Columbia, January 28th, 2025 — GOAT Development Group is proud to announce that John G. Manjounes, Principal and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, has been recognized as one of Columbia’s Top 15 Coaches by Influence Digest, marking this the forth time in the past five years. This prestigiousContinue Reading
Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years. In parts of the Mast Store region during a typical year, one in eight people lack access to sufficient food resources. This year, following Hurricane Helene last September, the need for foodContinue Reading
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, brings together more than 90 businesses of all sizes and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network. Happening Thursday, February 13, 4:30 – 7 pm at the Barr Road Sports Complex, 213 Barr Road, Lexington, LEXPO is expectedContinue Reading
February 3, 2025 [Columbia, SC] — Columbia Eye, the Midlands largest medical surgical ophthalmology practice, is proud to announce the overwhelmingly positive results of a year-long patient customer service survey. Throughout 2024, Columbia Eye used a third-party platform to survey patients in several measures of customer service. The results showedContinue Reading
By: JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group I often hear people say they wish they’d learned more about personal finance in school. Luckily, schools across the nation are making financial literacy a priority, requiring students to take a personal finance course to graduate. According to a recent survey from the CouncilContinue Reading
Lake Murray Mitsubishi is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28, at 11:45 AM, at the dealership’s new location: 1001 N. Wingard Rd., Irmo. Guests are invited to enjoy a lightContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community. It’s often called “liquor liability.” But Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, said it’s not going to be easy to fix the problem.“It’s complicated,” said Caskey, aContinue Reading
By JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group As we head into 2025, many Americans are prioritizing financial stability by focusing on two key goals: building emergency savings and reducing debt. These steps are vital as the economy continues to recover, offering a safety net against unexpected expenses like layoffs, home repairs,Continue Reading
The Midlands Audio Institute is celebrating two decades of teaching audio engineering in Columbia, as it begins its 20th year offering the Audio Engineering Certificate Program in partnership with Midlands Technical College. Spring 2025 classes start Monday, January 6, with the Intro to Audio course. Registration is open to allContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church’s Snack Pack Program continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of local businesses like Parrish & Partners and Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPA. These two organizations play a vital role in supporting the program, which provides snack packs to students at five Irmo-area schools in District 5.Continue Reading
By JB Beckett, Beckett Financial Group 2025 is here. As we come out of the holidays, you may find yourself reflecting on the year you’ve had and setting goals for the new year ahead. You may decide you want to eat healthier, get outside more, or become more present in yourContinue Reading