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Demolition marks end of the mall era in Columbia area community

Glass shattered at the end of an excavator’s mechanical claw as one era of business in Forest Acres ended and ...

Chapin Commercial Construction is building a 20,000-square-foot headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington. (Photo/Chapin Commercial Construction)

Chapin construction firm building HQ for crane operator in Lexington

BOOK OF EXPERTS: Representing South Carolina’s Upstate Region

Manufacturing

The Honda Talon made in a timmonsville plant near Florence is one of four finalists for "Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina." (Photo/S.C. Manufacturing Alliance)

‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina’ narrowed to 4

Voters have through March 21 to chooses the coolest South Carolina-made product …

Distribution & Logistics

McEntire Produce is continuing the development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County with a $26.2 million investment that will create 40 new jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

Produce supplier to expand in Columbia with $26M investment

The company will upfit its existing facility with automation advancements that will improve production capacity.

Aerospace

The flight is currently set to depart from CAE on Saturday, June 8 and run through Aug. 10. (Photo/Columbia Metropolitan Airport)

American Airlines to resume service from Columbia to Florida destination

The flight is currently set to depart from CAE on Saturday, June 8 and run through Aug. 10.

Automotive

Don Bent’s tenure at Oshkosh Defense included helping lead the production in a division called Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, which produced vehicles such as this A2 Armored truck. (Photo/Oshkosh Defense)

Oshkosh Defense executive joins Spartanburg university faculty

He will help build a new engineering program and support the expansion of …

Real Estate - Commercial

Colliers South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Crawford Prezioso represented Back Porch Group LLC in the sale of the more than 2,000-square-foot building at 2027 Taylor St. to Ernest Finney Group LLC. (Photo/Colliers South Carolina)

Historic landmark building in downtown Columbia sold

The building is the original residence of the first Black person licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.

Hospitality and Tourism

Chefs Greg Garrison and Analisa LaPietra will create menus that take advantage of locally sourced ingredients for seasonal food. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)

Charleston cocktail bar’s Columbia location opens next month

Prohibition Columbia will open on Main Street serving chef-driven dishes, cocktails and beverages along with …

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Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead 2024

March 8, 2024, marks a global celebration of women’s achievements. This special section honors outstanding women who are leading South Carolina organizations and are setting the standards for others.

Education

    EVENTS

    Columbia Regional Business Report’s Women of Influence Awards

    July 24th, 2024

    Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the exceptional achievements of women in our community at the Columbia Regional Business Re[...]

    Columbia Forty Under 40

    July 24th, 2024

    This elite 40 comprises people under the age of 40 who have excelled in the professional arena and in community involvement.

    Best Places to Work in South Carolina

    August 24th, 2024

    Best Places to Work in South Carolina is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, p[...]

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    Hospitality and Tourism

    Vicious Biscuit Brings Fierce Flavors to Columbia Food Scene with New Location Coming Soon

    ‘Forest-to-table’ restaurant opens in downtown Columbia

    SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville spurs $16M economic impact

    Whataburger is coming to Greenville — and has plans for more South Carolina locations

    Chicken salad specialists open third location in Columbia area

    National fishing tournament breaks record at Lake Murray in Columbia

    Drew Brees-backed fast food chain plans expansion across South Carolina

    Nonprofit Columbia Food & Wine Festival Launches Tickets for April 24-28 Events

    Chefs Greg Garrison and Analisa LaPietra will create menus that take advantage of locally sourced ingredients for seasonal food. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)

    Charleston cocktail bar’s Columbia location opens next month

    Prohibition Columbia will open on Main Street serving chef-driven dishes, cocktails and beverages along with …

    Southern Living has named Spartanburg and Columbia two of its “South’s Best Cities On The Rise 2024.” Not only did they make the list of 25, but they both appear in the top five. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

    Southern Living names 2 South Carolina cities ‘South’s Best Cities On The Rise’

    Not only did the cities make the list of 25, but they both appear in the top five.

    Experience Columbia SC recently unveiled the relaunch of the Sally Salamander Walking Tour with a new design, interactive printed collateral and user-friendly digital experience. (Photo/Lynn Luc)

    In its 25th year, Sally Salamander tour in Columbia gets a refresh — what’s new

    The tour was created by the Leadership Columbia class of 2009 and now features 20 locations.

    St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, according to a news release, returns on Saturday, March 16, for the 42nd event in Columbia. (Photo/Flock and Rally)

    St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia — here’s what’s new this year

    Organizers say it's the largest one-day festival in South Carolina.

    Vicious Biscuit, the fast-casual breakfast concept with a focus on biscuit creations, is set to open this spring at 3246 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)

    Charleston-based breakfast chain to open Forest Acres location

    The company currently operates six locations in three states, with its seventh being the Forest Acres spot

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    Manufacturing

    Scout breaks ground in Blythewood on Midlands’ first auto factory

    Reco Commercial Systems Relaunches Thermo PlatePac: The Ultimate Solution for Efficient Domestic Hot Water Heating

    Manufacturing Madness is Back

    Charleston beverage manufacturer halts SC distribution over new regulations 

    Vehicle manufacturer eyes e-mobility with $500M Laurens County expansion

    South Carolina marks milestone of Greenville-made F-16 at Manufacturing Day

    Merger with Charleston companies forms super Tier-1 defense manufacturer

    Ag tech manufacturer announces $24M expansion in Sumter County

    The Honda Talon made in a timmonsville plant near Florence is one of four finalists for "Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina." (Photo/S.C. Manufacturing Alliance)

    ‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina’ narrowed to 4

    Voters have through March 21 to chooses the coolest South Carolina-made product …

    Sometimes called “mushroom leather,” the material manufactured by MycoWorks, used in these hats by designer Nick Fouquet is based on a technology that uses mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus. (Photo/Aysia Stieb)

    Final 8 chosen for ‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina’

    Voting continues until until Thursday to choose the final four …

    Don Bent’s tenure at Oshkosh Defense included helping lead the production in a division called Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, which produced vehicles such as this A2 Armored truck. (Photo/Oshkosh Defense)

    Oshkosh Defense executive joins Spartanburg university faculty

    He will help build a new engineering program and support the expansion of …

    Peak Drift Brewing Co. and Columbia Craft Brewing Co., both based in Columbia, have joined forces under the establishment of a new parent company for regional breweries, Craft Brew Inc. (Photo/Peak Drift Brewing Co.)

    2 Columbia breweries form parent company to ‘strengthen’ craft beer industry

    The new company will serve as a one-stop shop for craft breweries and beverage companies that want to scale up their production.

    Ritedose buys more Columbia land for $81M growth plan

    With 105 new acres for expansion, the company is already adding …

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