Features

• South Carolina I.T. Leader Launches EDTS Cyber; Urges Focus, Vigilance to Protect Organizations, Data

  April 26, 2017

  EDTS specializes in providing managed I.T. services, business continuity and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the United States. Today at a press conference the firm announced the launch of EDTS Cyber, LLC. EDTS Cyber is a dedicated business unit focused exclusively on delivering advanced cyber security solutions including network threat analysis and remediation, advanced cyber security monitoring, and cyber incident response.

• Preview of the Global Fluency Forum at BMW: Insights from Ten at the Top's Executive Director Dean Hybl

  April 25, 2017

  South Carolina is one of the leaders in global investments. SC per capita is among the top capitol investments in foreign businesses in the U.S. This is not something that is new. This is longstanding with our state.

• Economic Impact of Military Presence in S.C. Reaches $24.1 billion

  April 20, 2017

  The Palmetto State is home to eight major military installations and numerous facilities, supporting 62,520 in Department of Defense (DoD) personnel with $2.6 billion in payroll. Additionally, $2.1 billion in DoD contracts is currently being executed among 752 firms within the state.

• Maria Aselage on Crisis Communications and the Upcoming Citadel Directors’ Institute

  April 14, 2017

  Organizations need to create a crisis committee whose members will assess its vulnerabilities. For example, a large accounting firm may need to discuss the possibility of layoffs, an employee embezzling funds, the unexpected death of a top executive or a natural disaster. Then rank each possibility from 1 to 10 on the likelihood of the event occurring and the impact the event will have on the organization.

• South Carolina's SUMMIT Engineering to Become 100% Employee-Owned

  April 13, 2017

  To-date the firm has opened South Carolina offices in Fort Mill, Greenville, Charleston and Columbia, as well as an office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• Real Affordability: Increasing Lottery Tuition Assistance Ensures Higher Education Remains Accessible

  April 12, 2017

  Midlands Technical College is joining the South Carolina Technical College System in asking the state legislature to increase the amount of Lottery Tuition Assistance for technical college students.

• Scansource Acquires Kingdom’s Channel Business to Sell Verizon Solutions

  April 11, 2017

  “As Verizon continues to focus on the channel, it’s imperative our sales partners are ready and able to most effectively sell and support these services offerings,” said Jay Bradley, president of Intelisys.

• National Cyber Security Alliance Event in SC to Feature Lindsey Graham

  April 06, 2017

  Many websites and online services offer strong authentication, but most users don’t know they exist or haven’t enabled it. In 2015 alone, an estimated $15 billion was stolen from 13.1 million U.S. consumers due to identity fraud.

• Econ Day Builds Interest in Economics through High School Competition

  April 05, 2017

  The second annual SC Econ Day brought almost 100 students from seven high schools around the state to the Darla Moore School of Business to put their economics knowledge to the test.

• Solar Power in South Carolina: Insights from Clay Sikes and Doug Baird of Coastal Solar Power, LLC

  April 04, 2017

  South Carolina CEO spoke with CEO Clay Sikes and CFO Doug Baird of Coastal Solar Power with a heavy presence in South Carolina. During our time together, Sikes and Baird share the history of the company, their vision, mission and values, and the exciting projects they are working on in South Carolina. Sikes and Baird also share news of their new solar mobile unit they are showcasing at the Vidalia Onion Festival.

• Boeing South Carolina: Dreamliner Takes First Flight

  April 03, 2017

  “This is a huge day for South Carolina. The Boeing 787-10 prototype, completely made in South Carolina took to the air today ahead of schedule and under budget. What a statement and tribute to the Boeing South Carolina workforce.” U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

• Its Official: Westinghouse Files for Protection, Secures $800 Million in Financing

  March 30, 2017

  The Company is seeking to undertake a strategic restructuring as a result of certain financial and construction challenges in its U.S. AP1000 power plant projects. Westinghouse has obtained $800 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from a third-party lender to help fund and protect its core businesses during its reorganization.

• Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd: Three Common Pitfalls in Tax Sale Purchases

  March 24, 2017

  By and large, South Carolina provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to buy property at tax sales. As South Carolina is not a tax lien state, buyers purchase an interest in land, rather than a lien. The potential for returns, however, are often times overshadowed by what could “go wrong.”

• What They Are Saying About Infrastructure

  March 23, 2017

  According to the report from a national transportation organization, “roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost South Carolina motorists a total of $5.4 billion statewide annually.”

• Judge to Feds: Move a Ton of Plutonium from South Carolina

  March 22, 2017

• New Websites to Help South Carolinians Search for Jobs

  March 21, 2017

  The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work by high-demand industry using their individual job parameters and priorities.

• SC Ports Container Volume Up Nine Percent, Nearly 26 Percent Rail Volume Growth at Inland Port Greer

  March 16, 2017

  “Last month’s volumes reflect strong growth over last year, and we handled the highest pier container volume ever during a February,” said Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO.

• Employment Hits New Record as Labor Force Grows

  March 14, 2017

  While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January.

• Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters

  March 09, 2017

  The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.

• PruittHealth Expands Footprint in South Carolina, To Assume Management of Carolina Gardens Properties

  March 03, 2017

  PruittHealth, the largest provider of post-acute care services in the southeastern US, announces that it began the transition to assuming the management of 9 assisted living centers in South Carolina, called Carolina Gardens, effective March 1st, 2017.

• 41 South Carolina Properties Receive 2017 AAA Four Diamond Distinction

  February 28, 2017

  AAA Carolinas honored 31 hotels and 10 restaurants at the AAA Four Diamond Awards for South Carolina during a ceremony at Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston on Tuesday, February 21.

• How to Work the Room and Make Networking Work for You

  February 24, 2017

• Blackbaud: Online Giving to Nonprofit Organizations Reaches a Record High in 2016

  February 23, 2017

  "For the first time, we're including key insights into donor demographics, retention trends, generational giving, and significant online donations in addition to our charitable giving research." Blackbaud's vice president of Data and Analytics

• CAGC President & CEO Dave Simpson Confirms 2017 Priorities

  February 20, 2017

  "A top priority in 2017 is to help tackle the workforce shortage, probably the biggest challenge the construction industry faces in the Carolinas. The idea is to connect the construction industry with students in high schools, middle schools, and community colleges."

• First Analysis: Boeing’s Resounding "No" to Unionize, Implications for South Carolina

  February 17, 2017

  We sat down with Joseph A. Seiner, labor law expert and Employment Law Professor at University of South Carolina School of Law to discuss yesterday’s landslide vote not to unionize by workers at Boeing’s South Carolina plant.

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