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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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    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Laura Ullrich, Director of Economic Research, Indeed, Inc.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Laura Ullrich, Director of Economic Research, Indeed, Inc.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Cody Thacker, Vice President of Commercial Operations, Scout Motors.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Doug Woodward, professor of economics, Darla Moore School of Business.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Doug Woodward, professor of economics, Darla Moore School of Business.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Moore School's Division of Research.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Moore School's Division of Research.

    2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 5:50


    This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today's excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Moore School's Division of Research.

    Slashing the time for legal searches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Ari Goodstein, CEO of LawLens in Summerville, SC.

    A judicial solution for the homeless grows across SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Kieley Sutton, assistant public defender for the Fifth Judicial Circuit and the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense.

    New season of high school robotics competition starts January 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Billfred Leverette, head coach of the robotics team The Pandamaniacs, who are competing in the FIRST Robotics national competition.

    What is the 'Sandwich Generation' and why it matters to your financial plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 5:50


    Financial planning can include caring for parents who now need help with medical decisions, living arrangements, or day-to-day expenses.

    Columbia Airport names new leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz.

    Water utilities face staffing challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jay Blankenship, director of workforce engagement with Renewable Water Resources, known as ReWa, in Greenville, SC.

    Ecotourism in SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Shane Ziegler, co-founder, owner and operator of Barrier Island EcoTours at the Isle of Palms, SC.

    Scout Motors still on schedule in Blythewood, SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jamie Lovegrove, a public affairs representative with Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC.

    Trump family brings new reality to crypto markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 5:50


    You may have heard news stories this year about the Trump family making major investments in the cryptocurrency markets, the latest being a $314 million deal with a new bitcoin mining company.

    New gas power plant cost estimates nearly double

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 5:50


    Guest Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette, tells us that the new gas plant planned for Canadys has significantly increased cost estimates.

    $50 million affordable housing initiative launched in the Lowcountry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jason Brown with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance.

    Guiding nonprofits to successful fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Katy Smith, executive director of Greater Good Greenville.

    Midlands singer has breakout year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Steve Ray Ladson, from Hopkins, SC.

    SC Economic Outlook Conference coming December 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.

    The importance of municipal parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

    Homelessness persists across SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Kyle Harding, executive director of the Oliver Gospel Mission in Columbia, SC.

    The original affordable housing expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Moryah Jackson, executive director of Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in Columbia, SC.

    Nuclear degree now available in SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Travis Knight, chair and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina and Director of USC's Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program.

    Is a 1929 style market crash coming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 5:50


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

    SC's biggest-single economic development deal, is up and running

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

    Pickleball for golf?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 5:50


    Over ten years ago, we interviewed a guest about a piece of equipment that helped you learn how to properly swing a golf club. Now they've come up with a new tool for golfers, will it enjoy the same success?

    Finding and retaining the manufacturing labor force

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 5:50


    There's no doubt that our state is experiencing a manufacturing boom, but where do we find the workers, and then, how do we keep them?

    Marketing strategies affected by changing economic landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 5:50


    With tariffs and artificial intelligence causing rapidly shifting market conditions this year, many businesses are rethinking their marketing strategies.

    Choosing a 529 Plan? Pack the Right Suitcase for the Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Laird Green, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Greenville, SC.

    Another high-paying jobs loss for SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz, which publishes several business journals across our state.

    Midlands singer has breakout year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Steve Ray Ladson, from Hopkins, SC.

    New workforce center opens in Midlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 5:50


    One year ago, a Midlands economic development organization transitioned to a new one that has now announced the completion of a new workforce training center as qualified labor shortages remain tight. Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, CEO of the Columbia Area Development Partnership.

    Midlands snack and novelty company celebrates 90 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Rob Turner, a director with Cromer's in Columbia, SC.

    How the boat business contributes to SC economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Mike Youngblood with Stingray Boats in Hartsville, SC.

    “Rule of 55” can help bridge gap between early retirement and Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 5:50


    For those of you who may be interested in retiring early, today's guest says there is a little known provision in the IRS code that could help.

    Rural SC economic news and two state agencies with updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC, about farmland preservation efforts, a new factory coming to Colleton County, the state housing authority moving ahead with affordable home building, and a new vision for the state ports authority.

    The challenges facing small banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Brent Garrett, chair of the Independent Banks of South Carolina.

    Generational shifts in the workplace becoming more important

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:50


    Because there are more than 11,000 members of the Baby Boomer generation currently turning 65 years old each day in the US, today's guest says that Gen Alphas are going to cause an important shift in the job market when they start entering the workplace

    Annual music fest moves to new location

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 5:50


    One of our state's popular and free music festivals is returning to the capital city soon, and this year, it'll be in a brand new location, one that has been under renovation for many years.

    SC economic outlook remains favorable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Frank Hefner, Director Office of Economic Analysis and Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston.

    Healthcare industry growing in SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

    Midlands office equipment company celebrates 60 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Tate Salley, with the Pollock Company in Columbia, SC.

    Neonatal resuscitation training for first responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:50


    Assisting newborns with their breathing and circulation after birth is a specialized skill that you would think first responders would have. But the vast majority of them don't, and that's because it is, almost universally, not required.

    Medical training via mobile labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 5:50


    After a career as a special ops medic in the military, Erik Crouch went to work for a large medical products company. Then last year, he founded a medical training company using mobile laboratories.

    Another market bubble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Charles Flowers, a chartered financial analyst with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC.

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    SC Business News Update from Post and Courier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

    New doctor-patient health technology launched in Greenville, SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Mark Elfers, CEO of GreenCape Health in Greenville, SC.

    Outdoors fest returns to Upstate Nov. 1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui McGuinness, founder and director of the Everything Outdoor Fest coming to the Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC.

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