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Aug 04, 2023 03:53PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker
2023Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine honor South Carolina attorneys each year by publishing our Legal Elite section. We’re spotlighting the top vote recipients in 50 categories, all of them voted on by area attorneys, and providing a list of attorneys recognized by their peers.
Aug 01, 2023 12:07PM ● By David Dykes
Bank to add Columbia, Myrtle Beach to retail branch network
Jul 14, 2023 05:26PM ● By David Dykes
Greeenville, S.C., Native Has Led Civil Rights Organization
Jul 12, 2023 03:53PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker
South Carolina is fortunate to have a thriving business community, and much of that success is due to the women who have made such an impact on the state’s economy, health care, educational systems, and more. We’re proud to honor 76 of those women in these pages. These women are making a difference in many fields, from education to real estate, law to banking, construction to entrepreneurship.
Jul 10, 2023 05:12PM ● By Liv Osby
When her son was diagnosed with autism nearly three decades ago, Susan Sachs found few services in Upstate South Carolina to help him. So, she and fellow mom, Lisa Lane, launched a nonprofit aimed at filling the gap to give their sons the best chance they could.
Jul 10, 2023 04:36PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker
The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston sits atop rounded pillars that keep the structure itself from touching the ground at Gadsden’s Wharf. There’s a reason for that – IAAM’s architect, the late Henry N. Cobb, considered the site “hallowed ground” because it was the entry point for the untold thousands of Africans who were brought to South Carolina as slaves, many of whom died there soon after arrival.
Jul 10, 2023 04:14PM ● By Odeidra Williams
As the economic landscape continues to change and evolve, there is a swiftly growing need for capital support and increased education for both aspiring and seasoned business owners. Although resources exist, many entrepreneurs struggle with financial and knowledge-based obstacles that can potentially halt their course to success.
Jul 10, 2023 04:07PM ● By Jessica Donan
Recently, I read an article that stated (and I am paraphrasing) that life is a great opportunity for learning and that people who pay attention to the lessons that life teaches tend to be the ones who attain success. This article struck a nerve because while my life has certainly taught me a great deal, have I learned from the lessons that life has been teaching me? Furthermore, how were they defining success? I just wasn’t sure, so it led me to be introspective on what actions have I taken related to the lessons I have been taught.
Jul 10, 2023 03:01PM ● By Meliah Bowers Jefferson
I had a widowmaker heart attack at the age of 33, just after becoming a mother and as my legal career was taking off. That experience forever changed my perspective on what is important and taught me the most powerful, purposeful lessons of my life. Whether it’s in business or in my personal life, I rely on these lessons to stay focused and aligned with my true values and goals. I want to share some of these lessons with you, so you don’t get derailed by setbacks.
Jul 10, 2023 02:38PM ● By Mark Farris
At Greenville Area Development Corporation’s annual meeting in May, 2022 statistics presented to the audience revealed that $470 million in new capital investment and over 2,300 new jobs were announced for Greenville County. Many of the 22 newly located or expanded companies were of international origin, and over one-third of our total prospects last year were either European or Asian.
Jul 10, 2023 12:30PM ● By Tom Barkin
My Richmond Fed colleagues and I are on the ground in our district constantly, meeting and learning from community members. Last year, we had over 1,700 such engagements — with bankers, business and community leaders, workers, and public officials. These meetings take us to every corner of the states we serve. But this kind of high-touch outreach requires time and effort.
Jul 10, 2023 12:08PM ● By David Dykes
The International African American Museum in Charleston is located at one of the most important historical sites in American history, the former Gadsden’s Wharf, the point of disembarkation for nearly half of all enslaved Africans. The museum seeks to honor the untold stories of the African American journey by educating visitors about the realities of the international slave trade and plantation life.
Jul 06, 2023 04:21PM ● By David Dykes
Memorial service is planned for July 15 in North Augusta, S.C.
Jun 22, 2023 10:29AM ● By David Dykes
Shaping the future of flight
Jun 14, 2023 05:28PM ● By John C. Stevenson
The founders of fledgling biotech startup Elastrin Therapeutics Inc. have an ambitious goal of helping people to live healthier longer, and hope that successfully competing in the inaugural $30K PowerUp Competition will bring them closer to making their goal a reality.
Jun 14, 2023 01:18PM ● By Lucia Jackson
Humans’ sense of smell is thought to be the oldest of the senses and has the most direct connection to the brain’s memory center, according to neuroscientists. Entrepreneur Danielle Gilmore has picked up on that trait with her new Columbia-based business, Fresh Air, purveyor of scented sprays and auto air fresheners.
Jun 14, 2023 12:43PM ● By David Caraviello
Allan Symonette will admit — he was a terrible gift-giver. “Just terrible, horrible,” he recalled. “Every now and then I would hit one out of the park, but I would have to live on that for a couple of years.”
Jun 14, 2023 12:12PM ● By John C. Stevenson
Attracting industries to Anderson County is nothing new; the county can trace its manufacturing roots back to the era when textiles were king in the Upstate. It has given Anderson’s residents a rich history and deserved reputation as loyal and hard workers, according to many.
Jun 14, 2023 11:38AM ● By C. Grant Jackson
Looking to take that idea for a new business and turn it into reality or expand to a new market? Anderson County has room for you in its soft landing and incubator space. The Anderson County Incubator at 1428 offers fledgling businesses a range of options with 15,000 square feet for everything from simple co-working spaces to office suites, to 180,000 square feet for warehousing, assembly, and light manufacturing. Leases are annual and set low to assist new and expanding businesses.
Jun 14, 2023 11:28AM ● By John C. Stevenson
At 770 square miles, Anderson County is one of the largest counties by area in the Palmetto State. So, when it comes to transportation, officials rely on a variety of innovative approaches to connect workers with jobs and make the county seem a little smaller.
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