Nbr. 2023, January 2023

Index

• Applications being accepted for Palmetto Venture Fellowship.
• Applications open for Leadership Columbia Class of 2024.
• Arts and Draughts returns to downtown Columbia March 31.
• Bands announced for St. Pat's in Five Points.
• Behind one couple's dream to open a boutique hotel in Columbia.
• Benedict College receives $2.8M to improve internet access.
• Bicycle nonprofit purchases building in downtown Columbia.
• Black small business owners in Columbia receive grants from national coalition.
• BLD Diner in Forest Acres closes its doors.
• Body-sculpting practice coming to Devine Street in Columbia.
• Broadband provider receives $3.4M in federal funds to expand high-speed access in central South Carolina.
• California-based yoga studio coming to Forest Acres.
• Charleston-based Asian fusion restaurant to open Forest Acres location.
• Charleston-based realtor is 2023 president of South Carolina Realtors.
• Charlotte-based company acquires Columbia hotel.
• Chicago-based traffic control company leases flex space in Lexington.
• City of Columbia to hold workshops for contractors.
• City of Columbia to offer business tax webinar.
• City of Columbia's Rapid Shelter at full capacity.
• ColaJazz holds 90th birthday concert for Drink Small this weekend.
• Columbia airport welcomed more than 1 million passengers in 2022.
• Columbia area artists selected for Art in the Airport program.
• Columbia area students can apply for Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.
• Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Impact Award honorees.
• Columbia couple charged with tax evasion.
• Columbia Fireflies announce schedule of theme nights for 2023 season.
• Columbia Fireflies to hold auditions for anthem singers.
• Columbia International University president resigns over health concerns.
• Columbia Metropolitan Airport expansions move ahead with $5M in FAA funds.
• Columbia motel to become affordable housing units for families.
• Columbia shopping center sold to Greenville partnership for $3.7M.
• Columbia woman charged with tax evasion.
• Columbia's iconic giant fire hydrant 'Busted Plug' says goodbye to its downtown home.
• Columbia, Greenville commercial real estate firms merge.
• Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merges with Alabama firm, rebrands.
• COMET accepting applications for online leadership academy.
• Company that offers assisted stretch sessions coming to Forest Acres.
• Cookie chain opens third Columbia-area location.
• Cottontown Art Crawl coming to historic Columbia neighborhood in March.
• Details emerge on $2B EV manufacturing project coming to Richland County.
• Food waste upcycling company to open $8M Lee County facility.
• Former BMW Manufacturing CEO takes role with Rock Hill startup.
• Former Columbia CEO named regional director of homebuilding company.
• Global roofing manufacturer will invest $363M in Chester County operations.
• Governor nominates new director of employment and work force.
• Governor, congressman reach across political divide to bring broadband access to rural SC.
• Here's what's replacing Smashburger on Devine Street in Columbia.
• How this rail-served 'megasite' could spur development in Kershaw County.
• How two friends struck a deal to merge Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet with an Alabama firm.
• Independent bookstore in Columbia's Five Points opens its doors.
• James Beard semifinalists named here's who made it from South Carolina.
• Landscaping industry to hold trade show in Columbia.
• Leadership Columbia 2023 announces class project.
• Lexington Medical Center and USC to break ground on new nursing facility.
• Lexington-based insurer named president of large U.S. insurance brokerage.
• Manufacturer will invest $68M to establish US operations in Allendale County.
• Medical real estate company purchases Columbia treatment center for $31M.
• Meet the South Carolina chefs competing for an international prize.
• Midlands leaders pay tribute to business visionary Joe Taylor Jr.
• Midlands Tech signs architecture agreement with Clemson.
• National retailer opening distribution center in Lexington County.
• Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO Lou Kennedy receives honor from USC.
• New apprenticeship school draws students to Savannah River Site careers.
• New aquarium and conservation center at Riverbanks Zoo opens its doors.
• New eatery opens inside Richland Library in downtown Columbia.
• New independent bookstore coming to Five Points in Columbia.
• New members join board of S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce.
• New physical therapy practice coming to Columbia's Millwood corridor.
• New taco restaurant coming to downtown Lexington.
• New vintage store opens in Forest Acres.
• North Carolina-based coffee chain to open new location in Columbia.
• North Carolina-based paper tube company investing $1.6M in new Williamsburg County facility.
• Ohio-based company will invest $26M in Florence County operations.
• Peak Drift Brewing Company unveils Columbia production facility.
• Popular bar in Columbia's Vista shuts its doors.
• Popular bluegrass festival returning in May.
• Popular Columbia Mexican restaurant to add third location.
• Popular downtown Columbia restaurant to relocate temporarily.
• Realty company purchases retail property on Columbia's North Main Street.
• Record number of guns found at S.C. airports in 2022.
• Restaurant that combines Vietnamese and New Orleans cuisine coming to Columbia.
• Richland County expands free seed program for residents.
• Richland County moving forward with revisions to land development code.
• Richland County posts proposed zoning maps online.
• Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia sets opening date for new aquarium and conservation center.
• Rock Hill tech startup receives SC Launch investment.
• S.C. State University launches indoor farming research program.
• Samsung names new CEO for South Carolina operations.
• Savannah River Nuclear Solutions signs professional training agreements with area colleges.
• Savannah River Nuclear Solutions strengthens partnership with S.C. State University.
• SC Biz News brings home South Carolina press awards.
• Scout Motors to build $2B electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Richland County.
• SCRA accepts one tech company, funds 2 others.
• SCRA announces investment in Midlands tech startup.
• SCRA announces new members and grant recipients.
• Sisters of Charity Foundation appoints director of culture and values.
• Six Tuesday Morning stores in South Carolina slated to close after chain files for bankruptcy.
• Solar panel company to invest $33M in Orangeburg County operations.
• South Carolina boasts record-breaking year for capital investments.
• South Carolina ETV and Public Radio names interim president.