Mike Switzer

South Carolina

Host and Producer, South Carolina Business Review at WSCI-FM (Charleston, SC)

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Economic uncertainty continues across SC

4 days ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

On again, off again tariffs. On again, off again government layoffs. And attacks from Washington on universities and corporate America. What does it all mean for our state’s economy? Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus at the College of Business & Behavioral Science and Alumni Professor of Economics Emeritus, both at Clemson University. He is also the Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center which publishes his Economic Situation Report.
EV charger market gets boost, Boeing gets record order, and more

5 days ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

An update of the news, events and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, the company that publishes the Columbia Regional Business Report, Charleston Regional Business Journal, GSA Business and SCBizNews magazine. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinesselectric vehiclesBoeingSC News
Turning textile mill blight into opportunity

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

Late last year, we spoke with our next guest about our state’s Textile Mill Revitalization Tax Credit, designed to rehabilitate old textile mills and turn them into economic opportunities. Many mills have taken advantage of this, but what about the blight that still surrounds these old mills? Well, the Department of Revenue has just issued new guidance on this topic. Mike Switzer interviews Phillip Land, an attorney with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in Greenville, SC.
New Midlands mayor looking for economic growth

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

The oldest inland town in our state has a new mayor who has some new plans for its economic opportunities. Mike Switzer interviews Vincent Sheheen, former member of the S.C. House and Senate and now the nonpartisan mayor of Camden, SC. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinessSC Newseconomy
Learning leadership through fast cars

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

You’ve probably heard about various types of leadership training, and maybe your company even has one in-house. But we’ve recently learned about one that involves driving high-speed, performance cars. Mike Switzer interviews Clemson Turregano, a senior fellow at the Furman University Center for Innovative Leadership in Greenville, SC. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinessFurman UniveristySC News
Financial Considerations for Marriage

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

Money may not be the most comfortable topic for married couples to talk about. But marriage is a partnership, and so our next guest says that you should make sure your finances reflect that. Mike Switzer interviews Gyles Laney, a certified financial planner with Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies in Isle of Palms, SC. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinesspersonal financesSC Newsmarriage
Food delivery robot law hit with veto, State supreme court to rule on Amazon back taxes, and a new factory coming to I-95 corridor

1 week ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC. She tells us about Amazon possibly owing SC almost $300 million in back taxes, a new factory going up in Clarendon County, and the governor’s veto involving food delivery robots on the USC campus. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinessTechnologyUniversity of South CarolinaSC Supreme CourttaxesmanufacturingSC News
S.C. investment accelerator helping diverse entrepreneurs succeed

2 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

Over a year ago, we introduced our listeners to an organization in our state that is working hard to address the gap in venture capital access for women, minority, veteran, and other often underfunded entrepreneurial demographics. Today, we’ll get an update on their efforts. Mike Switzer interviews Millicent Lann, program director at the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator, part of the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Upstate middle schoolers experience aerospace and automotive careers

2 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

Over the past decade, we have learned of several K-12 education programs that have attempted to introduce students to various career opportunities. Recently, we’ve come across another one, this time originating at an Upstate middle school. Mike Switzer interviews Eddie Payne, assistant principal at West-Oak Middle School in Westminster, S.C. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewbusiness newsbusinesseducationSC News
Annual southern products competition is back for 16th year

2 weeks ago | southcarolinapublicradio.org | Mike Switzer

For the past 15 years, our next guest’s magazine has been hosting an awards program for products made in the South. Now in their 16th year, you may want to know that nominations are ending soon. Mike Switzer interviews Caroline Sanders Clements, associate editor with Garden and Gun magazine in Charleston, S.C. South Carolina Business Review SC Business Reviewsmall businessbusinessmanufacturingSC News