60 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/ en-us South Carolina ETV Commission South Carolina ETV Alfred Turner aturner@scetv.org http://www.scetv.org/images/podcasts/{podcast_name}.jpg http://www.scetv.org/podcast/the_big_picture.cfm Caring for abused and neglected children, as well as assisting stressed and isolated families, is very demanding and sometimes thankless work, but salvaging children in our state is important work for South Carolina's future. Mike Switzer interviews Chamlee Loscuito, CEO of the Ellen Hines Smith Girls' Home, which has recently merged with Childrens' Shelter of the Upstate, now called "Hope Center for Children" in Spartanburg, S.C. Caring for abused and neglected children, as well as assisting stressed and isolated families, is very demanding and sometimes thankless work, but salvaging children in our state is important work for South Carolina's future. Mike Switzer interviews Chamlee Loscuito, CEO of the Ellen Hines Smith Girls' Home, which has recently merged with Childrens' Shelter of the Upstate, now called "Hope Center for Children" in Spartanburg, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_organization_working_to_rescue_children/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:52 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guests are recent recipients of PBS' 2012 Teacher Innovator Awards which honor educators from across the country who are using digital media in new and unique ways to improve students' learning.Mike Switzer interviews Lynn Dempsey, a teacher of the gifted and talented at Lexington Elementary School, and Lori Russell, a 1st grade teacher at Meadow Glen Elementary School, also in Lexington, S.C. Our next guests are recent recipients of PBS' 2012 Teacher Innovator Awards which honor educators from across the country who are using digital media in new and unique ways to improve students' learning.Mike Switzer interviews Lynn Dempsey, a teacher of the gifted and talented at Lexington Elementary School, and Lori Russell, a 1st grade teacher at Meadow Glen Elementary School, also in Lexington, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_elementary_teachers_win_national_pbs_awards/ Wed, 22 May 2013 04:01:30 +00:00 00:05:49 As the population ages, financial advisors say they are seeing more and more people interested in philanthropy. And some concerns they are encountering are whether you have to have large amounts of money to be an effective philanthropist and most importantly, why give to a cause in the first place? Mike Switzer interviews Frank Braddock, a certified financial planner with JHS Capital Advisors in Columbia. As the population ages, financial advisors say they are seeing more and more people interested in philanthropy. And some concerns they are encountering are whether you have to have large amounts of money to be an effective philanthropist and most importantly, why give to a cause in the first place? Mike Switzer interviews Frank Braddock, a certified financial planner with JHS Capital Advisors in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/philanthropy_can_be_for_all_tax_brackets/ Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:02 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John "Swampfox" Warner, founder and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John "Swampfox" Warner, founder and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc59/ Mon, 20 May 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that intangible assets represent about 80% or more of the value in most companies and yet even the most seasoned executive and managers are generally not aware of current best practices for legally protecting and strongly leveraging those assets. He's here this morning to tell us about the National IP Taskforce Business Summit, coming soon to South Carolina, that is considered to be the preeminent meeting in the United States for executives and managers to learn about and discuss intellectual property strategy and management. Attendees and speakers will be attending from around the world. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Our next guest says that intangible assets represent about 80% or more of the value in most companies and yet even the most seasoned executive and managers are generally not aware of current best practices for legally protecting and strongly leveraging those assets. He's here this morning to tell us about the National IP Taskforce Business Summit, coming soon to South Carolina, that is considered to be the preeminent meeting in the United States for executives and managers to learn about and discuss intellectual property strategy and management. Attendees and speakers will be attending from around the world. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/ip_business_summit_coming_soon_to_sc/ Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:54 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest believes that our society has prolonged adolescence by allowing parents to continue to control their children's money. Men in particular, she says, have retained adolescence through video games, while young women have been forced to grow up by raising children out of wedlock. She says that this and the current economy are working against many college graduates while many jobs go unfilled due to a skills mismatch between schools and businesses.Mike Switzer interviews Pam Horack, an independent, fee-only financial planner with Pathfinder Planning in Lake Wylie, S.C. Our next guest believes that our society has prolonged adolescence by allowing parents to continue to control their children's money. Men in particular, she says, have retained adolescence through video games, while young women have been forced to grow up by raising children out of wedlock. She says that this and the current economy are working against many college graduates while many jobs go unfilled due to a skills mismatch between schools and businesses.Mike Switzer interviews Pam Horack, an independent, fee-only financial planner with Pathfinder Planning in Lake Wylie, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/should_our_kids_work_while_in_school/ Thu, 16 May 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:05:49 As you may have heard not too long ago on this program, blogging has once again regained popularity as a form of social media for many companies. Our next guest is a professional blogger and print writer, with her most well-known venture being The Shop Tart, which is all about shopping locally for everything from clothing to locally grown food. Mike Switzer interviews Anne Wolfe Postic, who lives and writes in Columbia, S.C.  Other blogs she writes for are The Kitchn and The Daily Digress. As you may have heard not too long ago on this program, blogging has once again regained popularity as a form of social media for many companies. Our next guest is a professional blogger and print writer, with her most well-known venture being The Shop Tart, which is all about shopping locally for everything from clothing to locally grown food. Mike Switzer interviews Anne Wolfe Postic, who lives and writes in Columbia, S.C.  Other blogs she writes for are The Kitchn and The Daily Digress. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/columbia_blogger_finds_success_with_all_things_local/ Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:19 +00:00 00:05:49 This Thursday, May 16th, local and state leaders, technology professionals, and state educators are coming together in Columbia to highlight innovative ways technology is impacting different industry sectors - and reiterating the demand for quality broadband to support these applications.  IT-oLogy, in partnership with South Carolina Connects is presenting their Connections 2013 Conference. Mike Switzer interviews James Ashley, a creative engineer with the Emerging Experiences Practice at Razorfish, a global digital advertising agency in Atlanta, and one of the keynote presenting speakers. This Thursday, May 16th, local and state leaders, technology professionals, and state educators are coming together in Columbia to highlight innovative ways technology is impacting different industry sectors - and reiterating the demand for quality broadband to support these applications.  IT-oLogy, in partnership with South Carolina Connects is presenting their Connections 2013 Conference. Mike Switzer interviews James Ashley, a creative engineer with the Emerging Experiences Practice at Razorfish, a global digital advertising agency in Atlanta, and one of the keynote presenting speakers. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/technology_broadband_conference_coming_to_columbia_thursday/ Tue, 14 May 2013 04:01:25 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc58/ Mon, 13 May 2013 04:01:34 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest has been in the military chaplain business for many years but says that a whole new field has opened up that is the fastest growing segment in the chaplain career field: corporate chaplains. Apparently, more and more companies are adding chaplains to their payrolls. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Mike Langston, presently the professor of Chaplain Ministries at Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C. His responsibilities include the development of the Chaplaincy track course materials and instructing/teaching for the master’s and doctorate level programs in chaplaincy. He is ordained and endorsed through the Southern Baptist Convention. Our next guest has been in the military chaplain business for many years but says that a whole new field has opened up that is the fastest growing segment in the chaplain career field: corporate chaplains. Apparently, more and more companies are adding chaplains to their payrolls. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Mike Langston, presently the professor of Chaplain Ministries at Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C. His responsibilities include the development of the Chaplaincy track course materials and instructing/teaching for the master’s and doctorate level programs in chaplaincy. He is ordained and endorsed through the Southern Baptist Convention. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/corporate_chaplains_-_a_fast_growing_career_field/ Fri, 10 May 2013 04:01:25 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you haven't heard, South Carolina has a new director at its Department of Insurance. Mike Switzer interviews Ray Farmer, who prior to joining the DOI, worked for 32 years as a lobbyist with the property/casualty insurance trade group known as the American Insurance Association. In case you haven't heard, South Carolina has a new director at its Department of Insurance. Mike Switzer interviews Ray Farmer, who prior to joining the DOI, worked for 32 years as a lobbyist with the property/casualty insurance trade group known as the American Insurance Association. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/former_lobbyist_takes_over_the_reins_at_scs_dept._of_insurance/ Thu, 9 May 2013 04:01:11 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest has been studying the financial markets and their trends and writing about them for many years. One trend in particular that he believes you should take notice of is the stock market adage: "Sell in May and go away."  He says the stock market's best months are usually between November and April, and that studies show it may not be a bad idea to take some or most of your money off the table between May and October.Sailesh S. Radha is President & Chief Market Strategist for Intermarket Research & Analytics in Blythewood, S.C. Our next guest has been studying the financial markets and their trends and writing about them for many years. One trend in particular that he believes you should take notice of is the stock market adage: "Sell in May and go away."  He says the stock market's best months are usually between November and April, and that studies show it may not be a bad idea to take some or most of your money off the table between May and October.Sailesh S. Radha is President & Chief Market Strategist for Intermarket Research & Analytics in Blythewood, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_stock_market_analyst_says_avoid_stock_market_from_may_to_october/ Wed, 8 May 2013 04:01:55 +00:00 00:05:49 Over the many years we've been doing this show, we've noticed one common denominator among the successful business owners we've interviewed. They all believe strongly in giving back to their communities. And our next guest is no different. Her passion for her communtiy led her to develop the Live Here Give Here program that provides pro-bono marketing and promotional assistance to area non-profits. Mike Switzer interviews Debbie Nelson, president and founder of DNA Creative Communications in Greenville. Over the many years we've been doing this show, we've noticed one common denominator among the successful business owners we've interviewed. They all believe strongly in giving back to their communities. And our next guest is no different. Her passion for her communtiy led her to develop the Live Here Give Here program that provides pro-bono marketing and promotional assistance to area non-profits. Mike Switzer interviews Debbie Nelson, president and founder of DNA Creative Communications in Greenville. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_marketing_company_succeeds_with_pro-bono_work/ Tue, 7 May 2013 04:01:26 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_business/ Mon, 6 May 2013 04:01:24 +00:00 00:05:49 While working in the nursing home and assisted living industries in South Carolina's LowCountry for over 15 years, our next guest discovered a need for home meal delivery that has since turned into a thriving and growing business for him and his family. Mike Switzer interviews Tony Makar, owner of Gourmet on Wheels in Beaufort, S.C., our SCORE Success Story of the Month. SCORE is the all-volunteer small business counseling arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration. While working in the nursing home and assisted living industries in South Carolina's LowCountry for over 15 years, our next guest discovered a need for home meal delivery that has since turned into a thriving and growing business for him and his family. Mike Switzer interviews Tony Makar, owner of Gourmet on Wheels in Beaufort, S.C., our SCORE Success Story of the Month. SCORE is the all-volunteer small business counseling arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lowcountry_family_scores_with_meal_delivery_business/ Fri, 3 May 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you hadn't noticed, our nation is quietly undergoing a renaissance in the energy sector. Last year, the increase in U.S. oil production was the largest since the beginning of the petroleum era more than 150 years ago. Our next guest says this has numerous financial implications for all Americans. Mike Switzer interviews Rob DeHollander, a Certified Financial Planner and president of DeHollander & Janse Financial Group in Greenville S.C. In case you hadn't noticed, our nation is quietly undergoing a renaissance in the energy sector. Last year, the increase in U.S. oil production was the largest since the beginning of the petroleum era more than 150 years ago. Our next guest says this has numerous financial implications for all Americans. Mike Switzer interviews Rob DeHollander, a Certified Financial Planner and president of DeHollander & Janse Financial Group in Greenville S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/large_increase_in_us_energy_production_affects_investors/ Thu, 2 May 2013 04:01:33 +00:00 00:05:49 As you may have heard, education has been a popular topic on our Facebook page recently. Why? Because the business community in our state regards quality of education as a top priority.  We also recently learned about a teacher-training program, based in South Carolina, that for 20 years now has been helping teachers in all 50 states and even at some overseas schools, seek recertification, a salary increase or professional development. Mike Switzer interviews Tania McDuffie, a professor at Converse College in Spartanburg and an instructor with TeacherStep. As you may have heard, education has been a popular topic on our Facebook page recently. Why? Because the business community in our state regards quality of education as a top priority.  We also recently learned about a teacher-training program, based in South Carolina, that for 20 years now has been helping teachers in all 50 states and even at some overseas schools, seek recertification, a salary increase or professional development. Mike Switzer interviews Tania McDuffie, a professor at Converse College in Spartanburg and an instructor with TeacherStep. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc-based_professional_development_program_helps_teachers_everywhere/ Wed, 1 May 2013 04:01:00 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that some family court lawyers have become disillusioned by the way the court system and divorce laws in S.C. can strain family relationships beyond repair, ruining many a childhood. But she also says, there is another option. Mike Switzer interviews Shannon Burnett, a Columbia attorney and president of the South Carolina Collaborative Law Institute and a member of its Columbia chapter. Our next guest says that some family court lawyers have become disillusioned by the way the court system and divorce laws in S.C. can strain family relationships beyond repair, ruining many a childhood. But she also says, there is another option. Mike Switzer interviews Shannon Burnett, a Columbia attorney and president of the South Carolina Collaborative Law Institute and a member of its Columbia chapter. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/columbia_attorney_promotes_collaboration/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc57/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Although the economy appears to have turned the corner from the Great Recession, our next guest says many businesses still find themselves unable to obtain credit lines from banks. And so another option for funding that they turn to, in this situation, is known as factoring, in which a company offers to buy another company's accounts receivable at a discount, in order to provide some short-term working capital. But factoring doesn't always have the greatest reputation.Mike Switzer vinterviews Mark Osborn, a Principal with the Interface Financial Group in Mt. Pleasant, a "spot-factoring" company. Although the economy appears to have turned the corner from the Great Recession, our next guest says many businesses still find themselves unable to obtain credit lines from banks. And so another option for funding that they turn to, in this situation, is known as factoring, in which a company offers to buy another company's accounts receivable at a discount, in order to provide some short-term working capital. But factoring doesn't always have the greatest reputation.Mike Switzer vinterviews Mark Osborn, a Principal with the Interface Financial Group in Mt. Pleasant, a "spot-factoring" company. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/spot_factoring_is_another_option_for_cash-strapped_businesses/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Six South Carolina Small Business Development Center consultants recently became Certified Global Business Professionals, the only nationally-accepted, international trade credential supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education. Mike Switzer interviews Pete Oliver, Columbia area SBDC manager. Six South Carolina Small Business Development Center consultants recently became Certified Global Business Professionals, the only nationally-accepted, international trade credential supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education. Mike Switzer interviews Pete Oliver, Columbia area SBDC manager. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/six_sc_small_business_consultants_achieve_global_certification/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:01:15 +00:00 00:05:49 With recent and upcoming changes in our country's health care system and a well-publicized physician shortage on the horizon, some new ventures are starting to pop up including here in South Carolina. Our next guest is a local physycian who has joined one of these ventures, known as a membership care program. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Jack Durham, who recently joined PartnerMD's first office in S.C., in Greenville. after practicing for many years in the Upstate. With recent and upcoming changes in our country's health care system and a well-publicized physician shortage on the horizon, some new ventures are starting to pop up including here in South Carolina. Our next guest is a local physycian who has joined one of these ventures, known as a membership care program. