By Al Dozier Small businesses struggling to get by because of the COVID-19 pandemic could find some relief through a program approved Tuesday by the Irmo Town Council. The council approved a $125,000 allocation to the Irmo Future Growth Corporation, which will provide loans to small businesses in the IrmoContinue Reading
LawyerLisa, LLC has welcomed Mackenzie Pearson to the firm as an associate in their home office. The addition of Pearson is an illustration of the firm’s regional growth and ongoing commitment to the development of new attorneys. “We are delighted to include Mackenzie as part of the future generation ofContinue Reading
With many people spending the holidays at home this year, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing five tips for staying safe and saving energy this holiday season. “The easiest tip to save energy and money with holiday lighting is to replace old incandescent lights with LED lights,” said Ginger Greenway,Continue Reading
In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on local small businesses in the Midlands. In speaking with many of the business owners and hearing of their concerns, Columbia Economic Development andContinue Reading
Bank of America has named Senior Resources a Neighborhood Champion, in recognition of their work to advance economic mobility in Columbia. This recognition includes $50,000 in grant funding and virtual leadership training from experts in the nonprofit sector. The Neighborhood Champions program is invitation-only for nonprofits who have demonstrated strongContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Small businesses in Irmo struggling for survival could find some relief from a new loan program sponsored by the town of Irmo and the non-profit Irmo Future Growth Corporation. A “small business” is defined as a business with less than 50 employees.The Irmo Town council gave aContinue Reading
As the holiday season approaches, Dominion Energy is helping its customers prepare for an expected increase in scam activity. Throughout Utility Scam Awareness Week (November 16 – 20), the company provided its customers with helpful tips and resources so they can easily spot and protect themselves against the most commonContinue Reading
American Floral has announced they have been selected as a 2021 ¬¬winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry brand and app. ThisContinue Reading
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar Rating among 447 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of September 30. Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia (www.corporate.morningstar.com). This is the 19th out of 24Continue Reading
Leadership Columbia has announced the Leadership Columbia Class of 2021. The 39 individuals will be the 48th graduating class since the program was founded in 1972. “Each year the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia program brings together a diverse group of individuals,” says Columbia Chamber President and CEO, Carl Blackstone. “This year’sContinue Reading
Columbia’s insurance technology and services network, formerly known as iTs|SC, has completed a rebranding effort in response to the growing opportunities within the industry and the renewal of the network’s vision. At the heart of the organization’s rebranding is a name change to its.Cola and an update to the organization’sContinue Reading