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Many times entrepreneurs start companies because they feel they have found a way to solve a problem and that people will pay for that solution.  And that’s exactly what happened to our next guest when he believed he could make a better wine bottle cooler.

Mike Switzer interviews Ian Mackintosh, founder of Brevino in Columbia, SC.

At the end of each year, our state’s flagship university presents its outlook for our state’s economy for the upcoming year.  And here we are, once again, at that time of year.

An update of the news, issues, and events facing the entrepreneurial community in South Carolina.

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner is co-founder of Accessible Diagnostics and the Swampfox Facebook page, based in Greenville, S.C.

Andrena Powell-Baker

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We speak regularly with economic development experts from around our state, checking the pulse of new business activity.  Our next guest stays busy trying to pull all those strings together to promote the big picture as a whole for our entire state.

Mike Switzer interviews Andrena Powell-Baker, president of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).

Amy Hill

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Just like most of our nation, our state is experiencing historically low levels of unemployment.  As a result, many employers are looking to previously ignored pools of labor, such as people with criminal records.  There is a program in our state called Second Chance that helps former inmates obtain jobs.  But many employers still want more assurances which is why our next guest’s national program was developed.

When was the last time you reviewed your insurance policies?  Have you ever put together an actual insurance plan to make sure you aren’t missing anything?  Our next guest says many people tend to put off insurance planning because it’s just not a lot of fun. And, he adds, that is unfortunate because insurance should be viewed as a valuable tool in your overall financial plan.

Mike Switzer interviews Peter Pigeon is a Certified Financial Planner with Hobbs Group Advisors in Columbia, SC.

John Warner Credit Mike Switzer/SC Public Radio An update of the news, issues, and events facing the entrepreneurial community in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner is co-founder of Accessible Diagnostics and the Swampfox Facebook page, based in Greenville, S.C.

Each month we bring you a conversation with one of our state’s leading economists to share with you their thoughts on not only our local economy but the big picture, as well. Today, Mike Switzer checks in with Frank Hefner, the director of the Office of Economic Analysis at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.

John Warner A weekly update of the entrepreneurial activity in South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, co-founder of Accessible Diagnostics and the Swampfox Facebook page, based in Greenville, S.C.

In case you hadn’t heard, National Veteran Small Business Week is November 4th through 8th and the South Carolina District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is participating.  Here to tell us more is their lender relations specialist, Frank Anderson.

Veterans Small Business Matchmaker event Nov. 4, 2019, Columbia, SC