The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced Melissa Lindler has been named as the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office located in Columbia. As District Director Lindler will oversee SBA operations across the state, ensuring entrepreneurs and small business owners have access toContinue Reading
Columbia, January 28th, 2025 — GOAT Development Group is proud to announce that John G. Manjounes, Principal and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, has been recognized as one of Columbia’s Top 15 Coaches by Influence Digest, marking this the forth time in the past five years. This prestigiousContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Lauren McClain, owner of Express Employment Professionals, is celebrating five successful years in business with an exciting move to a larger location at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212, right next to Zorba’s. McClain and her team of dedicated recruiters specialize in Skilled Trades, Light Industrial,Continue Reading
Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years. In parts of the Mast Store region during a typical year, one in eight people lack access to sufficient food resources. This year, following Hurricane Helene last September, the need for foodContinue Reading
February 3, 2025 [Columbia, SC] — Columbia Eye, the Midlands largest medical surgical ophthalmology practice, is proud to announce the overwhelmingly positive results of a year-long patient customer service survey. Throughout 2024, Columbia Eye used a third-party platform to survey patients in several measures of customer service. The results showedContinue Reading
Lake Murray Mitsubishi officially opened their doors on Tuesday holding a ribbon cutting provided by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The new dealership is located at 1001 N. Wingard Road in Irmo. Lake Murray Mitsubishi offers new and pre-owned vehicles along with SUVs, electric vehicles and manufacturer specials.The on-site service department has highly trained andContinue Reading
By: JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group I often hear people say they wish they’d learned more about personal finance in school. Luckily, schools across the nation are making financial literacy a priority, requiring students to take a personal finance course to graduate. According to a recent survey from the CouncilContinue Reading
Lake Murray Mitsubishi is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28, at 11:45 AM, at the dealership’s new location: 1001 N. Wingard Rd., Irmo. Guests are invited to enjoy a lightContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community. It’s often called “liquor liability.” But Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, said it’s not going to be easy to fix the problem.“It’s complicated,” said Caskey, aContinue Reading
Celebrate the season with a taste of Mardi Gras! Locally stocked King Cakes, straight from the world-renowned Joe Gambino’s Bakery in New Orleans, are now available at Luzianna Purchase, located at 7011 Saint Andrews Road. These iconic pastries, adorned in dazzling gold, purple, and green sugar, capture the festive spiritContinue Reading
By JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group As we head into 2025, many Americans are prioritizing financial stability by focusing on two key goals: building emergency savings and reducing debt. These steps are vital as the economy continues to recover, offering a safety net against unexpected expenses like layoffs, home repairs,Continue Reading