tag:www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com,2005:/categories/viewpoints?page=8Viewpoints | Charleston Business Page 8Your Business Resource for Charleston & The Lowcountry2022-10-19T11:38:20-04:00urn:uuid:890caaae-1b23-4e7f-8ea2-88ccb48d2ad62022-09-30T13:03:33-04:002022-10-19T11:38:20-04:00Charleston Reboot: A Historic City Now Driven by Innovation2022-10-03 11:18:16 -0400William Y. Klett IIIThe Holy City evokes images of cobblestone streets, stately homes, and horse-drawn carriages carrying visitors on tours of Charleston’s rich history dating back to the late 1600s. Notwithstanding this history, Charleston is building a future based upon innovation and technology. The old charm of the Deep South has taken on a decidedly new cutting edge.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cfde1196-6284-417e-9e12-de689dcc36532022-09-30T16:24:47-04:002022-11-03T11:23:53-04:00New USC President Michael Amiridis Bringing ‘Innovation Network’ to University2022-10-03 11:17:51 -0400C. Grant JacksonThe University of South Carolina’s new president wants to create a way for South Carolina businesses to come to the university with their problems and for the university to provide solutions.
Michael Amiridis, Ph.D., wants to establish “a satellite system of innovation centers that will address specific problems, practical problems” for business. Amiridis, who became USC president on July 1, is borrowing the innovation center model from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he was chancellor until his appointment as USC president.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a9030b37-3f2f-4cf1-9422-af56e82b669d2022-09-30T16:31:12-04:002022-10-03T12:45:11-04:00Higher Education: Renewing Its Purpose2022-10-03 11:16:05 -0400Owen KowalewskiHigher education institutions have taken big hits to their programs as they try to escape the effects of Covid-19. It has been over 30 months since the pandemic first caused a shutdown, yet, as we continue to get back into the groove of life as we knew it, institutions are still struggling to get on track, including colleges and universities. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0857dc7a-4c88-49c7-9667-8f376744a0da2022-09-30T16:12:47-04:002022-10-03T12:45:14-04:00South Carolina Ports Authority Makes ‘Bold’ Moves to Ease Supply Chain Woes2022-10-03 11:15:47 -0400Donna Isbell WalkerThe supply chain crisis of 2021 caused a logjam at America’s ports, as congestion meant that ships had to wait longer than usual to unload their cargo.
But the South Carolina Ports Authority made some changes to help ease the congestion and get goods off the docks and headed toward their destinations.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7a805470-d009-40dc-8d70-1b0734b07a482022-09-30T15:52:13-04:002022-11-02T12:53:34-04:00Living Large2022-10-03 11:15:23 -0400David Dykes and David MildenbergPatrick Melton and Jordan Phillips didn’t have a whole lot to lose when they started their South Street Partners real estate enterprise in the recession of 2009. Developers were folding, and banks in the Southeast were collapsing at a quick pace, creating opportunities for nimble, risk-taking investors that come along very rarely.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0c184900-c02d-4dd7-ba97-db46595015402022-09-30T15:36:08-04:002022-10-03T12:45:22-04:00Ambulatory Surgery Centers on the Rise in South Carolina2022-10-03 11:14:54 -0400Liv OsbyBon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to break ground this fall on a new ambulatory surgery center at its Millennium Campus that will take a substantial portion of the orthopedic, spinal, and ENT patients now seen in its hospitals.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:df8fb6c3-b2d6-460a-9e13-373c2b63d0b92022-09-30T15:24:38-04:002022-10-03T12:40:08-04:00Palmetto Olive Oil Co.: Brings Splash of Flavor to Augusta Street2022-10-03 11:14:29 -0400Brigit PreussWhen thinking of starting a business in Greenville, South Carolina, Sandy Burn and her husband Michael Burn decided to think outside the bottle.
Although Sandy Burn was hesitant about the idea of an olive oil store, thinking that people were not going to go out of their way to buy the product, she has now run her business for almost 12 years and currently owns three locations in the Upstate.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:97b25aaa-441c-476b-86fe-23457adf88d62022-09-30T15:04:24-04:002022-11-01T20:34:00-04:00Top Workplaces Nomination Deadline Extended2022-10-03 11:14:10 -0400Bob HelbigThe awards program that honors quality workplace culture is underway for the seventh year. Any organization with 35 or more employees in South Carolina is eligible to compete for 2023 Top Workplaces recognition. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:954ff743-2029-4a42-a3b1-9255a9bb39dc2022-09-30T13:28:09-04:002022-10-03T12:45:54-04:00How to Incorporate Sustainability Into Your 2023 Planning2022-10-03 11:13:52 -0400Kari SnyderWhile many organizations set their philanthropic priorities for the year ahead during the fourth-quarter months, sustainability goals are still commonly overlooked as part of annual planning. This remains true despite the growing need to address corporate social responsibility and the overall condition of our planet. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2355753d-c6e9-4786-910c-dcc353a89f792022-09-30T13:12:25-04:002022-10-03T12:45:55-04:00The Best Recession-Proof Investments2022-10-03 11:13:29 -0400Erik WeirFear is in the air. Fear of recession. Fear of inflation. Fear of a bottomless pit to the market. The greater the fear, the more investors navigate to safe harbors. But obsession with risk avoidance can lead to bigger problems. Here are some important considerations:<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:65077b81-18b0-4b10-8577-c8e6450ee4cc2022-09-30T12:29:34-04:002022-09-30T13:19:35-04:00No Cash Payments? Now What?2022-09-30 12:29:33 -0400David DykesAt a local convenience store recently, I bought a soft drink and pack of gum for $3.17.
I reached into my wallet – and paid with a debit card. I had five pennies in my pocket.
