No. 2023, January 2023

Index

• A new tenant is headed to Columbia's BullStreet District -- find out who it is.
• Agriculture and art tour coming to Richland County.
• Aiken County company invests in equipment to serve international clientele.
• Aiken plant expands to make generators for Rolls-Royce ship engines.
• Allsouth Federal Credit Union begins construction on new Columbia facility.
• Ameircan Airlines starts new nonstop flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
• American Airlines resumes nonstop flights to New York City from Columbia.
• ANNOUNCING: 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina RANKED.
• ANNOUNCING: Meet SC Biz News' inaugural ICON Honors recipients.
• ANNOUNCING: Meet the 2023 CRBR Women of Influence honorees.
• Applications being accepted for Palmetto Venture Fellowship.
• Applications open for Leadership Columbia Class of 2024.
• April employment numbers show a South Carolina growing workforce.
• Art on State event returns to West Columbia.
• Arts and Draughts returns to downtown Columbia March 31.
• Bands announced for St. Pat's in Five Points.
• Battery recycler will invest $300M in Richland County processing plant.
• Bed and breakfast in downtown Columbia reopens with new ownership.
• Behind one couple's dream to open a boutique hotel in Columbia.
• Benedict College launches entrepreneurship accelerator program.
• Benedict College receives $2.8M to improve internet access.
• Benedict College students receive tech training through program sponsored by Google.
• Benedict College Women's Center receives $2 million federal grant.
• Benedict College's campuswide transformation initiative now a reality.
• 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.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: Buying land how certain property details might impact your loan.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: Cool Care's No. 1 priority is customer care.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: HRP Associates finds sustainable solutions for soil and groundwater contamination.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: LorCo Capital Achieving Hedge Fund Success For South Carolinians.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: Sacon builds trust through high-quality work in every phase of construction.
• BOOK OF EXPERTS: The Southern Bank modern banking with a Southern accent.
• Broadband provider receives $3.4M in federal funds to expand high-speed access in central South Carolina.
• Building Industry Association of Central SC names new CEO.
• BullStreet cupola reaches milestone in return to Columbia skyline.
• California-based yoga studio coming to Forest Acres.
• Career cancer fighter to lead Prisma Heath Cancer Institute.
• Caterpillar hydraulics plant in Sumter to close.
• Central SC Alliance names new president and CEO.
• Chapin-based startup offers remote monitoring for lung disease patients.
• Charleston cocktail bar and restaurant working on Columbia site.
• 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 joins effort to help cities respond to future heatwaves.
• 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.
• Coca-Cola production plant will invest $28.7M to expand Lee County operations.
• ColaJazz Fest returning to downtown Columbia.
• ColaJazz holds 90th birthday concert for Drink Small this weekend.
• Colliers South Carolina brokers sale of 20 acres with Lake Murray access.
• Colliers South Carolina names new executive vice president.
• Columbia airport welcomed more than 1 million passengers in 2022.
• Columbia and Camden companies partner to improve rural broadband.
• Columbia area artists selected for Art in the Airport program.
• Columbia area brewery announces summer concert series.
• Columbia area contracting firm names new vice president.
• Columbia area students can apply for Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.
• Columbia bakery opens new location in Five Points.
• Columbia brewery launches sustainable digital can printing.
• Columbia brewery strikes partnership with two South Carolina farms.
• Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Impact Award honorees.
• Columbia counseling practice opens expanded downtown office.
• Columbia couple charged with tax evasion.
• Columbia event venue purchased by restaurant owner.
• Columbia Fireflies announce schedule of theme nights for 2023 season.
• Columbia Fireflies to hold auditions for anthem singers.
• Columbia industrial real estate market shows record strength.
• 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 multi-tenant office building sells for $3.9M.
• Columbia office building sells for $1.3M.
• Columbia office property on Devine Street sells for $950K.
• Columbia organization turns to tech to tackle health, social needs.
• Columbia physical therapy practice to open second location.
• Columbia real estate developer wins preservation awards.
• Columbia regional tourism organization reports record activity.
• Columbia shopping center sold to Greenville partnership for $3.7M.
• Columbia software company receives statewide award from SCRA.
• Columbia tech company expands reach with national platform.
• Columbia travel center remodeled as part of $1B overhaul initiative.
• Columbia Walmart center sells for almost $8M.
• Columbia woman charged with tax evasion.
• Columbia's historic BullStreet cupola is one step closer to completion.
• Columbia's iconic giant fire hydrant 'Busted Plug' says goodbye to its downtown home.
• Columbia, Greenville commercial real estate firms merge.
• Columbia-area mall is losing its last two tenants.
• Columbia-based building supply company sold.
• Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merges with Alabama firm, rebrands.
• Columbia-based office supply company acquired by Tennessee company.
• Columbia-born national artist now represented in his home museum.
• COMET accepting applications for online leadership academy.
• Company celebrates grand opening of $54M put supply distribution center in Orangeburg.
• Company leases Richland County speculative building to expand operations.
• Company that offers assisted stretch sessions coming to Forest Acres.