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City Education

Sep 05, 2019 11:03PM

Training makes good local governance possible

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Better Together

Sep 04, 2019 03:54PM

Furman is proud to call Greenville home

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A New World Order

Sep 04, 2019 03:50PM

From mercantilism to free trade, a look at global trade

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The First 10 Years

Sep 04, 2019 03:41PM

Once just a bold idea, the Upstate Chamber has helped pilot a decade of success

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Where you go to college may determine where you live once you graduate

Dec 11, 2018 07:35AM ● By Chris Haire

More than half of graduates from state universities live within 200 miles of their alma mater, while 40 percent live within a mere 50 miles.

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The Trouble with Tariffs: What hurts BMW and Volvo hurts us all

Nov 08, 2018 10:31AM ● By Chris Haire

I know the impact that Volvo is about to have on the Lowcountry. And yet, I also feel uneasy as the thought runs through my mind that somehow all of this progress might come to a halt.

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McMaster V. Smith: Everything the business community should know before casting their votes.

Oct 04, 2018 03:48PM ● By Emily Stevenson

Both McMaster and Smith believe that South Carolina’s aging infrastructure must be fixed to entice new business development within the state. However, they disagree on where to find the money .

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Say hello to co-bots, chat-friendly AI, and other manufacturing innovations

Oct 04, 2018 03:46PM ● By Emily Stevenson

Whether you call it Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, or “the smart factory,” when you cut through the marketing static and buzz of manufacturing salespeople, we are undeniably in an age of continuous, rapid advances in how goods are produced.

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Business leaders: Challenge your confirmation biases and make your voice be heard

Oct 04, 2018 03:44PM ● By Emily Stevenson

How long would your marriage last if your spouse wanted to go out for pizza and you replied, “I’d never go out for pizza. I can’t believe you’d suggest such a thing. Do you hate this family?” You probably wouldn’t stay married for long if you said that more than once.

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Lessons to be learned from the half-hearted mea culpas of Uber, Wells Fargo, and Facebook

Oct 04, 2018 03:42PM ● By Emily Stevenson

All Apologies

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Legal strategies for surviving Trump’s China tariffs

Oct 04, 2018 01:10PM

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has set up a procedure by which American businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders may apply for an exclusion from tariffs on Chinese products. The deadline for applying is Oct. 9, 2018.

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South Carolina Life Sciences: Strong foundation, brilliant future

Sep 05, 2018 09:56AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Life sciences in South Carolina spans a diverse spectrum—from major pharmaceutical companies to globally known medical device companies.

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South Carolina Life Sciences: Strong foundation, brilliant future

Sep 05, 2018 09:56AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Life sciences in South Carolina spans a diverse spectrum—from major pharmaceutical companies to globally known medical device companies.

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What do you think the Upstate Chamber Coalition priorities should be in 2019?

Sep 05, 2018 09:55AM ● By Emily Stevenson

The Work Ahead

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Ready Steady Grow

Aug 02, 2018 12:36PM ● By Emily Stevenson

The Upstate eyes continued economic growth for the second half of 2018.

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Back to Work

Aug 02, 2018 12:31PM ● By Emily Stevenson

A new expungement bill will change lives and help our economy grow.

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Succession Planning With Intention

Jul 05, 2018 10:50AM ● By Kathleen Maris

For the past six years, I have served Pendleton Place in a number of roles, ranging from accreditation consultant to associate executive director. In 2016, I provided temporary organizational leadership as the interim executive director, and as of May 17 of this year, I am humbled to move forward as the executive director after the Board of Directors implemented the agency’s succession plan.

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Passphrases: I Love Lucy But Not Bugs Bunny in 1957

Jul 05, 2018 10:48AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Recent cybersecurity attacks and large-scale data breaches have permeated all facets of our lives, including politics. The fear of hacking has altered our perception of cybersecurity and, correspondingly, our use of passwords.

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China’s New Era: Administrative Reform

Jul 05, 2018 10:45AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Chinese Congress launched long-awaited administrative reform this past March. Prior to this, there were multiple versions that emerged in different circles for discussion, as well as for testing to see how much resistance there might be against another round of administrative reform.

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A Good Session for Business

Jul 05, 2018 10:43AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The General Assembly adjourned on May 10 (for now). The initial reports from Columbia were that “nothing” was accomplished by the General Assembly this year. However, over the two-year session, the Upstate business community’s two biggest priorities–infrastructure funding and workforce expansion–were passed by the General Assembly.

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