tag:www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com,2005:/?page=19Columbia Business Monthly | Your Business Resource for Columbia & The MidlandsYour Business Resource for Columbia & The Midlands2021-10-28T21:18:13-04:00urn:uuid:c9beef41-9769-4aba-a54b-7fafb0f382502021-10-13T11:04:33-04:002021-10-28T21:18:13-04:00Greenville Launches Initiative to Attract Entrepreneurs 2021-10-13 11:04:33 -0400John C. Stevenson"From Here You Can Change the World” — that’s the message Greenville city leaders have for entrepreneurs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:105098a4-0cbf-4b6c-b6ef-273879808de72021-10-13T11:17:00-04:002021-10-28T21:17:34-04:00Say Hello to Bonjour Crêpe2021-10-13 11:17:00 -0400Amanda CappsMayra Gallo Keeps Business, Hope Alive for Immigrants<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1c1f26c7-4b50-4c6d-8498-89250bac4cce2021-10-13T12:30:26-04:002021-10-20T13:35:11-04:00Life Sciences Sector Poised for Growth, Success in Upstate2021-10-13 12:30:26 -0400Erin FordWhen describing South Carolina’s life sciences industry of today, words like “surging” and “booming” are often mentioned.
Life sciences is diverse, with seven sectors: drugs and pharmaceuticals; medical devices and equipment; digital health solutions; research, medical and testing laboratories; bioscience distribution; bio-agriculture and ecosystem support.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:668c927f-d508-4ae4-b2eb-bfb5522c28a42021-10-13T12:04:17-04:002021-11-09T10:24:52-05:00Focus on the Future2021-10-13 12:04:17 -0400Dean HyblAs I reflect on all that has transpired over the last 18 months, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed and tired. The pandemic, economic challenges, social reconning and global uncertainty have all touched each of us in our own different way. As others have said, we have all been in the same storm, but we each have been in our own boat (or life raft).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5632c9d3-dd30-4bad-b545-41878aa225092021-10-13T12:55:46-04:002021-10-28T21:14:11-04:00Climate Change: A Warming Planet Poses Health Risks2021-10-13 12:55:46 -0400Liv OsbyExtreme droughts, catastrophic wildfires and raging floods are among the many documented environmental consequences of climate change.
But experts say that a warming planet also means more asthma, cardiovascular disease and even mental illness resulting in thousands of premature deaths each year.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1bba0a5e-ccae-44eb-80c3-49c22b8196212021-10-13T13:27:38-04:002021-10-28T21:15:40-04:00Can South Carolina Beat the heat? 2021-10-13 13:27:38 -0400Paul AlongiClemson University researchers predict a sharp rise in heat stress if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t reduced<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b088f23a-af5a-4b77-b348-ed3af766d5242021-10-18T16:03:09-04:002021-11-04T12:22:03-04:00Jim Newsome to Retire As President, CEO of South Carolina Ports2021-10-18 16:03:45 -0400David DykesCOO Barbara Melvin will become president, CEO <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:44cad38c-5505-4dae-ad92-b3fcbd14a51b2021-10-13T13:49:29-04:002021-10-28T21:14:49-04:00SC To Spend Millions to Meet Environmental Challenges2021-10-13 13:49:29 -0400Kevin DietrichSouth Carolina is no stranger to the effects of global warming.
