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Top Customer Phone Gripes: Calls Not Answered, Complex Recorded Messages, Annoying ‘On Hold’ Music

Nov 01, 2022 03:57PM ● By David Dykes

Has this ever happened to you? You call customer service with a question, to report an issue with a product, or to relay a concern about a possible hack on your account. Then you’re put on hold – sometimes for several minutes, or much, much longer.

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The Change to Mandatory Capitalization of R&D Costs Affects Businesses Now

Nov 01, 2022 03:56PM ● By Adam Quattlebaum

While the U.S. tax code is always changing, there are many provisions that remain the same for years, even decades. When these seeming constants do change, it can be difficult for taxpayers — including businesses – to adjust in a timely manner.

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Charleston Reboot: A Historic City Now Driven by Innovation

Oct 03, 2022 11:18AM ● By William Y. Klett III

The Holy City evokes images of cobblestone streets, stately homes, and horse-drawn carriages carrying visitors on tours of Charleston’s rich history dating back to the late 1600s. Notwithstanding this history, Charleston is building a future based upon innovation and technology. The old charm of the Deep South has taken on a decidedly new cutting edge.

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New USC President Michael Amiridis Bringing ‘Innovation Network’ to University

Oct 03, 2022 11:17AM ● By C. Grant Jackson

The University of South Carolina’s new president wants to create a way for South Carolina businesses to come to the university with their problems and for the university to provide solutions. Michael Amiridis, Ph.D., wants to establish “a satellite system of innovation centers that will address specific problems, practical problems” for business. Amiridis, who became USC president on July 1, is borrowing the innovation center model from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he was chancellor until his appointment as USC president.

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Higher Education: Renewing Its Purpose

Oct 03, 2022 11:16AM ● By Owen Kowalewski

Higher education institutions have taken big hits to their programs as they try to escape the effects of Covid-19. It has been over 30 months since the pandemic first caused a shutdown, yet, as we continue to get back into the groove of life as we knew it, institutions are still struggling to get on track, including colleges and universities.

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South Carolina Ports Authority Makes ‘Bold’ Moves to Ease Supply Chain Woes

Oct 03, 2022 11:15AM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

The supply chain crisis of 2021 caused a logjam at America’s ports, as congestion meant that ships had to wait longer than usual to unload their cargo. But the South Carolina Ports Authority made some changes to help ease the congestion and get goods off the docks and headed toward their destinations.

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Living Large

Oct 03, 2022 11:15AM ● By David Dykes and David Mildenberg

Patrick Melton and Jordan Phillips didn’t have a whole lot to lose when they started their South Street Partners real estate enterprise in the recession of 2009. Developers were folding, and banks in the Southeast were collapsing at a quick pace, creating opportunities for nimble, risk-taking investors that come along very rarely.

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers on the Rise in South Carolina

Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Liv Osby

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to break ground this fall on a new ambulatory surgery center at its Millennium Campus that will take a substantial portion of the orthopedic, spinal, and ENT patients now seen in its hospitals.

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Palmetto Olive Oil Co.: Brings Splash of Flavor to Augusta Street

Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Brigit Preuss

When thinking of starting a business in Greenville, South Carolina, Sandy Burn and her husband Michael Burn decided to think outside the bottle. Although Sandy Burn was hesitant about the idea of an olive oil store, thinking that people were not going to go out of their way to buy the product, she has now run her business for almost 12 years and currently owns three locations in the Upstate.

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Top Workplaces Nomination Deadline Extended

Oct 03, 2022 11:14AM ● By Bob Helbig

The awards program that honors quality workplace culture is underway for the seventh year. Any organization with 35 or more employees in South Carolina is eligible to compete for 2023 Top Workplaces recognition.

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How to Incorporate Sustainability Into Your 2023 Planning

Oct 03, 2022 11:13AM ● By Kari Snyder

While many organizations set their philanthropic priorities for the year ahead during the fourth-quarter months, sustainability goals are still commonly overlooked as part of annual planning. This remains true despite the growing need to address corporate social responsibility and the overall condition of our planet.