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Jack Durham, who recently joined PartnerMD's first office in S.C., in Greenville. after practicing for many years in the Upstate. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/healthcare_membership_program_opens_in_upstate/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:01:27 +00:00 00:05:49 The financial markets can sometimes be confusing, regardless of whether the trend is up, down, or sideways, which is one reason many investors will tell you they have a hard time consistently making money. But our next guest says that there are really three common pitfalls that hold investors back. Mike Switzer interviews Bryan Ballentine, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C. The financial markets can sometimes be confusing, regardless of whether the trend is up, down, or sideways, which is one reason many investors will tell you they have a hard time consistently making money. But our next guest says that there are really three common pitfalls that hold investors back. Mike Switzer interviews Bryan Ballentine, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/three_common_mistakes_investors_make/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:01:06 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_b5/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:01:05 +00:00 00:05:49 Parents are always looking for the best way to fund their kids’ education, especially when education costs continue to increase and when scholarships, grants, and credits are covering less of the overall costs. We've recently talked about college funding on this show, but our guest today is going to share with us a strategy that has been around for a long time, but after dropping off most people's radar for a while, is once again getting some attention: using cash value life insurance. Mike Switzer interviews Jeb Zoller, a Certified Financial Planner and Partner at DaVinci Financial Designs in Columbia.   Parents are always looking for the best way to fund their kids’ education, especially when education costs continue to increase and when scholarships, grants, and credits are covering less of the overall costs. We've recently talked about college funding on this show, but our guest today is going to share with us a strategy that has been around for a long time, but after dropping off most people's radar for a while, is once again getting some attention: using cash value life insurance. Mike Switzer interviews Jeb Zoller, a Certified Financial Planner and Partner at DaVinci Financial Designs in Columbia.   http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/should_life_insurance_be_considered_for_college_funding/ Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:01:19 +00:00 00:05:49 Late last year, our next guest took over the reins of New Carolina, the organization also known as the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Mike Switzer interviews Neil McLean, the new executive director of New Carolina, who has, in fact, been working with S.C.'s economic clusters for about five years through his former position as the executive director of EngenuitySC. Late last year, our next guest took over the reins of New Carolina, the organization also known as the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Mike Switzer interviews Neil McLean, the new executive director of New Carolina, who has, in fact, been working with S.C.'s economic clusters for about five years through his former position as the executive director of EngenuitySC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/new_carolinas_new_leader_busy_with_economic_cluster_growth/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:01:20 +00:00 00:05:49 The upcoming Charleston International Film Festival will be including a new event this year, its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. And Academy Award-nominated and Emmy award-winning cinematographer Bill Butler is its first recipient. Just a few of Bill's more well-known film credits include "Jaws", "Rocky II, III, IV", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Grease," and "Stripes."  Bill has also received the Lifetime Acheviement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. Mike Switzer interviews Bill Butler by phone from his home office in Lakeside, Montana. The upcoming Charleston International Film Festival will be including a new event this year, its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. And Academy Award-nominated and Emmy award-winning cinematographer Bill Butler is its first recipient. Just a few of Bill's more well-known film credits include "Jaws", "Rocky II, III, IV", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Grease," and "Stripes."  Bill has also received the Lifetime Acheviement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. Mike Switzer interviews Bill Butler by phone from his home office in Lakeside, Montana. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/world_renowned_cinematographer_to_be_honored_at_upcoming_charleston_in/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:01:36 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you weren't aware, April is Fair Housing Month. And by all indications, the housing market is enjoying a fair recovery right now after years of turmoil. Mike Switzer interviews Clayton Ingram, Director of Marketing and Communications at the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority in Columbia. In case you weren't aware, April is Fair Housing Month. And by all indications, the housing market is enjoying a fair recovery right now after years of turmoil. Mike Switzer interviews Clayton Ingram, Director of Marketing and Communications at the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/mortgage_assistance_and_tax_credits_still_available_during_housing_rec/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:01:28 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_business_update_from_john_swampfox_warner20/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:01:58 +00:00 00:05:49 SC Economics is the non-profit organization in our state dedicated to helping teachers teach economics and personal finance. Besides the ever-popular Stock Market Game, another initiative they sponsor is their Young Entrepreneurs contest. Our next guest is one of those winners who discovered that local businesses needed someone to design Apple and Android apps for their customers. Mike Switzer interviews Aaron Ross, a senior at Spartanburg High School and founder of Insert Name Here Designs. SC Economics is the non-profit organization in our state dedicated to helping teachers teach economics and personal finance. Besides the ever-popular Stock Market Game, another initiative they sponsor is their Young Entrepreneurs contest. Our next guest is one of those winners who discovered that local businesses needed someone to design Apple and Android apps for their customers. Mike Switzer interviews Aaron Ross, a senior at Spartanburg High School and founder of Insert Name Here Designs. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/high_school_senior_wins_with_mobile_phone_apps/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:01:55 +00:00 00:05:49 When our next guest began his career in the hazardous waste business the industry was still sending drums of flammable sludge and acid liquid to landfills. But now anything going to landfill has to meet very restrictive treatment criteria. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Harvey, owner of Jasper Compliance, based in Walterboro, SC. When our next guest began his career in the hazardous waste business the industry was still sending drums of flammable sludge and acid liquid to landfills. But now anything going to landfill has to meet very restrictive treatment criteria. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Harvey, owner of Jasper Compliance, based in Walterboro, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/walterboro_man_finds_success_with_sludge_and_slime/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:05:49 We last interviewed our next guest several months ago when she was very busy working with the arts and business communities, in preparation for a major art event coming to her small South Carolina town--an art event with $100,000 in prize money, an amount almost unheard of, especially in South Carolina. With that event fast approaching, we thought we'd check in to see how things are going. Mike Switzer interviews Karen Fowler, a Lake City businesswoman who is helping to organize ArtFields, a 10-day celebration of art and culture that will take over Lake City in mid-April. We last interviewed our next guest several months ago when she was very busy working with the arts and business communities, in preparation for a major art event coming to her small South Carolina town--an art event with $100,000 in prize money, an amount almost unheard of, especially in South Carolina. With that event fast approaching, we thought we'd check in to see how things are going. Mike Switzer interviews Karen Fowler, a Lake City businesswoman who is helping to organize ArtFields, a 10-day celebration of art and culture that will take over Lake City in mid-April. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lake_citys_business_community_celebrates_the_arts/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:11 +00:00 00:05:49 Sometimes, the only way to move up the ladder in your chosen career is to further your education.  Many universities and college across South Carolina offer the working professional a way to earn a masters degree while keeping their job. Mike Switzer interviews Tim Carroll, director of the Professional MBA program at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Sometimes, the only way to move up the ladder in your chosen career is to further your education.  Many universities and college across South Carolina offer the working professional a way to earn a masters degree while keeping their job. Mike Switzer interviews Tim Carroll, director of the Professional MBA program at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/uscs_professional_mba_cracks_us_news_top_20_rankings/ Tue, 9 Apr 2013 04:01:28 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_b4/ Mon, 8 Apr 2013 04:01:46 +00:00 00:05:49 In its seventh year now, the Indie Grits film festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, is coming soon to Columbia, S.C. Mike Switzer interviews Andy Smith, director of the film festival and Nickelodeon's executive director and Anne Postic is a Nickelodeon board member. In its seventh year now, the Indie Grits film festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, is coming soon to Columbia, S.C. Mike Switzer interviews Andy Smith, director of the film festival and Nickelodeon's executive director and Anne Postic is a Nickelodeon board member. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/indie_grits_film_festival_celebrates_seven_years/ Fri, 5 Apr 2013 04:01:19 +00:00 00:05:49 After a successful career in the Air Force and as a small business entrepreneur, our next guest decided to join the South Carolina Department of Commerce just two years ago. One of the projects he's working on is the SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference coming April 9-10 to Charleston, S.C. Mike Switzer interviews George Patrick, Deputy Secretary of the SC Department of Commerce. After a successful career in the Air Force and as a small business entrepreneur, our next guest decided to join the South Carolina Department of Commerce just two years ago. One of the projects he's working on is the SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference coming April 9-10 to Charleston, S.C. Mike Switzer interviews George Patrick, Deputy Secretary of the SC Department of Commerce. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/speednews_aerospace_conference_coming_to_charleston/ Thu, 4 Apr 2013 04:01:04 +00:00 00:05:49 It’s tax season and when we think about taxes, we also try to think of ways to reduce our tax burden. Almost 19 million U.S. households own at least one of these ways to reduce taxes. And that vehicle we're going to talk about today is a Roth IRA. Our next guest says it's not too late to take advantage of this popular tax strategy. Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a Certified Financial Planner and Managing Principal with DeHollander & Janse Financial Group in Greenville, S.C. It’s tax season and when we think about taxes, we also try to think of ways to reduce our tax burden. Almost 19 million U.S. households own at least one of these ways to reduce taxes. And that vehicle we're going to talk about today is a Roth IRA. Our next guest says it's not too late to take advantage of this popular tax strategy. Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a Certified Financial Planner and Managing Principal with DeHollander & Janse Financial Group in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/its_not_too_late_for_a_roth_ira/ Wed, 3 Apr 2013 04:01:07 +00:00 00:05:49 SC Economics is the non-profit organization in our state dedicated to helping teachers teach economics and personal finance. Besides the ever-popular Stock Market Game, another initiative they sponsor is their Young Entrepreneurs contest. Our next guest is one of those winners who discovered that home baking can be profitable. Mike Switzer interviews Gracie Cromer, a 7th-grader at Glenview Middle School in Anderson, S.C. and founder of Gracie’s Gourment…One Cookie at a Time. SC Economics is the non-profit organization in our state dedicated to helping teachers teach economics and personal finance. Besides the ever-popular Stock Market Game, another initiative they sponsor is their Young Entrepreneurs contest. Our next guest is one of those winners who discovered that home baking can be profitable. Mike Switzer interviews Gracie Cromer, a 7th-grader at Glenview Middle School in Anderson, S.C. and founder of Gracie’s Gourment…One Cookie at a Time. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/anderson_7th-grader_wins_entrepreneur_contest_with_cookies/ Tue, 2 Apr 2013 04:01:28 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc56/ Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:01:43 +00:00 00:05:49 Because so many TV shows and other short video productions are free to watch on the Internet, their producers and owners often lament the lack of revenue generation from these projects.  Our next guest, however, says he has a way for them to start making money by incorporating product placements into the videos after the videos are shot. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, President of Pandoodle, which was featured on this show a year ago, and which has since received some major funding. Because so many TV shows and other short video productions are free to watch on the Internet, their producers and owners often lament the lack of revenue generation from these projects.  Our next guest, however, says he has a way for them to start making money by incorporating product placements into the videos after the videos are shot. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, President of Pandoodle, which was featured on this show a year ago, and which has since received some major funding. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_media_tech_company_receives_funding/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:01:28 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you didn't know, South Carolina is home to the nation’s first and only manufacturer of zero-emissions, 100 percent battery-electric transit buses. Mike Switzer interviews Ian Shackleton, vice president of sales and marketing at Proterra Inc. and he joins us now by phone from his company's headquarters in Greenville, S.C. In case you didn't know, South Carolina is home to the nation’s first and only manufacturer of zero-emissions, 100 percent battery-electric transit buses. Mike Switzer interviews Ian Shackleton, vice president of sales and marketing at Proterra Inc. and he joins us now by phone from his company's headquarters in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_is_building_the_nations_all-electric_transit_buses/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you weren't aware, South Carolina is home to the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in the world. In fact, this event also boasts the longest running title sponsor of any sporting event in the United States, as well as in all of professional tennis, world-wide. We're speaking of course, of the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament coming to Daniel Island March 30th – April 7th. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Moran, the tournament director. In case you weren't aware, South Carolina is home to the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in the world. In fact, this event also boasts the longest running title sponsor of any sporting event in the United States, as well as in all of professional tennis, world-wide. We're speaking of course, of the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament coming to Daniel Island March 30th – April 7th. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Moran, the tournament director. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/worlds_largest_womens-only_tennis_tournament_coming_soon_to_sc/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:01:47 +00:00 00:05:49 With high school students applying for college and graduation season approaching, higher education costs may be top of mind for some of you out there. But there are scholarships available to S.C. students and even tax benefits for paying tuition.  Mike Switzer interviews Abby Donevant, a Certified Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. SC Commission on Higher Education With high school students applying for college and graduation season approaching, higher education costs may be top of mind for some of you out there. But there are scholarships available to S.C. students and even tax benefits for paying tuition.  Mike Switzer interviews Abby Donevant, a Certified Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. SC Commission on Higher Education http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/scholarships_and_tax_benefits_ease_college_costs/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc55/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:01:26 +00:00 00:05:49 A little over four years ago, our next guest joined the board of directors of a sleepy little technology company in Columbia, S.C. and in less than a year became the company's CEO with a goal of turning a sluggish company into a high impact growth company.  What has happened since then?  2012 was a record year and, in fact, the company is now stealing customers from IT giants like Symantec. Mike Switzer interviews Mike Coney, president and CEO at Unitrends. A little over four years ago, our next guest joined the board of directors of a sleepy little technology company in Columbia, S.C. and in less than a year became the company's CEO with a goal of turning a sluggish company into a high impact growth company.  What has happened since then?  2012 was a record year and, in fact, the company is now stealing customers from IT giants like Symantec. Mike Switzer interviews Mike Coney, president and CEO at Unitrends. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/ceo_ushers_in_growth_phase_for_columbia_it_company/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:01:44 +00:00 00:05:49 For a little over two years now, our next guest has been busy working to bring industry and jobs to the Palmetto State. And by most measures, his tenure, so far, has been a resounding success. Mike Switzer interviews Bobby Hitt, secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. For a little over two years now, our next guest has been busy working to bring industry and jobs to the Palmetto State. And by most measures, his tenure, so far, has been a resounding success. Mike Switzer interviews Bobby Hitt, secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_commerce_department_celebrates_success/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:29 +00:00 00:05:49 Software can sometimes be divided into two main categories: closed-source and open-source. Closed-source software can only be modified by its creators, while open-source is open and available to everyone to improve. Open-source software is a movement all its own and that movement is coming to Columbia for its annual review at the Palmetto Open Source Software Conference (POSSCON), presented by IT-oLogy, on March 27-28. Mike Switzer interviews Harper Reed from Chicago, the conference keynote speaker and former chief technology officer for Obama for America 2012. Software can sometimes be divided into two main categories: closed-source and open-source. Closed-source software can only be modified by its creators, while open-source is open and available to everyone to improve. Open-source software is a movement all its own and that movement is coming to Columbia for its annual review at the Palmetto Open Source Software Conference (POSSCON), presented by IT-oLogy, on March 27-28. Mike Switzer interviews Harper Reed from Chicago, the conference keynote speaker and former chief technology officer for Obama for America 2012. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/open_source_software_conference_highlights_industry_growth/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:01:08 +00:00 00:05:49 Founded as Charleston Raptor Center in 1991, our next guest's organization has grown into a unique blend of science center, wildlife sanctuary and tourism attraction  And a recent grant from the BP Foundation has ensured the organization's continued growth. Mike Switzer interviews Jim Elliott, executive director of the Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw, S.C., also known as the Center for Birds of Prey. Founded as Charleston Raptor Center in 1991, our next guest's organization has grown into a unique blend of science center, wildlife sanctuary and tourism attraction  And a recent grant from the BP Foundation has ensured the organization's continued growth. Mike Switzer interviews Jim Elliott, executive director of the Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw, S.C., also known as the Center for Birds of Prey. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/birds_of_prey_science_center_grows_as_sc_tourist_attraction/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:52 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/s6/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:36 +00:00 00:05:49 GIS has been a buzzword for many years now for cities, counties and economic developers. It stands for Geographic Information Systems that integrate hardware, software, and geographical data that can be used to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, reports, and charts. Our next guest's company recently won an award for its development of a GIS iPad application for commercial real estate leasing agents. Mike Switzer interviews David Beitz and George Daigh, founders of Beitz and Daigh Geographics in Columbia. GIS has been a buzzword for many years now for cities, counties and economic developers. It stands for Geographic Information Systems that integrate hardware, software, and geographical data that can be used to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, reports, and charts. Our next guest's company recently won an award for its development of a GIS iPad application for commercial real estate leasing agents. Mike Switzer interviews David Beitz and George Daigh, founders of Beitz and Daigh Geographics in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/gis_means_business_for_local_firm/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:05:49 Less than a year after the founder of an upstate biotech firm bought his company back from a British outfit, he orchestrated his first new acquisition of a laboratory research company in Columbia's Innovista Research Campus. Mike Switzer interviews Michael Bolick, CEO of Selah Genomics which recently purchased EnGenCore, run by John Busch. Less than a year after the founder of an upstate biotech firm bought his company back from a British outfit, he orchestrated his first new acquisition of a laboratory research company in Columbia's Innovista Research Campus. Mike Switzer interviews Michael Bolick, CEO of Selah Genomics which recently purchased EnGenCore, run by John Busch. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_biotech_firm_expands_to_columbia/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:01:32 +00:00 00:05:49 Fashion and charity will soon meet in Columbia when the Wine, Dine & Design fashion show hits the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 18th. Mike Switzer interviews Ann Akerman, CEO of the Walker Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Fashion and charity will soon meet in Columbia when the Wine, Dine & Design fashion show hits the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 18th. Mike Switzer interviews Ann Akerman, CEO of the Walker Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/the_fashion_business_helps_handicapped_children_in_sc/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:01:15 +00:00 00:05:49 We are all paying more to fill up our cars with gas lately...well maybe not all of us.  Some of you may be driving electric cars.  While those of us that are pumping gas are feeling the pinch in our wallets, are there some implications for our investments? Mike Switzer interviews Doug English, a certified financial planner with Carolinas Retirement Specialists in Greenville and Charleston. We are all paying more to fill up our cars with gas lately...well maybe not all of us.  Some of you may be driving electric cars.  While those of us that are pumping gas are feeling the pinch in our wallets, are there some implications for our investments? Mike Switzer interviews Doug English, a certified financial planner with Carolinas Retirement Specialists in Greenville and Charleston. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/could_higher_gasoline_prices_affect_our_investments/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:01:10 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc54/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:01:41 +00:00 00:05:49 So here we are again, entering everyone's favorite time of year, tax season!  And here at the SC Business Review, we always do our best to help you cope with this wonderful time of year.  Today's topic is what to look for in a tax preparer. Mike Switzer interviews Neil Brown, a certified financial planner and CPA with Burkett Financial Services in West Columbia, SC.  Here are links to more info: www.irs.govwww.sctax.govwww.360taxes.org So here we are again, entering everyone's favorite time of year, tax season!  And here at the SC Business Review, we always do our best to help you cope with this wonderful time of year.  Today's topic is what to look for in a tax preparer. Mike Switzer interviews Neil Brown, a certified financial planner and CPA with Burkett Financial Services in West Columbia, SC.  Here are links to more info: www.irs.govwww.sctax.govwww.360taxes.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/what_to_look_for_in_a_tax_preparer/ Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:05:49 We've been hearing a lot lately about the need for South Carolina to commit more dollars to the state's transportation infrastructure and that is sure to be a topic at New Carolina's upcoming Transportation, Distribution, Logistics summit in Columbia. Mike Switzer interviews Belton Zeigler, an attorney with the Columbia law firm Pope Zeigler, a member of New Carolina's TDL Council. We've been hearing a lot lately about the need for South Carolina to commit more dollars to the state's transportation infrastructure and that is sure to be a topic at New Carolina's upcoming Transportation, Distribution, Logistics summit in Columbia. Mike Switzer interviews Belton Zeigler, an attorney with the Columbia law firm Pope Zeigler, a member of New Carolina's TDL Council. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/transportation_summit_coming_to_columbia_march_14th/ Thu, 7 Mar 2013 04:01:56 +00:00 00:05:49 You may have noticed the popularity in recent years of food trucks. But did you know that in South Carolina, all food cart, food truck operators and caterers are required by the Department of Health and Environmental Control to have a commercial kitchen for a base of operations? And how many food truck operators already have their own commercial kitchen? Our next guest says he has the answer. Mike Switzer interviews David Roberts, the founder of the DER Kitchen Incubator in Columbia. You may have noticed the popularity in recent years of food trucks. But did you know that in South Carolina, all food cart, food truck operators and caterers are required by the Department of Health and Environmental Control to have a commercial kitchen for a base of operations? And how many food truck operators already have their own commercial kitchen? Our next guest says he has the answer. Mike Switzer interviews David Roberts, the founder of the DER Kitchen Incubator in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/commercial_kitchen_incubator_thrives_in_columbia/ Wed, 6 Mar 2013 04:01:38 +00:00 00:05:49 By partnering with fertility doctors and examining species like alligators, our next guest and his team are studying the way that personal care products may be adversely affecting humans. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Louis Guillette, one of the South Carolina SmartState Endowed Chairs of Marine Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He will be in Columbia March 12 to speak about his research at EngenuitySC's Science Cafe. By partnering with fertility doctors and examining species like alligators, our next guest and his team are studying the way that personal care products may be adversely affecting humans. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Louis Guillette, one of the South Carolina SmartState Endowed Chairs of Marine Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He will be in Columbia March 12 to speak about his research at EngenuitySC's Science Cafe. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/can_alligator_dna_help_humans/ Tue, 5 Mar 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc53/ Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:01:23 +00:00 00:05:49 Hospitals across South Carolina pleaded recently with the state legislature to accept the federal government's money in order to expand the Medicaid program in our state. Because Medicaid is just one of the issues they face, our next guest's hospital decided to turn to the Toyota model to improve their operations. Mike Switzer interviews Rob Torres, director of quality at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Hospitals across South Carolina pleaded recently with the state legislature to accept the federal government's money in order to expand the Medicaid program in our state. Because Medicaid is just one of the issues they face, our next guest's hospital decided to turn to the Toyota model to improve their operations. Mike Switzer interviews Rob Torres, director of quality at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/newberry_hospital_looks_to_toyota_model_for_operational_success/ Fri, 1 Mar 2013 04:01:58 +00:00 00:05:49 Researchers at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business have recently released a free online tool to help South Carolina government, business and community leaders calculate the impact that changes in tax laws can have on the state’s revenue. Mike Switzer interviews the Moore School Dean, Hildy Teegen, about their new S.C. Tax Tool at SC Dash. Researchers at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business have recently released a free online tool to help South Carolina government, business and community leaders calculate the impact that changes in tax laws can have on the state’s revenue. Mike Switzer interviews the Moore School Dean, Hildy Teegen, about their new S.C. Tax Tool at SC Dash. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/moore_school_releases_new_tax_tool_for_government_and_business/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:01:41 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest and his team recently presented an idea at a contest at USC's Moore School of Business for a nonprofit venture that helps people living in poverty receive low-cost medical treatment. He pitched his team’s concept in a five-minute format before a panel of judges and a capacity crowd and won the Maxient Social Impact Prize and $5,000. Mike Switzer interviews Howard Glenn, an International MBA student at USC's Moore School and his team's venture is call Watsi. Our next guest and his team recently presented an idea at a contest at USC's Moore School of Business for a nonprofit venture that helps people living in poverty receive low-cost medical treatment. He pitched his team’s concept in a five-minute format before a panel of judges and a capacity crowd and won the Maxient Social Impact Prize and $5,000. Mike Switzer interviews Howard Glenn, an International MBA student at USC's Moore School and his team's venture is call Watsi. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/usc_student_venture_wins_social_impact_prize/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:01:43 +00:00 00:05:49 Many years ago, the mutual fund industry set up an easy way for investors to automatically manage a diverse group of mutual funds based on the number of years in your time horizon. These are known as "target date" funds and joining Mike Switzer this morning to tell us more is Scotty Scott with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. Many years ago, the mutual fund industry set up an easy way for investors to automatically manage a diverse group of mutual funds based on the number of years in your time horizon. These are known as "target date" funds and joining Mike Switzer this morning to tell us more is Scotty Scott with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/target_funds_match_time_horizon/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:01:26 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc52/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:01:10 +00:00 00:05:49 It's been a while since we checked in on the progress that our state's teachers are making in teaching our children economics and personal finance. So today you'll hear an update. Mike Switzer interviews Helen Meyers, president of SC Economics, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our state's teachers teach these important money-related subjects. It's been a while since we checked in on the progress that our state's teachers are making in teaching our children economics and personal finance. So today you'll hear an update. Mike Switzer interviews Helen Meyers, president of SC Economics, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our state's teachers teach these important money-related subjects. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_kids_learning_about_money_but_more_progress_needed/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest's parents opened the first Lizard’s Thicket Southern-style restaurant in Columbia 35 years ago, and now there are 15 locations in the Midlands, with over 700 employees serving over 13,000 diners daily. Mike Switzer interviews Bobby Williams, chairman of Lizard’s Thicket and the son of founders Bob and Anna Williams. Our next guest's parents opened the first Lizard’s Thicket Southern-style restaurant in Columbia 35 years ago, and now there are 15 locations in the Midlands, with over 700 employees serving over 13,000 diners daily. Mike Switzer interviews Bobby Williams, chairman of Lizard’s Thicket and the son of founders Bob and Anna Williams. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_restaurant_with_funny_name_celebrates_35_years_of_success/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:01:44 +00:00 00:05:49 Many people are thankful that Congress took action on New Year’s Day to avoid the “Fiscal Cliff.”  But, many are still unhappy about the country's growing debt. There is, in fact, a growing bi-partisan campaign called Fix the Debt. The coalition is made up of business, government and policy leaders who say a grave danger is posed by America’s long-term debt. Mike Switzer interviews the co-chairs of Fix the Debt South Carolina – former Attorney General Henry McMaster, a Republican, and Charleston Representative Leon Stavrinakis, a Democrat.   Many people are thankful that Congress took action on New Year’s Day to avoid the “Fiscal Cliff.”  But, many are still unhappy about the country's growing debt. There is, in fact, a growing bi-partisan campaign called Fix the Debt. The coalition is made up of business, government and policy leaders who say a grave danger is posed by America’s long-term debt. Mike Switzer interviews the co-chairs of Fix the Debt South Carolina – former Attorney General Henry McMaster, a Republican, and Charleston Representative Leon Stavrinakis, a Democrat.   http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/non-partisan_movement_to_fix_national_debt_mobilizes_in_sc/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:01:37 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest recently received an award from Angie's List that goes only to the top 5% of businesses for good reviews and being responsive. She credits her success to her active use of social media. Mike Switzer interviews Jill Moylan, owner of Home Advantage Realty in Columbia. Our next guest recently received an award from Angie's List that goes only to the top 5% of businesses for good reviews and being responsive. She credits her success to her active use of social media. Mike Switzer interviews Jill Moylan, owner of Home Advantage Realty in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/realtors_use_of_social_media_garners_success/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:01:28 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc51/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:01:06 +00:00 00:05:49 Most companies participate in some way in their local communities, usually through donations in time or money from their owners and employees. Our next guest's company has decided to join a national initiative that is working to mobilize billions of dollars of skills-based pro bono service from the business community by the end of this year. Mike Switzer interviews Teresa Coles with the Columbia-based PR/marketing firm Riggs Partners. She is also the South Carolina liaison for Billion+ Change, the national initiative headquartered in Washington, D.C. Most companies participate in some way in their local communities, usually through donations in time or money from their owners and employees. Our next guest's company has decided to join a national initiative that is working to mobilize billions of dollars of skills-based pro bono service from the business community by the end of this year. Mike Switzer interviews Teresa Coles with the Columbia-based PR/marketing firm Riggs Partners. She is also the South Carolina liaison for Billion+ Change, the national initiative headquartered in Washington, D.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_marketing_firm_joins_national_pro_bono_initiative/ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:01:36 +00:00 00:05:49 Professional soccer season has started in South Carolina and each year the sport continues to grow in popularity. Mike Switzer interviews Andrew Bell, the president of the Charleston Battery, South Carolina's only professional soccer team. Professional soccer season has started in South Carolina and each year the sport continues to grow in popularity. Mike Switzer interviews Andrew Bell, the president of the Charleston Battery, South Carolina's only professional soccer team. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/charleston_battery_scores_with_fans/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 You may know our next guest as the daughter of actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, but one day she became an entrepreneur when she convinced her father to let her start an organic line of groceries after cooking him an all-organic Thanksgiving meal. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to where she is now, as president of the company and the keynote speaker for the Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon in Greenville, S.C on February 21st. Mike Switzer interviews Nell Newman, president of Newman's Own Organics and she joins us by phone from her office in Aptos, California. You may know our next guest as the daughter of actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, but one day she became an entrepreneur when she convinced her father to let her start an organic line of groceries after cooking him an all-organic Thanksgiving meal. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to where she is now, as president of the company and the keynote speaker for the Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon in Greenville, S.C on February 21st. Mike Switzer interviews Nell Newman, president of Newman's Own Organics and she joins us by phone from her office in Aptos, California. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/nell_newman_to_speak_at_upstate_forever_luncheon_in_greenville/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:01:21 +00:00 00:05:49 The holiday shopping season has been gone for over a month now, so many people are now receiving those credit card statements in the mail showing higher balances and may be starting to feel a little buyer's remorse. Managing your debt can be a year-long process, but there's no better time than the present to get started. Mike Switzer interviews Jim Agostini, a Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor with DaVinci Financial Designs in Columbia. The holiday shopping season has been gone for over a month now, so many people are now receiving those credit card statements in the mail showing higher balances and may be starting to feel a little buyer's remorse. Managing your debt can be a year-long process, but there's no better time than the present to get started. Mike Switzer interviews Jim Agostini, a Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor with DaVinci Financial Designs in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/managing_debt_is_year-long_process/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:01:15 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc50/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:01:56 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest started in business in 2006, primarily exporting industrial supplies to the Middle East, but in recent years, they began adding office supplies and furniture and selling in the U.S. Now they are offering over 140,000 items through their store on the Internet. Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Joseph, president of Alliance Supply, based in Spartanburg, S.C. Our next guest started in business in 2006, primarily exporting industrial supplies to the Middle East, but in recent years, they began adding office supplies and furniture and selling in the U.S. Now they are offering over 140,000 items through their store on the Internet. Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Joseph, president of Alliance Supply, based in Spartanburg, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_supply_company_finds_success_on_the_internet/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 04:01:33 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that financial planning is a process of making decisions in the present that will have impact and consequences in the future. And since he doesn't have a crystal ball, he likes to use a complex set of formulas, known as Stochastic Analysis to assist his clients with their retirement planning. Mike Switzer interviews Rick Van Der Noord, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C. Our next guest says that financial planning is a process of making decisions in the present that will have impact and consequences in the future. And since he doesn't have a crystal ball, he likes to use a complex set of formulas, known as Stochastic Analysis to assist his clients with their retirement planning. Mike Switzer interviews Rick Van Der Noord, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_financial_planner_likes_stochastic_analysis/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 04:01:06 +00:00 00:05:49 The 7th annual Beaufort International Film Festival begins February 13 in our state's LowCountry, showcasing not only filmmakers from South Carolina but from around the world. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Tucker, the festival director. The 7th annual Beaufort International Film Festival begins February 13 in our state's LowCountry, showcasing not only filmmakers from South Carolina but from around the world. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Tucker, the festival director. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/filmmakers_have_chance_to_shine_in_beaufort_sc/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 04:01:13 +00:00 00:05:49 If you are a regular listener of this program, you know we often feature an interview with a certified financial planner to keep you abreast of the latest trends in personal finance. There is another group of financial experts that works more behind-the-scenes and often with financial planners, to help them help you and your money stay on track. Mike Switzer interviews Robert Key, a chartered financial analyst with CCM Investment Advisors in Columbia. If you are a regular listener of this program, you know we often feature an interview with a certified financial planner to keep you abreast of the latest trends in personal finance. There is another group of financial experts that works more behind-the-scenes and often with financial planners, to help them help you and your money stay on track. Mike Switzer interviews Robert Key, a chartered financial analyst with CCM Investment Advisors in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/cfas_help_cfps_with_investment_research/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 04:01:24 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc49/ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 04:01:11 +00:00 00:05:49 Most large cities have their own magazine, publications that extoll the virtues of the locale's people and culture. But one LowCountry city's publication recently decided to undergo a complete redesign in an effort to not only feature the city's history but their increasing progressiveness. Mike Switzer interviews Darcy Shankland, editor of Charleston magazine. Most large cities have their own magazine, publications that extoll the virtues of the locale's people and culture. But one LowCountry city's publication recently decided to undergo a complete redesign in an effort to not only feature the city's history but their increasing progressiveness. Mike Switzer interviews Darcy Shankland, editor of Charleston magazine. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/charleston_magazine_tackles_redesign/ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 04:01:14 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that “If you’ve ever had to fill out an employee review or time sheet, you know the absolute agony of it and that most business software is terrible."  So he presented an idea for solving this issue at the recent University of South Carolina student competition, The Proving Ground, and won the $15,000 SCRA Technology prize. Mike Switzer interviews Sean Rankin, an MBA student whose new idea is called Huddle HR. Our next guest says that “If you’ve ever had to fill out an employee review or time sheet, you know the absolute agony of it and that most business software is terrible."  So he presented an idea for solving this issue at the recent University of South Carolina student competition, The Proving Ground, and won the $15,000 SCRA Technology prize. Mike Switzer interviews Sean Rankin, an MBA student whose new idea is called Huddle HR. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/usc_mba_student_wins_15000_technology_prize_for_hr_software_idea/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:01:24 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest took her love of the history of South Carolina's rice farms and turned it into a jewelry business that is inspred by probably the most famous product to ever come out of the rice farms, sweet grass baskets. Mike Switzer interviews Janie Manning, co-founder of Sweet Charleston Designs. Our next guest took her love of the history of South Carolina's rice farms and turned it into a jewelry business that is inspred by probably the most famous product to ever come out of the rice farms, sweet grass baskets. Mike Switzer interviews Janie Manning, co-founder of Sweet Charleston Designs. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/jewelry_maker_inspired_by_sweet_grass_baskets_finds_success/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:01:33 +00:00 00:05:49 Conventions and expos have long been a way for the business communtiy to showcase products and services to different market segments.  And our next guest has discovered that South Carolina's women comprise one of thelargest and most lucrative of these segments. Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui Bomar, the brains behind SHE, a women's expo appearing in Charleston, Greenville, and coming Feb. 8th to Columbia. Conventions and expos have long been a way for the business communtiy to showcase products and services to different market segments.  And our next guest has discovered that South Carolina's women comprise one of thelargest and most lucrative of these segments. Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui Bomar, the brains behind SHE, a women's expo appearing in Charleston, Greenville, and coming Feb. 8th to Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/she_invades_columbia_business_community_february_8th/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:01:58 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc48/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:01:57 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that most business people depend on their left-brain analytical skills to perform their tasks at work but that research shows that 90% of what business professionals do is spontaneous or right-brained. So her company designs improvisational workshops for companies which she says develops greater leadership, teamwork and communications skills. Mike Switzer Allison Gilmore, founder of Dumore Improv, which, although based in Atlanta, has just expanded for the first time to Charleston, SC. Our next guest says that most business people depend on their left-brain analytical skills to perform their tasks at work but that research shows that 90% of what business professionals do is spontaneous or right-brained. So her company designs improvisational workshops for companies which she says develops greater leadership, teamwork and communications skills. Mike Switzer Allison Gilmore, founder of Dumore Improv, which, although based in Atlanta, has just expanded for the first time to Charleston, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/improv_workshops_now_helping_companies_in_lowcountry_succeed/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:05:49 We continue to hear about the economic significance of the aging Baby Boomer generation. One area that is sure to feel the pressure of this event is the cost of long term care services. Our next guest says that long term care insurance is one tool that could help alleviate this burden. Mike Switzer interviews Andrew Jones, a Certified Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC. We continue to hear about the economic significance of the aging Baby Boomer generation. One area that is sure to feel the pressure of this event is the cost of long term care services. Our next guest says that long term care insurance is one tool that could help alleviate this burden. Mike Switzer interviews Andrew Jones, a Certified Financial Planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/baby_boomers_face_long_term_care_issues/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:00:59 +00:00 00:05:49 Almost three years ago, our next guest received a call from a man who told him he was the brother he’d never known he had.  