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 It's that time of year again when art, culture and entertainment fans from around the world converge on Charleston, S.C. for the annual Spoleto festival. And a very popular part of this annual event is it's sister festival, Piccolo Spoleto. Mike Switzer interviews Ellen Dressler Moryl, Piccolo Spoleto's executive director at Charleston's Office of Cultural Affairs. http://www.piccolospoleto.com/ It's that time of year again when art, culture and entertainment fans from around the world converge on Charleston, S.C. for the annual Spoleto festival. And a very popular part of this annual event is it's sister festival, Piccolo Spoleto. Mike Switzer interviews Ellen Dressler Moryl, Piccolo Spoleto's executive director at Charleston's Office of Cultural Affairs. http://www.piccolospoleto.com/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/piccolo_spoleto_returns_for_34th_year_on_may_25th/ Wed, 23 May 2012 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 Sometimes, when you have to borrow money, wouldn't it be great if you could just borrow from yourself and pay yourself the interest? Well, if you have a 401k plan, you may be able to do just that. Mike Switzer interviews Manuel Martinez, a certified financial planner with Charleston Wealth Advisors. http://charlestonfinancialadvisors.com/ Sometimes, when you have to borrow money, wouldn't it be great if you could just borrow from yourself and pay yourself the interest? Well, if you have a 401k plan, you may be able to do just that. Mike Switzer interviews Manuel Martinez, a certified financial planner with Charleston Wealth Advisors. http://charlestonfinancialadvisors.com/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/the_pros_and_cons_of_borrowing_from_your_401k_plan/ Tue, 22 May 2012 04:01:04 +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/sc22/ Mon, 21 May 2012 04:01:31 +00:00 00:05:49 The South Carolina Ports Authority says it has become brighter and more energy efficient, thanks to our next guest's company. Mike Switzer interviews Dan Gould, vice president of technology and implementation at Green Lighting Group in Charleston, SC. www.greenlightinggroup.com The South Carolina Ports Authority says it has become brighter and more energy efficient, thanks to our next guest's company. Mike Switzer interviews Dan Gould, vice president of technology and implementation at Green Lighting Group in Charleston, SC. www.greenlightinggroup.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/charleston_company_brings_in_the_green_with_efficient_lighting/ Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 South Carolina will host the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. - Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) trade conference in Myrtle Beach on May 20-22. where more than 300 Canadian and U.S. business and government leaders will connect to promote trade and investment opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews George Patrick, Deputy Secretary of the SC Dept. of Commerce. www.sccommerce.com South Carolina will host the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. - Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) trade conference in Myrtle Beach on May 20-22. where more than 300 Canadian and U.S. business and government leaders will connect to promote trade and investment opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews George Patrick, Deputy Secretary of the SC Dept. of Commerce. www.sccommerce.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/myrtle_beach_to_host_us-canada_trade_conference_may_20th/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:37 +00:00 00:05:49 In case you didn't know, May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Most of us would agree that speech, language and hearing deficits can be extremely disruptive in a person's efforts to lead a productive and successful life. Our next guest is trying to do something about that. Mike Switzer interviews Sally Asquith, President and Clinical Director at Carolina Speech and Language Center in Summerville, S.C. www.mycsal.com In case you didn't know, May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Most of us would agree that speech, language and hearing deficits can be extremely disruptive in a person's efforts to lead a productive and successful life. Our next guest is trying to do something about that. Mike Switzer interviews Sally Asquith, President and Clinical Director at Carolina Speech and Language Center in Summerville, S.C. www.mycsal.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/communication_deficits_can_disrupt_efforts_to_succeed/ Wed, 16 May 2012 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 Personal finance can be an ongoing learning experience. Fortunately there are many resources out there to help. Mike Switzer interviews Suzette Morganelli, manager of Financial Counseling and Education at the State Credit Union. www.scscu.com Personal finance can be an ongoing learning experience. Fortunately there are many resources out there to help. Mike Switzer interviews Suzette Morganelli, manager of Financial Counseling and Education at the State Credit Union. www.scscu.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/free_personal_finance_resources_available_from_state_credit_union/ Tue, 15 May 2012 04:01:16 +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/sc21/ Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:44 +00:00 00:05:49 Most successful business owners will tell you that community involvement is a big part of their success. Our next guest defines community in a more global context. Mike Switzer interviews Britt Gilbert, owner of Commonwealth Financial Group, a Daniel Island, S.C.-based financial services firm that has begun a charity that is currently helping women and babies in Uganda. http://www.commonwealthcares.org/ and http://www.palmettomedical.org/ Most successful business owners will tell you that community involvement is a big part of their success. Our next guest defines community in a more global context. Mike Switzer interviews Britt Gilbert, owner of Commonwealth Financial Group, a Daniel Island, S.C.-based financial services firm that has begun a charity that is currently helping women and babies in Uganda. http://www.commonwealthcares.org/ and http://www.palmettomedical.org/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lowcountry_financial_services_firm_finds_success_with_global_charity/ Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:42 +00:00 00:05:49 Each year, more than two hundred women who are business executives, community leaders and entrepreneurs in the Midlands of S.C. participate in a live and silent auction of purses to raise money for women's and children's charities. Mike Switzer interviews Stacy Lindenburg with the Columbia organization, Women in Philanthropy, and Karen Blackmon, honorary chairperson for the WIP's annual event: "The Power of the Purse." http://www.womeninphilanthropy.com/ Each year, more than two hundred women who are business executives, community leaders and entrepreneurs in the Midlands of S.C. participate in a live and silent auction of purses to raise money for women's and children's charities. Mike Switzer interviews Stacy Lindenburg with the Columbia organization, Women in Philanthropy, and Karen Blackmon, honorary chairperson for the WIP's annual event: "The Power of the Purse." http://www.womeninphilanthropy.com/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/power_of_the_purse_helps_charities/ Thu, 10 May 2012 04:01:08 +00:00 00:05:49 South Carolina's ninth annual Salute to Small Business is coming to Columbia on Wednesday, May 16. Mike Switzer interviews Anna Huntley with the S.C. District office of the US Small Business Administration. http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3145/news/138031 South Carolina's ninth annual Salute to Small Business is coming to Columbia on Wednesday, May 16. Mike Switzer interviews Anna Huntley with the S.C. District office of the US Small Business Administration. http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3145/news/138031 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/salute_to_small_business_may_16_in_columbia/ Wed, 9 May 2012 04:01:36 +00:00 00:05:49 With interest rates at all-time lows, many retirees are struggling to find ways to generate income from their retirement accounts. However, many are finding that one resource may be the equity they have in their homes. That equity could be accessed via a stream of income known as a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages have not received favorable reviews in the past because of high costs, but our next guest says some of those costs have dropped significantly. Is it time to reconsider a reverse mortgage? Mike Switzer interviews Alex Chastain, a certfied financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, S.C. http://www.abacusplanninggroup.com/home.html and http://www.aarp.org/money/credit-loans-debt/reverse_mortgages/ and http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD and http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/federal_housing_administration and http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/your-home.shtml and http://www.ncoa.org/ With interest rates at all-time lows, many retirees are struggling to find ways to generate income from their retirement accounts. However, many are finding that one resource may be the equity they have in their homes. That equity could be accessed via a stream of income known as a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages have not received favorable reviews in the past because of high costs, but our next guest says some of those costs have dropped significantly. Is it time to reconsider a reverse mortgage? Mike Switzer interviews Alex Chastain, a certfied financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, S.C. http://www.abacusplanninggroup.com/home.html and http://www.aarp.org/money/credit-loans-debt/reverse_mortgages/ and http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD and http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/federal_housing_administration and http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/your-home.shtml and http://www.ncoa.org/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/are_reverse_mortgages_a_good_choice_for_income/ Tue, 8 May 2012 04:01:43 +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/sc20/ Mon, 7 May 2012 04:00:06 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest says that a number of recent studies are indicating that most workers in this country are not on track for a secure retirement. Social Security has it's issues, of course, and he says people and companies aren't contributing enough to 401k plans, and the defined benefit pension plans that still exist are under severe stress. Mike Switzer interviews Chip Hunt, with PrimeTrust Advisors, a Greenville, S.C.