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The Best Recession-Proof Investments

Oct 03, 2022 11:13AM ● By Erik Weir

Fear is in the air. Fear of recession. Fear of inflation. Fear of a bottomless pit to the market. The greater the fear, the more investors navigate to safe harbors. But obsession with risk avoidance can lead to bigger problems. Here are some important considerations:

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No Cash Payments? Now What?

Sep 30, 2022 12:29PM ● By David Dykes

At a local convenience store recently, I bought a soft drink and pack of gum for $3.17. I reached into my wallet – and paid with a debit card. I had five pennies in my pocket. Gallup in August said Americans were using cash less often, and nearly two of every three of us believe it’s likely the U.S. will be cashless in our lifetimes.

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Best and Brightest Charleston

Sep 27, 2022 12:23PM ● By David Dykes

Welcome to Charleston Business Magazine’s 2022 Best & Brightest 35 and Under! This is our 28th year of recognizing the business and community leaders who are making an impact in our state. These men and women are young, but they’re committed to making a difference in their communities and the business world. They are attorneys, medical professionals, architects, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, artists, bankers, and more.

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Charleston Positioning Itself As An Alternative to Crowded, Expensive Tech Hubs

Sep 21, 2022 05:30PM ● By David Caraviello

The Silicon Valley of Northern California is the world capital of tech innovation, and home to many of the industry’s biggest companies. Austin, Texas, has emerged as a hub for startups and venture capitalists.

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Dodge Industrial Makes a New Home in Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station

Sep 21, 2022 05:16PM ● By John C. Stevenson

Global manufacturer Dodge Industrial has a new place to call home: The manufacturer that was founded more than a century ago in Mishawaka, Indiana, now occupies a 75,000-square-foot headquarters in Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station.

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Courts in South Carolina Adapting to Challenges of Covid-19 Pandemic

Sep 21, 2022 05:09PM ● By Kevin Dietrich

South Carolina’s legal community continues to adapt to the chaos of the past 30 months, a period of extended disruption likely unparalleled since the upheaval of the 1860s and 1870s. Court closures, case backlogs, and a crash course in the importance of technology were among the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic which began in the state in early 2020.

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Young Professionals Spotlight Partnered Content by Greenville Chamber

Sep 21, 2022 05:00PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

Young Professionals Spotlight Partnered Content by Greenville Chamber

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Is Mentorship the Secret to YP Engagement?

Sep 21, 2022 04:50PM ● By Megan Campbell

Mentorship done well can be a powerful experience and launching pad in the life of a professional. This is especially true for young professionals. A Deloitte study found that nearly 70 percent of young professionals with a mentor intend to stay with their organization for more than five years. Perhaps even more compelling is that 79 percent of young professionals view mentoring as a crucial aspect of having a successful career, according to a Twomentor study.

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Why Greenville Is The New Young Professional Hotspot

Sep 21, 2022 04:43PM ● By Kamber Parker

When I first moved to Greenville, I was in college. At the ripe age of 17, I had no clue what a young professional (“YoPro”) was, nor did I really pay any attention to them. I was at Furman, living the life (or so I thought, at the time!).

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Welcome to the Greenville Chamber’s Young Professional Resource Guide. We hope that you find it to be a valuable asset.

Sep 21, 2022 04:33PM ● By Dr. Cheryl Garrison

Earlier this year, the Greenville Chamber announced several staff updates, including that Tami Miller would retire from her role as Leadership Development Director in the summer of 2023 and I would transition into a new role as executive director of the Greenville Chamber Foundation and director of talent, education, and leadership.

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United Community Bank’s CFO Jefferson Harralson Sets Direction for Team

Sep 21, 2022 04:23PM ● By David Dykes

Jefferson Harralson is the Chief Financial Officer of United Community Banks, Inc, and plays an integral part in setting the strategic direction of the financial operations. With more than 25 years of financial industry experience, he is responsible for fostering the bank’s financial strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and capital planning.

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Leadership Development is Key for Employees at United Community Bank

Sep 21, 2022 04:19PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

At Greenville-based United Community Bank, leadership development is an aspiration for everyone from the executive team down to tellers in the branches. “We want to create a development environment that will set UCB apart. We know that connections, an ability to master your field, and a supportive working environment combine to drive success,” said Holly Berry, chief human resources officer for United Community Bank.

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