PATRIOCRACY
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW DOCUMENTARY
ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SCREENINGS
AT NEW HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PRIMARIES
“An objective and succinct examination of the political divide this country faces…fascinating to watch.” - Huffington Post
“A gripping depiction of the current low point in American politics.”
- Starz Denver Film Festival, Favorite Pick
“A biting look at D.C.” -Politico
As we enter the upcoming election year, political dysfunction and polarization have brought American politics to historical lows. The new politically charged documentary Patriocracy drills down to the roots of political polarization and offers sound solutions to move beyond it. The work of prolific film director-producer Brian Malone, the film received rave reviews last month during its world premier at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival.
An objective examination of the political problems facing our nation today, Patriocracy uses old-school journalism methodology and features interviews with CBS Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer, former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, Newsweek political reporter/Contributing Editor and McGlaughlin Group TV pundit Eleanor Clift, “Gang of 6” Senators Kent Conrad, Mark Warner and Mike Crapo, political commentator Pat Buchanan, former South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis, and many others.
Now, before this timely and relevant film hits theatres nationwide, Patriocracy is being offered at special screenings in select markets – including free public showings during the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries.
The South Carolina movie premier will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 6pm at the Great Columbia Chamber of Commerce auditorium, 930 Richland Street, Columbia. This FREE event is open to the public and is sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The event also includes a panel discussion moderated by National League of Women Voters President Elisabeth MacNamara. Panelists include former US Rep. John Spratt, USC School of Communication Dean and former CNN anchor Charles Bierbauer, Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Interim Director Lee Catoe, filmmaker Brian Malone, and others. This FREE event is open to the public and is sponsored by the League of Women Voters with the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council as a co-sponsor. Refreshments will be served.
Film information is available at http://www.patriocracymovie.com/.
RSVP requested, but not required at 803-251-2726 or info@lwvsc.org.
Informational flier available upon request.
Please contact Barbara Zia or Susan Richards to schedule interviews with LWVUS President Elisabeth MacNamara and Documentary Producer Brian Malone.
For additional information:
Barbara Zia, Co-president, League of Women Voters of South Carolina
2028 Azimuth Ct., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Tel: 843-216-3550 Cell: 803-251-2726
Susan Richards, VP Program, League of Women Voters of South Carolina
2566 Marsh Creek Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: 843-571-2621 Cell: 843-324-2711
Or visit:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patriocracy/patriocracy-a-documentary-film
patriocracymovie.com
facebook.com/patriocracy
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NAI AVANT BROKERS SALE OF LAND PARCEL IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SC
Patrick Palmer, CCIM, a member of NAI Avant’s Brokerage Team, recently brokered the sale of 5.48 acres off Killian Road in Richland County, SC. Palmer represented the seller in the transaction valued at approximately $845,000. The purchaser, Harley Investments, LLC plans to use the property to help accommodate the new Jim Hudson Lexus Dealership as well as the proposed Jim Hudson Cadillac Dealership.
About NAI Avant
NAI Avant’s commercial real estate business is one of the largest in the Southeast. With over 65 professionals, the firm provides comprehensive brokerage, leasing, development, property and project management services. For nearly three consecutive decades, the group has had more of its brokerage professionals recognized as top producers or recipients of the top awards than any other firm in South Carolina. As a member of the NAI Global Network, NAI Avant is affiliated with over 350 offices and 5,000 professionals in 55 countries across the globe. NAI Avant’s Property and Project Management Group currently manages a multi-million square foot portfolio of properties across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Through its Avant Healthcare Division, the firm provides comprehensive services to hospitals, clinics, and physician groups. NAI Avant, founded in 1966, is headquartered in Columbia, SC with an office in Charleston, SC. Find out more about NAI Avant and its services at www.naiavant.com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @NAI Avant and like us on Facebook.
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MAR-MAC WIRE RENEWS 55,000 SQUARE FOOT LEASE IN TIMMONSVILLE, SC
NAI Avant’s, Nick Stomski, a member of the firm’s Industrial Brokerage Team, recently represented Mar-Mac Wire in a 55,000 square foot industrial warehouse lease renewal. The property is located at 407 East Smith Street in downtown Timmonsville, SC.
About Marmac Wire
Mar-Mac Wire, Inc., is a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of quality wires and wire products. It has been serving customers across America for more than 50 years with a full line of industrial and concrete construction wire products, tools and accessories.
About NAI Avant
NAI Avant’s commercial real estate business is one of the largest in the Southeast. With over 65 professionals, the firm provides comprehensive brokerage, leasing, development, property and project management services. For nearly three consecutive decades, the group has had more of its brokerage professionals recognized as top producers or recipients of the top awards than any other firm in South Carolina. As a member of the NAI Global Network, NAI Avant is affiliated with over 350 offices and 5,000 professionals in 55 countries across the globe. NAI Avant’s Property and Project Management Group currently manages a multi-million square foot portfolio of properties across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Through its Avant Healthcare Division, the firm provides comprehensive services to hospitals, clinics, and physician groups. NAI Avant, founded in 1966, is headquartered in Columbia, SC with an office in Charleston, SC. Find out more about NAI Avant and its services at www.naiavant.com. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @NAI Avant and like us on Facebook.
