December 2019 Features
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Exclusive: In South Carolina, Women Gain Ground in Economic Development Leadership
December 20, 2019
When Karlisa Parker Dean retires as economic development director in Chester County at the end of December, she will have spent 25-plus years serving the county in multiple roles. She will have also been one of a dozen different women to serve as economic development chiefs in South Carolina counties in 2019.
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Women Gain Ground in Economic Development Leadership
December 19, 2019
When Karlisa Parker Dean retires as economic development director in Chester County at the end of December, she will have spent 25-plus years serving the county in multiple roles.
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SC Ports in Strong Position Heading into 2020
December 19, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority opens in a new window has seen steady growth across multiple business segments in 2019, handling nearly 2.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) since January.
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SC Ports Wins International Awards for Port Performance
December 16, 2019
The Journal of Commerce ranked the Port of Charleston No. 1 for overall productivity in the midsize ports category for North American ports. Wando Welch Terminal was named No. 1 for overall productivity in the midsize terminals category.
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Gov. Henry McMaster, CMS Administrator Verma Announce Launch of Healthy Connections Community Engagement Initiative
December 13, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Joshua D. Baker, and stakeholders from around South Carolina to announce that CMS has approved South Carolina’s application to add community engagement requirements for qualifying Medicaid members.
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Exclusive: Economist Says U.S. Has ‘Less Room for Error’ in 2020
December 10, 2019
As the U.S. economic expansion continues its unprecedented length, there are mixed indicators of its health heading into 2020. Is a recession imminent?
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Announces Spring 2020 Dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating Conservation” by hosting three dinners in the spring of 2020.
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Exclusive: USC President Outlines Construction Projects, Research Opportunities
December 09, 2019
USC President Robert Caslen outlined millions of dollars in upcoming construction spending – as well as ideas how the school can bring in millions in research dollars – in a keynote speech at the school’s recent Economic Outlook Conference.
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Executive Management Firm 98 Ventures Adding 150 Positions in SC
December 06, 2019
To accommodate this expansion and be positioned for future growth, 98 Ventures will relocate to the Poe West development in the Village of West Greenville in January of 2020, allowing the company and its affiliates to continue to provide clients with a high level of service. The company’s expansion includes a more than $600,000 building renovation investment.
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Exclusive: South Carolina Economy Expected to Continue Slow, Steady Growth
December 05, 2019
The 39th annual Economic Outlook Conference, held Tuesday at the school’s alumni center, featured economists from the Darla Moore School of Business. USC President Robert Caslen and Wells Fargo economist Sarah House also spoke.
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Small Business Wage Growth Hits New High, Job Growth Consistent in November
December 05, 2019
The tight labor market continues to positively impact wage growth, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings grew 3.11 percent among employees of small businesses, the highest level since reporting began in 2011.
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Kansas City ‘Tax Truce’ not a Match for Charlotte
December 04, 2019
South Carolina CEO spoke with multiple officials involved in economic development, both on and off the record. They said that while companies have moved from county to county or state to state around the Charlotte region, it’s typically due to business growth and the need for new facilities.
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SC Ports Awards Grants to Nonprofits, Organizations
December 02, 2019
The program provides grants to organizations in regions where S.C. Ports operates with the goal of positively impacting maritime commerce, economic development, environmental awareness, community outreach, education and workforce development efforts.