Once they got to know each other, they were both amazed to find out that each chose the same college degree, criminal justice, and, at one point, both became restaurateurs.  Now they have gone into business together making beef jerky. Mike Switzer interviews Eddie Wales, owner of Motor Supply restaurant in Columbia and Paul Brock, an attorney and owner of Broad Street Cafe in Durham, NC and both are founders of Two Brothers Jerky based in Columbia. Almost three years ago, our next guest received a call from a man who told him he was the brother he’d never known he had.  Once they got to know each other, they were both amazed to find out that each chose the same college degree, criminal justice, and, at one point, both became restaurateurs.  Now they have gone into business together making beef jerky. Mike Switzer interviews Eddie Wales, owner of Motor Supply restaurant in Columbia and Paul Brock, an attorney and owner of Broad Street Cafe in Durham, NC and both are founders of Two Brothers Jerky based in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/two_brothers_discover_each_other_and_launch_jerky_business/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Last year, a new non-profit organization was born in South Carolina with a goal of creating an environment in our state that will attract clean energy businesses and create new jobs in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews Tom French, executive director of the South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance based in Columbia. Last year, a new non-profit organization was born in South Carolina with a goal of creating an environment in our state that will attract clean energy businesses and create new jobs in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews Tom French, executive director of the South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance based in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/new_organization_promoting_clean_energy_jobs_in_sc/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:01:23 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc47/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:01:52 +00:00 00:05:49 Some of the nation's top dancers will be performing soon in Columbia as part of the Columbia Classical Ballet's LifeChance series which this year is raising money for the Free Medical Clinic of Columbia. Mike Switzer interviews Jeffrey Day, who is an arts consultant and the media relations director for the Columbia Classical Ballet. Some of the nation's top dancers will be performing soon in Columbia as part of the Columbia Classical Ballet's LifeChance series which this year is raising money for the Free Medical Clinic of Columbia. Mike Switzer interviews Jeffrey Day, who is an arts consultant and the media relations director for the Columbia Classical Ballet. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/top_national_dancers_performing_soon_in_columbia/ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:00:59 +00:00 00:05:49 Despite the many economic ups and downs over the last half-century, our next guest's company has made a name for itself in the Southeast with 50 years in the interior design business, in particular in commercial and historic preservation design. Mike Switzer interviews Carol Hamilton, a partner with Pulliam Morris in Columbia, SC. Despite the many economic ups and downs over the last half-century, our next guest's company has made a name for itself in the Southeast with 50 years in the interior design business, in particular in commercial and historic preservation design. Mike Switzer interviews Carol Hamilton, a partner with Pulliam Morris in Columbia, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_interior_design_firm_celebrates_50_years/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 As you know, Congress passed legislation to keep the country from going over the fiscal cliff...so where did we actually land instead and how will it affect your money? Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a Certified Financial Planner and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary in Greenville, SC. As you know, Congress passed legislation to keep the country from going over the fiscal cliff...so where did we actually land instead and how will it affect your money? Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a Certified Financial Planner and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary in Greenville, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/fiscal_cliff_avoided_what_next_for_our_money/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:01:36 +00:00 00:05:49 Energy conservation continues grow in SC as evidenced by the fact that our next guest's company, the largest spray-foam insulator in the Southeast, was recently named the 4th fastest growing small business in SC, by SC BIZ NEWS. Mike Switzer interviews Clint Allen, president of Energy One America, based in Charleston, SC. Energy conservation continues grow in SC as evidenced by the fact that our next guest's company, the largest spray-foam insulator in the Southeast, was recently named the 4th fastest growing small business in SC, by SC BIZ NEWS. Mike Switzer interviews Clint Allen, president of Energy One America, based in Charleston, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/spray_foam_popularity_spurs_charleston_companys_growth/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc46/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:01:02 +00:00 00:05:49 Most everybody would agree that a college degree increases the chances of a higher paying job.  But if you are already a working adult with a family, how are you going to find the time to complete that degree?  Our next guest's LowCountry university recently decided to join the ranks of schools across the country now offering online degrees. Mike Swizter interviews Gary Vance, the new dean in the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Charleston Southern University. Most everybody would agree that a college degree increases the chances of a higher paying job.  But if you are already a working adult with a family, how are you going to find the time to complete that degree?  Our next guest's LowCountry university recently decided to join the ranks of schools across the country now offering online degrees. Mike Swizter interviews Gary Vance, the new dean in the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Charleston Southern University. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lowcountry_university_offers_online_degrees/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:01:33 +00:00 00:05:49 From time to time on this show, the topic of educations comes up and how important it is to our state's business community that we have high-performimg, vibrant and improving public schools.  One sector of the school system that often receives accolades, and sometimes controversy, is South Carolina's Public Charter School District. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Wayne Brazell, superintendent of SC's Public Charter School District. From time to time on this show, the topic of educations comes up and how important it is to our state's business community that we have high-performimg, vibrant and improving public schools.  One sector of the school system that often receives accolades, and sometimes controversy, is South Carolina's Public Charter School District. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Wayne Brazell, superintendent of SC's Public Charter School District. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/charter_schools_moving_forward_in_sc/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:01:22 +00:00 00:05:49 Seven years ago, our next guest's organization gathered a business taskforce in Columbia, SC, whose purpose was to identify the initiatives required to move the Midlands region from what they perceived as "good" to what they wanted, which was "great".  And since then that is exactly what they have been working on. Mike Switzer interviews Mike Crapps, president and CEO of First Community Bank in Lexington, and the chairman of the Navigating from Good to Great Foundation. Seven years ago, our next guest's organization gathered a business taskforce in Columbia, SC, whose purpose was to identify the initiatives required to move the Midlands region from what they perceived as "good" to what they wanted, which was "great".  And since then that is exactly what they have been working on. Mike Switzer interviews Mike Crapps, president and CEO of First Community Bank in Lexington, and the chairman of the Navigating from Good to Great Foundation. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/midlands_navigates_to_great/ Wed, 9 Jan 2013 04:01:12 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest's company was recently honored as the top advertising agency in the Carolinas by the Business Marketing Association.  This marks the 4th consecutive and 5th year out of the past six. Mike Switzer interviews Craig O'Neal, founder and CEO of VantagePoint, based in Greenville, SC. Our next guest's company was recently honored as the top advertising agency in the Carolinas by the Business Marketing Association.  This marks the 4th consecutive and 5th year out of the past six. Mike Switzer interviews Craig O'Neal, founder and CEO of VantagePoint, based in Greenville, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_ad_agency_wins_top_award_again/ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 04:01:01 +00:00 00:05:49 A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. A weekly update of the news, events and issues facing South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure, based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/s5/ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:01:06 +00:00 00:05:49 Mike Switzer presents excerpts from this year's 2012 Economic Outlook Conference held recently by the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Mike Switzer presents excerpts from this year's 2012 Economic Outlook Conference held recently by the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/ex8/ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 04:01:53 +00:00 00:05:49