for Obama
June 29, 2015
By Kathleen Parker CHARLESTON, SC – Even as hundreds formed a human heart in Marion Square near Mother Emanuel Church, retailers and city residents were a little nervous about…
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Waiting for Obama
June 29, 2015
By Kathleen Parker CHARLESTON, SC – Even as hundreds formed a human heart in Marion Square near Mother Emanuel Church, retailers and city residents were a little nervous about…
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The CEO backlash
June 24, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson “Prosperity can’t be just for CEOs and hedge fund managers.” –Hillary Clinton It seems inevitable that the unfolding presidential campaign will also become a referendum…
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The CEO backlash
June 24, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson “Prosperity can’t be just for CEOs and hedge fund managers.” –Hillary Clinton It seems inevitable that the unfolding presidential campaign will also become a referendum…
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Take it down
June 24, 2015
By Kathleen Parker In a historic moment, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called late yesterday (Monday) for removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the Statehouse grounds. It was…
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Take it down
June 24, 2015
By Kathleen Parker In a historic moment, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called late yesterday (Monday) for removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the Statehouse grounds. It was…
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City Center Partnership Supports the Removal of Confederate Flag from State House Grounds
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership today announced its support of removing the Confederate flag from the State House grounds. As South Carolina’s only managed Business Improvement District, City Center Partnership’s…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Calling for Removal of Confederate Flag from Statehouse
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Calling for Removal of Confederate Flag from Statehouse
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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Wanna be a sales master? Study other sales masters!
June 13, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer The book, titled “America’s Twelve Master Salesmen,” was written and published by B.C. Forbes & Sons in 1953. Yes, there were women in the book, but…
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Wanna be a sales master? Study other sales masters!
June 13, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer The book, titled “America’s Twelve Master Salesmen,” was written and published by B.C. Forbes & Sons in 1953. Yes, there were women in the book, but…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, headlines
Is China’s hacking a blessing in disguise?
June 13, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson The latest hacking of U.S. government data files, capturing personal information on about 4 million past and present government workers, has predictably stirred outrage. The allegation…
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Is China’s hacking a blessing in disguise?
June 13, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson The latest hacking of U.S. government data files, capturing personal information on about 4 million past and present government workers, has predictably stirred outrage. The allegation…
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Pool party mayhem
June 13, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Video imagery doesn’t get much worse than a white police officer throwing an African-American girl in a bikini to the ground, kneeling on her back as…
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Pool party mayhem
June 13, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Video imagery doesn’t get much worse than a white police officer throwing an African-American girl in a bikini to the ground, kneeling on her back as…
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Rudy Giuliani, Andy Stanley, others to headline LEADERCAST 2015
June 12, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Columbia Rotary Club will host LEADERCAST 2015 at the Darla Moore School of Business, Thursday, June 18. Leadercast 2015 – a day-long leadership-building…
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Rudy Giuliani, Andy Stanley, others to headline LEADERCAST 2015
June 12, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Columbia Rotary Club will host LEADERCAST 2015 at the Darla Moore School of Business, Thursday, June 18. Leadercast 2015 – a day-long leadership-building…
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City Council finds new ways to fund public safety
June 11, 2015
By Temple Ligon COLUMBIA, SC – At last week’s Columbia City Council meeting, votes came in along lines of race. Voting for first-reading approval of water and sewer rate…
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National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, military, on-the-move
National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, military, on-the-move
