Richland County completes 2015 flood buyouts

The county has acquired and demolished 57 properties damaged in the historic flood through a federal program, with the last property demolition taking place last month. The county is now focusing on rebuilding and repair efforts.

Staffing company makes $17.3 million acquisition

HireQuest Inc., with headquarters in Goose Creek and locations in Columbia and West Columbia, is purchasing the Texas staffing company Snelling Staffing for $17.3 million. The acquisition would include Snelling’s 48 locations in 24 states.

Get the word out about your business

The Columbia Regional Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Midlands who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to Soda City Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition. 

Digital copy of the Columbia Regional Business Report

The Feb.1 edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report is online. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the legwork that goes into securing historic tax credits for new development, as well as an up-close glimpse at a six-month effort to restore the shine to the S.C. Statehouse floors. Also catch up on projects under construction in the Midlands, including a Boyd Foundation-funded addition that will expand Sandhills Schools' educational outreach.