B2B:The Grand Strand

10/06/2026

News Alert: Manufacturing Depends on Logistics 🚨

With about 13 percent of the state’s workforce employed in manufacturing — and thousands more promised jobs in the pipeline — additional growth of the logistics industry is crucial to attracting and retaining manufacturing investments.

To view the full article, click the link below.

🔗https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/manufacturing-depends-on-logistics-to-keep-supply-chain-moving,57945?

10/05/2026

News Alert: Michelin Stars and Culinary Awards 🍽️ 🚨

When people think of South Carolina, they think about Southern cooking and boils. However, in recent years, South Carolina has become a mention for "fine dining."

View the article to learn more about who caught the James Beard Foundation's attention in South Carolina.

🔗https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/michelin-stars-and-culinary-awards-south-carolina-finding-its-place-in-the-destination-dining,57048?

10/02/2026

News Alert 🚨

"South Carolina's job growth accelerated in August, adding 10,800 jobs on net," said Bethany Greene, Richmond Fed economist. "Job gains were concentrated mostly in leisure and hospitality and professional and business services."

View the full story here: https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/richmond-fed-releases-sc-economic-snapshot,56603

09/30/2026

News Alert 🚨

Four South Carolina restaurants were named in the top 10 in Tripadvisor's annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026.

View the list: https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/south-carolina-restaurants-honored-in-tripadvisor-awards,55768

09/29/2026

Many organizations have an institutional blindspot and underestimate how public company reviews affect their candidate attraction and retention.

According to One Hour:

96% of candidates read employer reviews before accepting a job offer.

69% of candidates reject job offers from companies with bad reputations, even if the salary meets their expectations.

79% of employees check online reviews of an employer specifically before accepting a job offer.

95% of candidates say that ratings and feedback from current and former employees directly influence their final choice.

One way to change your talent acquisition pipeline is to back up your company's reputation with a 2027 SC Top Workplaces award.

Submit your nomination for Top Workplaces in South Carolina by clicking the link below.

🔗 https://topworkplaces.com/nominate/southcarolina/?utm_source=morningcall&utm_medium=emailext&utm_campaign=LH27

To learn more about this distinction, view this link: https://topworkplaces.com/resources/

09/28/2026

News Alert 🚨

The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission has selected Lori A. Heafner, Ph.D., as the next president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College following a comprehensive national search.

The Area Commission made its selection during a special-called meeting Friday, Sept. 18, following finalist visits and public forums held on the Conway Campus. Heafner will assume the presidency Jan. 4, 2027.

Read more: https://www.b2bthegrandstrand.com/stories/horry-georgetown-technical-college-names-lori-heafner-new-president,56238

09/10/2026

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09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

🗣️ Integrated Media Publishing Announces Editorial Transition

Integrated Media Publishing announces that David D***s has left the company after many years of service as editor of our South Carolina business publications.

We are grateful to David for his contributions to Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B: The Grand Strand and B2B: P*e Dee Business, and we wish him the very best.

Donna Walker, Associate Editor, will assume David's editorial responsibilities. She will work with our editorial team and contributors to continue delivering timely, relevant coverage of the people, companies and issues shaping South Carolina's business community.

Our commitment remains unchanged: to provide strong local business journalism, deepen our coverage across the state and continue building relationships with the business and community leaders we serve.

We look forward to this next chapter and to continuing to grow our publications and statewide business coverage.

Meet Donna Walker ✨
Donna Isbell Walker is associate editor of Integrated Media Publishing's five business magazines. A graduate of Wingate University, she previously spent 31 years at The Greenville News, where she worked as a lifestyle reporter, City People writer, and entertainment writer. She is the mother of an adult son, Michael. In her free time, she enjoys reading, travel, and concerts.