Laura Evans of Beckett Financial Group has been named Admin of the Month by the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). The prestigious recognition is bestowed upon professionals who exhibit exceptional excellence, depth of knowledge, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the administrative field. Founder of Beckett Financial Group, JB Beckett,Continue Reading

A temporary closure has taken a permanent turn for Alodia’s Cucina Italiana in Irmo. Initially shuttered in July with intentions of a brief hiatus, the restaurant briefly reopened on October 17 before closing its doors again. The restaurant officially announced its permanent closure via Facebook on November 25. Co-owners AdamContinue Reading

The Irmo location of the burger brand Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries closed on October 29.“Business hasn’t been great since COVID, and unfortunately, our landlord isn’t renewing our lease after our 10-year term,” the now-closed shop said on Facebook. Irmo’s location had been open since July 2013. The LexingtonContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose We recently discussed inferior products and services inflamed by poor customer service. Now, we outline successful complaining techniques. Park emotions: After experiencing frustrating, dreadful avenues to resolve problems, it’s often difficult to calm down. Before launching full-scale, feel-good attacks towards people or organizations, carefully develop complaint strategies.Continue Reading

The Columbia Triad Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) was honored at the National Conference held October 4 – 7 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Columbia chapter is led by Chapter President Jacqueline Brabham. With the theme “Discover Your Story,” the conference provided a platform for the ABWA’s missionContinue Reading

Monica and Eduardo Cea of the CEA Company were honored with a ribbon cutting by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce for their 20th anniversary. The CEA company does drywall and painting and TaLimpio Cleaning does residential and commercial cleaning. The company is located at 1082 Sunset Blvd in WestContinue Reading

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has named Doris Gallman Harrison as a 2024 Top Ten Business Woman. ABWA recognizes ten women annually across the nation for their outstanding achievements in career, education, local chapter involvement, and community action. The honoree exemplifies the organization’s vision and mission and is spotlightedContinue Reading

Part 2 Why do people complain? After all, it’s a natural part of human behavior. People complain about anything from the weather, dangerous drivers, slow WI-FI, waiting in line, and leaving toilet seats up! Simply stated, if something doesn’t meet our expectations, we’re going to let someone know! This spillsContinue Reading