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5 MINUTES FOR FACILITIES: HOW TO SAVE ENERGY ($$) AT HOME
5 MINUTES FOR FACILITIES: HOW TO SAVE ENERGY ($$) AT HOMEBy Richard Buzard, CEM® Almost everyone wants to cut their home energy costs without giving up lighting or comfort. This article provides some easy no and low-cost ways to cut your utility bill and it explains the calculations that show the energy and cost savings. While the individual savings may not seem like much, the cumulative annual savings can add up, and provide cash to be used on more important or enjoyable pursuits.No-cost ways to save
Just A Helping Hand? The Potential Pitfalls of Hiring Unpaid Summer Interns
Warm weather and summer are approaching, and so too is the end of the school year. As a result, many businesses may now or soon be considering bringing on a summer intern. Students in various industries and stages of education are likely seeking short-term employment. Employers need to be on alert, however, as even those seeking “unpaid” internships may qualify as “employees” under federal law, and thus be entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay. The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2022 Ranking
COLUMBIA, SC (May 10, 2022) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “Client Service A-Team.”“It is an honor for the firm to be recognized for the second consecutive year by BTI as a leader in client service,” said Nick Nicholson, managing director of the firm. “Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s primary mission will always be exceptional client service, and we are proud that this recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to our clients.”The
Google Career Certificates
As part of National Small Business week (first week of May), I wanted to share some exciting news with you that will work to help more SC businesses attract and retain talent – Google is offering every business in the US up to 500 Google Career Certificate scholarships to train, upskill, and reskill their employees in critical digital skills, a workforce training package worth up to $100,000 per company that American businesses can use to provide employees with new skills and opportunities for growth. The
SCDOT Awards Contract to build the Final Phase of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway
After more than 18 years of planning, permitting and engineering work, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received bids and awarded a construction contract to proceed with the $137 million project to build the final 3.9 miles of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway. The final phase of the project will deliver a new four-lane roadway and a shared use multipurpose pathway along the Sawmill Branch Trail for bicycle and pedestrian users. The Parkway will serve both Summerville, by reducing
Ceremony 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, to Honor Fallen SCDOT Workers
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will hold a ceremony Thursday, April 28, 2022, to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service to SCDOT and the state of South Carolina. The SCDOT Workers Memorial ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in front of SCDOT Headquarters, 955 Park St., Columbia. This is the location of the SCDOT Workers Memorial wall, which was unveiled in 2018. Scheduled speakers include Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall and SCDOT Commission Chairman
SC Assistive Technology Program Reuse Service will host Free 4 ALL Event
The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program Reuse Service will host the Free 4 ALL Event on Friday, May 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program building at Midlands Center, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203. This event gives durable medical equipment to those who need it ALL for FREE! ALL available durable medical equipment will be on display! If you or someone you know needs durable medical equipment you can come browse the available equipment and take what you
Tax Modernization Committee to Hear Public Comments Regarding Property Tax Rates
Tax Modernization Committee to Hear Public Comments Regarding Property Tax Rates on Commercial Property, Apartment and Rental Homes at May 3rd MeetingThe Columbia Tax Modernization Committee is encouraging business owners, developers, owners of commercial property and owners of rentals and apartments to attend. On May 3, 2022 at 10a.m., City Council's Tax Modernization Committee will meet at City Hall, council chambers. This will mark the second time this committee has met and the focus will primarily
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Names Mauldin & Jenkins a Winner of the Top Workplaces Award
Mauldin & Jenkins has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. “During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon
Hollow Creek Distillery medals in Los Angeles and San Francisco International Spirits Competitions
It’s a season of wins for SC- first the USC Lady Gamecocks claim the NCAA Basketball tourney for the second time and now Leesville’s Hollow Creek Distillery has been awarded a total of 10 medals in two major international spirits competitions. Master Distiller Craig Amick along with his wife Meredith, owners of the 10-year-old property, entered four spirits into two prestigious competitions earlier this spring. The first competition entered was the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition (LAISC),
Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais
Lieutenant General Maria Gervais is a three-star general and the first female commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Learn more about her with these articles: Getting to know Lieutenant General Maria R. GervaisFemale soldier breaking boundaries in U.S. Army - WISTRADOC three-star addresses AUSA Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter - Midlands Biz
80th Commemoration Celebration of the Doolittle Raiders
