Green is good for business
Business leaders increasingly are asked to respond to growing concerns about air pollution, climate change and energy efficiency. The key to success may depend on how the challenges are approached.
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Editor's Note: The City of Columbia's Dept. of Public Works and the G reater Columbia Chamber of Commerce contributed to this report. The 2nd Annual Green is Good for Business Climate Protection Action Conference will be held at the Columbia Convention Center all day, Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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Briefs
      by John Temple Ligon Fritz Former U.S. Sen. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings was present Friday, Sept. 19, as the new special collections wing at USC's Thomas Cooper Library was named for him. The $18- million, 50,000- square- foot building will be located behind the Thomas Cooper Library and will be named The Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library.
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SWU cuts ribbon at new Columbia location
Contributed by Southern Wesleyan University
      Southern Wesleyan University celebrated its move to the northeast area of Columbia with a dedication, ribbon-cutting and open house on Sept. 21.
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Star Profile
Maryanne Belser , CEO Kudos Communications
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Artist Dale Chihuly, best known for his glass creations, is in his Washington State studio planning on installing his super- sized sculpture in the entry atrium of the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street. The target date is 2010, which is concurrent with the CMA's 60th anniversary and its year- long Celebration of American Art exhibition.
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Folks about town
      Kim Wellman has been promoted to assistant vice president of corporate marketing communications and public relations for Blue- Cross BlueShield of South Carolina. Friends of the Richland County Public Library have announced the following officers and Board of Directors for 2008- 2009: John C. Bradley Jr.
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United Way of the Midlands recognizes companies and individuals who lead the way in the community
Contributed by the United Way
      Hundreds of people gathered at Sterling Hall on September 4 to help United Way of the Midlands officially kick off their annual fundraising campaign and learned that 25% of the $12,200,000 goal is already pledged. To the cheers of LIVE UNITED, pacesetters were recognized for their leadership and generosity.
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SCPM donates $1500 to help fund Capital Senior Center
Contributed by Palmetto Health
      The Senior Care Professionals of the Midlands (SCPM), a local senior industry networking group recognized the growing need for health and wellness education and social engagement within Richland county and raised $1,500 to assist with the Capital Senior Center.
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