South Carolina Business Review

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.

SC’s biggest-single economic development deal, is up and running

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

11-24
05:50

Pickleball for golf?

Over ten years ago, we interviewed a guest about a piece of equipment that helped you learn how to properly swing a golf club. Now they’ve come up with a new tool for golfers, will it enjoy the same success?

11-21
05:50

Finding and retaining the manufacturing labor force

There’s no doubt that our state is experiencing a manufacturing boom, but where do we find the workers, and then, how do we keep them?

11-20
05:50

Marketing strategies affected by changing economic landscape

With tariffs and artificial intelligence causing rapidly shifting market conditions this year, many businesses are rethinking their marketing strategies.

11-19
05:50

Choosing a 529 Plan? Pack the Right Suitcase for the Journey

Mike Switzer interviews Laird Green, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Greenville, SC.

11-18
05:50

Another high-paying jobs loss for SC

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz, which publishes several business journals across our state.

11-17
05:50

New workforce center opens in Midlands

One year ago, a Midlands economic development organization transitioned to a new one that has now announced the completion of a new workforce training center as qualified labor shortages remain tight. Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, CEO of the Columbia Area Development Partnership.

11-14
05:50

Midlands snack and novelty company celebrates 90 years

Mike Switzer interviews Rob Turner, a director with Cromer’s in Columbia, SC.

11-13
05:50

How the boat business contributes to SC economy

Mike Switzer interviews Mike Youngblood with Stingray Boats in Hartsville, SC.

11-12
05:50

“Rule of 55” can help bridge gap between early retirement and Social Security

For those of you who may be interested in retiring early, today's guest says there is a little known provision in the IRS code that could help.

11-11
05:50

Rural SC economic news and two state agencies with updates

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC, about farmland preservation efforts, a new factory coming to Colleton County, the state housing authority moving ahead with affordable home building, and a new vision for the state ports authority.

11-10
05:50

The challenges facing small banks

Mike Switzer interviews Brent Garrett, chair of the Independent Banks of South Carolina.

11-07
05:50

Generational shifts in the workplace becoming more important

Because there are more than 11,000 members of the Baby Boomer generation currently turning 65 years old each day in the US, today's guest says that Gen Alphas are going to cause an important shift in the job market when they start entering the workplace

11-06
05:50

Annual music fest moves to new location

One of our state’s popular and free music festivals is returning to the capital city soon, and this year, it’ll be in a brand new location, one that has been under renovation for many years.

11-05
05:50

SC economic outlook remains favorable

Mike Switzer interviews Frank Hefner, Director Office of Economic Analysis and Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston.

11-04
05:50

Healthcare industry growing in SC

Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

11-03
05:50

Midlands office equipment company celebrates 60 years

Mike Switzer interviews Tate Salley, with the Pollock Company in Columbia, SC.

10-31
05:50

Neonatal resuscitation training for first responders

Assisting newborns with their breathing and circulation after birth is a specialized skill that you would think first responders would have. But the vast majority of them don’t, and that’s because it is, almost universally, not required.

10-30
05:50

Medical training via mobile labs

After a career as a special ops medic in the military, Erik Crouch went to work for a large medical products company. Then last year, he founded a medical training company using mobile laboratories.

10-29
05:50

Another market bubble?

Mike Switzer interviews Charles Flowers, a chartered financial analyst with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, SC.

10-28
05:50

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