The New Normal: Sustainability isn’t a cause—it’s a business strategy

No, it’s not your imagination. Lately it seems the news is overwhelmed daily by reports of raging wildfires in California, record-breaking heat waves practically every month, football-field sized plastic masses in the oceans and huge cities like New Delhi, India, choked with life-threatening smog. Read More »

A Fair Share: A new bill would ensure our legal system doesn’t unfairly penalize businesses

If you have a logo, you are a target. That’s the end result of a 2017 South Carolina Supreme Court decision that overturned landmark legislation that ensured a business would be responsible only for its fair share of damages in a lawsuit. Read More »

Deadline extended for South Carolina Top Workplaces awards

Any type of employer is welcome to enter. Anyone can nominate their company. Just go to topworkplaces.com/southcarolina. Want to talk to a human? Call (864) 501-9699. Read More »

Hotel Trundle: Columbia's first boutique hotel celebrates its city roots and earns a Southern Living designation

"To have that brand behind us and supporting us is really awesome," Patel says about the Southern Living honor. "We're able to reach more people and bring more attention to Columbia." Read More »

The Intelligent Choice: The world needs more principled leaders

A personal connection, combined with self-awareness and self-management, will allow you to build effective teams, act as a coach and mentor, and influence and inspire others. Read More »

Preserving Trust: Tips for redefining privacy for you and your customers

Some companies now routinely require current employees, and even those applying for jobs, to share passwords so that they can monitor their social media activity. Read More »

When the parties are sprinting to the left and the right, precious little is accomplished

What should business leaders do to support bipartisanship here and try to turn the partisan battleship in Washington? Read More »

Thomas Friedman's 'triple convergence' and its impact on South Carolina

How much has this impacted South Carolina? One only has to inquire with your local school system how many languages are spoken at the homes of students. Read More »

Business leaders can pursue profits and maintain a strong value system

Business schools have an obligation to reinforce values and build leaders that make good citizens. Read More »

How two statewide insurance programs protect businesses, residents and the community

SCMIT and SCMIRF have offered grants to assist with the purchase of equipment that makes working as a public servant safer. Read More »