January 2018 Video
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Ashley Cuttino of Ogletree Deakins: Data Breaches, A Huge Concern for Business Owners
January 31, 2018
Ashley Cuttino, Shareholder with Ogletree Deakins, talks about one of the biggest problems companies are facing today. Data breaches are becoming a recurring problem in the world of business. Best case - it can cost thousands or millions of dollars depending on the size of the business. Worst case - it could cause the business to close.
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Diane Sumpter on Helping Develop Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
January 30, 2018
Diane Sumpter, President and CEO of DESA, Inc., talks about how her company helps to develop small businesses owned by women and minorities. They seek to help their client find the best opportunities possible.
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IMG's Frank Cannon: Why True Value Is More Important Than Price in Business Insurance
January 29, 2018
Frank Cannon, Director of Property and Casualty for Insurance Management Group, explains how true value is more important in the business insurance field than price.
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Friday Funday: Stewart Spinks Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Spinx Company
January 26, 2018
Stewart Spinks, Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Spinx Company, talks to us about what he likes to do outside of work. He loves spending time with his grandchildren and is currently trying to get the youngest into golf!
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Walter B. Todd on Why Corporate Tax Reform Has Been a Hot Topic with Clients
January 25, 2018
Walter B. Todd, III, President and CIO of Greenwood Capital Associates LLC, talks about the recent corporate tax reform issue that has been a big topic with clients. He also mentions how reform could greatly impact economic development locally and nationally.
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Tracie Broom on the Significance of Starting New Things
January 24, 2018
Tracie Broom, Co-Founding Partner of Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications, talks about the importance of starting new things and how they can benefit both your business and personal life. Tracie says this idea constantly helps her company grow in many ways.
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Charles Johnson Discusses the History of EDTS and the Formation of EDTS Cyber
January 23, 2018
Charles Johnson, Founder and CEO talks about EDTS and how EDTS Cyber was created. According to Johnson, EDTS has been doing cyber security before it became a buzz word.
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Ted Pitts on The Competitiveness Agenda Formed by the South Carolina Chamber
January 22, 2018
Ted Pitts, President and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber, gives some information on the The Competitiveness Agenda that the state chamber forms every year. They form this by getting together with local chambers and getting feedback from different businesses.
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The Citadel: Ron Welch on Partnering with Businesses in the Community
January 19, 2018
Ron Welch, Dean of Engineering at The Citadel, talks about the many ways the school interacts with businesses. One of these ways is providing companies with students as interns and also using professionals to act as mentors to students.
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McNair's Environmental Legal Practice: Pam Baker Talks about Being Proactive
January 18, 2018
Pam Baker, Shareholder with McNair Law Firm, talks about the firms commitment to being proactive. She also touches on how they are involved when companies merge.
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Robert Tilton on the Growing Demand for Back Office Services
January 11, 2018
Robert Tilton, Partner in the Audit Group/CPA for WebsterRogers LLP, talks about the surging demand for back office services from CPA firms. These are services like payroll and bookkeeping.
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Marc Marchant on Challenges to Predicting the Speed of Doing Business
January 10, 2018
Marc Marchant, Charleston Office Leader and Healthcare Practice Leader for LS3P, talks about the struggle of predicting the speed of doing business. Pressure from community members can heighten the difficulty as some are resistant to change.