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Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy making a difference at home
Kennedy, a Lexington County native, has overseen Nephron's move to West Columbia in 2017 and guided the pharmaceutical company through a period of rapid growth. She's especially proud to help create jobs in her hometown.
Cleckley named Richland Library entrepreneur-in-residence
Shennice Cleckley, CEO of Smart Cookie Coaching, will serve as a liaison between the library and the small business community through September. She will curate content for the library's website and hold regular office hours.
S.C. Chamber of Commerce names Morgan new CEO
Bob Morgan led the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce from 2005-2018 and was most recently public affairs director at Charlotte law firm Robinson Bradshaw. He replaces Ted Pitts, who stepped down last October.
S.C. Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses, professionals
Two businesses received awards from the chamber in categories honoring diversity and leadership in service to veterans, while a pair of individuals received human resource recognition.
Bennett named United Way of the Midlands’ Humanitarian of the Year
Bennett, a longtime banking executive, helped create Transitions Homeless Center and has served on numerous community boards. He became the first Black banker to be named chair of the South Carolina Bankers Association in July.
Pitts stepping down as S.C Chamber president and CEO
Ted Pitts, who has been in his current role since January 2015, is leaving to become president and CEO of Columbia-based commercial real estate firm Wilson Kibler. A nationwide search will be conducted for his replacement.
Neal named news director at WLTX
Sharranda Neal has served as the CBS affiliate's content manager for the past 10 years after joining the station in 2007. She will begin her new position on Sept. 8.
Business Report names 2020 Women of Influence
Nineteen honorees in fields ranging from real estate and manufacturing to architecture and cybersecurity were nominated by Columbia Regional Business Report readers and chosen by a panel of judges.
Icons and Phenoms range from construction pioneers to nonprofit champions
The Columbia Regional Business Report's second class of Icons and Phenoms highlights area leaders including construction pioneers, city leaders and nonprofit champions. The 28 honorees will be recognized at an April 9 luncheon.
S.C. insurance director to lead national association
South Carolina Department of Insurance director Ray Farmer will begin his term as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on Jan. 1.
Pastides elected to AMA board of trustees
Former University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides will begin his term as the public member on the American Medical Association board of trustees in 2020.
Memorial to honor Van Loan
Col. Jack Van Loan will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday at Five Points Centennial Plaza, where a bronze statue honoring the longtime Five Points leader stands. Van Loan died Oct. 14 at age 87.
