Adams and Reese Attorney Lana Sims IV Accepted into Leadership Columbia Class of 2014-2015
Adams and Reese attorney Lana Sims IV has been accepted into the 2014-2015 Class of Leadership Columbia, sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and providing existing and emerging leaders with opportunities to enhance their civic knowledge and network.
For 40 years, the program has helped participants better understand how the Columbia community works, build relationships with the region’s current and future leaders and become inspired to focus their talents in a way that will best serve the community.
At Adams and Reese, Sims focuses his practice on commercial and real estate litigation, working with clients on matters involving title insurance claims, mortgage banking, claim and delivery (replevin) and Article 9, debt collection, and real property disputes. He also represents local and regional retail businesses in claim and delivery and contract litigation, as well as general commercial litigation.
He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division and the Richland County Bar Association. In the community, Sims is a Steering Committee Member of the United Way of the Midlands’ Young Leaders Society, and he is an active member of Columbia Opportunity Resource and the Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries.
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Good Information on Activities in “Our Most Military Friendly Community”
First and Foremost, Congratulations to General Becker on his promotion to Major General. We are proud of General Becker and excited for he and Sherri as he accepts his well-deserved second star!
Bill Dukes has been appointed as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. We look forward to working with Bill in his new endeavor. Read about his appointment in The State newspaper, click here.
- 2014 Military Advocate of the Year for the Chamber’s Annual Gala nominations being accepted until July 25th at noon: Nominate someone today!
- Chamber Gala Details: Date: October 9, 2014
Silent Auction: 6 p.m. (donate item)
Dinner: 7 p.m. (sponsor/register)
Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - Jackson Jubilee | August 1 | Solomon Center
Fort Jackson is hosting its annual Jackson Jubilee on August 1, 2014 at the Robert B. Solomon Center, 6150 Marion Street from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. This is an opportunity for our off post business representatives to meet Soldiers, Family members, Exceptional Family members, civilians, and retirees face-to-face, and certainly a great time to spread the word about their organization. Representatives can expect participation from the Army community. A display space will be made available for those wishing to participate and represent their organization with the personnel and materials of their choice. Approximately 800 attendees are expected.
We are assessing a nominal sponsorship fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150). One Hundred percent of the funds will be utilized to enhance the event. Payment of the fee entitles you to an 8’x 8’ display space to include a 6’ table and one chair. Below is a registration form for your convenience. Thank you for your time and dedication to serving those who serve! For assistance: jessie.s.stevenson@us.army.mil or phone: 803.751.4114.
- Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk | September 19 | 7 PM
For more information on the 5K or to register, click here.
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Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P. Announces Staff Accountant in Charleston
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that:
Kyle G. Fife has joined the tax and business consulting practice as a Staff Accountant in the firm’s Charleston office. Kyle received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from The Citadel and is a CPA candidate. He has two years of experience in finance and accounting in the private sector. Kyle is a member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Killian Road Site for Future Popeye’s Restaurant, Columbia, SC
NAI Avant brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented the seller of ±0.8 acres on Killian Road in northeast Columbia, SC. The property was purchased for $500,000 by S&F Investments, Inc., with plans to develop the parcel for a Popeye’s restaurant.
NAI Avant Consummates Sale of ±19,800 SF Religious Campus, Columbia, SC
Nick Stomski, SIOR, Senior Broker with NAI Avant, recently completed the sale of the ±19,800 square foot religious campus at 631 Sparkleberry Lane in Columbia, SC. The property consists of two buildings that sit on approximately 5.66 acres and was purchased for $1,150,000.
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 more than 375 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with over 6,700 local market professionals, managing over 380 million square feet of property. NAI Global is the single largest, most powerful global network of owner-operated commercial real estate brokerage firms and is a wholly owned subsidiary of C-III Capital partners. NAI Global Member firms, leaders in their local markets, are actively managed to work in unison and provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. 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 and like us on Facebook.
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