Bill Davis, director of Richland County Utilities, was recently selected to represent South Carolina within a worldwide organization of water industry professionals. Davis will serve as a junior delegate on the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) House of Delegates (HOD). Following his one-year term, Davis will step into the role ofContinue Reading
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) audits hundreds of businesses. The audits help ensure compliance with the state’s tax laws. What can trigger an audit? The SCDOR uses data analytics to assist with audit selection and sometimes conducts “relationship audits,” which develop from information gathered during anotherContinue Reading
On June 8 at the Hunter-Gatherer Brewery at the Curtiss-Wright Hangar, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia Advisory Board (LCAB) honored 36 graduates of the Leadership Columbia program. The Class of 2021 completed an orientation, a retreat, ten class days and a class project with the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.Continue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of the 2021 SC Women in Business: Women to Watch. The prestigious award honors selected businesswomen across SouthContinue Reading
The REEMERGE Reentry Program honored successful participants during a recently held recognition ceremony. The participants were acknowledged for their achievements in entrepreneurship, training, and employment. Keynote speaker and Richland County councilman, Overture Walker, encouraged participants to believe in their vision regardless of how it appears to others. Walker drew aContinue Reading
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, has hired Anna Kate Twitty to serve as its new director of communications. In this role, Twitty will lead the agency’s public relations team and develop strategic communications campaigns — integrating best practices in digital marketing —Continue Reading
CVS Health has announced that as of June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter the #OneStepCloser sweepstakes for an opportunity to win one of over a thousand fun and exciting prizes through weekly drawings and grand prizesContinue Reading
Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is getting an extra boost from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, this Fourth of July. On July 4 Tractor Supply stores will honor the men and women of the Armed Forces with a biannual 15 percent discount to allContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a rededication for their building on June 29 celebrating the end of an extensive facelift over the past few months. The building was refurbished both inside and out with fresh paint, repairs and new fixtures. The celebration included a DJ, plenty to eatContinue Reading
A new lawsuit bill was passed last week by Governor Henry McMaster that protects businesses from COVID-19 related lawsuits. The new bill, COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act, provides protection to health care providers and businesses that follow public health guidance. The ceremony for the signing was held at Cafe Strudel RestaurantContinue Reading
On June 15 Modern Exterminating Company, Inc. of Columbia celebrated the opening of their third office with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The office will serve as a headquarters for the company’s growing Lexington operations. Modern Exterminating Company is a sixty-five year old, third generation family-owned pest control company headquartered inContinue Reading