COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of two award categories – the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards and the SC Branded Awards. These awards are given annually and the winners are honored at the Chamber’s Annual Summit, this year on November 20-21 at Wild Dunes Resort on Isle…
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Department of Commerce launches Pursuit Pass
New tool provides opportunity to access more statewide events COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), announced the launch of Pursuit Pass, a new tool for individuals to participate in prominent, statewide technology and innovation-related events for a flat rate. The…
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City Wide Grows in South Carolina with New Columbia Location
City Wide, the nation’s largest management company in the building maintenance industry, announced its third South Carolina location – completing service coverage in that state – with a new office serving Columbia. [caption id="attachment_24795" align="alignleft" width="240"] Ben Mackey, President of City Wide of Columbia[/caption] Local building owners and property management companies throughout The Midlands, including…
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SC SBDC State Director Michele Abraham Interviews U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham About the State of Small Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJGXqOw3knU&feature=youtu.be SC SBDC State Director Michele Abraham Interviews Senator Lindsey Graham About the State of Small Businesses in South Carolina The Video-Taped Interview Provides an Insightful Discussion About the Impact Small Businesses Make on the State’s Economy COLUMBIA, SC–The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to…
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SC SBDC State Director Michele Abraham Elected ASBDC Board Chair
COLUMBIA, SC–The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is pleased to announce that State Director Michele Abraham was elected by members of the America’s SBDC association to serve as Chairperson of its Board of Directors. [caption id="attachment_24657" align="alignleft" width="214"] SC…
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Bernita Platt named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC–The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is pleased to announce that Myrtle Beach Area business consultant Bernita Platt was recently selected as the 2019 South Carolina State Star. This noteworthy achievement is based on her exemplary performance, enthusiasm…
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WebsterRogers Financial Advisors Receives Elite Certification
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 – CEFEX, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC, an Fi360®, Inc. company, has certified WebsterRogers Financial Advisors, LLC in Florence, SC to the standard described in the handbook “Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors”. WebsterRogers Financial Advisors, LLC joins the elite group of Investment Advisors to successfully complete the independent certification process. The…
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SC Chamber Announces 2019 HR Professional of the Year & HR Rising Star
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber announced the recipients of the HR Professional of the Year and HR Rising Star at the DisruptHR event on Tuesday evening in Greenville, SC. The awards were sponsored by Ogletree Deakins and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. The HR Professional of the Year Award was presented to Kelly Mendez-Scheib…
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Meet with Local Employers during Retail and Hospitality Career Fair
Job seekers, don't miss the chance to interact with more than a dozen local employers. Join Richland Library for the Retail and Hospitality Career Fair from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, September 19 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Learn more about employment opportunities and what these companies look for when hiring. Some of…
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SC Chamber Announces Officers and Board Members
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on October 1, 2019. “We are lucky to have this strong group of business leaders guiding the State Chamber for the upcoming year,”…
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