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High diesel prices cause loss of independent truckers, raise price of goods
The war between Ukraine and Russia and a temporary shutdown of U.S. refineries in 2020 helped drive up prices.
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Retail employees see a less chaotic Black Friday
Fewer doorbusters, floating employees and dispersed crowds made for an easier shopping day for Midlands stores.
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Is it wrong to think that Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday?
Where’s the money going — and when?
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Starbucks on Millwood is hit by the Red Cup Rebellion
The workers joined others nationwide by going on strike to protest working conditions.
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City hopes fewer parking regulations will bring influx of small businesses to North Main Street
The cost of starting a small business in Columbia is decreasing as the city tries to eliminate roadblocks for starting small businesses.
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Owners of Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles want to connect to USC students
Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles has welcomed many celebrities, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Dawn Staley. Now, the restaurant is focused on bringing in USC students.
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Columbia small businesses find community and affordability in shared storefronts
Some of Columbia’s small businesses are choosing to set up shop in shared, communal workspaces instead of opening their own, expensive storefronts.
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SC robot company to expand manufacturing, grow diversity — through high school students
Two years ago, Van Robotics, a Columbia robotics company, had an idea: High school students could be a solution to manufacturing delays in China.
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Development brings luxury living, new shops to Devine Street
A new luxury housing development and two new businesses are coming to Devine Street in Columbia.
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Tech entrepreneurial hub hires director to helm organization
Caroline Crowder has been hired as executive director at the Boyd Foundation Community Innovation Center.
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Don’t celebrate Richland Mall’s upgrade yet
The anticipated redevelopment of Forest Acres’ Richland Mall is dependent on a deal between a real estate company and the mall’s owners.
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‘Nothing is like this:’ Mix-use business, entrepreneurial hub planned for West Columbia
A new entrepreneurial hub with studio and flex space for business owners as well as shops and food and brew halls for patrons, is envisioned for West Columbia next fall. The project would redevelop an old sign factory that’s been out of business for more than a decade.
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