Several Midlands Military History Organizations are coming together to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders, Sunday April 24th, from 2pm to 6pm, at the Skyline Club on the grounds of the original WWII Columbia Army Airbase at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. There will also be an announcement about the plans for the upcoming Doolittle Raiders WWII Museum. The Doolittle Raid was a Top-Secret WWII Military Operation that took place April 18th, 1942, in retaliation for the Japanese
Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 Announces Bike & Lock Campaign
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) is pleased to announce its Bike & Lock drive in partnership with Transitions Homeless Center. Throughout the month of April, LC22 will be working to secure donations of bicycles, locks, and helmets. The goal of the campaign is to provide Transitions clients with access to free, safe, and reliable bicycle transportation. Donations can be made via Transitions’ Amazon Wish List. All donations will be shipped directly to Transitions and distributed to clients by
Mauldin & Jenkins Named on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms List, Climbs Six Spots
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, an award-winning accounting, advisory, and consulting firm, is thrilled to announce it has been named one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms for its 28th year in a row. Climbing six spots, the Firm comes in at number 77. The Firm was also named on the Regional Leader list as a Top Firm serving the Southeast. The average growth rate for the Regional Leader list was up five percentage points from last year’s report, and 16 of the 29 firms, including Mauldin & Jenkins, reported
Industry leader recognizes Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate with prestigious award
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced today the recipients of the 2021 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and firms who closed the highest transaction volume in commercial real estate deals in their respective market. In Columbia, the locally owned and operated commercial real estate firm, Wilson Kibler, was recognized as both a Top Leasing and Top Sales firm for 2021. Wilson Kibler senior
Virtual FM LLC achieves Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification
The Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) has verified Virtual FM LLC as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business This certification is used by the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program and other government agencies to verify eligibility for contracting opportunities and government set asides. Virtual FM LLC is an ENERGY STAR® Partner in the Service and Products Providers category. The company is led by CEO Richard Buzard, a Navy retiree with experience in the demanding environment
Worksite Wellness to Increase Cancer Screenings Amongst Employees
To Whom It May Concern: I am the Senior Constant/Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Consultant for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Division of Cancer and Prevention and Control. Our goal is to prevent cancer through increasing cancer screenings and early detection. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, the SC Comprehensive Cancer Control Program promotes the use of evidence-based interventions to prevent
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
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes New Associate Adair Patterson
COLUMBIA, SC (September 21, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Adair Patterson has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate and will work with our corporate law practice group. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Adair served as Judicial Clerk to the Hon. A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Adair earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina. She received a Master of Education and
Elizabeth Black Selected as 2021-2022 Vice Chair of Richland Library Friends and Foundation
COLUMBIA, SC (August 26, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Black was recently selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Richland Library Friends and Foundation for 2021-2022.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
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Suzi Clawson Elected to the Columbia Museum of Art Board of Trustees
COLUMBIA, SC (August 24, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Suzi Clawson has been elected to the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) Board of Trustees.“I am thrilled to support the Columbia Museum of Art in this capacity,” said Suzi Clawson. “I look forward to being an advocate for the museum and its mission to connect the community through art.”Suzi has extensive experience representing clients with securities registration and reporting compliance and corporate governance. She also
30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia Attorneys Recognized by 2022 Best Lawyers
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas.COLUMBIA, SC (August 19, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 30 attorneys for inclusion in The 2022 Best Lawyers in America©, including three attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for Columbia and two attorneys as “Ones to Watch” in Columbia.The following have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes New Associate Alexander Mende
COLUMBIA, SC (August 12, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Alexander “Alex” Mende has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate. Alex will work with our civil litigation team representing clients in insurance and products liability matters. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Alex served as a Judicial Clerk to the Hon. J. Mark Hayes, II, South Carolina Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit. Alex earned his Juris Doctor and Bachelor’s Degree from the University
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized as a Leading Law Firm in 2021 Chambers USA
COLUMBIA, SC (May 24, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:Banking & FinanceCorporate/Mergers & AcquisitionsHealthcareLitigation: General CommercialReal EstateIn addition, Chambers USA recognized nine HSB attorneys as leading lawyers in their practice areas in South Carolina:Marshall Allen: HealthcareBill
