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The South Carolina Business Review, with host Mike Switzer, focuses on news from South Carolina's business community with interviews of many small business owners and business leaders from around the state. South Carolina's nonprofits, including its colle

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    Economic uncertainty continues across SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus at the College of Business & Behavioral Science and Alumni Professor of Economics Emeritus at Clemson University.

    EV charger market gets boost, Boeing gets record order, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 5:49


    Get an update of the news, events and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community as host Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews.

    Turning textile mill blight into opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 5:49


    Many mills have taken advantage of our state's Textile Mill Revitalization Tax Credit, but what about the blight that still surrounds these old mills?

    New Midlands mayor looking for economic growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Vincent Sheheen, former member of the S.C. House and Senate and now the nonpartisan mayor of Camden, SC.

    Learning leadership through fast cars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Clemson Turregano, a senior fellow at the Furman University Center for Innovative Leadership in Greenville, SC.

    Financial Considerations for Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:49


    Marriage is a partnership, which today's guest says should also be reflected in a couple's finances.

    Food delivery robot law hit with veto, State supreme court to rule on Amazon back taxes, and a new factory coming to I-95 corridor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC.

    S.C. investment accelerator helping diverse entrepreneurs succeed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 5:49


    An update on the S.C. organization that's working hard to address the gap in venture capital access for women, minority, veteran, and other often underfunded entrepreneurial demographics.

    Upstate middle schoolers experience aerospace and automotive careers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Eddie Payne, assistant principal at West-Oak Middle School in Westminster, S.C.

    Annual southern products competition is back for 16th year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Caroline Sanders Clements, associate editor with Garden and Gun magazine in Charleston, S.C.

    Key Investment Themes Emerging in 2025 and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Rob DeHollander, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C.

    Could Scout Motors choose S.C. for corporate HQ?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:49


    This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C., who shares info about Scout Motors, Volvo, Boeing, and our tourism industry.

    Upstate cybersecurity firm receives investment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Adam Anderson, cofounder of ThreatCaptain, in Greenville, S.C.

    S.C. legal software firm attracts investment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Andy Seavers, CEO and founder of Case Status in North Charleston, S.C.

    Independent filmmaking in S.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Ray Smith, a filmmaker with Modos Media, in Blythewood, S.C.

    Look for the stock market 'W'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer checks in with one of South Carolina's resident financial market prognosticators.

    S.C. Statehouse progress on liquor liability and income tax

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 5:49


    The statehouse passed liquor liability reform to the benefit of our state's hospitality industry and income tax reform is halfway through the legislature.

    Tariffs and S.C.…continued

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Bill Hauk, associate professor of economics and academic director of the professional MBA program at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.

    Why companies outsource

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Tony Horwath, founder and CEO of Sales Focus in North Charleston, S.C.

    Food system issues highlighted at upcoming farm tour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Andy Smith, a volunteer and board member at the Oconee Food Council in Upstate S.C.

    The state of financial literacy in S.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 5:49


    What exactly is a 'financial literacy deficit'? Mike Switzer interviews Dave Turner, a certified financial planner in Greenville, S.C.

    176-year-old college closing in Upstate, and more SC business updates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer gets an update on the news, events, and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community from guest Jason Thomas.

    Transitioning to clean energy continues in SC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 5:49


    Last July, our next guest's statewide tech hub was one of only twelve across the country to receive federal grant funding as part of the previous administration's initiative aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in critical technologies and industries.

    When will the residential real estate market become affordable again?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:49


    Over the past several years, the residential real estate market has been defined by shortages of affordable housing and rising interest rates. What is the current state of that situation and what does it signal for South Carolina's overall economic outlook?

    Teacher shortage continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:49


    Today's guest says that South Carolina started 2025 with over 1,000 unfilled teaching positions.

    How is the ‘chaos' in Washington affecting S.C.'s economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer Mike interviews College of Charleston's Professor of Economics Frank Hefner about how current policies in Washington may affect our state.

