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
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
Grad students training for industry careers
Apr 16, 2025
How a financial plan can help investors think long term during times of economic uncertainty
Apr 15, 2025
S.C. Business News Update from Post and Courier
Apr 14, 2025
Soda City farmers market celebrates 20 years
Apr 11, 2025
Breaking into competitive food markets
Apr 10, 2025
Baseball spurs economic development in Upstate S.C.
Apr 09, 2025
Has the Trump bump in stock prices become the Trump dump?
Apr 08, 2025
Greer port expanding as S.C. manufacturing boom continues
Apr 07, 2025
S.C. poultry farmer invents new process
Apr 04, 2025
PGA golf tournament returns to Hilton Head
Apr 03, 2025
National Small Business Week is May 4-10
Apr 02, 2025
Has the private sector been in a recession for the past few years?
Apr 01, 2025
Energy, childcare needs, and lawsuit reform being addressed by S.C. legislature
Mar 31, 2025
Tips for getting a good headshot
Mar 28, 2025
S.C.’s glass industry offering opportunities
Mar 27, 2025
Ups and downs facing S.C. life sciences industry
Mar 26, 2025
Managing your charitable giving
Mar 25, 2025
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Mar 24, 2025
Interns are becoming harder to place
Mar 21, 2025
Many issues facing our state’s small business community
Mar 20, 2025
S.C. initiating programs for affordable housing
Mar 19, 2025
2025’s new tax deadlines, etc.
Mar 18, 2025
Airports, ships, solar, and mayo making business news in S.C.
Mar 17, 2025
Professional tennis returning to S.C. Lowcountry
Mar 14, 2025
Lowcountry S.C. entrepreneur scores 'golden ticket' from Walmart
Mar 13, 2025
Providing job coaching and career prep to young adults with disabilities
Mar 12, 2025
Tax-efficient investing
Mar 11, 2025
S.C. Business News Update from SCBiznews
Mar 10, 2025
S.C. border county benefiting from Charlotte economy
Mar 07, 2025
S.C.’s innovation economy continues to grow
Mar 06, 2025
S.C. sculpture garden still going strong after 94 years
Mar 05, 2025
Economic uncertainty now abounds
Mar 04, 2025
Potential loss of federal money causes S.C. businesses concern
Mar 03, 2025
S.C. tallest building getting new tenant at the top
Feb 28, 2025
S.C. farmers may soon be using drones, robots, and AI
Feb 27, 2025
Speed tests showing rural internet outpacing urban in S.C.
Feb 26, 2025
Many unknowns for financial markets as year progresses
Feb 25, 2025
S.C. facing issues with energy and restaurants
Feb 24, 2025
What do the Trump tariffs mean for S.C.?
Feb 21, 2025
Upstate S.C. business park releases economic impact study
Feb 20, 2025
Intrapreneurial program launches in Upstate S.C.
Feb 19, 2025
Retirement Plan changes in 2025
Feb 18, 2025
S.C. Business News Update from Post and Courier
Feb 17, 2025
Small business growth tips
Feb 14, 2025
Taking inventory of your brand
Feb 13, 2025
Don’t stop learning just because you’ve retired
Feb 12, 2025
Post-election portfolio recommendations
Feb 11, 2025
Road construction, job creation across S.C.
Feb 10, 2025
S.C. arts school celebrates 25 years
Feb 07, 2025
Popular film festival returns to Beaufort S.C.
Feb 06, 2025
Lowcountry event showcases wildlife art
Feb 05, 2025
Rising temperatures…cooling economy?
Feb 04, 2025
German-American Business Summit is Feb 12th
Feb 03, 2025
2025 S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit - Excerpt 4
Jan 31, 2025
2025 S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit - Excerpt 3
Jan 30, 2025
2025 S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit - Excerpt 2
Jan 29, 2025
2025 S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit - Excerpt 1
Jan 28, 2025
Restarting nuclear plants and new development in S.C.
