People in the News

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. … Read More

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. … Read More

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. … Read More

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. … Read More

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. … Read More