Columbia SC Real Estate Update 2-25-11
TODAY'S HEADLINES / FEB. 25, 2011
Wilbur Smith merges with Massachusetts company
Columbia-based international engineering firm Wilbur Smith Associates has been acquired by wastewater and environmental remediation company CDM of Cambridge, Mass. The two companies have been in discussions since June.
Comptroller wants to consolidate state’s financial offices
In a letter sent today to Sen. Larry Martin, chairman of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee studying possible changes to statewide elected offices, Eckstrom advocates combining the Comptroller’s and Treasurer’s offices as a means of streamlining costs and eliminating administrative duplication.
Ellis Lawhorne attorney appointed to USC boardRita Bragg Cullum has served for several years as chairwoman of the University of South Carolina Guardian Society, which promotes planned giving to USC. Two Columbia nonprofits receive Wal-Mart grantThe retail giant provided $100,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank and St. Andrews Baptist Church. Columbia is one of six communities that received grants as part of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s $2 billion commitment to fighting hunger through 2015. |
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Get information about the top businesses in the region through the Business Report's online lists. Sample our Advertising, Public Relations & Marketing Firms list or browse the main research page. Each week, the Daily Report offers a new featured list for readers. Job of the WeekThe 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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