Jan 27, 2025
S.C. now has a potato chip company
Jan 24, 2025
The new legal landscape for businesses
Jan 23, 2025
Preserving history preserves quality of life
Jan 22, 2025
Make Money Meaningful in 2025
Jan 21, 2025
Growing the dining biz during challenging times
Jan 20, 2025
2025 sees new tax laws affecting biofuel industry
Jan 17, 2025
Scout Motors prototypes announced
Jan 16, 2025
Addressing the cybersecurity talent shortage
Jan 15, 2025
New retirement planning laws continuing into 2025
Jan 14, 2025
Boeing, shipbuilding, quarries, and golf highlight recent S.C. business activity
Jan 13, 2025
Hurricanes and our energy infrastructure and regulation
Jan 10, 2025
The battle for women’s sandals
Jan 09, 2025
Housing our state’s growing population
Jan 08, 2025
Biases and your money
Jan 07, 2025
John Warner says goodbye
Jan 06, 2025
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 10
Jan 03, 2025
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 9
Jan 02, 2025
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 8
Jan 01, 2025
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 7
Dec 31, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 6
Dec 30, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 5
Dec 27, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 4
Dec 26, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 3
Dec 25, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 2
Dec 24, 2024
2024 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 1
Dec 23, 2024
Natural disasters and “employment at will”
Dec 20, 2024
Textile mill reclamation tax credits up for renewal in S.C.
Dec 19, 2024
Columbia canal repairs moving forward
Dec 18, 2024
Estate planning and investment types
Dec 17, 2024
Local communities impacting S.C. business
Dec 16, 2024
Hurricanes and the Palmetto Trail
Dec 13, 2024
NIMBY vs YIMBY affecting housing development in S.C.
Dec 12, 2024
Mandating in-person work at the office
Dec 11, 2024
A new world for Bitcoin?
Dec 10, 2024
Life sciences growth in the Lowcountry
Dec 09, 2024
Will recent trends in natural disasters drive up insurance rates?
Dec 06, 2024
Family-owned businesses face unique challenges
Dec 05, 2024
Google expanding S.C. presence into Dorchester County
Dec 04, 2024
Will S.C. economic growth continue in 2025?
Dec 03, 2024
S.C. Business Updates: EVs, tech jobs, and capitalism
Dec 02, 2024
What happens to your old electronics?
Nov 29, 2024
USC IT professor also stays busy with food gigs
Nov 28, 2024
Is S.C.’s hydrogen economy ready again?
Nov 27, 2024
Best ways to save for education
Nov 26, 2024
Entrepreneurs + AI = competitive advantage
Nov 25, 2024
Local brick company announces major new investment
Nov 22, 2024
AI facial analysis for genetic disorders
Nov 21, 2024
$10 million gift boosts Midlands nonprofit
Nov 20, 2024
Using options to enhance your portfolio
Nov 19, 2024
Reviewing S.C. economic development announcements in 2024
Nov 18, 2024
Recent hurricanes signal importance of disaster resilience for businesses
Nov 15, 2024
Why buy local food?
Nov 14, 2024
The economics of pharmacy degrees
Nov 13, 2024
What is the Financial Planning Assn?
Nov 12, 2024
University talent and economic development
Nov 11, 2024
Celebrating 60 years of free service to small businesses
Nov 08, 2024
The importance of customer engagement
Nov 07, 2024
Turning a hobby into a business
Nov 06, 2024
How will election results affect our economy?
Nov 05, 2024
Soccer, harbor revitalization, and new EVs spotlighted in S.C.
Nov 04, 2024
The ups and downs of authorship
Nov 01, 2024
Disaster assistance for S.C. small businesses
Oct 31, 2024
World-renowned chefs using S.C. knives
Oct 30, 2024
Do you need an investment policy statement?
Oct 29, 2024
The struggles of scaling start-ups rapidly in S.C.
Oct 28, 2024
Lowcountry entrepreneur spawns mortgage industry innovation - Part 2
Oct 25, 2024
Lowcountry entrepreneur spawns mortgage industry innovation - Part 1
Oct 24, 2024
Outdoors festival returns to Upstate SC
Oct 23, 2024
Can the presidential election really affect your investments?
