By Matt Belyus Valet Technologies If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and these days, who isn’t?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of their network, but most cloud breaches are dueContinue Reading

Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading

Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Junior Achievement USA (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This award is presented annually to a JA Area president who demonstrates exceptional achievements in fostering the growth and development of Junior Achievement.Continue Reading

By John Griggs On June 18th, I had an encounter with an AT&T In-Home Expert (IHX) that has left me with a bitter taste and a cautionary tale to share with my fellow community members. As my neighbors were getting AT&T fiber optic installed, an IHX Southeast States representative stoppedContinue Reading

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program, Institute for Organization Management, proudly announces that Kerry Powers, President & CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has successfully completed her second year at the Institute for Organization Management. This four-year nonprofit leadership training program took place at theContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose Many innocent victims are facing lawsuits for using unknown copyrighted pictures. In fact, a photographer was recently awarded $6 million after a jury found a non-profit guilty of using his pictures without permission. A small Prosperity, SC church was sued by a New Hampshire photographer for theirContinue Reading

Columbia, SC – A significant addition to the local business community was celebrated on June 6 as EPC, Inc. officially opened its new facility at 1326 Bush River Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a lineup of prominent city officials, including Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, District I Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert,Continue Reading

The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Tide Law with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Tide Law specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions, as well as estate administration. Richland County Councilmember Jason Branham will manage the Irmo office, while Brett Branham oversees operations in MyrtleContinue Reading