Dr. Teegen hosts the 27th annual Economic Outlook Conference
Story and photos by John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Dr. Hildy Teegen, dean of USC's Moore School of Business, greeted her audience of hundreds at the Marriott Monday morning, December 3. She thanked Joel Smith, former dean, for bringing the conference to what it became in its 27th edition.
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Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Property taxes and parking fees According to CarolinaLiving.com, property taxes on a $400,000 home in Columbia come to $7,330, while in Charleston, $3,796. Charleston Mayor Joe Riley recently proposed a 4.4 percent property tax increase to pay for enhancements to the fire department and other expe...
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Fred Gassaway of Palmetto Economic Development Corporation
Star Profile
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      South Carolina has some of the lowest rates for electric power in the country. Among the investorowned utilities, the electricity cities, the electric co- operatives, and Santee Cooper, there is plenty of low- priced power to go around the state.
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Folks about town
      Cyril Agbe- Davies, operator of a Kirby distributorship, was recognized for reaching business goals by Kirby World Headquarters. Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers Jr., who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 137 45 years ago, was recently presented with his Eagle pin by the Indian Waters Council.
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Toucan Talk
How To Pick A Financial Advisor
Provided by Michael mjo@teamoana.com
      In a bull market, most investors love their advisors. For the most part, investments are going up, and all is right with the world. Investment performance takes a back seat to intangibles - things like "personality" or "service.
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