Trump Administration Invests $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband...

Columbia, S.C., Jan. 8, 2021 – The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $16 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program.

Columbia College Establishes an Institute for Building Resilience...

COLUMBIA, SC – January 8, 2021 – With the support of a Social Justice Fund grant from Colonial Life and its parent company Unum, Columbia College President Dr. Tom Bogart announced the establishment of the Institute for Building Resilience through Trauma-Informed Practices.

SC Life Sciences Conference to Feature BIO Global Executive...

SOUTH CAROLINA – January 11, 2021 – With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17 to address how South Carolina and America will once again achieve health and prosperity, South Carolina life sciences industry...

Midlands Advertising Club announces new brand and name for 2021

American Advertising Federation (AAF) Midlands has announced their new brand, and name for the start of 2021. Previously known as American Advertising Federation of the Midlands, the board voted to drop the “of the” from their name for a more unified and succinct look.

Business forum to offer expert insight for 2021

The Columbia Regional Business Report and its partners are offering a monthly webcast featuring advice from top executives and entrepreneurs. The first webcast features Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes, on Jan. 13.