COLUMBIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Lockwood, Executive Vice President and COO of Colliers International, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Board...
View ArticleAmy Dabbs to oversee Extension school, community garden programs statewide
By Steven Bradley, Media Relations CHARLESTON — Veteran Clemson Cooperative Extension agent Amy Dabbs has accepted the role of School and Community Gardening Statewide Coordinator after a national...
View ArticleTackling The Ultimate Workforce Challenge
“The opportunity we have is in our recognition that human logic and emotion are complicated things that become intertwined in business and life. We need to understand that we can’t use rational thought...
View ArticleThe Risks And Rewards Of Multilevel Marketing
Before you take up network marketing, there are a few steps to consider.Before you take up network marketing, there are a few steps to consider. (NAPSI)—Many retirees and others looking for extra...
View ArticleMungo Homes sold to Tennessee-based Clayton Properties Group
Stewart and Steven Mungo. Photo provided. It was announced Monday morning that Columbia-based Mungo Homes has been acquired by Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, based out of...
View ArticleTHE COMET AND PARTNERS ARE INVITING THE MIDLANDS TO STUFF-A-BUS
Columbia, SC – The COMET is collecting new, unwrapped toys, and non-perishable food items, and monetary donations for those in need this Christmas. The items collected will be distributed by the...
View ArticleRichland Two employees raise more than $128,000 for United Way of the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. – Employees of Richland School District Two completed its annual United Way campaign where employees contributed more than $128,720. “Richland Two is a valued partner of United Way, and...
View ArticleColumbia Group Supports Hurricane Florence Victims in Lumberton, SC
Columbia, SC. – Recently, members of the MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC came together to help the Native American Lumbee Tribe of Lumberton, North Carolina. Setting aside their racial differences,...
View ArticleWhy It’s Wise To Hire Veterans With Disabilities
When you make it your business to hire veterans, you can make your business better. (NAPSI)—“Today, nearly 4 million Americans have a service-connected disability. At a time when many employers are...
View ArticleColonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding...
Pictured United Way President & CEO Sara Fawcett Columbia, S.C. – Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way...
View ArticleDominion deal to buy SCANA approved
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina voted to approve the merger between Dominion Energy, Inc. and SCANA Corporation for $14.6 billion. SCANA is the Cayce-based parent company for South...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines To Begin Nonstop Service to New York
(West Columbia, SC.) American Airlines has announced nonstop service to New York/LaGuardia (LGA) Airport from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) beginning May 3, 2019. The daily service will depart...
View ArticleHow To Make Meetings More Efficient
You can make your next meeting more productive. (NAPSI)—In 2019, company leaders and their employees have an opportunity to transform how they work in order to achieve stronger results and more...
View ArticleClemson unveils new ‘Clothes Closet’ with professional wardrobes for students
Pictured Caren Kelley-Hall (left), Kelsey Wilkins and Neil Burton of the Center for Career and Professional Development officially welcome the university’s Clothes Closet at student government...
View ArticleRICHLAND LIBRARY EDGEWOOD OFFICIALLY OPENS
Columbia, SC– After nearly one year of construction, Richland Library has added a new location to the Edgewood community. Recently the staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to...
View ArticleNominations for 2019 Lexington Chamber Awards now open!
By Connor Watkins A New Year means new opportunities to recognize our top-notch members at the 2019 Chamber Awards on Tuesday, February 26 at Lexington Church of Christ and we need your help! At this...
View ArticleNew pest found in Darlington County forces some states to quarantine S.C....
Bumps, knots, and cracking of a sweet potato storage root from the guava root-knot nematode. Image Credit: Courtesy of LSU Ag Center By Jonathan Veit, Public Service and Agriculture DARLINGTON — A new...
View ArticleCOLUMBIA CHAMBER SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA PROGRAM
Leadership Columbia Class of 2020 Applications Now Open COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is now taking applications for the Class of 2020. Founded in...
View ArticleDESA Welcomes Alex McCune as Project Engineer
COLUMBIA, SC. – DESA, Inc. is pleased to announce that Alex McCune, P.E., has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer. McCune will be responsible for the management and design of...
View ArticleSCDOT’s “Pothole Blitz” off to Fast Start across South Carolina
A “Pothole Blitz” launched by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is off to a fast start, according to transportation officials. In the first eight days of the blitz, the public...
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