South Carolina Business Review

By Mike Switzer

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The South Carolina Business Review, with host Mike Switzer, focuses on news from South Carolina's business community with interviews of many small business owners and business leaders from around the state. South Carolina's nonprofits, including its colleges and universities are also regularly featured on the program, as well as many of the state's small business support organizations. Click here to contact the South Carolina Business Review by email.The South Carolina Business Review is a production of Magnolia Media for South Carolina Public Radio.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed on The South Carolina Business Review are not necessarily those of South Carolina Public Radio.

Episode Date
Lowcountry entrepreneurs penetrate baby food business
Jun 12, 2026
Growing the SC economy through industry clusters
Jun 11, 2026
“Ghost kitchen” helps restaurateur survive
Jun 10, 2026
Comparing job offers shouldn't rely on salaries alone
Jun 09, 2026
New jobs, new tax laws and layoffs happening in SC
Jun 08, 2026
Trucking company doubles capacity in the Midlands
Jun 05, 2026
Accessing capital in SC continues to be challenging
Jun 04, 2026
AI creating need for electricians
Jun 03, 2026
Is a recession imminent?
Jun 02, 2026
SC Ports, USC med school, and affordable senior housing
Jun 01, 2026
Expanding chiropractic into the animal market
May 29, 2026
SC hospitals addressing healthcare challenges
May 28, 2026
Palmetto Trail now over 80% complete
May 27, 2026
Prior financial planning can prevent major headaches…and tax bills!
May 26, 2026
Busy times for SC’s energy sector
May 25, 2026
Upstate flooring company growing nationally
May 22, 2026
Statewide music festival returns to SC in June
May 21, 2026
SC is a leader in nuclear energy…why?
May 20, 2026
If World War III has started, where should investors put their money?
May 19, 2026
Has Columbia finally caught up with Charleston and Greenville?
May 18, 2026
Upstate homeless participate in new research project
May 15, 2026
“Made in the South” awards deadline looms
May 14, 2026
Quail for dinner tonight?
May 13, 2026
The importance of asset “location” in building a tax-efficient portfolio
May 12, 2026
Electric bills, insurance bills and a secret project in Rock Hill
May 11, 2026
Lowcountry Volvo executive wins award
May 08, 2026
The new world of banking
May 07, 2026
Mobile estate planning
May 06, 2026
Is a 2026 economic recession inevitable?
May 05, 2026
MUSC expanding, also candy and solar coming to SC
May 04, 2026
AI education for companies
May 01, 2026
Jazz and roots fest returns to Midlands May 15-16
Apr 30, 2026
Adding another degree to your resume
Apr 29, 2026
Trying “tax bunching” to get better tax results for next year
Apr 28, 2026
SC Ports addressing high costs and old rural rail line reopens
Apr 27, 2026
Clemson receives NSF grant to help move research to market
Apr 24, 2026
Columbia AI startup receives investment from SC Launch
Apr 23, 2026
Spartanburg County posts big econ dev numbers
Apr 22, 2026
Should you open a Trump Account for your kids?
Apr 21, 2026
SC getting new solar jobs and blame game continues for Scout land cost overruns
Apr 20, 2026
IT CEO receives highest award from InnoVision
Apr 17, 2026
Helping farmers with advanced technology
Apr 16, 2026
Growing our rural economies
Apr 15, 2026
Considering hedge funds to lower taxes when investing
Apr 14, 2026
Historic renovations and reimaginings across the state
Apr 13, 2026
Libraries and the business community
Apr 10, 2026
Can data centers be good neighbors?
