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Theodore B. DuBose Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

COLUMBIA, SC (September 27, 2022) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Theodore B. DuBose has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. He will be formally recognized at the College’s annual dinner in Chicago on October 11, 2022.The American College of Bond Counsel was founded in 1995 for the purpose of recognizing lawyers who have established reputations among their peers for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the

Columbia Chamber Honors David Pankau at Annual Gala

The Columbia Chamber will honor David Pankau at the Chamber’s 119th Annual Gala, Thursday, October 6, 2022. The Ambassador of the Year Award, sponsored by Colonial Life, is presented to a member of the community who exemplifies outstanding business ethics and has influenced positive promotion and preservation of the greater Midlands. “The Annual Gala is an opportunity for the Chamber to acknowledge and recognize change-makers in the community,” said Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President and CEO.

Flock and Rally Names Merritt McNeely as Chief Executive Officer

September 21, 2022 (Columbia, S.C.) – Longtime regional business leader Merritt McNeely has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Flock and Rally, the woman-owned integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.    McNeely, who has served in an executive leadership role at Flock and Rally since Spring 2018, now will lead strategic planning, financial management, business development and more for the company, serving as the agency’s key spokesperson

Copper Dome Strategies Expands with Addition of Trey Byars

COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2022) – Copper Dome Strategies, LLC is pleased to announce that Trey Byars has joined the firm as a lobbyist and consultant.Trey joins the Copper Dome team of Jeff Thordahl, Kim Kent and Billy Routh and will work to expand Copper Dome’s presence in local, state and federal affairs.“We are thrilled to have Trey on the team,” said Copper Dome principal Jeff Thordahl. “His experience and knowledge of the legislative system in South Carolina will be an asset to our clients.”Prior to

Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman Joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023

Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program.  Leadership Columbia is designed to provide class members in-depth exploration of issues facing the Midlands community. The program explores diverse topics through a two-day retreat, nine monthly day-long sessions, and a multi-month class project. Candidates for the

National Headline Comedian coming to Hollow Creek Distillery

National Headliner John McClellan coming to Leesville's Hollow Creek Distillery!You may recognize him from Millionaire Matchmaker! John is a unique and brutally funny voice in the world of comedy, carving out his turf as he headlines comedy clubs and rock music venues across America. He possesses a rare ability to bring laughs to situations with insight and energy using what the Long Island Entertainment News calls “A razor sharp sense of sarcasm coupled with a working stiff sensibility… John McClellan is

Robinson Gray moves into WestLawn, its exciting new home in the BullStreet District

The future has arrived, which means a new beginning for Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte – and for Columbia. Last week, Robinson Gray moved to WestLawn, the BullStreet District’s newest office building and the first mass timber commercial building in Columbia. Featuring 79,000 sq. ft., WestLawn is the largest of its kind in South Carolina. Created in partnership with Hughes Development Corporation, master developer of the BullStreet District, WestLawn gives Robinson Gray the room it needs for future

DeWees Real Estate Group Represents Seller in 2 AC Industrial Land Transaction

DeWees Real Estate Group 907 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 766-0900 info@deweesreg.com  DeWees Real Estate Group Represents Seller in Local Real Estate Transaction Broker-in-charge, Sam DeWees, Represented the seller in the Purchase of 9 &13 Sunbelt Ct.  COLUMBIA, SC – September 1, 2022 – DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, is proud to announce

Applications Now Open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator Program

The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2023. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM. The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) is a program of the Columbia Chamber in partnership with the South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator. The South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator is a statewide initiative formed by the Greenville Chamber, Charleston Metro Chamber and Columbia Chamber. Funded with a seed

Hotel Trundle Nominated for Two USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards

Moore School of Business Operations and supply chain graduate program rises to No. 6

Operations and supply chain graduate program rises to No. 6 in Gartner ranking (Columbia, S.C.) — The Moore School’s graduate operations and supply chain program now ranks No. 6 in North America, according to global research firm Gartner. UofSC’s graduate operations and supply chain program climbed 16 spots since the last Gartner ranking was released in 2020. The ranking is announced as supply chain issues continue impacting the global economy, and companies try to find solutions to the constant shipping

UofSC’s Moore School partnering with Benedict College for HBCU master’s pathway program

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is creating a new pathway for students from South Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities to earn Master of Accountancy degrees. Leaders from Benedict College and the Moore School announced the launch of the MACC Emerging Leaders Program Tuesday, July 19, at a signing ceremony held at the Benedict College Business Development Center. “As the flagship university in the state of South Carolina, it is our mission to educate the

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma HealthNew parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote the importance of saving for college among new parents.   “It’s never too early to start saving for your baby’s future. Prisma Health hospitals deliver approximately 15,000 babies each year, and we are

Smoked Team Wins SC Historic Preservation Award

The team behind new Columbia restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Governor McMaster presented the team with certificates in a ceremony at the South Carolina State House. Originally constructed in the mid-19th century, Smoked occupies the ground floor and basement of the buildings at 1639-1643 and 1645 Main Street. The project team includes the Middleton family, Garvin Design Group, Rogers Lewis, and Mashburn

Columbia Chamber Announces Honorees for 2022 Columbia Impact Awards

Columbia Chamber Announces Honorees for 2022 Columbia Impact AwardsNine Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 8th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2022 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., was held virtually via individual announcements from April – June 2022. “The Columbia Chamber is proud to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals who have worked to

How to Save Energy ($$) at Work

As a follow-up to my earlier article, How to Save Energy ($$) at Home, here are some ways to cut your utility costs at work. First, let's look at some quick facts about energy efficiency: Commercial buildings account for nearly 20% of US energy consumption and nearly 12% of the nation’s greenhouse emissions. Studies have shown that monitoring and adjusting operations and implementing a small number of energy-efficient strategies could reduce that energy use by as much as 30%.Utility costs take up roughly

How to Prepare Your Home for a Blackout

Summer may best be known for lounging poolside, family vacations, and neighborhood barbeques, but there's a darker side to summer, too - electric grid blackouts and brownouts. In fact, the United States' largest blackout occurred in the dog days of August in 2003 and affected an estimated 50 million people in Canada, Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. While blackouts can occur any time of the year, high winds from hurricanes (hurricane season is just around the corner) and strong

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate Selected for 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy

COLUMBIA, SC (November 16, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate has been selected to participate in the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy.The Leadership Academy is a selective program designed to equip the next generation of South Carolina Bar members with the skills necessary to position themselves as leaders in our community.Joseph’s practice focuses on business litigation. He represents clients in matters involving contracts, business torts, consumer lending,

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Three New Associates

COLUMBIA, SC (November 9, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm.Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and joins the corporate law team. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina and his Bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Wake Forest University. During law school Boone served as a Notes Editor for the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology and was a competing

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

COLUMBIA, SC (November 4, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year.The firm earned a national ranking in Litigation – Construction and was recognized regionally for 68 practice areas.The following practice areas received Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings:  CharlestonBusiness Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Commercial LitigationCorporate LawEconomic Development LawHealth Care

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Cothonneau Eldridge Selected for Leadership Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (October 20, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Cothonneau Eldridge has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2022.As a member of the 49th Leadership Columbia class, Mary Cothonneau will join other local professionals for a 10-month curriculum, designed to educate participants on critical issues facing the community.Active in the community, Mary Cothonneau serves as Vice President of the Columbia Museum of