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SCDOC Announces New Managing Director Of Europe Office

Jul 16, 2018 04:15PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Currently in its 43rd year of operation, the office spearheads the state's international business recruitment efforts across Europe.

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USC To Open Dick Riley Political Collection

Jul 12, 2018 03:20PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The collection details the life and public career of Richard Wilson “Dick” Riley, a former South Carolina state representative, senator, governor, and U.S. Secretary of Education.

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Milliken Makes Leadership Change

Jul 11, 2018 11:17AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Milliken & Company’s board of directors announces the appointment of Halsey M. Cook, Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018.

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Insurance Association Elects Board Members

Jul 09, 2018 02:42PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The board members were voted on and presented at this year’s Annual State Meeting.

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Santee Cooper Names Treasurer

Jul 05, 2018 01:22PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Shawan Gillians has been serving in the interim since March 2017.

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State Social Services Director Retiring

Jul 05, 2018 01:10PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Current SCDSS Chief of Staff Joan Meacham will serve as acting director when Susan Alford’s retirement takes effect.

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Encompass Health Patients Threw Honorary First Pitches At FireFlies Game

Jul 05, 2018 12:41PM ● By Kathleen Maris

This is a way to celebrate the success of independence of two remarkable patients.

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Raising Columbia's Profile: Benjamin’s Term As U.S. Conference Of Mayors' President Offers City Benefits

Jul 05, 2018 12:16PM ● By Kathleen Maris

A few dozen mayors of large and medium cities across the U.S., including many prominent names, will learn a lot about Columbia in late September. The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Houston, and others—more than 60 in all—are expected to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ leadership meeting. For the city, it’s one of the early benefits of having its mayor, Steve Benjamin, serving as USCM president.

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Lexington's The Root Cellar Hires Executive Chef

Jun 22, 2018 11:57AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Steven Poots brings to The Root Cellar an extensive career in the food industry, including a long and storied career at the famed Augusta National Golf Club.

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Leadership Columbia Graduates 55 Midlands Leaders

Jun 22, 2018 11:08AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has graduated more than 2,000 leaders across the Midlands.

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SCEDA Honors Newberry Economic Developer

Jun 21, 2018 04:31PM ● By Kathleen Maris

SCEDA awarded Director of Newberry County Economic Development Rick Farmer the Local Developer of the Year award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference.

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SCEDA Honors Bobby Hitt

Jun 20, 2018 02:19PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The first secretary of commerce to receive the award, it was an opportunity for the economic development community to thank Secretary Hitt for his dedication and effort.

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SC Small Business Chamber Announces New Board Members

Jun 18, 2018 03:33PM ● By Kathleen Maris

SC Small Business Chamber has announced two new members on its Board of Directors.

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Two South Carolinians Selected To Advise U.S. Commerce Secretary

Jun 18, 2018 02:42PM ● By Kathleen Maris

They will be headed to Washington, D.C. on June 20 and 21 for their first meeting as members of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness.

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Columbia Fire Chief Appointed 2nd Vice President Of State Fire Chiefs

Jun 18, 2018 02:30PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Aubrey Jenkins has served as fire chief of the Columbia Fire Department since July 20, 2011.

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S.C. Businessman To Attend State Leaders Summit

Jun 18, 2018 02:24PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Cherod Webber will urge South Carolina lawmakers on Capitol Hill to fully fund USAID in the wake of the Administration’s proposal to slash funding by 30 percent.

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Capital Bank Names New Midlands Market President

Jun 15, 2018 02:01PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Steven Waddell is responsible for all lines of business including private client, commercial, small business, and retail banking.

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MTC Honors Society Wins Awards

Jun 14, 2018 03:39PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Midlands Technical College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter received six awards at the PTK centennial conference.

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Historic Columbia Announces New Director of Development

Jun 12, 2018 03:35PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Megan Plott will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all fundraising and membership programs of Historic Columbia.

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Clemson's College of Business Names New Dean

May 25, 2018 09:19AM ● By Kathleen Maris

As the dean of Clemson’s College of Business, Wendy York will lead 177 faculty and 49 staff members who serve 3,854 undergraduate business majors and 735 graduate students.

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McNair Attorney Elected President of South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association

May 21, 2018 04:42PM ● By Kathleen Maris

McNair announces that Michael Weaver has been elected president of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA).

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Insurance Agency Opens In Elgin

May 18, 2018 09:41AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Brightway agency owners offer comprehensive business support, including customer service, carrier relationships, marketing, accounting, and technology.

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Former NASA Administrator To Address SC Aerospace Conference

May 16, 2018 04:19PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, Major General Charles F. Bolden served as NASA’s top official until January 2017.

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