Nelson Lindsay, a seasoned and state-certified economic developer with more than two decades of experience, joins Kara Gormley Meador + Tushar Chikhliker to talk about his new role as CEO + President of Central SC Alliance. Nelson and Tushar discuss all things workforce development on episode 69 of The Buzz.

With more than 55,000 residents, York County has become one of the fastest-growing counties. York County Economic Development CEO & President David Swenson joins Kara & Burnie to talk about the Carolina Panthers' commitment and relocation of their headquarters and practice facilities to Rock Hill, SC.

Do you own a medium or small agribusiness, but are confused about which tax credits your company qualifies for or don't know how to apply? The SCDA's Assistant Director of Agribusiness Development, Laura Jordan joins Kara & Burnie to talk about new tax incentives for businesses and manufacturers involved in S.C. agriculture.

Effective community + economic development often has its challenges across all levels - locally, affordable housing has been a particular point of stress in South Carolina

Effective community + economic development often has its challenges across all levels - locally, affordable housing has been a particular point of stress in South Carolina. Greenville Housing Fund President + CEO Bryan Brown joins Burnie and Kara on this episode to discuss exactly what affordable housing is, how it can be achieved (and maintained), and what the GHF is doing to make it a reality in the Upstate.

Who doesn't love good ol' economics? In this episode, we've got two guys who definitely do (and one female co-host slowly being converted). Burnie + Kara sat down with Clemson University Regional Economic Analysis Laboratory (CU-REAL) Director Dr. Robert Carey to explore exactly what (and who) CU-REAL is, and deep dive into a couple of recent economic impact studies.

Innovators, entrepreneurs + burgeoning tech pros are taking flight around South Carolina, thanks in part to S.C. Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation and Scribble SC. With partners + programs like SC Codes, SC Tech and more, the Palmetto State's knowledge economy is flourishing. We explore this, plus grant opportunities and MUCH more with Laura McIntosh - tune in!

We're welcoming Jim Stritzinger BACK to The Buzz! Kara + guest host Tushar Chikhliker catch up with Jim in his new role as Director of South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff's SC Broadband Office.

Palmetto Tech Bridge and NavalX Regional Director Michael Merriken joins Burnie + Kara for the latest episode of The Buzz, diving into the naval + military tech incubator culture in the Lowcountry.

We're here to talk ✨apprenticeships✨ with Midlands Technical College's Business Solutions Director Jeremy Catoe! Plus! We have a rockstar guest host, Nexsen Pruet attorney Tushar Chikhliker.

We dove in to the bigger picture of South Carolina's manufacturing industry and its economic impact across the Palmetto State. The numbers are staggering, but UofSC Research Economist Dr. Joey Von Nessen helped explain!

Burnie & Kara prepared for the 4th of July weekend with a check-in with Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Karen Riordan - and folks - tourism is back in Myrtle Beach!