-based company that specializes in retirement plans. http://www.primetrustadvisors.com/ http://www.pensionmanagementforum.com/ Our next guest says that a number of recent studies are indicating that most workers in this country are not on track for a secure retirement. Social Security has it's issues, of course, and he says people and companies aren't contributing enough to 401k plans, and the defined benefit pension plans that still exist are under severe stress. Mike Switzer interviews Chip Hunt, with PrimeTrust Advisors, a Greenville, S.C.-based company that specializes in retirement plans. http://www.primetrustadvisors.com/ http://www.pensionmanagementforum.com/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/pension_forum_coming_to_greenville/ Fri, 4 May 2012 04:01:29 +00:00 00:05:49 Did you know that almost three-quarters of our nation's high school students say that they want to start their own company some day. And why not? One million new ventures are started each year in this country. And many resources abound to help them, from the Internet to our next guest's organization. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. http://www.moore.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/faberentrepreneurshipcenter.aspx Did you know that almost three-quarters of our nation's high school students say that they want to start their own company some day. And why not? One million new ventures are started each year in this country. And many resources abound to help them, from the Internet to our next guest's organization. Mike Switzer interviews Dirk Brown, Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. http://www.moore.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/faberentrepreneurshipcenter.aspx http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/entrepreneur_resource_center_at_usc_has_new_director/ Thu, 3 May 2012 04:01:16 +00:00 00:05:49 Restaurant owners are usually the type of people who really love what they do. They pretty much have to because most will tell you owning a restaurant is a lot of work. Our next guest will tell you that specialty restaurants have their own unique set of challenges. Mike Switzer interviews Elie Herro, owner/operator of Pita's, a Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant in Columbia. http://www.pitasofcolumbiasc.com/ Restaurant owners are usually the type of people who really love what they do. They pretty much have to because most will tell you owning a restaurant is a lot of work. Our next guest will tell you that specialty restaurants have their own unique set of challenges. Mike Switzer interviews Elie Herro, owner/operator of Pita's, a Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant in Columbia. http://www.pitasofcolumbiasc.com/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lebanese_restaurant_finds_success_in_columbia/ Wed, 2 May 2012 04:01:05 +00:00 00:05:49 Many retirees follow the rule that financial advisors have prescribed for decades: Invest in a diversified mix of stocks and bonds, then withdraw about 4 or 5% of the portfolio value each year. But with record low interest rates and a stock market that has gone sideways for more than a decade, does this strategy still work? Mike Switzer interviews Rob Dehollander, a certified financial planner with Dehollander and Janse Financial Group in Greenville, S.C. www.djfinancial.com Many retirees follow the rule that financial advisors have prescribed for decades: Invest in a diversified mix of stocks and bonds, then withdraw about 4 or 5% of the portfolio value each year. But with record low interest rates and a stock market that has gone sideways for more than a decade, does this strategy still work? Mike Switzer interviews Rob Dehollander, a certified financial planner with Dehollander and Janse Financial Group in Greenville, S.C. www.djfinancial.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/bucket_investment_strategy_might_work_for_retirees/ Tue, 1 May 2012 04:01:51 +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_warner17/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:01:13 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest is a Lowcountry entrepreneur who says he's passionate about changing the rules of an established, multi-million dollar industry. The industry he competes in generates leads for franchises. Mike Switzer interviews Dave Schwartz, President, CEO and Founder of Franchise Clique in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. www.franchiseclique.com Our next guest is a Lowcountry entrepreneur who says he's passionate about changing the rules of an established, multi-million dollar industry. The industry he competes in generates leads for franchises. Mike Switzer interviews Dave Schwartz, President, CEO and Founder of Franchise Clique in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. www.franchiseclique.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/franchises_find_champion_in_mt._pleasant_sc/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:01:47 +00:00 00:05:49 It's that time of year when event planners across the state begin to get very busy. How do they deal with the spring and summer rush of business and then cope with the downtime later? Mike Switzer interviews Tanis Jackson, who runs an event planning operation in Summerville, S.C. and is our SCORE success story for this month. SCORE is the all-volunteer small business counseling arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration and they have chapters all across South Carolina. www.score.org www.tanisjevents.com It's that time of year when event planners across the state begin to get very busy. How do they deal with the spring and summer rush of business and then cope with the downtime later? Mike Switzer interviews Tanis Jackson, who runs an event planning operation in Summerville, S.C. and is our SCORE success story for this month. SCORE is the all-volunteer small business counseling arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration and they have chapters all across South Carolina. www.score.org www.tanisjevents.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/score_helps_wedding_planner_succeed_in_charleston/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:01:09 +00:00 00:05:49 The S.C. Education Oversight Committee recently announced the state’s progress toward improving K-12 education during its annual report to the media. Unfortunately, the numbers weren't good. Mike Switzer interviews Neil Robinson, board chair of the Education Oversight Committee. www.eoc.sc.gov The S.C. Education Oversight Committee recently announced the state’s progress toward improving K-12 education during its annual report to the media. Unfortunately, the numbers weren't good. Mike Switzer interviews Neil Robinson, board chair of the Education Oversight Committee. www.eoc.sc.gov http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/state_committee_announces_unfavorable_education_results/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:01:58 +00:00 00:05:49 Most people may not realize that when they apply for life insurance, many factors can come into play. The insurance company may look at your medical records, your driving record and other databases. How can you optimize your chances of getting a decent life insurance policy? Mike Switzer interviews Molly Thomas, a registered para-planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. www.mib.com www.weissrating.com www.abacusplanninggroup.com Most people may not realize that when they apply for life insurance, many factors can come into play. The insurance company may look at your medical records, your driving record and other databases. How can you optimize your chances of getting a decent life insurance policy? Mike Switzer interviews Molly Thomas, a registered para-planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. www.mib.com www.weissrating.com www.abacusplanninggroup.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/many_factors_can_affect_your_life_insurance_application/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:32 +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/52_a.m.sc_business_update_from_john_swampfox_warner/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:59 +00:00 00:05:49 When the Obama health care bill became law, many people were looking to an option in there known as the CLASS Act for their long-term care planning. But the CLASS Act is now no longer a part of the larger health care reform bill, so we're back to people needing to think about how they will pay for long-term care themselves. Our next guest says that now, it's even more important to get employees engaged in looking at long-term care benefits while they are still in the work force. Mike Switzer interviews Barbara Franklin, owner of Franklin & Associates, a long-term care planning company in Charleston, S.C. When the Obama health care bill became law, many people were looking to an option in there known as the CLASS Act for their long-term care planning. But the CLASS Act is now no longer a part of the larger health care reform bill, so we're back to people needing to think about how they will pay for long-term care themselves. Our next guest says that now, it's even more important to get employees engaged in looking at long-term care benefits while they are still in the work force. Mike Switzer interviews Barbara Franklin, owner of Franklin & Associates, a long-term care planning company in Charleston, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/more_businesses_offering_long_term_care_insurance_benefit_to_employees/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:01:45 +00:00 00:05:49 South Carolina is unique in the country in that it is home to two publicly supported residential high schools that offer high-level and nurturing learning environments for our state's gifted and talented students. One is the math and science school in Hartsville, and the other focuses on the arts, where our next guest is located. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Bruce Halverson, President of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville. South Carolina is unique in the country in that it is home to two publicly supported residential high schools that offer high-level and nurturing learning environments for our state's gifted and talented students. One is the math and science school in Hartsville, and the other focuses on the arts, where our next guest is located. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Bruce Halverson, President of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/residential_arts_high_school_succeeds_in_upstate/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:01:54 +00:00 00:05:49 We've been told many times by guests on our program how important the arts are to the business community. Quality of life is always high on their list and cultural activities play a big part in that. Our next guest says that some businesses even go so far as to enthusiastically participate with the arts community and these events. Mike Switzer interviews Sarah Luadzers, director of the Vista Guild in Columbia and they are preparing for their 21st annual Artista Vista. We've been told many times by guests on our program how important the arts are to the business community. Quality of life is always high on their list and cultural activities play a big part in that. Our next guest says that some businesses even go so far as to enthusiastically participate with the arts community and these events. Mike Switzer interviews Sarah Luadzers, director of the Vista Guild in Columbia and they are preparing for their 21st annual Artista Vista. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/business_and_art_work_together_in_annual_columbia_festival/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:01:24 +00:00 00:05:49 Graduation season is fast approaching and it is undoubtedly causing many parents a little anxiety. Tuition costs are increasing each year and funding your child’s college education can be one of your largest expenses. Mike Switzer interviews Abby Donevant, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. Federal Student Aid SC Future Scholar College Board Saving For College Graduation season is fast approaching and it is undoubtedly causing many parents a little anxiety. Tuition costs are increasing each year and funding your child’s college education can be one of your largest expenses. Mike Switzer interviews Abby Donevant, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia. Federal Student Aid SC Future Scholar College Board Saving For College http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/saving_for_college_can_cause_anxiety/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:01:38 +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_warner16/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:01:57 +00:00 00:05:49 You've heard us talk about the growing popularity of film festivals across South Carolina recently. One of the biggest and most unusual is the Indie Grits festival coming soon to Columbia. In it's sixth year now, this event has grown to 11 days and partners with outside organizations such as the South Carolina Philharmonic, Slow Food Columbia and a new partner this year, ConvergeSE, a conference for web designers and developers, that has become very popular in its own right. Mike Switzer interviews Andy Smith, director of the Indie Grits film festival. You've heard us talk about the growing popularity of film festivals across South Carolina recently. One of the biggest and most unusual is the Indie Grits festival coming soon to Columbia. In it's sixth year now, this event has grown to 11 days and partners with outside organizations such as the South Carolina Philharmonic, Slow Food Columbia and a new partner this year, ConvergeSE, a conference for web designers and developers, that has become very popular in its own right. Mike Switzer interviews Andy Smith, director of the Indie Grits film festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/indie_grits_film_festival_keeps_growing/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:01:38 +00:00 00:05:49 Nonprofits often turn to festivals as a source for fundraising, and our next guest's organization is no different. Mike Switzer interviews JoAnn Turnquist, President of the Central Carolina Community Foundation which will be bringing it's annual wine and food fest to Columbia on April 17. Nonprofits often turn to festivals as a source for fundraising, and our next guest's organization is no different. Mike Switzer interviews JoAnn Turnquist, President of the Central Carolina Community Foundation which will be bringing it's annual wine and food fest to Columbia on April 17. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/annual_food_and_wine_fest_returns_to_columbia_benefitting_11-county_ch/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:01:25 +00:00 00:05:49 The S.C. Education Oversight Committee recently announced the state’s progress toward improving K-12 education and fulfilling its 2020 Vision. Unfortunately, the numbers revealed that South Carolina is not progressing in most key areas. Could this be a wake-up call that new strategies and tactics may be necessary? One bright spot is the story of what is happening in one part of the Pee Dee area of our state. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Rainey Knight, School District Superintendent for Darlington County. The S.C. Education Oversight Committee recently announced the state’s progress toward improving K-12 education and fulfilling its 2020 Vision. Unfortunately, the numbers revealed that South Carolina is not progressing in most key areas. Could this be a wake-up call that new strategies and tactics may be necessary? One bright spot is the story of what is happening in one part of the Pee Dee area of our state. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Rainey Knight, School District Superintendent for Darlington County. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/darlington_county_schools_set_example_for_state/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:01:02 +00:00 00:05:49 Everybody knows that  "fashion" is big business, but how many of you are aware that our state's capital is home to a group that continues to capitalize on the growth of the fashion industry each and every year? The Columbia Design League is once again bringing their annual recycled fashion show and fundraiser, known as Runaway Runway to the Township Auditorium in Columbia on April 21st.  Mike Switzer interviews Anna Redwine, President of the Columbia Design League. Everybody knows that  "fashion" is big business, but how many of you are aware that our state's capital is home to a group that continues to capitalize on the growth of the fashion industry each and every year? The Columbia Design League is once again bringing their annual recycled fashion show and fundraiser, known as Runaway Runway to the Township Auditorium in Columbia on April 21st.  Mike Switzer interviews Anna Redwine, President of the Columbia Design League. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/recycled_fashion_comes_to_columbia/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:01:00 +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/sc19/ Mon, 9 Apr 2012 04:01:48 +00:00 00:05:49 Water shortages have been making global headlines for several years now, and our next guest says that this problem can only be solved by entrepreneurs developing better filters and better sanitation devices, and constructing water facilities in underdeveloped countries. And to that end, Furman University is sponsoring a water walk in an effort to raise money to fund a water project they are involved in, in Guatemala. Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Clemens, associate professor in the Business and Accounting Dept. at Furman in Greenville. Water shortages have been making global headlines for several years now, and our next guest says that this problem can only be solved by entrepreneurs developing better filters and better sanitation devices, and constructing water facilities in underdeveloped countries. And to that end, Furman University is sponsoring a water walk in an effort to raise money to fund a water project they are involved in, in Guatemala. Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Clemens, associate professor in the Business and Accounting Dept. at Furman in Greenville. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/furman_university_students_walk_for_water/ Fri, 6 Apr 2012 04:01:18 +00:00 00:05:49 Film festivals are becoming more and more popular across South Carolina, and there's one in particular that offers something that most don't: a table-read of screenplays. Mike Switzer interviews Teresa Bruce, a South Carolina screenplay writer who won the Best Screenplay award for her work, The Wedding Photographer, at this year's Beaufort International Film Festival. Teresa lives and writes in Beaufort, S.C. Film festivals are becoming more and more popular across South Carolina, and there's one in particular that offers something that most don't: a table-read of screenplays. Mike Switzer interviews Teresa Bruce, a South Carolina screenplay writer who won the Best Screenplay award for her work, The Wedding Photographer, at this year's Beaufort International Film Festival. Teresa lives and writes in Beaufort, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/beaufort_screenplay_writer_finds_success/ Thu, 5 Apr 2012 04:00:10 +00:00 00:05:49 One of South Carolina's upcoming film festivals is moving its venue this year into what also happens to be one of our state's oldest cinemas, the Sotille Theatre in Charleston, which played host to the S.C. premiere of Gone With the Wind. Mike Switzer interviews Summer Peacher, co-founder and president of the Charleston International Film Festival. One of South Carolina's upcoming film festivals is moving its venue this year into what also happens to be one of our state's oldest cinemas, the Sotille Theatre in Charleston, which played host to the S.C. premiere of Gone With the Wind. Mike Switzer interviews Summer Peacher, co-founder and president of the Charleston International Film Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/its_film_festival_time_in_charleston/ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 With today's low interest rate environment and stock prices that seem high when compared with where they were two or three years ago, many investors are looking for new places to put their money. So what comprises the "alternate investments" category? Mike Switzer interviews Neil Brown, a CPA and certified financial planner with Burkett Financial Services in West Columbia, S.C. With today's low interest rate environment and stock prices that seem high when compared with where they were two or three years ago, many investors are looking for new places to put their money. So what comprises the "alternate investments" category? Mike Switzer interviews Neil Brown, a CPA and certified financial planner with Burkett Financial Services in West Columbia, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/alternative_investments_gain_in_popularity/ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 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/sc18/ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 04:01:05 +00:00 00:05:49 All you need to do to see what a breathtakingly beautiful state we live in is to visit the Web site of our next guest. Mike Switzer interviews Tom Clark, director of the South Carolina Film Commission, part of the state Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, who says his office stays busy year-round recruiting filmmakers to South Carolina. All you need to do to see what a breathtakingly beautiful state we live in is to visit the Web site of our next guest. Mike Switzer interviews Tom Clark, director of the South Carolina Film Commission, part of the state Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, who says his office stays busy year-round recruiting filmmakers to South Carolina. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/state_agency_works_to_attract_filmmakers_to_sc/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:01:10 +00:00 00:05:49 A lot of people will tell you that they have a novel inside them that one day is going to be written. These days, with the Internet and e-books, more and more people are doing this. Mike Switzer interviews McKendree (Mike) Long, a writer from Blythewood, S.C. who is doing just that. A lot of people will tell you that they have a novel inside them that one day is going to be written. These days, with the Internet and e-books, more and more people are doing this. Mike Switzer interviews McKendree (Mike) Long, a writer from Blythewood, S.C. who is doing just that. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_writer_finds_success/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 You may have heard about the cat that has been correctly predicting the deaths of elderly residents of an assisted living village in New England. Our next guest heard about it, and he and his sister decided that it would make a great theme for a movie.  And so, with assistance from the South Carolina Film Commission, they made it...and it recently played and was nominated for two awards at the Beaufort International Film Festival. Mike Switzer interviews Brian and Jocyln Rish, brother and sister residents of S.C. and the co-writers and producers of the short film, Saying Goodbye. You may have heard about the cat that has been correctly predicting the deaths of elderly residents of an assisted living village in New England. Our next guest heard about it, and he and his sister decided that it would make a great theme for a movie.  And so, with assistance from the South Carolina Film Commission, they made it...and it recently played and was nominated for two awards at the Beaufort International Film Festival. Mike Switzer interviews Brian and Jocyln Rish, brother and sister residents of S.C. and the co-writers and producers of the short film, Saying Goodbye. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_filmmakers_building_resume/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:01:01 +00:00 00:05:49 Even though we are well into 2012 now and right in the middle of tax season, many people may not be aware that there are still some things you can do that can positively affect your 2011 tax returns. Mike Switzer interviews Jon Robertson, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, who helps us this morning with some last-minute tax strategies. Even though we are well into 2012 now and right in the middle of tax season, many people may not be aware that there are still some things you can do that can positively affect your 2011 tax returns. Mike Switzer interviews Jon Robertson, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, who helps us this morning with some last-minute tax strategies. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/last_minute_tax_strategies_for_2011_tax_returns/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:01:04 +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/sc17/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:01:37 +00:00 00:05:49 From time to time, we hear about unethical investment practices but rarely do we hear about the self-regulation that goes on in the investment industry.  Our next guest has recently been appointed to serve on a Washingto DC-based commission to oversee the ethics of Certified Financial Planners. Mike Switzer interviews Chris Beard, who received a degree in Financial Management from Clemson University, where he now mentors students in the University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science.  He has 17 years of experience in the financial planning industry and is currently a Vice President with Gateway Wealth Strategies, a division of the Bank of Travelers Rest, SC. From time to time, we hear about unethical investment practices but rarely do we hear about the self-regulation that goes on in the investment industry.  Our next guest has recently been appointed to serve on a Washingto DC-based commission to oversee the ethics of Certified Financial Planners. Mike Switzer interviews Chris Beard, who received a degree in Financial Management from Clemson University, where he now mentors students in the University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science.  He has 17 years of experience in the financial planning industry and is currently a Vice President with Gateway Wealth Strategies, a division of the Bank of Travelers Rest, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/financial_planners_practice_self_regulation/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:01:08 +00:00 00:05:49 New technologies continue to be developed that allow businesses to take advantage of marketing opportunities on the Internet. Mike Switzer interviews our next guest, who is the holder of 25 patents, some of which can help a company accomplish branding goals through personalized and interactive experiences.  Prior to co-founding his current company, Pandoodle, Dr. Dirk Brown was CEO of Neoconix, a venture capital-funded electronics technology company serving Fortune 100 customers worldwide.  Dirk is also the current Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Moore School of Business at USC in Columbia. New technologies continue to be developed that allow businesses to take advantage of marketing opportunities on the Internet. Mike Switzer interviews our next guest, who is the holder of 25 patents, some of which can help a company accomplish branding goals through personalized and interactive experiences.  Prior to co-founding his current company, Pandoodle, Dr. Dirk Brown was CEO of Neoconix, a venture capital-funded electronics technology company serving Fortune 100 customers worldwide.  Dirk is also the current Director of the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Moore School of Business at USC in Columbia. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/video_technology_company_lands_in_columbia_sc/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:01:35 +00:00 00:05:49 South Carolina has been home to the Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament since 1973, which has the distinction of having the longest running title sponsor in either men's or women's professional tennis. The event brings a nice economic boost to our state's LowCountry each spring and always features some of the biggest stars in women's tennis. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Moran, the Tournament Director and he joins us by phone from his office at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island, S.C. South Carolina has been home to the Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament since 1973, which has the distinction of having the longest running title sponsor in either men's or women's professional tennis. The event brings a nice economic boost to our state's LowCountry each spring and always features some of the biggest stars in women's tennis. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Moran, the Tournament Director and he joins us by phone from his office at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/national_tennis_tournament_stroking_lowcountry_economy_for_40_years/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:01:39 +00:00 00:05:49 Furman University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development is introducing a new corporate sustainability program that they say can help businesses lower operational costs in the areas of energy, water and waste management while also positively impacting the community.  The program is called BEST (businesses engaging in sustainability for tomorrow) and is also made possible through a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Mike Switzer interviews Brad Bechtold, Director of Continuing Education at Furman University. Furman University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development is introducing a new corporate sustainability program that they say can help businesses lower operational costs in the areas of energy, water and waste management while also positively impacting the community.  The program is called BEST (businesses engaging in sustainability for tomorrow) and is also made possible through a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Mike Switzer interviews Brad Bechtold, Director of Continuing Education at Furman University. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/furman_university_provides_sustainability_assistance_to_businesses/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:01:20 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/s1/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:01:42 +00:00 00:05:49 GM has stopped production of the Chevy Volt, solar companies are going bankrupt...is the green era over? Our next guest says that sustainability continues to be a way of life these days for businesses and the U.S. Green Building Council is doing its part to get the word out. In fact the S.C. Chapter will soon be holding its annual SustainSC conference in Greenville. Mike Switzer interviews Denise Sherman, a LEED Accredited Professional with Agru America in Georgetown, S.C. and the USGBC SC Chapter Chair. GM has stopped production of the Chevy Volt, solar companies are going bankrupt...is the green era over? Our next guest says that sustainability continues to be a way of life these days for businesses and the U.S. Green Building Council is doing its part to get the word out. In fact the S.C. Chapter will soon be holding its annual SustainSC conference in Greenville. Mike Switzer interviews Denise Sherman, a LEED Accredited Professional with Agru America in Georgetown, S.C. and the USGBC SC Chapter Chair. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sustainability_conference_coming_soon_to_greenville_sc/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:01:48 +00:00 00:05:49 At one point or another, most people come into contact with a trustee, whether that is through a family trust, a charitable trust or as an investor in a mutual fund. So what exactly should the average person know about the responsibilites of a trustee? Mike Switzer interviews John Winthrop, a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University's business school who has many years experience as a trustee and is now practicing in Charleston, S.C. At one point or another, most people come into contact with a trustee, whether that is through a family trust, a charitable trust or as an investor in a mutual fund. So what exactly should the average person know about the responsibilites of a trustee? Mike Switzer interviews John Winthrop, a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University's business school who has many years experience as a trustee and is now practicing in Charleston, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/trustees_have_serious_responsibilities/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:01:41 +00:00 00:05:49 The Palmetto Open Source Software Conference will soon be coming to Columbia again to discuss the latest issues for technologists, business and government IT leaders, and educators. Last year, around 500 people from 24 states, 30 colleges and universities and 100+ business and government organizations participated. Mike Switzer interviews Todd Lewis, the Palmetto Open Source Software Conference chair. The Palmetto Open Source Software Conference will soon be coming to Columbia again to discuss the latest issues for technologists, business and government IT leaders, and educators. Last year, around 500 people from 24 states, 30 colleges and universities and 100+ business and government organizations participated. Mike Switzer interviews Todd Lewis, the Palmetto Open Source Software Conference chair. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/open_source_software_conference_coming_to_columbia/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:01:40 +00:00 00:05:49 The stock market recently hit post-recession highs, and many investors are asking their advisors how much higher can it go? In fact, our next guest says that is usually the first question he hears these days. Mike Switzer interviews Mario Nardone, a Chartered Financial Analyst with Morris Financial Concepts in Charleston, S.C. The stock market recently hit post-recession highs, and many investors are asking their advisors how much higher can it go? In fact, our next guest says that is usually the first question he hears these days. Mike Switzer interviews Mario Nardone, a Chartered Financial Analyst with Morris Financial Concepts in Charleston, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/can_the_stock_market_keep_climbing/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:01:29 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc16/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:01:51 +00:00 00:05:49 Death is something most of us don't like to think about, and financial planners say that's probably one reason most people don't have an estate plan. Our next guest says that even if you don't have a sizable estate though, you should still have a plan. Mike Switzer interviews Troy Barrentine, a certified financial planner with Oak Capital Management in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. www.oakcapitalmgt.com Death is something most of us don't like to think about, and financial planners say that's probably one reason most people don't have an estate plan. Our next guest says that even if you don't have a sizable estate though, you should still have a plan. Mike Switzer interviews Troy Barrentine, a certified financial planner with Oak Capital Management in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. www.oakcapitalmgt.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/dont_proscrastinate_estate_planning/ Fri, 9 Mar 2012 04:01:54 +00:00 00:05:49 In today's age of sexual diversity in the workplace, do women, for example, still need their own separate business organizations?  An Upstate SC chamber of commerce believes they do. Mike Switzer interviews Kris Burris, chair of the Greenwood Chamber's Women’s Leadership Council. www.greenwoodscchamber.org/womens-leadership-council In today's age of sexual diversity in the workplace, do women, for example, still need their own separate business organizations?  An Upstate SC chamber of commerce believes they do. Mike Switzer interviews Kris Burris, chair of the Greenwood Chamber's Women’s Leadership Council. www.greenwoodscchamber.org/womens-leadership-council http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/women_business_organizations_still_thrive/ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 04:01:39 +00:00 00:05:49 A few years ago, we featured a story about the first woman publisher of New Yorker magazine, who moved to Charleston, S.C. and started a new magazine about the South that has since become a highly successful, award-winning publication.  Mike Switzer interviews Rebecca Darwin, President and CEO of Garden and Gun magazine based in Charleston, S.C. www.gardenandgun.comP A few years ago, we featured a story about the first woman publisher of New Yorker magazine, who moved to Charleston, S.C. and started a new magazine about the South that has since become a highly successful, award-winning publication.  Mike Switzer interviews Rebecca Darwin, President and CEO of Garden and Gun magazine based in Charleston, S.C. www.gardenandgun.comP http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc-based_magazine_winning_national_awards/ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 04:00:59 +00:00 00:05:49 A local veterinary clinic has completed construction on a state-of-the-art intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) facility for dogs and cats who are being treated for cancer.  The center will be the only IMRT facility for pets in South Carolina and one of a handful of such facilities in the Southeastern United States. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Brett Feder, with South Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Columbia, SC. www.scvetspecialists.com A local veterinary clinic has completed construction on a state-of-the-art intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) facility for dogs and cats who are being treated for cancer.  The center will be the only IMRT facility for pets in South Carolina and one of a handful of such facilities in the Southeastern United States. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Brett Feder, with South Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Columbia, SC. www.scvetspecialists.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/midlands_veterinary_hospital_brings_new_radiation_therapy_to_sc/ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 04:01:17 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc15/ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 04:01:35 +00:00 00:05:49 Interest rates are low, the stock market has been flat for more than a decade.  How are retirees going to generate income from their investments? Mike Switzer interviews Rusty Cagle, a certified financial planner with ASE Advisors in Greenville, SC. Interest rates are low, the stock market has been flat for more than a decade.  How are retirees going to generate income from their investments? Mike Switzer interviews Rusty Cagle, a certified financial planner with ASE Advisors in Greenville, SC. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/how_do_retirees_cope_with_low_yielding_investments/ Fri, 2 Mar 2012 04:01:51 +00:00 00:05:49 Since 2006 Upstate South Carolina has been working to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures the start-up and growth of globally-impactful, knowledge-based companies.  It's called the NEXT initiative and it is being spearheaded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Mike Switzer interviews John Moore, with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Since 2006 Upstate South Carolina has been working to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures the start-up and growth of globally-impactful, knowledge-based companies.  It's called the NEXT initiative and it is being spearheaded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Mike Switzer interviews John Moore, with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_chamber_nurturing_entrepreneurs/ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 04:01:37 +00:00 00:05:49 Social media continues to grow in popularity, as many businesses search for ways to reach out to customers and prospects in a cost-effective way. And new types of social media continue to be created to meet this demand. One you may not have heard of is Pinterest, which recently passed Google Plus in its traffic count. Mike Switzer interviews Lyn Mettler, a social media expert with the PR/marketing firm of Step Ahead, based in Charleston, S.C. www.stepaheadinc.com Social media continues to grow in popularity, as many businesses search for ways to reach out to customers and prospects in a cost-effective way. And new types of social media continue to be created to meet this demand. One you may not have heard of is Pinterest, which recently passed Google Plus in its traffic count. Mike Switzer interviews Lyn Mettler, a social media expert with the PR/marketing firm of Step Ahead, based in Charleston, S.C. www.stepaheadinc.