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Trade S.C. exports pump almost $14 billion into the state economy annually, supporting employment and generating billions in state and local taxes. Only the state of Washington has a higher percentage of export jobs supported by manufacturing. The state's big- dollar exports include vehicles, rubber products, and electrical machinery. More ... A California company, 23andME, staged a presentation at Still Hopes on Friday, January 2, to an audience of about 50 with a rough mix of half visitors and half residents. The message, though, was wholly new. The company's business plan includes world- wide solicitations for saliva and money in exchange for DNA analyses. More ... The Columbia Philatelic Society's Winter Stamp and Postcard Show will be held at Spring Valley High School January 24 and 25, 2009. This annual event will feature 14 stamp and postcard dealers from around the southeast who will have a large stock of stamps, covers, postcards, and collecting supplies for sale. More ... Meet Mayor Elise Partin Tuesday, January 20 from 5-6 pm at an informal social gathering to be held at the West Metro Chamber office 1006 12th Street in Cayce, SC 29033. Mayor Partin is the first female Mayor in Cayce's history and was elected to office in November. More ... In major manufacturing plants there is the need for employee food service, both vending and serving. Lexington- based Food Service Inc. caters to the people on the industrial floor across South Carolina during their breaks, at lunchtime, and whenever else there is an attack of the munchies. More ... Br ian and Cather ine Thornton have joined Exit Agape Real Estate Services in its new West Columbia office. Kristin Maguire will serve as the South Carolina's State Board of Education's new chair, and Tim Moore will serve as chair- elect for 2009. More ... Five of the nation's largest companies have named Nelson Mullins GR oil - eTyo &La Swc Fa irrbmorough a for intellectual property and litigation in surveys conducted by Incisive Media (formerly ALM), a leading global provider of specialized business news and information. More ... The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism (MACST) announced the opening of Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott hotel located in Columbia, S.C. January 5 . The new Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel represents a new concept within the lodging industry; a hotel that combines traditional guest rooms with signature suites. More ... Bill McCrary, founder and CEO of StrategicPartner, Inc., was a speaker at the 23rd Annual Convention of Digital Graphics Group International (DGI) held November 11- 15 in Dubai, U.A.E. More ... |
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