Mike Switzer

South Carolina Business Review

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The South Carolina Business Review, with host Mike Switzer, focuses on news from South Carolina's business community with interviews of many small business owners and business leaders from around the state. South Carolina's nonprofits, including its colleges and universities are also regularly featured on the program, as well as many of the state's small business support organizations. Click here to contact the South Carolina Business Review by email. The South Carolina Business Review is a production of Magnolia Media for South Carolina Public Radio. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions express...

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Mike Switzer

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Higher interest rates are bad and good 17.01.2023

Rising interest rates have obviously created challenges for home buyers and other borrowers. However, for investors this situation is creating an opportunity that has not been seen in decades. Mike Switzer interviews Roy Janse, a certified financial planner at Goldfinch Wealth Management in Greenville, SC.

Greenville gets new venture fund 16.01.2023

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, our resident serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John tells us about a new $6 million venture capital fund recently started in Greenville.

Healthcare staffing in demand 13.01.2023

SCBizNews recently named our next guest’s healthcare staffing company not only one of the fastest growing for 2022 but also one of the best places to work in our state, as well. Mike Switzer interviews Natasha Lee, founder and CEO of Floyd Lee Locums in North Charleston, SC.

SC biofuel company recognized for growth 12.01.2023

Our next guest’s company keeps showing up on our radar. They started over a decade ago as a pretty small operation in a pretty small town in the Midlands of our state and have since expanded their operations to several states and most recently were named #1 high-growth small company by SCBizNews. Mike Switzer interviews “Bio” Joe Renwick, founder of Green Energy Biofuel in Winnsboro, SC.

USC Greenville med school celebrates ten years 11.01.2023

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, our country could see a significant shortage of physicians over the next decade. Over the past decade, our next guest’s institution has been working hard to keep that from happening in our state. Mike Switzer interviews Marjorie Jenkins, dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC.

Five ways to spend unused 529 Plan funds 10.01.2023

The main vehicle parents use these days to save money for their children’s education is the 529 plan. But what happens to the money in that plan if your child decides not to go to college? Or maybe they go to a less expensive college than you had anticipated and some money is left over in the plan? Mike Switzer interviews Laird Green, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Gre...

Greenville-Anderson #1 on national Innovation Hubs Index 09.01.2023

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John tells us about how the CHIPS Act is putting the Upstate on the map for innovation.

Small business issues grab early 2023 headlines 06.01.2023

If you can believe it, the first week of 2023 is wrapping up fast. Our next guest says that before the year gets away from us, he has a few things he believes small businesses should be aware of. Mike Switzer interviews Frank Knapp, President and CEO of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce in Columbia.

Mattress industry highly competitive 05.01.2023

The mattress market in this country is big business with more than 16 million mattresses sold each year at an estimated overall value of over $17 billion. For over 90 years, our next guest’s Upstate company has been a part of that industry. Mike Switzer interviews Jay Orders, CEO of Engineered Sleep Mattress Company in Greenville, SC.

Upstate city named a best place to raise a family 04.01.2023

Fortune magazine recently named our next guest’s Upstate city as one of the top 25 places in the country to raise a family, the only one on the list from South Carolina. Mike Switzer interviews JR Charles, community development director for the city of Mauldin, SC.

Cryptocurrency in divorce 03.01.2023

Cryptocurrency continues to gain acceptance into investor portfolios. But because it has more complications than standard investments, it also introduces more complications into asset negotiations when a divorce arises. Mike Switzer interviews Stephanie Vokral, a certified financial planner and a certified divorce financial analyst with The Financial Knot, in Columbia, SC.

SC’s largest economic development project potential impact 02.01.2023

Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John discusses the potential impact of the largest economic development project in SC history recently announced by the SC Dept. of Commerce: Redwood Materials.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 10 30.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, research economist at the University of SC Darla Moore School of Business Division of Research.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 8 28.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, research economist at the University of SC Darla Moore School of Business Division of Research.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 7 27.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Joey Von Nessen, research economist at the University of SC Darla Moore School of Business Division of Research.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 5 23.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Daniel Rickenmann, mayor of the City of Columbia, SC.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 4 22.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Felicia Rhue Howard, vice president of economic development strategy for Dominion Energy.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 3 21.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Felicia Rhue Howard, vice president of economic development strategy for Dominion Energy.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 2 20.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Barbara Melvin, CEO of South Carolina Ports.

2022 USC Economic Outlook Conference - Excerpt 1 19.12.2022

This is the time of year when we share with you some excerpts from the most recent University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Economic Outlook Conference. Today’s excerpt comes from Barbara Melvin, CEO of South Carolina Ports.

Turning recipes into food products 15.12.2022

About three years ago, we interviewed our next guest and her husband about their prepackaged hamburger marinades and sauces that are now on grocery store shelves across the country. As a result of their success, they have appeared on many network TV shows and became regular guests on QVC after winning QVC's "Customer Food Choice Award". Now they are staying busy teaching people how to package and...

Aging in place 14.12.2022

As our population continues to age, a popular scenario has started to emerge, and it does not involve nursing homes. More and more of our elderly are deciding that they want to age in place. That is - at home. Joining us today to tell us more about this trend is Dina Mewett, executive director of BeWell@Home in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

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