December 2011

David Shi Starts a New Chapter

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

During the ten years he was president of Furman University, Shi made a name for himself as a national leader in promoting sustainability, championing projects that would have an impact far beyond Furman’s campus.

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Education in the Virtual World

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

By 2015, seventeen million pre-kindergarten – 12th grade students will get some of their education virtually.

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Children's Museum Grows by Reaching Out

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

According to the American Association of Museums, there are close to 17,500 museums in the United States. The estimated number of visitors per year to U.S. museums is 850 million. While traditional museum going offers cultural and artistically expansive qualities, children’s museums are known for being innovative science centers where children learn through play and exploration.

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Motorola Droid Razr

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

If you like your phones thin and good looking, the Motorola Droid Razr might be your next smartphone.

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Skitch

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

There are two Skitches, and I guess they are both fabulous.

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Stewart Spinks

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

How does corporate giving make Greenville a stronger community?

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2011 Economic Development

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

With 19 wins announced through mid-November that will add over 3,100 new jobs and more than $275,000,000 in capital investment, 2011 was a banner year for economic development in Greenville County.

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Rick Davis

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Rick Davis is the kind of leader who aims to make whoever he happens to be talking to the sole focus of his attention, who doesn’t mind “putting in the elbow grease” on day-to-day operations...

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Greenville Meats

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Charlie Cavalaris’ retirement didn’t last long. Just about two months, actually.

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Getting Back to Work

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

When one is blind-sided by a sudden, possibly life-threatening event such as a heart attack, stroke or serious accident, questions immediately arise about the impact it will have on his or her livelihood. “How or when will I return to work?” is a common question.

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Find My Friends

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Sometimes you do want to be found or even tracked. There is an iOS (read iPhone/iPad) app for that.

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The Four Freshmen

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

The Four Freshmen are just about the biggest thing since, well, The Four Freshmen, a renowned 1950s vocal group.

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50 Years in the Upstate

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Fifty’s looking pretty fabulous for grocery giant BI-LO. Named to the Supermarket News list of top 75 retailers for 2011, the Mauldin-based company with 207 stores is stronger and better than ever.

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Bakery Off Augusta

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

There’s one surefire way to blow any diet you might ever be on…walk into the Bakery Off Augusta on Sevier Street.

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Which Management Style Is Best?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Managers must continually ask themselves these questions: Is my management style working as well as I would like? Am I willing to make changes in the way I manage my people in order to gain increased productivity?

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Crawford Strategy

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

The public relations business takes a combination of story telling and people skills, knowledge of your area’s surroundings and an affinity for taking on challenges.

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