Market Trends
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A Conversation with John Finan, Executive Director, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
The trust fund that pays out unemployment insurance has gone from an $800M surplus to a $900 deficit. -
In Defense of Radical Change
Cathy Rigg Monetti: Fundamental shifts that have long-term implications for the way we work. -
readySC™ and Apprenticeship Carolina™ - Long-term educational and training options for South Carolina
Dr. Darrel W. Staat : readySC™ has trained more than 250,000 South Carolinians since its inception. -
Internships. A viable and growing option for employers and employees
For both students and employers internship and co-operative education experiences increase options and with increased options comes greater ... -
High capacity computing taking place right here in South Carolina
As science advances, computing is no longer helpful, it’s a necessity and some of this deep scientific computing is proudly being carried out ... -
The 3 Keys to a Winning Search Engine Optimization Strategy
"The truth is that most small businesses -- and quite a few big ones -- could drastically improve their search rankings by sticking to some of the ... -
Eight Questions Companies Should be Asking about Their IT Departments
In today's competitive and technology-dependent world, all organizations should know the answers to these 8 questions -
A Conversation with Lonnie Emard, Executive Director of the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management
We have to develop a broader view of IT and the incredible variety that a career in this area can bring. -
CEOs’ pro-sustainability views are an open invitation to the IT industry
IT solution providers, especially enterprise software vendors and systems integrators, have a critical role to play in fostering more sustainable ... -
MidlandsBiz MARKET TRENDS Partners
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A Conversation with Steven Mungo, President of the Mungo Companies
The major trend is the importance of creating a comfortable, lifestyle environment. -
South Carolina Statewide Real Estate Summary
The month of May will be the first statistical test of the post-tax credit era. Will there be a big drop-off in activity? -
Resolve the Credit Crisis
Restoring the flow of credit to housing is critical for the industry to rebound. -
Navigating the Real Estate Market - the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Short Sale program
The recently enacted Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Short Sale program is providing tremendous incentives for distressed ... -
Top 5 things to consider before choosing your custom home builder
Open lines of communication and having a good personality fit will improve the experience of the construction process. -
Top 5 Ways to Save Energy
Setting your thermostat at 68˚F or lower in the winter and 78˚F or higher in the summer. -
A Conversation with Miriam Atria, President and CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country regional Tourism Board
14 museums, golfing, shopping, fishing, great restaurants, camping, water skiing, the incredible natural phenomena that is the purple martins, a ... -
Natural Resources attract Human Resources
Patrick Mason of the Center for Carolina Living & CarolinaLiving.com -
Tourism and Travel in Columbia Area is a $1 Billion Dollar a Year Industry
Ric Luber, Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism. -
The Midlands Hospitality Industry Showing Signs of an Improving Economy
Tom Sponseller, President & CEO, South Carolina Hospitality Association -
Tourism, Innovation, Creativity, and Growth: Advancing South Carolina’s New Economic Development
Dr. Rich Harrill, Director of USC's International Tourism Research What is tourism's role in the New Economic Development? -
A Conversation with Steve Byrne, Executive Vice President, Generation and Chief Nuclear Officer of SCE&G
No one source of energy can meet the challenges of a sustainable energy future alone. -
South Carolina’s Clean Tech Revolution Has Begun
South Carolina is home to an estimated 884 businesses involved in clean energy -
SC Energy Policy and the Link to Job Creation
Our opportunities in terms of renewable energy use and savings from energy efficiency are outstanding. -
Homegrown Energy
Greg Thompson,President and CEO of BioEnergy Technologies -
Our State of Energy
The U.S. and the Carolina region must act upon the nuclear renaissance to grow or regain specialized manufacturing capabilities and cultivate the ... -
A Conversation with Norman Whitaker, President of the Central Midlands Council of Governments
Challenges and opportunities for growth in the Midlands over the next decade. -
Greening Your Company to Improve the Bottom Line
The most cost effective green strategy for any company - efficiency. -
2010 and Beyond: Big Challenges for Commercial Construction
The 2009 national unemployment rate was 9.7% overall – 22.7% for construction. -
Rediscovering downtown: An economic option for the future
The economic future points to an expanded role for downtown development. -
Columbia's Commercial Real Estate: Have we reached the bottom yet?
The question that prevails in conversations on the economy and commercial real estate is “Have we reached the bottom?” -
Commercial Projects over $1M to year-end 2009
Commercial Projects in Columbia over $1M to year-end 2009 -
Four Year Buidling Permit Activity
Overall Building Permit Activity in the Central Midlands Region
