October 3, 2008 RSS feed / Business

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Too much politics and not enough policy

Smith shares energy plan for America
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
Frederick Smith is vice president of The Institute for 21st Century Energy, a new group based in Washington, D.C., addressing the energy crisis head- on. Smith's superior, president and CEO of the Institute, General James L. More...

Folks about town

Cynthia Saunders has joined the staff of Scott McElveen, L.L.P., as staff accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services. Jeff Lawson has joined the staff of Scott McElveen, L.L.P., as an in-charge accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services. More...

2008 Governor's Awards to be presented

Contributed by Randy Akers, executive director, Humanities CouncilSC

The Humanities CouncilSC is pleased to announce that three extraordinary South Carolina individuals will be recipients of this year's annual Governor's Awards in the Humanities, presented at a luncheon to be held October 15, 2008 in the Hilton Colu More...

Local businesses find opportunity through Women's Business Center

Contributed by SCCE&WBC

Pam McPeak, interior designer and owner of Southern Places Inc., has been featured in several magazines throughout South Carolina. More...

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Joblessness S.C.'s jobless rate, 7.6 percent, hit a 15- year high in August compared to the same period last year. Four states had higher unemployment: Mississippi and California, 7.7 percent; Rhode Island, 8.5 percent; Michigan, 8.9 percent. S.C. More...

Star Profile

Patricia Durkin of Seven Doors
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com

Patty Durkin worked her way through four years of undergraduate school at USC, taking out 40 hours a week to carry her tuition and fees, living costs, and some occasional discretionary expenses. More...

38 Nelson Mullins Columbia attorneys included in Best Lawyers publication

Contributed by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

Thirty- eight Columbia Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough attorneys are among the 70 from the firm who have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The 2009 edition ranks Nelson Mullins as No. More...

Area companies recognized for employee wellness programs

Contributed by the American Heart Association

Thirteen area businesses have been recognized by the American Heart Association's Start! Fit- Friendly Companies Program for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace. More...


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