Apr 09, 2026
Golf means business at Hilton Head
Apr 08, 2026
Iran war and the stock market
Apr 07, 2026
USC student wins technology award
Apr 06, 2026
Growing the Capital City’s business community
Apr 03, 2026
Upstate food program receives USDA grant
Apr 02, 2026
Lowcountry geolocation company receives investment from SC Launch
Apr 01, 2026
Local economist says inflation is coming
Mar 31, 2026
SC business news update: paper mill, tourism, and sales taxes
Mar 30, 2026
Columbia airport’s new CEO shares his vision
Mar 27, 2026
Using neuroscience to spur new growth in your business
Mar 26, 2026
Student loan borrowers to face more challenges
Mar 25, 2026
The biggest concern of retirees today is healthcare costs
Mar 24, 2026
SC and International Women’s Month
Mar 23, 2026
Women’s professional tennis returns to SC with equal pay for the first time
Mar 20, 2026
SC robotics team wins community service award
Mar 19, 2026
New graduate degree in finance available in SC
Mar 18, 2026
The estate planning “fire drill”
Mar 17, 2026
SC Daily Gazette wins awards
Mar 16, 2026
Beerfest coming to Midlands March 21
Mar 13, 2026
MUSC professor wins 2025 InnoVision Award for Education
Mar 12, 2026
EVs and SC
Mar 11, 2026
Are “finfluencers” guiding your financial decisions?
Mar 10, 2026
SC music scene growing, luring residents
Mar 09, 2026
An update on the abandoned Midlands SC nuclear plants
Mar 06, 2026
SC nonprofit summit returns March 9th
Mar 05, 2026
TEDx returns to Columbia, SC after 10-year absence
Mar 04, 2026
The new tariff quagmire and SC
Mar 03, 2026
Tariffs, tourism, and another unnamed SC economic development project
Mar 02, 2026
Fact: Contraceptive access is good for the SC economy
Feb 27, 2026
USC professor founds nursing education technology firm
Feb 26, 2026
Pat Conroy literary event happening soon in SC Lowcountry
Feb 25, 2026
Six priorities for the Sandwich Generation
Feb 24, 2026
Scout Motors in the news again
Feb 23, 2026
AI-enabled learning company receives SC award
Feb 20, 2026
Revolutionary battle sites in SC ready for tourism bump in 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Growing the inventory of affordable homes in SC
Feb 18, 2026
The benefits of long-term tax planning
Feb 17, 2026
Scout Motors media tour highlights
Feb 16, 2026
Improving education outcomes in SC’s underserved communities
Feb 13, 2026
Restoring personal belongs after a catastrophe
Feb 12, 2026
German-American business summit coming Feb. 18th
Feb 11, 2026
Should you DIY your financial plan?
Feb 10, 2026
Boeing moves engineer jobs to SC
Feb 09, 2026
SC business advocacy groups merge
Feb 06, 2026
New federal regulations and SC’s healthcare system
Feb 05, 2026
Film festival season in SC begins soon
Feb 04, 2026
AI-aided productivity fueling economy
Feb 03, 2026
Issues arise in SC over travel, ports, Scout Motors, and more
Feb 02, 2026
Wildlife expo returns to Lowcountry Feb. 13th
Jan 30, 2026
Growing entrepreneurship in the Midlands of SC
Jan 29, 2026
Lowcountry drink mix company sees explosive growth
Jan 28, 2026
The importance of international stocks in your portfolio
Jan 27, 2026
Celebrating amazing new hospitality venues across SC
Jan 26, 2026
Brick and mortar survival in an e-commerce world
Jan 23, 2026
Lowcountry company receives new investment from SC Launch
Jan 22, 2026
SC national security firm receives strategic investment
Jan 21, 2026
Uncertainties continue for investors in 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Good numbers for SC economy in 2025 but new issues arising
Jan 19, 2026
SC is home to fast-growing restaurant chain
Jan 16, 2026
SC security fence company sees exponential growth
Jan 15, 2026
Improving learning
Jan 14, 2026
Financial planning during tax season
Jan 13, 2026
Industrial development staying busy across SC
Jan 12, 2026
Sustainability efforts continue in SC
Jan 09, 2026
Midlands venue receives grant for outdoor music series
Jan 08, 2026
The art of creative consulting
Jan 07, 2026
Avoiding current taxes on highly appreciated stocks
Jan 06, 2026
Power is the word for 2026 in SC
Jan 05, 2026
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 10
Jan 02, 2026
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 9
Jan 01, 2026
