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New COVID-19 aid package offers stimulus to buy a business
For the better part of a year now, the word “stimulus” has been at the center of economic conversations in Washington, most often tied to the U.S Treasury sending payments to those impacted by the pandemic and accompanying economic turmoil.Getting money in the hands of people who have lost jobs or incurred unexpected expenses is a good idea, but that’s not the only kind of stimulus coming from Washington. The latest COVID-19 aid package provided enhancements to Small Business Administration loan programs,
McCrory Construction Promotes Brad Davis to Vice President of Business DevelopmentNews Release: 1/21/2021
Columbia, South Carolina— McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development. Davis previously served as Business Development Manager - focusing on growing the company’s pipeline and brand awareness, along with developing industry relationships.“Brad’s commitment to the company along with his creativity have been welcomed assets to the organization”, said McCrory President Allen Bridgers. “He thrives on supporting our team and has built trusting
Girl Scout Cookies are a Sweet Way to Recognize Clients and Customers
Girl Scout Cookies are a Sweet Way to Recognize Clients and Customers Customers, clients, donors, and staff have supported you through good times and bad times. Girl Scout Cookies are a sweet way to thank them while supporting girls in your area. You’re not only giving a tasty treat you, are helping prepare girls to empower themselves for a lifetime of leadership skills. Businesses that order a case (12 boxes) or more will receive custom note cards to include with cookie gifts. We need S’more clients
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Elects Three New Shareholders
COLUMBIA, SC (January 5, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. CharlestonJane Stoney focuses her practice on all aspects of commercial and institutional real estate, including sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing and zoning and land use regulation. Additionally, she advises clients with respect to entity formation, the formation of 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations,
Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street Wins AIA SC Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation
Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s (AIA SC) 2020 Virtual Design Awards on Thursday, December 3rd. This is Garvin Design Group’s 24th award for adaptive reuse/historic preservation in its 17-year history. Occupied by successive generations of grocers and retailers for nearly 160 years, 1649 Main Street is among the oldest surviving buildings in Columbia’s Main Street
COR Unveils Brand Refresh to Mark 15th Anniversary
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) launches its new branding this week in celebration of the nonprofit organization’s 15th anniversary. COR’s current leadership shared the group’s new mission and vision statements and brand elements in webinars with key stakeholders Monday and Tuesday, and will unveil the new brand to its general membership and the wider public at a celebratory public gathering at Market on Main this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Formed in 2005 through a collaborative
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
COLUMBIA, SC (November 17, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Tyra McBride has been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers – “Top 40 Under 40” in South Carolina. The National Black Lawyers organization is invitation-only and is limited to the top 40 attorneys under the age of 40 in each state who have demonstrated excellence in their profession. The organization was established to promote the nation’s top black attorneys and is designed to enhance the professional
Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street Wins AIA Columbia Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse
Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects Columbia’s (AIA Columbia) 2020 Design Awards on Thursday, November 5th. The building is now home to Hendrix and The Woody. Originally constructed in the mid-19th century, 1649 Main Street is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Columbia’s Main Street Commercial Historic District. It was occupied by grocery and meat market E.T. Hendrix from 1906 to 1926, and by Ruff Hardware
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Caskey Selected to Become Riley Fellow
COLUMBIA, SC (October 12, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has been selected to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute now in its 17th year. While DLI classes are typically sorted by state geographic region, the fall 2020 class is the first-ever statewide cohort. The intensive four-month program will be held virtually due to COVID-19, a pandemic that underscores the need for such a
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Rob Reibold Graduates from Leadership South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (September 10, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Rob Reibold has graduated from Leadership South Carolina. Rob is one of 47 graduates for the class of 2020. Leadership South Carolina cultivates future leaders as the oldest and most respected statewide leadership program. The organization provides gifted and highly motivated South Carolinians an opportunity to advance their leadership qualities while broadening their understanding of state issues. Rob is a shareholder
30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
Statewide, 77 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC (August 20, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 30 attorneys for inclusion in The 2021 Best Lawyers in America©, including two attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for Columbia and one attorney as “One to Watch” in Columbia. The following have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective
51 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Named 2020 “Legal Elite”
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that 51 of our attorneys have been named 2020 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine.The following attorneys were named “Top Vote Getter”:Mary Caskey – Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Law (Midlands)Randy Epting – Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions (Midlands)Manton Grier – Anti-Trust Law (Midlands)The following attorneys were recognized:Ben Alexander – Healthcare Law (Upstate)Elizabeth Black
Mary Caskey Named One of Columbia’s 2020 “Women of Influence”
COLUMBIA, SC (August 4, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has been selected as one of nineteen “Women of Influence” by the Columbia Regional Business Report. Mary and her fellow honorees will be recognized virtually in September.A leader at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Mary serves on the firm’s four-member Management Committee and chairs the firm’s Recovery practice group. Mary, a Certified Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist, is an experienced litigator who
Elizabeth Black to Serve as Secretary/Treasurer of Richland Library Friends and Foundation
COLUMBIA, SC (July 29, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Black is serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Richland Library Friends and Foundation for 2020-2021. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation was formed in 2017 to support the mission of Richland Library. The Friends and Foundation raises awareness and support to make a variety of innovative and award-winning programs possible in Richland Library’s 14 locations throughout Richland County. Elizabeth has
Colonial Life names three new leaders to support customer experience
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Three new leaders have been named to help lead Colonial Life's efforts to serve millions of policyholders and their family members. Stephanie Ek, Annette Hill and Tariq Mirza will lead teams that provide compassion and expertise to support customers during unexpected events in their lives. Ek has been named vice president of Colonial Life’s Account Services organization. Previously, she served 24 years in elevated leadership roles within claims, sales and customer
Parker Barnes Named 2020 Leadership in Law Honoree
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Parker Barnes has been selected as one of the 2020 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Parker is among 28 attorneys from across the state to be recognized. Leadership in Law honorees are nominated by peers and selected by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Honorees have achieved success in their practice and have made a positive impact on the legal community as well as the community at large. At HSB, Parker is the administrative
Lorraine Santana White Appointed to AIA Greater Columbia Board of Directors
Pond, an industry leader in architecture, engineering, planning and construction services, is pleased to announce that Lorraine Santana White has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects Greater Columbia Section (AIAGC). Lorraine, a Project Architect in Pond’s Columbia, South Carolina office, has been a member of the AIA Greater Columbia Section for three years. The organization strives to be a resource for professionals and students and to help raise public
