Jenkins new chair-elect of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Karen R. Jenkins, president and CEO of KRJ Consulting LLC, is the new chair-elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the first Black woman to serve in that role. She will serve alongside newly elected chair
Draxlmaier appoints new production manager
The Draxlmaier Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, has named Michael Wolf the new manager of production plant in Duncan. He took over the new role Oct. 1.
Pair of Columbia leaders receive national recognition
Roslyn Clark Artis, president and CEO of Benedict College, and Columbia attorney I.S. Leevy Johnson were induced into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Atlanta on Sept. 23. Each year, the national
Voting open for SC Biz News’ Reader Rankings
Voting is now underway for SC Biz News' Reader Rankings program. The program, in its inaugural year, allows readers to select their favorite businesses, organizations and executives among 10 categories.
Columbia Chamber names its Ambassador of the Year
David Pankau has received the Ambassador of the Year award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.He will be honored at the Chamber's 119th Annual Gala on Oct. 6, according to a news release. The award, sponsored by Colonial Life
Flock and Rally names new CEO
Flock and Rally, a woman-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, has named Merritt McNeely its new CEO. McNeely, who has served in an executive leadership role at the agency since spring 2018, will lead
Check out a gallery of Forty Under 40 honorees
The Charleston Regional Business Journal celebrated the 2022 Forty Under 40 honorees on Sept. 16 at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The event honored professionals under age 40 from around the Charleston area for their
Forty Under 40 honorees celebrated at Charleston Gaillard Center
Forty outstanding individuals were recognized for their business accomplishments and community service at a cocktail reception at the Gaillard Center on Thursday, Sept. 15.
SC Business Hall of Fame to induct 3 new members
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina will induct three new laureates into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in March. The distinction honors lifetime achievements for those who have made a positive impact on the state.
Five Points Association hires new executive director
The Five Points Association, a nonprofit organization that oversees efforts to promote and develop the Five Points district in Columbia, has hired Heather McDonald to serve as its new executive director. She will
SCEDA names new executive director, taps management group
The South Carolina Economic Developers' Association has named a new executive director and an agency to lead the statewide organization. Beacon Association Management will lead SCEDA in day-to-day operations.
ANNOUNCING: Here are the 2022 Roaring Twenties honorees
SC Biz News has announced its list of South Carolina's top high-growth companies as part of its Roaring Twenties program. Honorees will be recognized at an awards event Oct. 6 in Columbia.