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Hold
Master Plan Update Public Information Meeting
The Richland-Lexington Airport Commission (RLAC) will host a Public Information Meeting (Open House format) on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm to provide an opportunity for the public to review the recently proposed update to its 20-year Master Plan. The meeting will be held in the Carolina Room located on the lower level of the airport terminal. The general public is encouraged to attend and provide comments.
The purpose of the Public Information Meeting is to provide a forum for public review and comment relative to the 20-year vision and recommended strategies for airport development being proposed in the Airport Master Plan Update. The “open house” meeting format is intended to provide an opportunity for the general public to have interactive discussion with the Airport Commission and staff as well as the Master Plan Update consultants regarding the airport improvements proposed in the Master Plan Update.
The primary goals of the Airport Master Plan Update are to define the current and projected future aviation demand at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport; determine the strategies and alternatives for addressing this demand; to clearly identify the role of the airport in the local, regional and national aviation system; and to assess the need and financial feasibility of developing new airport facilities and infrastructure.
Please note that airport parking is complimentary to everyone attending the public information meeting on January 23 and attendees should bring their parking tickets to the meeting to receive a complimentary parking stamp.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Lynne Douglas at 803-822-5020 or l.douglas@columbiaairport.com.
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Columbia Economic Development Firm Adds Two to Provide Support for Two New Projects
Additions will empower communications and development efforts for rapidly expanding projects
Sagacious Partners, an award-winning Columbia-based economic development management and consulting firm, announced the addition today of two new employees in response to rapidly increasing demand for its services from current clients New Carolina and EngenuitySC.
Franklin Buchanan joins the firm as its Director of Business Development, acting as the main liaison between the firm and its clients. Frank Avery joins the firm as a project manager, overseeing strategic communications, marketing, and outreach events for the firm and client projects.
The two will provide support as New Carolina launches the TDL Council, a state-wide effort to consolidate public sector and private sector interests in transportation, distribution, and logistics, and as EngenuitySC launches its latest initiative, NuHub, a collaborative group of public, private, higher education, and workforce development stakeholders working to maximize economic and job creation opportunities for the nuclear industry in the Midstate region of South Carolina.
Buchanan, a South Carolina native and graduate of the University of South Carolina, comes with six years experience in development and sales in both the private and public sectors. He will foster current client relations while cultivating new investment opportunities for the firm and each of its clients.
Before joining Sagacious Partners, Buchanan spent four years with Aerotek, a provider of technical, professional, and industrial staffing services, where he quickly rose from Recruiter to Senior Recruiter to Account Manager. Prior to his time at Aerotek, Buchanan worked as a director and manager on a number of local and national political campaigns in South Carolina. In addition to his professional service, he currently serves on the board of directors for the the American Lung Association and is a member of the Rotary Club of the Vista Nights.
Avery joins the firm with two years experience in community and economic development, particularly in alternative energy. He will focus on strategic communications for the firm and its clients. A transplant from Atlanta and graduate of the University of South Carolina, Avery has risen quickly in the Columbia community after working with a number of prominent development organizations in the region and state.
Before joining Sagacious Partners, he served as Program Coordinator for Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) where he assisted in organizing over 1500 volunteers through Columbia’s most prominent public events, including the annual World Beer Festival, the USMC Mud Run, and the annual St. Patty’s Day celebration in Five Points. Prior to his time with COR, Avery worked with the statewide SC Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Alliance (SCHFCA) where he participated in the development and execution of the annual Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition. He also served as a Program Assistant at the Green Quad Learning Center for Sustainable Futures at the University of South Carolina in 2009.
“We are excited to continue expanding our team,” said Neil McLean, founder and managing partner of Sagacious Partners. “Both Buchanan and Avery bring excellent skill sets and unique, vibrant backgrounds that will enhance the ability of our firm to deliver exceptional services to our clients.”
In addition to the firm’s latest projects, Buchanan and Avery will contribute to Sagacious Partners’ current efforts with award-winning clients EngenuitySC and New Carolina.
About Sagacious Partners
Sagacious Partners, LLC, is an award-winning Columbia, SC-based economic development firm dedicated to helping regions and states around the U.S. build robust, innovation-driven economies. The firm brings over 40 years of experience providing top tier strategies, technology, economic development, and implementation experience to clients. The firm’s expertise includes next generation economic development strategy, program management, assessment of partnerships and alliances, economic networks, and technology-based economic development. Clients include municipalities, universities, and regional and statewide economic development organizations that share a common goal to create a more prosperous region. Learn more at www.sagaciouspartners.com.
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS RESCHEDULE COLONIAL LIFE ARENA DATE
FOR UPCOMING U.S. TOUR DUE TO SINGER ANTHONY KIEDIS FOOT INJURIES
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS regret to announce that they must postpone the start of their upcoming U.S. tour due to multiple foot injuries sustained by lead singer Anthony Kiedis.
Kiedis recently underwent surgery to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon in his foot and is expected to make a full recovery.
Tickets to the sold out Colonial Life Arena original date (1/28/12) will be honored for the rescheduled date (4/7/12).