Gallup in August said Americans were using cash less often, and nearly two of every three of us believe it’s likely the U.S. will be cashless in our lifetimes.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:20b97120-bf4b-49be-868c-11b9dbdb3f9e2022-09-13T16:45:01-04:002022-11-01T09:45:54-04:00Best and Brightest Charleston2022-09-27 12:23:59 -0400David DykesWelcome to Charleston Business Magazine’s 2022 Best & Brightest 35 and Under! This is our 28th year of recognizing the business and community leaders who are making an impact in our state.
These men and women are young, but they’re committed to making a difference in their communities and the business world. They are attorneys, medical professionals, architects, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, artists, bankers, and more.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73315684-feef-48e4-ad2c-7f94f3cb47472022-09-21T17:30:30-04:002022-09-30T13:12:04-04:00Charleston Positioning Itself As An Alternative to Crowded, Expensive Tech Hubs2022-09-21 17:30:30 -0400David CaravielloThe Silicon Valley of Northern California is the world capital of tech innovation, and home to many of the industry’s biggest companies. Austin, Texas, has emerged as a hub for startups and venture capitalists. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:63a30461-8374-49ee-ab19-33e724d56c8c2022-09-21T17:16:38-04:002022-09-30T13:19:38-04:00Dodge Industrial Makes a New Home in Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station2022-09-21 17:16:38 -0400John C. StevensonGlobal manufacturer Dodge Industrial has a new place to call home: The manufacturer that was founded more than a century ago in Mishawaka, Indiana, now occupies a 75,000-square-foot headquarters in Mauldin’s BridgeWay Station.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf98ced0-300d-40f2-979b-1eb44fe1ea002022-09-21T17:09:50-04:002022-09-22T16:47:14-04:00Courts in South Carolina Adapting to Challenges of Covid-19 Pandemic2022-09-21 17:09:49 -0400Kevin DietrichSouth Carolina’s legal community continues to adapt to the chaos of the past 30 months, a period of extended disruption likely unparalleled since the upheaval of the 1860s and 1870s.
Court closures, case backlogs, and a crash course in the importance of technology were among the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic which began in the state in early 2020.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d3a17a4d-5031-4d0b-838b-6c794b0047ef2022-09-21T17:00:05-04:002022-09-30T13:19:43-04:00Young Professionals Spotlight Partnered Content by Greenville Chamber2022-09-21 17:00:05 -0400Donna Isbell WalkerYoung Professionals Spotlight
Partnered Content by Greenville Chamber
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:389338cf-cbbf-4407-8a94-3702a85a901b2022-09-21T16:50:04-04:002022-09-22T16:47:19-04:00Is Mentorship the Secret to YP Engagement?2022-09-21 16:50:03 -0400Megan CampbellMentorship done well can be a powerful experience and launching pad in the life of a professional. This is especially true for young professionals.
A Deloitte study found that nearly 70 percent of young professionals with a mentor intend to stay with their organization for more than five years. Perhaps even more compelling is that 79 percent of young professionals view mentoring as a crucial aspect of having a successful career, according to a Twomentor study.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3d8a5472-dd5b-42e0-bb94-439adce228ed2022-09-21T16:43:18-04:002022-09-30T13:19:48-04:00Why Greenville Is The New Young Professional Hotspot2022-09-21 16:43:17 -0400Kamber ParkerWhen I first moved to Greenville, I was in college. At the ripe age of 17, I had no clue what a young professional (“YoPro”) was, nor did I really pay any attention to them. I was at Furman, living the life (or so I thought, at the time!). <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:681f98c6-25e3-4cb5-9459-13054c5a6f7b2022-09-21T16:33:44-04:002022-09-30T13:19:57-04:00Welcome to the Greenville Chamber’s Young Professional Resource Guide. We hope that you find it to be a valuable asset. 2022-09-21 16:33:44 -0400Dr. Cheryl GarrisonEarlier this year, the Greenville Chamber announced several staff updates, including that Tami Miller would retire from her role as Leadership Development Director in the summer of 2023 and I would transition into a new role as executive director of the Greenville Chamber Foundation and director of talent, education, and leadership. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c8f9c77c-80f3-42e7-92c0-3c32e00465af2022-09-21T16:23:45-04:002022-09-30T13:12:36-04:00United Community Bank’s CFO Jefferson Harralson Sets Direction for Team2022-09-21 16:23:44 -0400David DykesJefferson Harralson is the Chief Financial Officer of United Community Banks, Inc, and plays an integral part in setting the strategic direction of the financial operations.
With more than 25 years of financial industry experience, he is responsible for fostering the bank’s financial strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and capital planning.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6b8c803d-4280-47c1-b55f-9c197e4066182022-09-21T16:19:07-04:002022-09-22T16:47:30-04:00Leadership Development is Key for Employees at United Community Bank2022-09-21 16:19:07 -0400Donna Isbell WalkerAt Greenville-based United Community Bank, leadership development is an aspiration for everyone from the executive team down to tellers in the branches.
“We want to create a development environment that will set UCB apart. We know that connections, an ability to master your field, and a supportive working environment combine to drive success,” said Holly Berry, chief human resources officer for United Community Bank.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4974d380-6e56-49ae-a11c-5a703e9554e92022-09-21T16:12:00-04:002022-10-03T12:39:24-04:00South Carolina’s Nursing Shortage Hits Families With Disabled Children Especially Hard2022-09-21 16:12:00 -0400Liv OsbyBorn early at 30 weeks weighing just 1 pound, 13 ounces, 7-year-old Weston Clardy was subsequently diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
The Easley child cannot move his arms or legs. He can’t speak. He requires the help of a machine to breathe. And he needs a feeding tube to eat.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.charlestonbusinessmagazine.com">Charleston Business</a></small></p>