Columbia SC Real Estate Update 2-23-11

Posted By Craig Summerall @ Feb 24th 2011 8:20am In: Real Estate News

TODAY'S HEADLINES / FEB. 23, 2011

Unemployment insurance proposals shift tax burden

With unrest growing over increases to some employers’ unemployment insurance bills, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce has modeled several options to provide tax relief for higher-tiered rate payers. S.C. DEW released new models Tuesday.

Newberry College appoints CFO

Newberry College announced it has appointed Steven Feld as CFO and executive vice president for administrative affairs. Most recently, he was chief operating officer for the New York firm CEO Connection.

Savannah River Remediation names new president

Dave Olson has been named president and project manager of Savannah River Remediation LLC. Olson has served for the past three years as SRR’s deputy project and operations manager.

S.C. Business Week seeks sponsorships, applications

Business-sponsored scholarships and student applications are now being accepted for South Carolina Business Week, slated for July 10-15. Each year, Business Week offers bright young adults the unique opportunity to interact with business leaders and their peers to learn more about the ins and outs of a successful career.

Governor’s school to honor Leatherman

The S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics will honor Sen. Hugh Leatherman with the Townes Award at its Brainwaves: The 19th Annual Townes Award Dinner on March 9 in Columbia.

Goodwill Foundation names board chairman

The Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands Foundation raises, manages and distributes assets to benefit Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands. Ross B. Plyler, an attorney with Collins & Lacy P.C., has been named chairman of the organization’s board.

Job of the Week

The University of South Carolina is seeking a prospect management coordinator to be responsible for the entry of prospect management data for all college-based and central Development Office fundraisers in Columbia. A bachelor's degree and three years experience in collecting, scheduling, processing and reporting information in a data processing environment and strong organizational skills are desired. For more information about this opportunity or to apply, click here.

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