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/businesses_pin_their_hopes_on_new_social_media/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:01:00 +00:00 00:05:49 According to our next guest, her organization's vision is to create an innovative, energized and successful community that attracts, inspires, develops and retains the best talent in the world. Sounds like something all communities would want. Mike Switzer interviews Katherine Swartz, Executive Director of Columbia Opportunity Resource. www.ourcor.org According to our next guest, her organization's vision is to create an innovative, energized and successful community that attracts, inspires, develops and retains the best talent in the world. Sounds like something all communities would want. Mike Switzer interviews Katherine Swartz, Executive Director of Columbia Opportunity Resource. www.ourcor.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/nonprofit_works_to_bring_talent_to_columbia/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:01:45 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc14/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:01:03 +00:00 00:05:49 Tourism is now the number one industry in South Carolina, responsible for more than $17 billion dollars in spending and employing more than 200,000 people – that's roughly 10% of South Carolina’s workforce.  Careers in tourism in SC sometimes get their start through the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. Mike Switzer interviews the college's dean, Dr. Brian Mihalik. www.hrsm.sc.edu Tourism is now the number one industry in South Carolina, responsible for more than $17 billion dollars in spending and employing more than 200,000 people – that's roughly 10% of South Carolina’s workforce.  Careers in tourism in SC sometimes get their start through the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. Mike Switzer interviews the college's dean, Dr. Brian Mihalik. www.hrsm.sc.edu http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/uscs_third_largest_college_among_scs_largest_career_launchers/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 You may have noticed that as the economy has slowly been improving, those old credit card offers that mostly disappeared during the recession have started to show up in your mailbox again. And just so you know this time which ones are better than others, our next guest has created a web site that allows users to compare credit cards side-by-side.Mike Switzer interviews Charleston, SC resident Chris Mettler, founder of CompareCards. www.comparecards.com You may have noticed that as the economy has slowly been improving, those old credit card offers that mostly disappeared during the recession have started to show up in your mailbox again. And just so you know this time which ones are better than others, our next guest has created a web site that allows users to compare credit cards side-by-side.Mike Switzer interviews Charleston, SC resident Chris Mettler, founder of CompareCards. www.comparecards.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/lowcountry_resident_launches_credit_card_comparison_web_site/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:01:29 +00:00 00:05:49 In a lot of cases, non-profit organizations face the same struggles that their for-profit counterparts face, and some that are very unique, which is why they will be gathering in Columbia soon for a series of workshops.  Mike Switzer interviews Mac Bennett, President & CEO of United Way of the Midlands, part of the S.C. Assn. of Non-Profit Organizations, known as SCANPO, the group hosting the upcoming event. www.scanpo.org In a lot of cases, non-profit organizations face the same struggles that their for-profit counterparts face, and some that are very unique, which is why they will be gathering in Columbia soon for a series of workshops.  Mike Switzer interviews Mac Bennett, President & CEO of United Way of the Midlands, part of the S.C. Assn. of Non-Profit Organizations, known as SCANPO, the group hosting the upcoming event. www.scanpo.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/scanpo_hosting_conference_in_columbia_feb_28_29_and_march_1/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:01:17 +00:00 00:05:49 Our next guest's company goes back fifty years, originally beginning as the Investment Division of Greenwood Mills, a leading textile manufacturer of the time. Today, Greenwood Capital has grown to become one of the largest registered independent financial investment firms in the Southeast. Yet after 25+ years of providing investment management solutions to institutions and high net worth individuals, Greenwood Capital has decided to enter the mutual fund business with their family of Crescent Funds.Mike Switzer interviews John D. Wiseman, Director of Fixed Income for Greenwood Capital, and Walter Todd, the firm's chief investment officer. www.greenwoodcapital.com Our next guest's company goes back fifty years, originally beginning as the Investment Division of Greenwood Mills, a leading textile manufacturer of the time. Today, Greenwood Capital has grown to become one of the largest registered independent financial investment firms in the Southeast. Yet after 25+ years of providing investment management solutions to institutions and high net worth individuals, Greenwood Capital has decided to enter the mutual fund business with their family of Crescent Funds.Mike Switzer interviews John D. Wiseman, Director of Fixed Income for Greenwood Capital, and Walter Todd, the firm's chief investment officer. www.greenwoodcapital.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_investment_firm_launches_family_of_mutual_funds/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 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 Warner, founder and publisher of www.swampfox.ws and CEO of Innoventure SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_business_update_from_john_swampfox_warner15/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Many companies are looking for strategic direction in this tough economy. Our next guest says they are not going to find it in tea leaves, crystal balls or in anecdotal feedback from their sales team.  He says they should aggressively seek closer alignment with their customers and markets. Mike Switzer interviews John Barrett, CEO and founder of Priority Metrics Group, a Spartanburg-based research consulting group. www.pmgco.com Many companies are looking for strategic direction in this tough economy. Our next guest says they are not going to find it in tea leaves, crystal balls or in anecdotal feedback from their sales team.  He says they should aggressively seek closer alignment with their customers and markets. Mike Switzer interviews John Barrett, CEO and founder of Priority Metrics Group, a Spartanburg-based research consulting group. www.pmgco.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/the_right_research_can_bring_you_closer_to_your_customers/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:01:21 +00:00 00:05:49 A locally grown textile company was this year's big winner in the uniform industry's big annual awards ceremony known as the Wearables Design Awards. Two of the three awards this company won were for employee uniform pieces designed for the YMCA of the USA. Mike Switzer interviews Tom Merritt, founder and Co-CEO of OOBE, Inc. based in Greenville, S.C. http://oobe.com A locally grown textile company was this year's big winner in the uniform industry's big annual awards ceremony known as the Wearables Design Awards. Two of the three awards this company won were for employee uniform pieces designed for the YMCA of the USA. Mike Switzer interviews Tom Merritt, founder and Co-CEO of OOBE, Inc. based in Greenville, S.C. http://oobe.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_apparel_company_wins_design_award_for_ymca_uniforms/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:01:22 +00:00 00:05:49 Since its inception in November 1998, our next guest's organization has helped entrepreneurs commercialize their ideas, produced successful, financially viable and freestanding businesses, and created hundreds of additional jobs in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews Agata Chydzinski, Director of Operations for the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator. http://incubator.research.sc.edu Since its inception in November 1998, our next guest's organization has helped entrepreneurs commercialize their ideas, produced successful, financially viable and freestanding businesses, and created hundreds of additional jobs in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews Agata Chydzinski, Director of Operations for the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator. http://incubator.research.sc.edu http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/columbia_incubator_hatches_successful_businesses/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:01:37 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc13/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:01:44 +00:00 00:05:49 You may not be aware of this, but one of our country's leaders in providing communications systems to the transportation industry is based right here in South Carolina.Mike Switzer interviews Mike Branning, president of Avtec, Inc. based in Gilbert. www.avtecinc.com You may not be aware of this, but one of our country's leaders in providing communications systems to the transportation industry is based right here in South Carolina.Mike Switzer interviews Mike Branning, president of Avtec, Inc. based in Gilbert. www.avtecinc.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_company_dispatches_success_nationwide/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:01:13 +00:00 00:05:49 We are now into the second month of 2012 and perhaps some of those New year's resolutions are working for you and maybe some are not.  Our next guest says that one resolution you should make a part of your life every year for a healthier financial life is to create and maintain a budget.Mike Switzer interviews Cheryl Holland, a certified financial planner and principal with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC. www.abacusplanninggroup.com and www.mint.com  Quicken.intuit.com We are now into the second month of 2012 and perhaps some of those New year's resolutions are working for you and maybe some are not.  Our next guest says that one resolution you should make a part of your life every year for a healthier financial life is to create and maintain a budget.Mike Switzer interviews Cheryl Holland, a certified financial planner and principal with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC. www.abacusplanninggroup.com and www.mint.com  Quicken.intuit.