September 2019

Furman Climbs Five Spots to No. 46 U.S. News National Rankings
Furman climbs five spots to No. 46 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges,” released September 9, 2019. Among such universities, Furman also rose significantly in the “Most Innovative Schools” ranking, climbing 16 places to No. 5, and “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” rising 27 spots to No. 12. Furman…

Join SCRA Launch & Learn Webinars for Start-ups
Principles of Accounting September 19 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Register Here for Webinar Part 2 of the 4 part series on: Life Cycle of a Company Join us to discuss the essential principles of accounting, that can set a company up for success. In this seminar, we will do a…

New Partnership Unites SC Businesses with Exceptional Needs Students
At the Governor’s MansionGovernor Henry McMaster shows exceptional needs students how to use Abii, an educational teaching tool from Van Robotics. Columbia, S.C. – Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a new partnership that unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students. This business-education partnership joins together South…

Event Photography: Behind the Lens
7 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Pro Original Image – Click to see what it looks like when edited by a pro vs. an amateur Chances are you’ve heard the phrase, “Pics or it didn’t happen!” It’s true. You can spend weeks or months planning the perfect event, but if you don’t have a…

Human Side of Building Successful Business
Brian McKay, EVP, and Jessica Baker, VP Member Services for SC Telco, share how connecting with employees can determine your connection with clients. In business, everything is connected, from customer relationships to company culture. They go hand-in-hand and if there’s a weak link in the chain, it distracts from your mission. It distracts from your…