Midlands Anchor

08/06/2019

: Meet Briana Bateman, our COR Board Chair 👏 She is a Regional Director for U.S. Senator Tim Scott. Briana loves COR because it connects motivated professionals to one another to make Columbia a better place. Thanks for everything you do, Briana! 🤩

11/07/2018

“There is no organization that goes higher than its leadership” - Anton Gunn inspiring a crowd of community activists at the the SC Community Loan Fund 2018 Summit.

11/07/2018

“The system was constructed in a time they (women and minorities) weren’t considered”

Demetric Duckett of Living Cities explains the need for strategic investment in communities left behind in traditional wealth accumulation. Kicking off the SC Community Loan Fund Summit here at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

10/24/2018

City of Cayce continues to earn recognition, this time for its creative branding campaign! Nice little national spotlight for one of our favorite Midlands communities.

CAYCE, SC: The City of Cayce‘s new water tank has been selected for the People’s Choice Award in the Tnemec Tank of the Year contest. Out of 270 entries across the United States and Canada, the Cayce tank received more than 7,600 votes – the highest number of votes in the history of this annua...

10/24/2018

“Many companies have powerful software that’s not easy or easy software that’s not powerful enough, ‘powerful and easy’ became our selling point” - Jamie Thomas on the quick growth of . Heard at

10/24/2018

“Many companies have powerful software that’s not easy or easy software that’s not powerful enough, ‘powerful and easy’ became our selling point” - Jamie Thomas on the quick growth of Cognito Forms

Heard at 1 Million Cups Columbia, SC

08/27/2018

Experience Columbia SC Mayor Steve Benjamin announces the Columbia Bike Share on a beautiful almost Fall day in the Vista. This will be a multi-model infrastructure connector, a “big leap forward” for Midlands development.

@ Congaree Vista

08/23/2018

“This is the largest announcement of technology jobs in Columbia in the last decade" - Mayor Steve Benjamin

Capgemini just announced a significant expansion at The BullStreet District, Columbia, S.C. We are closely tracking innovative job growth in the Midlands, probably THE most impactful indicator for regional competitiveness in this current shared and open economy!

Catch up on the history of Columbia insurance tech in this exclusive article by Midlands Anchor CEO Tia Williams Nelson published last January:

http://www.midlandsanchor.com/tcubes-1-7m-expansion-could-be-a-big-whale-moment-for-the-midlands-insurance-tech-industry-heres-why/



Columbia Economic Development Columbia Chamber S.C. Department of Commerce

Capgemini, a global consulting and technology firm, announced today it is expanding its operations, with the opening of an advanced technology development center in the First Base building at BullStreet. Capgemini’s investment in Columbia will create 200 knowledge economy jobs in high-value and fa...

07/31/2018

Craft beer sales are on the rise, and Midlands entrepreneurs are taking advantage of new tastes for them by developing new and exciting beers for Columbia residents to try. With experience in culinary flavors of the West Coast, Chris Baldwin is bringing a new selection of creative beers to South Carolina such as a Mexican lager, blonde ales, and new IPAs. Listen to the University of South Carolina alum talk about his new brewery, the Twisted Spur Brewery, and the new flavors it's bringing to Columbia in the Entrepreneur Minute from MidlandsBiz!

Listen to the full Entrepreneur Minute here: https://midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com/entrepreneur-minute-chris-baldwin-owner-twisted-spur-brewing/

07/11/2018

They say Nevada, with a 19% immigrant population, is the future face of America. Now city officials and corporate leaders alike are collaborating to ease the path to citizenship for a more economical and socially equitable Las Vegas.

Hear Namita Koppa and Caesars Entertainment's Executive Gwen Migita discuss "How Immigrants Make a City" in this week's How to Make a City- The Podcast.

Listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Or use the easy links below:

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What does naturalization mean for immigrants seeking United States citizenship? According to research by the Cities for Citizenship initiative, it could mean $3,200 in extra income per year per immigrant and a $37 to $52 billion increase in overall national GDP. That’s because foreign workers are ...

07/02/2018

“Pasos” is Spanish for “steps,” and Julie Smithwick has worked with PASOs in South Carolina for 13 years to make sure that our Latino neighbors have the support they need to make steps toward a stronger community. With a focus on education, advocacy, and leadership development, PASOs is committed to empowering Latinos in our state and continues to grow with 7 sites in South Carolina. Learn more by listening to Julie Smithwick through her Non-Profit Minute interview with MidlandsBiz!

Listen here: https://midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com/non-profit-minute-julie-smithwick-executive-director-pasos/

06/26/2018

Once upon a time Columbia Chamber decided to jump start a program to engage and keep young talent in the Midlands called Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR). COR hired Naomi Sargent as an intern fresh out of USC, which launched her career as an expert in talent attraction and retention. She's now doing incredible things to put Spartanburg, South Carolina on the map with their OneSpartanburg and College Town Spartanburg initiatives.

This is a How to Make a City- The Podcast episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy!

According to urban economist Richard Florida, the “creative class” is a population of talented young professionals who bring a wealth of new ideas and innovation to a wide range industry sectors. Cities have been competing for these types of professionals as a means to boost local economic devel...