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/personal_budgeting_often_overlooked/ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 04:01:25 +00:00 00:05:49 If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that over the past several years, S.C. has become home to more and more film festivals, some of which are becoming quite successful. One such festival is the Beaufort International Film Festival. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Tucker, the festival director. www.beaufortfilmfestival.com If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that over the past several years, S.C. has become home to more and more film festivals, some of which are becoming quite successful. One such festival is the Beaufort International Film Festival. Mike Switzer interviews Ron Tucker, the festival director. www.beaufortfilmfestival.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/film_festival_returns_to_beaufort/ Wed, 8 Feb 2012 04:01:49 +00:00 00:05:49 Those of you who have children in South Carolina's public school system are probably aware of the economics tool teachers use known as the stock market game.  That takes place because of our next guest's organization, which is involved in teaching teachers how to teach economics and personal finance.Mike Switzer interviews Helen Myers, president of SC Economics based in Columbia. www.sceconomics.org Those of you who have children in South Carolina's public school system are probably aware of the economics tool teachers use known as the stock market game.  That takes place because of our next guest's organization, which is involved in teaching teachers how to teach economics and personal finance.Mike Switzer interviews Helen Myers, president of SC Economics based in Columbia. www.sceconomics.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/teaching_teachers_how_to_teach_economics_and_personal_finance/ Tue, 7 Feb 2012 04:01:21 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_business_update_from_john_swampfox_warner14/ Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:01:12 +00:00 00:05:49 The Internet has been with us, in use by the masses anyway, for about two decades.  During that time, it has become a massive vehicle for information dissemination. Our next guest says many people are far from using the Internet efficiently. Mike Switzer interviews David Vine, a seminar, workshop, and webinar instructor on all things Internet, based in Aiken, SC. http://davidvineassociates.com The Internet has been with us, in use by the masses anyway, for about two decades.  During that time, it has become a massive vehicle for information dissemination. Our next guest says many people are far from using the Internet efficiently. Mike Switzer interviews David Vine, a seminar, workshop, and webinar instructor on all things Internet, based in Aiken, SC. http://davidvineassociates.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/are_you_using_the_internet_efficiently/ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 04:01:46 +00:00 00:05:49 You've probably heard about or seen the pictures of the largest single rooftop solar panel installation in the Southeast recently put in place by South Carolina Electric & Gas on the new Boeing plant in North Charleston.  In fact it's one of the largest in the United States generating 2.6-megawatts of renewable energy, through more than 18,000 thin-film photovoltaic solar laminates covering 10 acres of Boeing's 14-acre roof on the 787 Final Assembly building. To find out how it all came about and how they did it, Mike Switzer interviews Bob Long, general manager of resources planning for South Carolina Electric & Gas in Columbia. http://sceg.com/en/ You've probably heard about or seen the pictures of the largest single rooftop solar panel installation in the Southeast recently put in place by South Carolina Electric & Gas on the new Boeing plant in North Charleston.  In fact it's one of the largest in the United States generating 2.6-megawatts of renewable energy, through more than 18,000 thin-film photovoltaic solar laminates covering 10 acres of Boeing's 14-acre roof on the 787 Final Assembly building. To find out how it all came about and how they did it, Mike Switzer interviews Bob Long, general manager of resources planning for South Carolina Electric & Gas in Columbia. http://sceg.com/en/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/boeing_and_sceg_team_up_for_largest_solar_array_in_southeast/ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:01:52 +00:00 00:05:49 A report released late last year by the South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning shows that although the training and growth of physician manpower in our state is improving, we still will experience doctor shortages over the next decade. Mike Switzer interviews Lynn Bailey, a health care economist practicing in Columbia, S.C.  Lynn Bailey is not associated with the Office for Healthcare Workforce, but was speaking today as an independent analyst.  We will be interviewing someone soon who will disccuss Ms. Bailey's comments and the report from a different perspective.  Stay tuned... www.officeforhealthcareworkforce.org A report released late last year by the South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning shows that although the training and growth of physician manpower in our state is improving, we still will experience doctor shortages over the next decade. Mike Switzer interviews Lynn Bailey, a health care economist practicing in Columbia, S.C.  Lynn Bailey is not associated with the Office for Healthcare Workforce, but was speaking today as an independent analyst.  We will be interviewing someone soon who will disccuss Ms. Bailey's comments and the report from a different perspective.  Stay tuned... www.officeforhealthcareworkforce.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/health_of_sc_physician_workforce_improving_but_more_needed/ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 04:01:37 +00:00 00:05:49 As the new year continues to unfold, many of you may be looking at your holiday credit card bills, your W-2 forms, and wondering if there are some strategies out there for relieving the financial stress you may be feeling.  Mike Switzer interviews Jim Agostini, a certified financial planner with First Command Financial Planning in Columbia. www.firstcommand.com/adv/search/getOffice.do?officeID=CSC As the new year continues to unfold, many of you may be looking at your holiday credit card bills, your W-2 forms, and wondering if there are some strategies out there for relieving the financial stress you may be feeling.  Mike Switzer interviews Jim Agostini, a certified financial planner with First Command Financial Planning in Columbia. www.firstcommand.com/adv/search/getOffice.do?officeID=CSC http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/need_new_year_financial_stress_relief/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:01:40 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc12/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:14 +00:00 00:05:49 In today's economy, it has become more important than ever to be prepared to find and secure a good job. Our next guest is part of a workforce training program that is doing that for people in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Mike Switzer interviews Ginger Lawrence, who serves on the Workforce Readiness Council of the Greenville Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. greenvillehr.shrm.org In today's economy, it has become more important than ever to be prepared to find and secure a good job. Our next guest is part of a workforce training program that is doing that for people in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Mike Switzer interviews Ginger Lawrence, who serves on the Workforce Readiness Council of the Greenville Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. greenvillehr.shrm.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/greenville_group_helps_people_find_and_keep_good_jobs/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:01:58 +00:00 05:49 20 years ago, our next guest started a small, family-run business manufacturing wooden playground structures in rural Lexington County for local schools and parks. As the business grew, it became a supplier to the US military, making playground equipment for military installations around the country and eventually to international bases and schools.  However, 10 years ago, they closed their manufacturing plant in Red Bank, SC, and our now a distributor for that same equipment made by other companies. Mike Switzer interviews Grace Keller, President and CEO of Creative Outdoor Designs in Ballentine, SC. www.creativeoutdoordesigns.com 20 years ago, our next guest started a small, family-run business manufacturing wooden playground structures in rural Lexington County for local schools and parks. As the business grew, it became a supplier to the US military, making playground equipment for military installations around the country and eventually to international bases and schools.  However, 10 years ago, they closed their manufacturing plant in Red Bank, SC, and our now a distributor for that same equipment made by other companies. Mike Switzer interviews Grace Keller, President and CEO of Creative Outdoor Designs in Ballentine, SC. www.creativeoutdoordesigns.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc_playground_company_hits_pay_dirt/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:01:58 +00:00 05:49 In just a few more days, the World Beer Festival will be back in Columbia, S.C. for the fourth year in a row. Columbia's Mayor, Steve Benjamin, says the festival has an impact on the local economy of about $1.5 million, and our next guest says Columbia was chosen as a festival site because it had all the ingredients of a growing beer culture that was about to take off. Mike Switzer interviews Daniel Bradford, president of All About Beer magazine, the host of this event, and he joins us by phone from his office in Durham, N.C. www.allaboutbeer.com In just a few more days, the World Beer Festival will be back in Columbia, S.C. for the fourth year in a row. Columbia's Mayor, Steve Benjamin, says the festival has an impact on the local economy of about $1.5 million, and our next guest says Columbia was chosen as a festival site because it had all the ingredients of a growing beer culture that was about to take off. Mike Switzer interviews Daniel Bradford, president of All About Beer magazine, the host of this event, and he joins us by phone from his office in Durham, N.C. www.allaboutbeer.