The band is touring in support of the current Grammy-nominated album I’m With You.
The new date is as follows:
Colonial Life Arena – Columbia SC – 4/7/12
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DRAKE TO PLAY COLONIAL LIFE ARENA ON FEBRUARY 21
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS A$AP ROCKY & KENDRICK LAMAR
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 10:00 A.M.
Grammy-nominated, Young Money/ Cash Money recording artist Drake, in the midst of his critically acclaimed Platinum sophomore album Take Care, three high charting radio singles “Headlines”, “Make Me Proud” featuring Nicki Minaj and “The Motto” featuring Lil Wayne, four new Grammy nominations will play COLONIAL LIFE ARENA on FEBRUARY 21. Special guests KENDRICK LAMAR & A$AP ROCKY will open the show. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. at LMCtix.com, The Lexington Medical Center Box office at Colonial Life Arena, Columbia Play It Again Sports, or charge by phone 1-855-4-LMC-TIX.
A passionate and dynamic performer renowned for his energetic performances and creative stage designs, Drake’s The Club Paradise Tour promises to be a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already critically acclaimed career.
Limited student discount tickets available at the venue box office only while supplies last with valid id from Wednesday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. – Thursday, January 12 at 5:00 p.m. during normal box office hours.
Joining Drake on the North American run of The Club Paradise Tour are special guests Kendrick Lamar, a rapidly rising young rapper who was crowned “New King of the West Coast” by hip hop icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and A$AP Rocky, a much buzzed about rapper whose chopped and screwed rap style has garnered positive press from publications such as The Fader, New York Times and Stereogum.
More event information may be found at www.ColonialLifeArena.com.
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GLOBAL SPECTRUM NAMES LEXIE BOONE GENERAL MANAGER OF
COLONIAL LIFE ARENA
Global Spectrum, operators of the Colonial Life Arena, today named Lexie Boone as the facility’s new General Manager. Boone returns to the Colonial Life Arena where he was Assistant General Manager from 2006-2008. He most recently served Global Spectrum as the General Manager of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Arena in Orlando, FL.
“In his last nine years with Global Spectrum, Lexie has continued to exceed our expectations. I am confident that his experience and knowledge of the industry, specifically in regard to collegiate venues, makes him a perfect candidate for the position at the Colonial Life Arena,” said Doug Higgons, Global Spectrum Regional Vice President.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to Colonial Life Arena for this amazing opportunity. I started my career in Columbia and to come back as the General Manager of such a great venue is something I am truly excited about. I know it will be a pleasure working hand in hand with the University of South Carolina Athletics Department,” said Boone.
After interning with the University of South Carolina Athletics Department from January to December of 2002, Boone started his career with Global Spectrum in January 2003 as the Premium Services Coordinator at Colonial Life Arena. Over the next nine years, he was promoted numerous times, serving as an Event Manager at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Assistant General Manager at Colonial Life Arena, and most recently as the General Manager at the UCF Arena.
The University of South Carolina Athletics Department knows that Boone has the broad industry background that will continue to keep Colonial Life Arena one of the top venues in the southeast.
“We’re excited to see Lexie rejoin the Global Spectrum team at Colonial Life Arena,” said Charles Waddell, Associate Athletics Director for the University of South Carolina. “He brings a wide range of entertainment and athletic experience with him that we know will be crucial in helping the arena stay one of the top venues in the SEC.”
An Oxford, Mississippi native, Boone graduated from Ole Miss in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration. Boone and his wife Kimberly, a University of South Carolina graduate, are looking forward to returning to Columbia.
Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com) manages the Colonial Life Arena, as well as more than 100 other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20-million people attended more than 11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Global Spectrum is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment companies. Comcast-Spectacor also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities, Paciolan, the leading provider of venue establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions, Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company, and Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks.
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2012 South Carolina
Small Business Tax Workshops
The Internal Revenue Service, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) provide South Carolina’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.
The workshops presented offer guidance on record keeping, types of business entities, Schedules C & SE and employment taxes. The employment tax segment provides an overview of Forms 940, 941 & 944, including e-file and EFTPS due dates. There is also a discussion on Employee Classification (Employee vs. Independent Contractor). Classes are taught by instructors who are qualified to practice before the IRS(Enrolled Agents and Certified Public Accountants) and by SCDOR and SCDEW Revenue Agents.
- This workshop is targeted towards individuals interested in starting a business and also small business owners interested in learning more about their tax responsibilities.
- Classes generally run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a lunch break on your own (times subject to change).
Most Workshops are FREE (2 locations noted with nominal fee). Pre-registration is required for all of the workshops.
To register, contact the local SBDC or College listed on page 2 of this flyer.
Contact information is provided next to the workshop you wish to attend. Should you have an interest in taxpayer education or participating in the tax workshop program as an instructor or sponsor, please contact the IRS Communications & Stakeholder Outreach office in Columbia at 803-312-7774 for more information.
NOTE: Workshops may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or poor weather. Workshops are not for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit.
While no closings have yet to be announced, the news has many here in the Midlands concerned over the possible economic impact.