Oct 22, 2024
“State of the Port” addresses growth and difficulties 
Oct 21, 2024
S.C. golf course designer is a rising star
Oct 18, 2024
Upstate SC on the prowl for more growth
Oct 17, 2024
Strategic investment planning for the new year
Oct 16, 2024
Five retirement income tax strategies
Oct 15, 2024
SC ranks lowest in start-up investments
Oct 14, 2024
Jam Room Music Fest returns to Columbia, SC on Oct. 26
Oct 11, 2024
SC will pay you to revitalize abandoned buildings
Oct 10, 2024
Euro-American business forum coming to SC on Oct. 22
Oct 09, 2024
The financial challenges of losing a spouse
Oct 08, 2024
Hurricane, ports strike, and sustainability affecting SC economy
Oct 07, 2024
Working toward a more productive workplace through leadership
Oct 04, 2024
USC Upstate to host hiring forum
Oct 03, 2024
Helping retirees continue their education
Oct 02, 2024
Rate cuts, trade wars, and tech restrictions
Oct 01, 2024
S.C. battery companies receive big money from federal grants
Sep 30, 2024
What happens to your old electronics?
Sep 27, 2024
Improving healthcare for mothers and babies in S.C.
Sep 26, 2024
Upstate S.C. developer focuses on start-up community
Sep 25, 2024
What happens when a business owner dies?
Sep 24, 2024
S.C. branded companies in the news
Sep 23, 2024
National Drive Electric event in SC is Sept. 28th
Sep 20, 2024
SC global packaging company announces major acquisition
Sep 19, 2024
Expanding employment opportunities for the disabled
Sep 18, 2024
IRS Issues Final Guidance on distribution rules for Inherited IRAs
Sep 17, 2024
Upstate companies on the move
Sep 16, 2024
S.C. collaboration software firm receives $200k from S.C. Launch
Sep 13, 2024
Major bowling event coming to Upstate S.C.
Sep 12, 2024
Culture and the economy
Sep 11, 2024
Differences between ETFs and Mutual Funds for the average investor
Sep 10, 2024
Mixed news from SC electric vehicle projects, and more…
Sep 09, 2024
SC hospitals continue to expand
Sep 06, 2024
Designing commercial structures in SC
Sep 05, 2024
SC pharma company expanding rapidly
Sep 04, 2024
Will lower interest rates turbocharge already hot SC economy?
Sep 03, 2024
Lowcountry entrepreneur solves lending industry issue
Sep 02, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million for grid cybersecurity technologies
Aug 30, 2024
New leadership at Midlands Tech
Aug 29, 2024
Expanding nurse training in S.C.
Aug 28, 2024
Can you have too much wealth?
Aug 27, 2024
New seasons announced for SC arts orgs
Aug 26, 2024
Columbia SC grabs first-ever James Beard Award
Aug 23, 2024
Grandparents step in to help educators and students
Aug 22, 2024
Healthcare software firm wins USC competition
Aug 21, 2024
The November election and crypto
Aug 20, 2024
Greenville, SC rated fastest growing entrepreneurial small city
Aug 19, 2024
SC’s growing energy needs -Part 2
Aug 16, 2024
SC’s growing energy needs -Part 1
Aug 15, 2024
S.C. to host new music festival this fall
Aug 14, 2024
Pros and cons of a reverse mortgage
Aug 13, 2024
SC automakers in the news and more…
Aug 12, 2024
Scout Motors continues to generate new economic activity in S.C.
Aug 09, 2024
A career in jazz
Aug 08, 2024
SC engineering school sees record enrollment, big donation, and a new name
Aug 07, 2024
Efficiently spending 529 plan funds
Aug 06, 2024
Another SC company raises big money
Aug 05, 2024
SCORE celebrates 60 years helping entrepreneurs
Aug 02, 2024
New assistance for women entrepreneurs
Aug 01, 2024
Making emergency vehicle responses safer
Jul 31, 2024
Rising temperatures…cooling economy?
Jul 30, 2024
Is S.C’.s power infrastructure ready for all the economic development in our pipeline?
Jul 29, 2024
Midlands company recognized for lung disease care management software
Jul 26, 2024
Using forms to navigate growth
Jul 25, 2024
USC IT professor also stays busy with food gigs
Jul 24, 2024
Social Security viability in the headlines again
Jul 23, 2024
SC scores surprisingly low in recent business ranking
Jul 22, 2024
U.S. flag manufacturer expanding in Lowcountry
Jul 19, 2024
Furman professor wins research award
Jul 18, 2024
EV conversion market still going strong
Jul 17, 2024
Why is my portfolio not hitting new highs, too?
Jul 16, 2024
Economic development stays strong across SC
Jul 15, 2024
Successful authorship - Part 2
Jul 12, 2024
Successful authorship - Part 1
Jul 11, 2024