November 2019 Features
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SC Unemployment Rate Remains at All Time Low
November 21, 2019
The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved substantially higher, establishing a new record of 2,318,762.
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Clemson MBA Program Launches Innovation-centric Podcast or 'Pawdcast'
November 19, 2019
10 episodes have been released featuring in-depth interviews with innovators including Leslie Schall, the human resources director of Michelin North America; Clemson MBA alumnus Richard Morris, a director of manufacturing at a major aerospace company in Southern California; Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, director of Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative; and more.
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Exclusive: Demand for Warehouse Space Strong across South Carolina
November 18, 2019
Recent quarterly reports from real estate firm Colliers International indicate a need for warehouse and distribution facilities. This more or less reflects trends that are being seen nationally.
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Greater Women’s Business Council Recognizes 10 Companies Committed to the Advancement of Women-Owned Businesses at 2019 LACE Awards
November 15, 2019
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), the largest provider of certification and development resources for women business enterprises (WBEs) in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, hosted its annual LACE (Ladies Achieving Continuous Excellence) Awards Gala on Nov. 8 at the St. Regis hotel in Atlanta.
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What's the Value of Landing a Portion of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tourney in South Carolina?
November 08, 2019
The March Madness weekend created an estimated $11.3 million direct impact on the Midlands, based on research conducted by Dr. Tom Regan, graduate director with the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. Pre-event estimates had anticipated a $9 million impact.
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Clemson Faculty Earn Key Funds for Technology Development and Commercialization
November 07, 2019
“The program has repeatedly demonstrated that targeted, strategic investments can have a significant impact on the probability of commercial licensing, industry collaboration or follow-on research dollars. Congratulations to the recipients for their dedication to academic research and for the innovative contributions they have made to the Clemson University research enterprise.”
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New Fujifilm Technology at Clemson University's Sonoco Institute Advances Learning, Prepares Students for Industry Needs
November 06, 2019
Haley Appleby, packaging science lecturer, Clemson University; Chip Tonkin, chair of graphic communications and director of the Sonoco Institute, Clemson University; Steve Bennett, Vice President of packaging solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Systems; Tony Aquino, regional sales manager, Fujifilm Graphic Systems.
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For S&P 500 CEOs, Stock Awards Now Comprise More Than 50% of Total Compensation
November 06, 2019
A new report reveals that stock awards, which include restricted stock and performance-based shares, represented a record portion of CEO compensation in 2018. For S&P 500 CEOs, stock awards alone exceeded 50 percent for the first time. Moreover, they climbed to a record of nearly 40 percent for those in the Russell 3000.
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South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster Presents Tourism Scholarships to College Students
November 04, 2019
First Lady Peggy McMaster presented nine college students with South Carolina Governor’s Tourism Student Awards Wednesday during a ceremony at the Lace House in Columbia. The students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement in their culinary, hospitality and tourism studies.
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SC Chamber CEO Ted Pitts: Renters, Businesses Also Hit Hard by SC’s Flawed Property Tax Laws
November 01, 2019
The S.C. Chamber is working with the South Carolina Realtors on a data-driven study that looks at the state’s broken property tax system and ways to improve it.