Rising seas threaten homes and business along the coast, powerful storms wreak physical destruction, spiking temperatures imperil flora and fauna.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dde278f1-d571-4cdc-bfab-dab1a39e5bb52021-10-20T13:06:15-04:002021-10-21T17:11:13-04:00Canal Insurance To Expand, Locate Corporate Headquarters In Downtown Greenville2021-10-20 13:25:22 -0400David DykesUpfitted location to be ready for occupancy by mid-year 2022<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:05df303d-6a2c-492d-aad0-303181afcf422021-10-13T11:26:45-04:002021-11-05T17:22:22-04:0050 Fastest Growing Companies Honored At Columbia Ceremony2021-10-13 12:03:10 -0400David DykesRanking recognizes achievements of top-performing public, private firms<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd2119e4-39ec-4e9a-924a-869e78f821152021-10-08T10:53:33-04:002021-11-04T12:17:21-04:00Columbia Chamber Honors Michael Brenan at Annual Gala2021-10-08 14:07:37 -0400David DykesTruist regional president named Chamber's 2021 Ambassador of the Year<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:be7ff56a-168c-4f33-96b2-1fc245c0e8952021-09-24T15:27:53-04:002021-09-27T10:41:14-04:0010 GSSM Students Named National Merit Semifinalists2021-09-27 10:36:07 -0400David DykesStudents eligible for continued competition in the program<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:05fe3d39-fa7d-4d67-ab64-b3d157b18af32021-09-17T15:53:34-04:002021-10-11T14:34:36-04:00GADC Names Officers for 2021-2022, Adds Directors to Greenville County’s Economic Development Board2021-09-17 15:58:35 -0400David DykesNoted aerospace industry executive to chair board<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:67996e53-044c-4058-9792-9b340ec0ba6d2021-09-17T10:22:24-04:002021-09-17T12:09:31-04:00Columbia Best and Brightest 35 and Under2021-09-17 12:08:45 -0400David DykesWelcome to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under.
Now in its sixth year, our annual Best & Brightest 35 and Under issue celebrates the women and men who are rising stars in the business community.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2448ac9f-c1c5-45a5-9f77-ec1c098d29eb2021-09-13T14:10:22-04:002021-09-15T13:20:27-04:00And the Future Holds? 2021-09-13 14:10:22 -0400David Dykes
So what’s next?
In these times of Covid-19 and the Delta variant, consider:
- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson on Aug. 10, 2021, delivered a letter to Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin warning the school mask mandate they passed violates state law and the city must take action or face legal consequences
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0687e9dd-e2e0-41fb-849f-dc8563c50cc12021-09-13T14:36:22-04:002021-09-15T13:20:25-04:00Transforming Communities Through Education 2021-09-13 14:36:22 -0400D. Galen DeHay, Ph.D.At Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), we use the transformative power of education to create opportunity for all. Our student success mission equips us to do this work, and we have the partnerships to provide our students equitable opportunities to meet their career and life aspirations. Simply put, we are our community’s college. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ceef2493-2f30-440e-8d7a-718887104e532021-09-15T13:10:14-04:002021-10-13T14:45:10-04:00Greenville Chamber Honors Business Leaders at 132nd Annual Meeting 2021-09-15 13:15:55 -0400David DykesUpstsate's largest business organization pays tribute to community successes <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:77af3981-f3ed-4ff9-aa64-57fe43e6b9092021-09-09T14:47:10-04:002021-10-13T12:07:13-04:00‘Something Had to be Done’2021-09-09 15:36:54 -0400David DykesTaking Next Steps in Pandemic<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:82e4e47d-c0bd-45a5-8568-0ffe58a83bbe2021-09-07T13:39:55-04:002021-09-09T15:39:38-04:00John Sterling Writes Book on Sales for “Noobs”2021-09-07 13:47:43 -0400David DykesDatastream sales guru has tips for rookies
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6eb39700-70ec-49a9-8ba8-24e04db730112021-09-02T11:12:03-04:002021-10-13T12:05:46-04:00City of Greenville Launches National Economic Development Initiative 2021-09-02 11:21:01 -0400David DykesOfficials make bold promise to entrepreneurs<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f4efd2f3-f1d7-45cd-95c5-e90ff5e4b7092021-08-13T15:58:53-04:002021-09-02T11:32:37-04:00Second Statewide Class Graduates From The Riley Institute’s Award-Winning Diversity Program 2021-08-13 16:46:17 -0400David DykesParticipants join a network of more than 2,300 Riley Fellows across South Carolina
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6f0f2502-5c49-4104-9c86-fad1c26284e52021-08-06T14:48:15-04:002021-09-07T13:50:10-04:00CEOs with Covid: Managing Through the Coronavirus2021-08-06 14:48:15 -0400Leigh SavageHaving the virus has given them new perspectives about health, and about running their companies. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a3b0912-b029-4bf6-8a90-8c787d5e8e4f2021-08-02T10:16:17-04:002021-08-06T14:42:33-04:00Why IT is Key To Every Business’s Success2021-08-02 10:16:16 -0400Leigh SavageFixing computers is only a tiny piece of an IT professional’s duties.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>