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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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    Midlands singer has breakout year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 5:50


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

    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.

    Lowcountry architects featured in Forbes magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Jane Frederick, with Frederick and Frederick Architects in Beaufort, SC.

    Asset allocation vs asset location

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Chris Cabri, a certified financial planner with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenwood, SC.

    NC losing companies to SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 5:50


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

    Applying military skills to leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Col. Kevin Farrell, president and CEO of Battlefield Leadership in Greenville, SC.

    Helping communities with workforce solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Dolly Pelto, executive director of the Advanced Technology International Foundation in Summerville, SC.

    From professional to entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Adina Maynard, creator of the Cattywampus word game in Columbia, SC.

    Are you ready for open enrollment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Karlyn Jones, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC.

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    SC Ports announces new leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews the South Carolina Daily Gazette reporter Jessica Holdman, who shares details about the new leader at the ports, and provides updates on the Canadys gas pipeline and statewide broadband expansion.

    Local musician goes back to family entrepreneurship roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 5:49


    Today's guest's great-grandfather opened a clothing store in 1917, and after moving from Louisiana to our state's Lowcountry, the great grandson, a musician, has also now opened his own clothing store.

    A new business resource for veterans and their families

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Moniek James, an ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families in Charleston, SC, host of the upcoming MilVet Business Summit on Oct. 16th.

    Bringing university research to market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jeannine Briggman Rogers, director of academic innovations at the South Carolina Research Authority in Greenville, SC.

    Financial planners express concern over high-priced US stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 5:49


    Today's guest says you might want to start looking at investing overseas where valuations are a little better.

    Isuzu comes to SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 5:49


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

    The EV industry in SC is not slowing down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Alan Buck, organizer of the annual Drive Electric event coming to Columbia's Soda City Market on Oct. 11th.

    EV trucks tested in SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Dennis Kunz with Benore Logistic Systems in Greer, SC.

    SC company working to make surgeries safer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Dave Maness, CEO at VayuClear in Charleston, SC.

    Many issues facing our economy could cause derailment at any moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at USC.

    A new international flight from SC, Volvo has a new car, and a new stadium may be coming to Charleston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Teri Errico Griffis, assistant business editor and senior reporter at the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

    Turning art into income

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Stephen Rebl with the Columbia Music Festival Association.

    Sustainable packaging efforts being led by Clemson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:49


    Clemson University recently awarded $2.5 million in grants to support the development of cutting-edge sustainable packaging solutions that will meet new European and Canadian regulations.

    Are small business owners ready for an economic downturn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews David Lominack, commercial market president for South Carolina at TD Bank in Greenville, SC.

    Preparing for when your child is a legal adult

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 5:49


    In South Carolina, when a child turns 18, their parents no longer have access to information regarding their child's health, finances, or education without written consent, even in emergencies.

    SC business updates: manufacturing, aerospace, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews.

    Packing and shipping the large and unusual stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 5:50


    You had to figure there was a pack and ship business for large items like industrial equipment, but to be honest, we hadn't heard of one. Until now.

    The tight labor market continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Kinya Curry, area manager for Roper Staffing in Columbia, SC.

    Lowcountry entrepreneur finds success in memory preservation business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Rhoda Gordon, owner of Sunflower Photo Solutions in Bluffton, SC.

    Financial Planning Implications of Declining Interest Rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Garet Strange, a certified financial planner with Hobbs Group Advisors in Columbia, SC.

    SC news updates: Hospitals, childcare, and affordable homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette, about a possible deal with MUSC and Tidelands, a coastal hospital group; a revamped state housing authority initiative for affordable homes; and a child care study from the SC Chamber.

    Are immigration policies hurting SC economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Richardson, an immigration lawyer and former US diplomat in Charleston, SC.

    Homelessness persists across SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 5:50


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

    Breakthrough business model still working after 40 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 5:50


    Mike Switzer interviews Russ Seamon, president of SeamonWhiteside in Charleston, SC.

    Identifying and managing risk in your financial plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Noel Swain, a certified financial planner in Spartanburg, SC.

    Infrastructure growth fuels SC economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 5:49


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

    Upstate university nurturing economic engines in agriculture and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 5:49


    Mike Switzer interviews Kirby Player with the Palmetto Leadership for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (PLEAF) program at Clemson University.

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