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		November/December 2009 Centerfold: Gower Power: Energizing South Carolina Business Emerson Gower – 2009 Business Leader of the Year. Watch the video: Articles: Minister of Education Dr. Barry Russell – 2009 Public Servant of the Year. Watch the video: A Major Sacrifice Major General Robert E. Livingston Jr. – 2009 Sergeant William Jasper Freedom Award Winner. Watch the video: Raising the Bar: Aggressive Goals for 2020 It’s All About the Money 3-part series about the issues affecting business costs in South Carolina – S.C.’s Unemployment Compensation System, Taxes and Tort Reform. Game Changers: Key Legislation Rewriting American Labor & Employment Law South Carolina’s Ports: Ready for Economic Recovery and Growth A Fresh Vision: Seeing Opportunities through the Recession Lens Includes Bonus Article: Now What !?! Guidance on Post Recession Marketing Rules Downtowns Evolving as Economic Anchors Watch Videos highlighting some of South Carolina’s Main Street Cities.  Aiken’s winning entry in the 2006 achievement awards for its housing development project.   Columbia Innovista and vision for USC/downtown Knowledge Economy Columbia’s winning entry in the 2007 municipal achievement awards for its technology economic development plan.   Conway – Population 10,001 - 20,000: City of Conway    Greenville – City of Greenville Video on Demand   Newberry – Newberry Firehouse Center South Carolina 100 Grant Thornton LLP, in association with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, presents the 25th annual ranking of the state’s largest privately owned companies. South Carolina’s 25 Fastest-Growing Companies The Capital Corporation, in association with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, presents the 8th annual ranking of the state’s top-performing businesses.
		September/October 2009 Centerfold: Milliken Men Articles: Creating Future Business Leaders Watch videos, and learn more about Business Week from Bill Harmon, 2009 head company advisor, and Devin Tiernan, the winner of the 2009 S. Hunter Howard Jr. Scholarship. Stimulating Small Business: A Breakdown of the Recovery Act   Helpful Links about Deadlines and Incentive Details: Small Business Administration Internal Revenue Service USDA–Rural Development
		July/August 2009 Centerfold: Power Woman Articles: Can a Small Business Get a Loan in S.C.? South Carolina Bankers Association Small Business Association Local Resources South Carolina Capital Access Program Nuclear Power – Clean Reliable and Economical Learn more about why SCE&G and Santee Cooper have teamed up to build two nuclear generating plants. 10 Simple Ways to Go Green in Business South Carolina Green Resources City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Campaign South Carolina's Green Building Directory South Carolina Energy Office South Carolina Go Green Directory U.S. Green Building S.C. Chapter GenGreen Go Green Charleston Green Globes Earthcraft Houses Green Building Initiative Double Duty: Soldier and Employee Watch a Slideshow of the bosslift to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Download a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve
		May/June 2009 Centerfold: Line Up Articles: Laying the Foundation Comprehensive Education & Workforce
		March/April 2009 Centerfold: Find Great People Leaders of Tomorrow: Shining a Light on Young Professionals Articles: Helping Companies Edge Out the Competition Watch a video featuring SC Chamber President and CEO Otis Rawl as he talks with ECI-Find New Markets President Fred Monk about growth opportunities for South Carolina businesses. Good for Business, Good for You Link to Lexington Medical Center’s blog. Mega Regions = Mega Growth See how you can be “blown away” by what the Upstate has to offer. Visit www.iwasblownaway.com Smart Building The Knowledge Economy Contributes to SC Growth Click here to watch a video about SCRA’s contribution to South Carolina’s knowledge economy growth.
		January/February 2009 Centerfold: Cancer Crusader Dr. Melanie Thomas, Grace E. DeWolff Endowed Chair in Medical Oncology, MUSC Leaders of Tomorrow: Forecasting a Future Leader Derek Odom, Manager of retail forecasting at Springs Global Articles: Staycations: Keeping Dollars in South Carolina Click here to learn more about neat vacation locations in South Carolina. Agritourism: Growing South Carolina’s Economy for a Fruitful Future Learn more about agritoursim, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and how to contribute. Frivolous Lawsuits Hinder South Carolina’s Competitiveness Click here to read the South Carolina Civil Justice Coalition (SCCJC) White paper. To pledge your support to the SCCJC mission, e-mail your name and business to toonelawsuitaway@yahoo.com Stop That Project! Don’t Get Surprised by Asbestos Requirements Learn more about the asbestos regulations on the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Web site. New Load Restrictions Cost Time and Money Click here to see a list of restricted bridges in your area. A Dynamic Connection for People and Businesses Read about it. Watch the video.
		November 2008 Centerfold: Dedicated to Giving, Passionate about People Harris E. DeLoach – 2008 Business Leader of the Year. Watch the video. Articles: Legislative Clean Sweep Senator Billy O’Dell – 2008 Public Servant of the Year. Watch the video. Humble Hero Representative James Smith – 2008 Sergeant William Jasper Freedom Award Winner. Watch the video. A Modest Proposal for Tax Reform Read the Palmetto Institute’s Tax Studies on the effects of Act 388. Closing the Gap and Cutting the Costs of Healthcare Watch video of Dr. Bell's Message on "Closing the Gap in Healthcare."
		October 2008 Centerfold: Dog-gone Good Articles: Small Business, Big Help! Making the Online Leap to Start Your Small Business Small Business Readiness Assessment Tool Free Online Training Courses Economic Stimulus Package Training   Adopting a Painless Way to Build Employee Loyalty Watch video produced for the Dave Thomas Foundation to help raise awareness of Adoption/Foster Care View the Adoption Benefits Toolkit for Employers
		September 2008 Centerfold: Silver Jubilee Millennials South Carolina Business Week's Class of 2008 Articles: The Evolution of Manufacturing Education Read it and see it. Watch video featuring virtual reality. School is a Virtual Reality New Hospital Enhances Quality of Life for South Carolina Families Watch the Children's Hospital grand opening ceremony.
		July/August 2008 Centerfold: Communication Gurus Charles Bierbauer, Randy Covington and Newsplex, watch the video. Articles: Mechatronics Learn more about Mechatronics. Read the article, watch the video.   Balancing South Carolina's Energy Needs      UPDATE (09/02/08): The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Representative Ben Hagood, chairmain of the Climate, Energy and Commerce Advisory Committee about the final CECAC report.  Read the letter. Read entire CECAC report online.   2008 Legislative Year-In-Review
		May/June 2008 Centerfold: People Person Dr. Deepal Eliatamby
		January 2008 Centerfold: Big Shot Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie
		November 2007 Centerfold: Lee Bussell 2007 Business Leader of the Year, watch the video   Harvey Peeler 2007 Public Servant of the Year, watch the video
		October 2007 Centerfold: Below the Beltway Hydra Platforms, watch the video
		September 2007 Centerfold: Proving Her 'Metal' Gira Steel, watch the video
		February 2007 Centerfold: Kindred Spirits Duo Creates Unique Spark With Firefly Vodka, watch the video