Columbia SC Real Estate Update 3-1-2011

Posted By Craig Summerall @ Mar 1st 2011 8:51pm In: Real Estate News

TODAY'S HEADLINES / MARCH 1, 2011

BMW adds $100M investment at Spartanburg Co. factory

BMW Manufacturing is adding another $100 million investment at the company’s Spartanburg County factory as well as a new X3 program to further streamline the company’s export operation. BMW President Josef Kerscher made the announcement Monday night in his keynote speech at the annual meeting of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce.

First-time jobless claims on the decline

For the past month, South Carolina and the rest of the United States have seen a steady decline in the number of first-time unemployment claims, an indication of fewer layoffs. From Feb. 5-11, first-time claims fell 15% in South Carolina.

Columbia home values drop in fourth quarter

Home values in the Columbia area dropped about 2% in the fourth quarter of 2010 from levels a year earlier, according to the latest report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Former DOT director named contractors group's liaison

Danny Shealy, former director of construction for the S.C. Department of Transportation, will be Carolinas Associated General Contractors' liaison between members of its Highway Division and the S.C. DOT.

S.C. chief justice receives Sandra Day O’Connor award

Jean Hoefer Toal has been named the first recipient of the National Center for State Courts Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, which was established in 2010.

Homebuilders group names Mortgage Banker of Year

The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia gives the honor based on a variety of criteria, including business practices, industry involvement and personal and professional goals.

Polycom CEO to discuss industry success at Moore

Andrew “Andy” Miller, CEO of Polycom and a 1981 graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business, will return to campus March 2 to meet with students and give a public talk about executive leadership and Polycom’s industry success.

Volunteers needed for St. Pat's event

Columbia Opportunity Resource is looking for volunteers to give back to the community at the St. Pat's in Five Points event March 19. The group is putting together a "Clover Corps" of 200 volunteers to pour drinks and work the gates.

Job of the Week

The University of South Carolina is hiring a data coordinator for its Development and Alumni Affairs, Advancement Services department. The coordinator will be responsible for data collection, data entry and logging of all gifts received by the university. A bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience, or a high school diploma and seven years’ experience in a data processing environment are required. Learn more or apply here.

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