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 8
Dec 31, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 7
Dec 30, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 6
Dec 29, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 5
Dec 26, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 4
Dec 25, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 3
Dec 24, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 2
Dec 23, 2025
2025 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 1
Dec 22, 2025
Slashing the time for legal searches
Dec 19, 2025
A judicial solution for the homeless grows across SC
Dec 18, 2025
New season of high school robotics competition starts January 10th
Dec 17, 2025
What is the 'Sandwich Generation' and why it matters to your financial plan
Dec 16, 2025
Columbia Airport names new leader
Dec 15, 2025
Water utilities face staffing challenges
Dec 12, 2025
Ecotourism in SC
Dec 11, 2025
Scout Motors still on schedule in Blythewood, SC
Dec 10, 2025
Trump family brings new reality to crypto markets
Dec 09, 2025
New gas power plant cost estimates nearly double
Dec 08, 2025
$50 million affordable housing initiative launched in the Lowcountry
Dec 05, 2025
Guiding nonprofits to successful fundraising
Dec 04, 2025
Midlands singer has breakout year
Dec 03, 2025
SC Economic Outlook Conference coming December 11th
Dec 02, 2025
The importance of municipal parks
Dec 01, 2025
Homelessness persists across SC
Nov 28, 2025
The original affordable housing expert
Nov 27, 2025
Nuclear degree now available in SC
Nov 26, 2025
Is a 1929 style market crash coming?
Nov 25, 2025
SC’s biggest-single economic development deal, is up and running
Nov 24, 2025
Pickleball for golf?
Nov 21, 2025
Finding and retaining the manufacturing labor force
Nov 20, 2025
Marketing strategies affected by changing economic landscape
Nov 19, 2025
Choosing a 529 Plan? Pack the Right Suitcase for the Journey
Nov 18, 2025
Another high-paying jobs loss for SC
Nov 17, 2025
New workforce center opens in Midlands
Nov 14, 2025
Midlands snack and novelty company celebrates 90 years
Nov 13, 2025
How the boat business contributes to SC economy
Nov 12, 2025
'Rule of 55' can help bridge gap between early retirement and Social Security
Nov 11, 2025
Rural SC economic news and two state agencies with updates
Nov 10, 2025
The challenges facing small banks
Nov 07, 2025
Generational shifts in the workplace becoming more important
Nov 06, 2025
Annual music fest moves to new location
Nov 05, 2025
SC economic outlook remains favorable
Nov 04, 2025
Healthcare industry growing in SC
Nov 03, 2025
Midlands office equipment company celebrates 60 years
Oct 31, 2025
Neonatal resuscitation training for first responders
Oct 30, 2025
Medical training via mobile labs
Oct 29, 2025
Another market bubble?
Oct 28, 2025
SC business news update from the Post and Courier
Oct 27, 2025
New doctor-patient health technology launched in Greenville, SC
Oct 24, 2025
Outdoors fest returns to Upstate Nov. 1-2
Oct 23, 2025
Lowcountry architects featured in Forbes magazine
Oct 22, 2025
Asset allocation vs asset location
Oct 21, 2025
NC losing companies to SC
Oct 20, 2025
Applying military skills to leadership
Oct 17, 2025
Helping communities with workforce solutions
Oct 16, 2025
From professional to entrepreneur
Oct 15, 2025
Are you ready for open enrollment?
Oct 14, 2025
SC Ports announces new leader
Oct 13, 2025
Local musician goes back to family entrepreneurship roots
Oct 10, 2025
A new business resource for veterans and their families
Oct 09, 2025
Bringing university research to market
Oct 08, 2025
Financial planners express concern over high-priced US stocks
Oct 07, 2025
Isuzu comes to SC
Oct 06, 2025
The EV industry in SC is not slowing down
Oct 03, 2025
EV trucks tested in SC
Oct 02, 2025
SC company working to make surgeries safer
Oct 01, 2025
Many issues facing our economy could cause derailment at any moment
Sep 30, 2025
A new international flight from SC, Volvo has a new car, and a new stadium may be coming to Charleston
Sep 29, 2025
Turning art into income
Sep 26, 2025
Sustainable packaging efforts being led by Clemson
Sep 25, 2025
Are small business owners ready for an economic downturn?