    Second largest deal in state history announced in Upstate, and legalized gambling discussed in Statehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer takes a look at current business issues that are trending across our state with reporter Jessica Holdman of the South Carolina Daily Gazette.

    United Way celebrates 100th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 5:49


    For the past 100 years, the United Way has been busy helping people and families improve their financial situations and their lives.

    Lowcountry jerky company getting noticed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:49


    Find out how a South Carolina jerky company recently made it onto Instacart's list of its fastest growing emerging brands.

    Reducing kids' screen time catches eye of investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:49


    Hear about the S.C. company that recently received a nice investment from SC Launch to help them continue to develop and grow their efforts to help reduce the amount of time children spend on their phones.

    Estate Planning Oversights That Could Cost Your Family—And Why Women Need to Take the Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 5:49


    Today's guest says that by 2030, women will control two-thirds of U.S. wealth, and why estate planning now helps avoid financial and emotional chaos for family members in the future.

    S.C. Business News Update from Alan Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:49


    Get an update of the news, events, and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community as Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online S.C. business news websites.

    Supporting big and small companies in the Lowcountry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews David Ginn, president and CEO of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance.

    The business of nonprofits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Anne Walker, president and CEO of the Alston Wilkes Society in Columbia, S.C.

    Grad students training for industry careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Marieke Van Puymbroeck, associate dean of the Graduate School at Clemson University.

    How a financial plan can help investors think long term during times of economic uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Peter Pigeon, a certified financial planner with Hobbs Group Advisors in Columbia, S.C.

    S.C. Business News Update from Post and Courier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 5:49


    This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C.

    Soda City farmers market celebrates 20 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Erin Curtis, CEO of the Soda City Market in Columbia, S.C.

    Breaking into competitive food markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Dave Findley is founder of Dave's Heritage BBQ Sauce and Seasonings in Rock Hill, S.C.

    Baseball spurs economic development in Upstate S.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Brown, president of the Greenville Drive baseball team in Greenville, S.C.

    Has the Trump bump in stock prices become the Trump dump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Tyson Halsey, a chartered financial analyst with Income Growth Advisors in Daniel Island, S.C.

    Greer port expanding as S.C. manufacturing boom continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, about the expansion of South Carolina's inland port at Greer.

    S.C. poultry farmer invents new process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 5:49


    As a South Carolina poultry farmer, Chad Brubaker conceived of an innovative mechanization process that he now sells to poultry farms across the country.

    PGA golf tournament returns to Hilton Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 5:49


    Hilton Head Island will once again be bringing a significant economic impact to the Lowcountry by hosting the annual RBC Heritage April 15-20.

    National Small Business Week is May 4-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:49


    According to the S.C. District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 43% of our state's workforce is employed by the small business community which makes it the largest employment segment in South Carolina.

    Has the private sector been in a recession for the past few years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:49


    Our new Treasury Secretary in Washington claimed recently that the strong economic growth our country has experienced over the past few years was actually misleading and that the private sector “has been in a recession”.

    Energy, childcare needs, and lawsuit reform being addressed by S.C. legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 5:49


    Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette, talks about recent moves in the Statehouse regarding energy and childcare needs as well as tort reform, all important issues facing our state's business community.

    Tips for getting a good headshot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 5:49


    Should you take a selfie or hire a professional photographer?

    S.C.'s glass industry offering opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 5:49


    Connor Sell spent nearly 15 years wiring aircraft, then sold his real estate, cashed out his 401k, and emptied his bank account to start a new glass business from scratch.

    Ups and downs facing S.C. life sciences industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 5:49


    While it was reported that South Carolina is the sixth-fastest growing life sciences industry in the U.S., there are concerns that certain policies out of Washington may soon negatively affect that growth.

    Managing your charitable giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 5:49


    There's a unique and increasingly popular way to manage your charitable giving that you may not have heard about. It's called a Donor-Advised Fund. How does it work?

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