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/world_beer_festival_returns_to_columbia/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:01:03 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc11/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:01:19 +00:00 05:49 No, that is not Elton John you hear singing on today's show, but our next guest, a local musician who performs an Elton John tribute every year in Columbia to help raise money for the Nancy K Perry Children Shelter. Mike Switzer interviews Greg Bickley, lead singer and keyboard player with Tokyo Joe. www.tokyojoe.net No, that is not Elton John you hear singing on today's show, but our next guest, a local musician who performs an Elton John tribute every year in Columbia to help raise money for the Nancy K Perry Children Shelter. Mike Switzer interviews Greg Bickley, lead singer and keyboard player with Tokyo Joe. www.tokyojoe.net http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_band_supports_childrens_shelter/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:01:42 +00:00 05:49 You may not be aware of this but the College of Engineering & Computing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia contains some of the foremost researchers in the country, driving technology in materials, energy, and something called "condition-based maintenance". Our next guest says all of this is attracting not only more engineers to our state but new industry as well. Mike Switzer interviews Tony Ambler, Dean of USC's College of Engineering and Computing. http://cec.sc.edu You may not be aware of this but the College of Engineering & Computing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia contains some of the foremost researchers in the country, driving technology in materials, energy, and something called "condition-based maintenance". Our next guest says all of this is attracting not only more engineers to our state but new industry as well. Mike Switzer interviews Tony Ambler, Dean of USC's College of Engineering and Computing. http://cec.sc.edu http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/usc_engineering_college_driving_new_research/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:01:11 +00:00 05:49 As hybrids and now electric cars become more and more commonplace on our roads, our next guest says he has come up with a new way to fuel automobiles: using waste carbon dioxide, such as that produced by power plants. Mike Switzer interviews David Doty, Founder, President, CEO, Chief Scientist, and Chairman of the Board of Doty Scientific in Columbia, S.C. www.dotyenergy.com As hybrids and now electric cars become more and more commonplace on our roads, our next guest says he has come up with a new way to fuel automobiles: using waste carbon dioxide, such as that produced by power plants. Mike Switzer interviews David Doty, Founder, President, CEO, Chief Scientist, and Chairman of the Board of Doty Scientific in Columbia, S.C. www.dotyenergy.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/local_scientist_believes_cars_will_run_on_carbon_dioxide/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:01:30 +00:00 05:49 Over the last couple of years, our next guest's company has received numerous awards, including being named as one of SC's fastest growing companies three years in a row and one of America's fastest growing engineering companies.  Their most recent award was when the company's founder and leader was named the 2011 Small Business Person of the year by the US Small Business Administration. Mike Switzer interviews Dan Dennis, president and CEO of the Dennis Corporation, based in Columbia, SC. www.denniscorporation.com Over the last couple of years, our next guest's company has received numerous awards, including being named as one of SC's fastest growing companies three years in a row and one of America's fastest growing engineering companies.  Their most recent award was when the company's founder and leader was named the 2011 Small Business Person of the year by the US Small Business Administration. Mike Switzer interviews Dan Dennis, president and CEO of the Dennis Corporation, based in Columbia, SC. www.denniscorporation.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/midlands_construction_firm_founder_named_business_person_of_the_year/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:01:52 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc10/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:01:45 +00:00 05:49 If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that South Carolina is home to several nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to expanding our state's international business opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews Whitney Walters, who is the head of one such organization, the International Center of the Upstate. www.internationalupstate.org/ICUgala.html If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that South Carolina is home to several nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to expanding our state's international business opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews Whitney Walters, who is the head of one such organization, the International Center of the Upstate. www.internationalupstate.org/ICUgala.html http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/upstate_organization_assists_international_businesses/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:01:21 +00:00 05:49 Local Chambers of Commerce are often involved in community development, working to make the city or town an attractive place to be for both businesses and consumers.  And as with most activites like this, a lot of planning is involved. Mike Switzer interviews C. Grant Jackson, the person in charge of community development for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce who was recently presented the City Center Partnership's Chairman's Award for his work developing a three-year strategic plan and a 10-year Business Improvement District (BID) Renewal Plan. www.columbiachamber.com Local Chambers of Commerce are often involved in community development, working to make the city or town an attractive place to be for both businesses and consumers.  And as with most activites like this, a lot of planning is involved. Mike Switzer interviews C. Grant Jackson, the person in charge of community development for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce who was recently presented the City Center Partnership's Chairman's Award for his work developing a three-year strategic plan and a 10-year Business Improvement District (BID) Renewal Plan. www.columbiachamber.com http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/columbia_chamber_wins_with_community_development/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:01:57 +00:00 05:49 When you think of the word ultrasound, you probably are reminded of the tiny images of your child before he or she was born. But our next guest says that with the rapid advances in ultrasound technology in making machines smaller, cheaper and smarter, ultrasonography as a clinical tool could very well be the stethoscope of the future. Mike Switzer interviews Richard Hoppmann, Dean of the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine in Columbia. http://ultrasoundinstitute.med.sc.edu When you think of the word ultrasound, you probably are reminded of the tiny images of your child before he or she was born. But our next guest says that with the rapid advances in ultrasound technology in making machines smaller, cheaper and smarter, ultrasonography as a clinical tool could very well be the stethoscope of the future. Mike Switzer interviews Richard Hoppmann, Dean of the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine in Columbia. http://ultrasoundinstitute.med.sc.edu http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/ultrasound_institute_succeeds_at_usc_school_of_medicine/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:01:14 +00:00 05:49 In the face of an uncertain economic outlook for 2012, and the flat performance of most investments over the past 10 years, even the most optimistic people may be becoming a little concerned about the value of investing and financial planning at all.Here to help us with this topic this morning is an admittedly biased Rick Van Der Noord, a certified financial planner in Greenville SC. www.fpasouthcarolina.org In the face of an uncertain economic outlook for 2012, and the flat performance of most investments over the past 10 years, even the most optimistic people may be becoming a little concerned about the value of investing and financial planning at all.Here to help us with this topic this morning is an admittedly biased Rick Van Der Noord, a certified financial planner in Greenville SC. www.fpasouthcarolina.org http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/does_financial_planning_work_anymore/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:01:11 +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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com 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 SouthEast www.innoventure2012.com based in Greenville, S.C. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/sc9/ Mon, 9 Jan 2012 04:01:44 +00:00 05:49 Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Bobby Hitt, Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Bobby Hitt, Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/excerpts_from_usc_economic_outlook_conference_part_9/ Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:01:09 +00:00 05:49 Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Bobby Hitt, Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Bobby Hitt, Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/excerpts_from_usc_economic_outlook_conference_part_8/ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 04:01:44 +00:00 05:49 Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/excerpts_from_usc_economic_outlook_conference_part_7/ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 04:01:11 +00:00 05:49 Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia.Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business.http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx Mike Switzer provides audio excerpts from the recent Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia.Today's excerpt is from the South Carolina Economic Outlook by Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business.http://mooreschool.sc.edu/facultyandresearch/researchcenters/divisionofresearch.aspx http://www.scetv.org/index.php/sc_business_review/show/excerpts_from_usc_economic_outlook_conference_part_6/ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 04:01:38 +00:00 05:49