Sep 24, 2025
Preparing for when your child is a legal adult
Sep 23, 2025
SC business updates: manufacturing, aerospace, and more
Sep 22, 2025
Packing and shipping the large and unusual stuff
Sep 19, 2025
The tight labor market continues
Sep 18, 2025
Lowcountry entrepreneur finds success in memory preservation business
Sep 17, 2025
Financial Planning Implications of Declining Interest Rates
Sep 16, 2025
SC news updates: Hospitals, childcare, and affordable homes
Sep 15, 2025
Are immigration policies hurting SC economy?
Sep 12, 2025
Homelessness persists across SC
Sep 11, 2025
Breakthrough business model still working after 40 years
Sep 10, 2025
Identifying and managing risk in your financial plan
Sep 09, 2025
Infrastructure growth fuels SC economy
Sep 08, 2025
Upstate university nurturing economic engines in agriculture and more
Sep 05, 2025
Commercial construction in the age of tariffs
Sep 04, 2025
Battery research in high gear at USC
Sep 03, 2025
SC economy thrives while US 'hunkers down'
Sep 02, 2025
SC Ports CEO resigns, tariffs bring more manufacturing jobs to SC, and a new gas line map is revealed
Sep 01, 2025
Lowcountry sewing business expanding
Aug 29, 2025
Lowcountry printer honored by SBA
Aug 27, 2025
Financial literacy and the value of financial planning: Part 2
Aug 26, 2025
Surprise stats show SC manufacturing labor force numbers drop dramatically
Aug 25, 2025
Resources for industry in SC
Aug 22, 2025
Wild game featured at new Midlands restaurant
Aug 21, 2025
A new SC business addresses incontinence
Aug 20, 2025
What is a target date mutual fund?
Aug 19, 2025
SC celebrates 50 years of Euro trade; Savannah River site and USC collaborate; and more
Aug 18, 2025
Supporting veteran entrepreneurship
Aug 15, 2025
Infrastructure is big business in SC
Aug 14, 2025
How a company can best manage change
Aug 13, 2025
The big Trump bill and your financial plan
Aug 12, 2025
SC airports working to meet demand
Aug 11, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia receives accolades
Aug 08, 2025
AI and customer service for the hospitality industry
Aug 07, 2025
Big investment into SC bank helps underserved borrowers with business loans
Aug 06, 2025
The economy is clear as pluff mud
Aug 05, 2025
Planes, trains, and autos in the news in SC
Aug 04, 2025
Alzheimer's research leads to $250k investment from SC Launch, Inc.
Aug 01, 2025
Lowcountry supplement manufacturer quadruples capacity
Jul 31, 2025
Career opportunities in the music industry
Jul 30, 2025
What business owners should understand before retiring
Jul 29, 2025
News updates from across SC
Jul 28, 2025
An update on SC’s CBD industry
Jul 25, 2025
The original affordable housing expert
Jul 24, 2025
SC innovation economy needs specialized places
Jul 23, 2025
Important age milestones to keep on your radar as you plan for retirement
Jul 22, 2025
Volvo, SC Ports, sawmills, and rate hikes
Jul 21, 2025
More SC ag entrepreneurs receive funding
Jul 18, 2025
Upstate veteran small business owner honored by SBA
Jul 17, 2025
The challenges of being number one in international business degrees
Jul 16, 2025
Insurance market issues
Jul 15, 2025
Maintaining SC’s energy needs
Jul 14, 2025
The story behind 'the coolest thing made in SC'
Jul 11, 2025
Summerville bike shop owner recognized by SBA
Jul 10, 2025
Children’s museum ready for growth
Jul 09, 2025
Catching up on retirement plan catch-up provisions
Jul 08, 2025
Brewery closing, Amazon expansion, gas pipeline controversy, and more
Jul 07, 2025
Breaking into competitive food markets
Jul 04, 2025
Handing the business over to the next generation
Jul 03, 2025
The increasing importance of philanthropy
Jul 02, 2025
Economic projections for SC: Part Two
Jul 01, 2025
Jobs added, jobs lost, jobs coming in SC
Jun 30, 2025
Food program for schools threatened by fed funding cuts
Jun 27, 2025
AI and SEO
Jun 26, 2025
Virtual healthcare growing in SC
Jun 25, 2025
Social Security uncertainties raise value of financial planning
Jun 24, 2025
Tariff uncertainty causing problems for SC manufacturing and port
Jun 23, 2025
Wellness in the Workplace
Jun 20, 2025
Who is financially responsible in the event of a work-related auto accident?
