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...

Author

Mike Switzer

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Water utilities face staffing challenges 12.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Jay Blankenship, director of workforce engagement with Renewable Water Resources, known as ReWa, in Greenville, SC.

Ecotourism in SC 11.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Shane Ziegler, co-founder, owner and operator of Barrier Island EcoTours at the Isle of Palms, SC.

Scout Motors still on schedule in Blythewood, SC 10.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Jamie Lovegrove, a public affairs representative with Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC.

Trump family brings new reality to crypto markets 09.12.2025

You may have heard news stories this year about the Trump family making major investments in the cryptocurrency markets, the latest being a $314 million deal with a new bitcoin mining company.

New gas power plant cost estimates nearly double 08.12.2025

Guest Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette, tells us that the new gas plant planned for Canadys has significantly increased cost estimates.

$50 million affordable housing initiative launched in the Lowcountry 05.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Brown with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance.

Guiding nonprofits to successful fundraising 04.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Katy Smith, executive director of Greater Good Greenville.

Midlands singer has breakout year 03.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Steve Ray Ladson, from Hopkins, SC.

SC Economic Outlook Conference coming December 11th 02.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.

The importance of municipal parks 01.12.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina.

Homelessness persists across SC 28.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Kyle Harding, executive director of the Oliver Gospel Mission in Columbia, SC.

The original affordable housing expert 27.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Moryah Jackson, executive director of Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in Columbia, SC.

Nuclear degree now available in SC 26.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Travis Knight, chair and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina and Director of USC’s Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program.

Is a 1929 style market crash coming? 25.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Rob DeHollander, a certified financial planner in Greenville, SC.

SC’s biggest-single economic development deal, is up and running 24.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

Pickleball for golf? 21.11.2025

Over ten years ago, we interviewed a guest about a piece of equipment that helped you learn how to properly swing a golf club. Now they’ve come up with a new tool for golfers, will it enjoy the same success?

Finding and retaining the manufacturing labor force 20.11.2025

There’s no doubt that our state is experiencing a manufacturing boom, but where do we find the workers, and then, how do we keep them?

Marketing strategies affected by changing economic landscape 19.11.2025

With tariffs and artificial intelligence causing rapidly shifting market conditions this year, many businesses are rethinking their marketing strategies.

Choosing a 529 Plan? Pack the Right Suitcase for the Journey 18.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Laird Green, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Greenville, SC.

Another high-paying jobs loss for SC 17.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBiz, which publishes several business journals across our state.

New workforce center opens in Midlands 14.11.2025

One year ago, a Midlands economic development organization transitioned to a new one that has now announced the completion of a new workforce training center as qualified labor shortages remain tight. Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, CEO of the Columbia Area Development Partnership.

Midlands snack and novelty company celebrates 90 years 13.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Rob Turner, a director with Cromer’s in Columbia, SC.

How the boat business contributes to SC economy 12.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Mike Youngblood with Stingray Boats in Hartsville, SC.

'Rule of 55' can help bridge gap between early retirement and Social Security 11.11.2025

For those of you who may be interested in retiring early, today's guest says there is a little known provision in the IRS code that could help.

Rural SC economic news and two state agencies with updates 10.11.2025

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC, about farmland preservation efforts, a new factory coming to Colleton County, the state housing authority moving ahead with affordable home building, and a new vision for the state ports authority.

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