Online Payments Now Available for Richland County Hospitality Taxes
(RICHLAND PIO) — Business owners in Richland County now have the convenience of paying hospitality taxes online through the County’s Business Service Center. The new secure online payment system allows...
View ArticlePlan Ahead: Do Business the Smart Way with OBO’s Newest #SmartBusiness Small...
During the months of July and August, small business owners will have the opportunity to enhance their businesses and do #SmartBusiness by attending the many workshops that OBO has to offer. OBO...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Ports Authority President & CEO Named Person of the Year
Pictured Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO Agriculture Transportation Coalition presents first-time award to port leader Charleston, SC – The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) recently...
View ArticleA Win For Millions Of Small-Business Workers
Expert help when it comes to health insurance can make a big difference to small companies and their workers. (NAPSI)—Changes in the way small and midsized companies are regulated by the Affordable...
View ArticleS.C. Chamber Announces 2016 Best Places To Work Award Winners
Pictured State Chamber President Ted Pitts COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South...
View ArticleAre You Keeping Up with Your Business Cybersecurity Needs?
By Bridget Weston Pollack, Guest Blogger The increased connectivity provided by the internet has vastly changed the way we do business. But while most of the effects are for the better — ease of...
View ArticleCOLUMBIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2016-2017 LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA CLASS
59 Local Individuals in 44th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to...
View ArticleSmart(er) Small Business: Using Technology To Improve Efficiency And Save Money
A recent study found that almost half of home offices run approximately 200 print jobs every month. (NAPSI)—All businesspersons—whether their workspace is on the kitchen table or in a glass and steel...
View ArticleCOLUMBIA CHAMBER HONORS LOCAL LEADERS AT ANNUAL GALA
Five Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 114th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 114th Annual Gala,...
View ArticleCrane Delivery Signifies South Carolina Ports Authority’s Big-Ship Readiness
SCPA celebrated the arrival of two new super post-Panamax cranes in the Charleston Harbor. CHARLESTON, SC – The delivery of two super post-Panamax cranes at South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) on...
View ArticleDon’t Be A “Vidiot”: 10 Tips For Better Video Meetings
by Amy Barzdukas (NAPSI)—Video is excellent for breaking down barriers and connecting people from all around the world. But just as you can make a cultural gaffe in person, you can mess up with a...
View ArticleEffective Tips For Being The Most Effective Leader
You will gain the respect of your employees when you show empathy and work hard to support their success. A leader must enable his people so that they too can be leaders. Giving people a job to do is...
View ArticleBOYER CONSTRUCTION BREAKS GROUND ON ARTS & RECREATION CENTER FOR SANDHILLS...
Columbia, SC – Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. broke ground Wednesday on a new Arts and Recreation facility for Sandhills School. The 18,000 square foot, $2.2 million project features a performing...
View ArticleTop Five Reasons Businesses Base Real-Life Decisions On Research
Dr. Hinrich Eylers, Executive Dean, School of Advanced Studies at University of Phoenix, says company leaders need to under- stand business research. (NAPSI)—Research isn’t just for the lab anymore....
View ArticleCOLUMBIA CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW COMMANDING GENERAL
Pictured from left: Carl Blackstone, President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber, General John “Pete” Johnson and Boyd Jones. Welcome Breakfast Thrown in Honor of Major General John “Pete” Johnson...
View ArticleSC Ports Authority Posts Fiscal Year Operating Earnings of $39 Million
Highest July pier container volume in SCPA history CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority reported 2016 fiscal year-end operating earnings of $39 million, revenues of $211 million and...
View ArticleAccommodating Mental Illness In The Workplace
Accommodating people with mental illness at work can be good for them, good for the company and good for the economy as a whole. (NAPSI)—For people with mental illness, getting and keeping a job can...
View ArticleFinancing Your Expanding Business with the SBA
By Ijeoma S. Nwatu If your business is part of the small minority of businesses who successfully maneuver those challenging early years, then you might be thinking, “what’s next?” If you are fortunate...
View ArticleCongaree Vista Guild Unveils New Logo and Video
The Vista Guild turns another page in its art-filled history as it announces new branding and releases video full of neighborhood attractions. COLUMBIA, S.C.—The Congaree Vista Guild, the membership...
View ArticleSC Ports Authority Finalizes Plans to Construct Second Inland Port
Port to open CSX-served site in Dillon, South Carolina next year CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to develop a second inland port in Dillon, South Carolina to support...
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