Jun 19, 2025
Vodka drink wins SC manufacturing award
Jun 18, 2025
Preparing for bear markets
Jun 17, 2025
Columbia riverfront project, a new hospital in Charleston, and energy progress in Upstate
Jun 16, 2025
Google helping SC nonprofits with with free AI training
Jun 13, 2025
Mother and son company finds success with peppers
Jun 11, 2025
Medicare and the surcharge that could surprise you
Jun 10, 2025
Buc-ee’s, Volvo and more news updates from across SC
Jun 09, 2025
Running a financial planning business in the new millennium
Jun 06, 2025
SC to host regional student robotics event
Jun 05, 2025
The challenges of DEI in the SC business community
Jun 04, 2025
Economic uncertainty continues across SC
Jun 03, 2025
EV charger market gets boost, Boeing gets record order, and more
Jun 02, 2025
Turning textile mill blight into opportunity
May 30, 2025
New Midlands mayor looking for economic growth
May 29, 2025
Learning leadership through fast cars
May 28, 2025
Financial Considerations for Marriage
May 27, 2025
Food delivery robot law hit with veto, State supreme court to rule on Amazon back taxes, and a new factory coming to I-95 corridor
May 26, 2025
S.C. investment accelerator helping diverse entrepreneurs succeed
May 23, 2025
Upstate middle schoolers experience aerospace and automotive careers
May 22, 2025
Annual southern products competition is back for 16th year
May 21, 2025
Key Investment Themes Emerging in 2025 and Beyond
May 20, 2025
Could Scout Motors choose S.C. for corporate HQ?
May 19, 2025
Upstate cybersecurity firm receives investment
May 16, 2025
S.C. legal software firm attracts investment
May 15, 2025
Independent filmmaking in SC
May 14, 2025
Look for the stock market 'W'
May 13, 2025
S.C. Statehouse progress on liquor liability and income tax
May 12, 2025
Tariffs and SC…continued
May 09, 2025
Why companies outsource
May 08, 2025
Food system issues highlighted at upcoming farm tour
May 07, 2025
The state of financial literacy in S.C.
May 06, 2025
176-year-old college closing in Upstate, and more SC business updates
May 05, 2025
Transitioning to clean energy continues in SC
May 02, 2025
When will the residential real estate market become affordable again?
May 01, 2025
Teacher shortage continues
Apr 30, 2025
How is the ‘chaos’ in Washington affecting SC’s economy?
Apr 29, 2025
Second largest deal in state history announced in Upstate, and legalized gambling discussed in Statehouse
Apr 28, 2025
United Way celebrates 100th anniversary
Apr 25, 2025
Lowcountry jerky company getting noticed
Apr 24, 2025
Reducing kids’ screen time catches eye of investors
Apr 23, 2025
Estate Planning Oversights That Could Cost Your Family—And Why Women Need to Take the Lead
Apr 22, 2025
S.C. Business News Update from Alan Cooper
Apr 21, 2025
Supporting big and small companies in the Lowcountry
Apr 18, 2025
The business of nonprofits
Apr 17, 2025