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Name RegisteredAddress local Total Inhouse services Year

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site architects staff of specialization Notable S.C. projects Top local official founded

LARGEST AREA ARCHITECTURE FIRMS Ranked by number of registered local architects

1 JHS Architecture: Integrated Design 10 29 Architecture, interior design, Palmetto Baptist Hospital, W. Barry Jenkins 19861812 Lincoln St. mechanical engineering, The Colonial Center (associate Columbia, SC 29201 electrical engineering architect), Spring Valley High School,(803) 252-2400 / (803) 252-1630 and planning Williams Brice Stadium additions,www.jhs-architects.com Palmetto Armory office building

1 Jumper Carter Sease 10 21 Architecture, interiors and planning. West Columbia City Hall, Joel Carter and 1929412 Meeting St. Specializing in educational, Crayton Middle School, Todd SeaseWest Columbia, SC 29169 religious, corporate, municipal Busbee Middle School,(803) 791-1020 / (803) 791-1022 and healthcare projects St. Stephens Lutheran Churchwww.jcsarchitects.com

1 Stevens & Wilkinson 10 46 Architecture, engineering S.C. State House, Columbia Robert T. Lyles 19191501 Main St. and interior design Museum of Art, Richland County Columbia, SC 29201 Public Library, Meridian High Rise,(803) 765-0320 / (803) 254-6209 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Centerwww.sw-sc.com

4 CJMW (formerly Architects BC) 9 16 Architecture, engineering and Center of Excellence for Ben Compton 1976201 West Main St. interior design Technology at Midlands Tech,Lexington, SC 29072 Lexington Municipal Complex, (803) 957-9373 / (803) 957-4748 Riverbanks Zoo (West Columbia entrance),www.cjmw.com Lexington Technology Center

5 GMK Associates 8 100 Healthcare planning, architecture, McLeod Health, Kershaw County Medical Center Bruce Barragan 19661201 Main St., Suite 2100 engineering, design-build, Cancer Care Institute of Carolina, Koger Center,Columbia, SC 29201 interior design South Trust Building, Palmetto Health Richland(803) 256-0000 / (803) 256-9610 and construction services renovations, Providence Hospital renovations, www.gmka.com Richland County Judicial Center

6 The Boudreaux Group 6 19 Architecture, interior and planning The Strom Thurmond Fitness and Wellness John A. Boudreaux 19761200 Park St. Center, USC West Quad dormitory,Columbia, SC 29201 Logan Elementary School renovations,(803) 799-0247 / (803) 771-6844 S.C. Bank and Trust headquarterswww.boudreauxgroup.com

6 Watson Tate Savory Architects 6 15 Architecture, master planning, USC-Beaufort New River Campus, Hollings Michael Watson, 1989701-A Lady St. interior design, LEED design National Advocacy Center, Vista Lofts, Sanders Tate,Columbia, SC 29201 USC Blossom Street garage, USC South Campus Tom Savory,(803) 799-5181 / (803) 799-5757 housing, Dunbar Funeral Home, S.C. Budget Regina Fordwww.watsontatesavory.com and Control Board Data Center

8 CDA Architects 5 22 Architecture, interior design, USC Baseball Stadium, Wilbur Smith Curt Davis 19841136 Washington St., Suite 600 sustainable/LEED design, Associates interior renovation,Columbia, SC 29201 construction management, Ft. Jackson Military Entrance Processing(803) 799-6502 / (803) 799-2014 historic renovation, master planning Station renovation, Village at Sandhill,www.curtdavisinc.com Cox & Dinkins LEED Certified building

8 LTC Associates 5 13 Architecture: commercial, medical, SC National Guard headquarters, Lexington Jeff Lewis, 1995912 Lady St., Suite 300 educational, religious, food service, Medical Center Business Services Building, J. Wes Taylor,Columbia, SC 29201 industrial, retail, multi-family Florence & Hutcheson offices, Mohawk John Taylor(803) 254-9082 / (803) 252-7200 and residential Manufacturing facility, Camp Gravattwww.LTCarch.com Conference Center and Chapel, Ogletree law firm

8 The LPA Group Inc. 5 145 Planning, design, construction Columbia Pendleton Street parking facility, R. Glen Lott 1981700 Huger St. management, commercial industrial, Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car facilities, Arthur E. ParrishColumbia, SC 29201 transportation and interiors Columbia Owens Downtown Airport, Myrtle(803) 254-2211 / (803) 779-8749 Beach International Airport, LPA Group headquarterswww.lpagroup.com

SOURCES: Information was compiled from mailed questionnaires and interviews with agency representatives. Compiled by Chaunte McClure

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Rank Phone/Fax/Web site units fees Services available available Administrator Owner

1 Lowman Home Residential Care 132 $300/ All levels of care, Alzheimer's unit, medical director, Yes David Lever Lutheran Homes2101 Dutch Fork Road; varies full-time chaplain, beauty salon, scheduled transportation, of S.C.White Rock, SC 29177 robust activities(803) 732-8800 / (803) 732-8707www.lowmanhome.org

2 Agape Assisted Living 115 $2,000/ Studio, one and two bedroom apartments, assisted living, No Veronica McMahon Scott Middleton2705 Leaphart Road rates begin laundry and cleaning services, individualized care,West Columbia, SC 29169 at $2,200 three meals per day, nursing and medical team, (803) 939-3000 / (803) 739-8762 per month on site activities program

3 Oakleaf Village of Lexington 100 $1,500/ Assisted living and dementia care with medication Yes Melanie W. Anderson Royal Senior 800 N. Lake Drive $1,990 administration, three additional service levels, dining, laundry, Care, LLCLexington, SC 29072 to $3,600 transportation, recreation, security, maintenance, (803) 808-3477 / (803) 808-3419 housekeeping, emergency call systemwww.oakleafvillage.com

4 Rapha Residential Care 92 $500/ Daily meals, transportation, security, beauty salon, Yes Debbie Williams Mastermind LLP3959 Fish Hatchery Road varies barber shop, recreation, religious services, medical consultant,Gaston, SC 29053 and independent, assisted and secured units(803) 755-6541 / (803) 955-0453

5 Lexington Gardens 90 $750/ Daily meals, transportation, security, trash removal, call bell, Yes Everette L. Williams Wellington 190 McSwain Drive; $1,895 religious services, medical consultant, medication management, HealthcareWest Columbia, SC 29169 to $2,495 recreation, housekeeping, laundry services(803) 936-0062 / (803) 936-0204

6 Generations of Batesburg 88 none/ Daily meals, transportation, security, trash removal, call bell, No Tianita Pickens Louetta Slice111 Generations Blvd. $1,000 recreation, religious services, medical consultant,Batesburg, SC 29006 to $2,000 medication management(803) 532-8428 / (803) 532-9194

7 Agape at Kathwood 86 Varies/ Apartment-style living, daily dining, transportation, Yes Betsy Flora Scott Middleton4520 Trenholm Road varies life-enrichment program, security, medication administrationColumbia, SC 29206(803) 787-1234 / (803) 787-1285www.carvita.com

8 Still Hopes Episcopal 71 Varies/ Dementia program, services, apartments, cottages, Yes Danny Sanford S.C. Episcopal Retirement Community varies adult day care, respite care Home at Still Hopes1 Still Hopes DriveWest Columbia, SC 29169(803) 796-6490 / (803) 796-6059

9 Eden Gardens 66 varies/ Reminisce security suites, lake view suites, rehab, meals, Yes Steve Smith Sunrise Senior 120 Fairforest Drive varies transportation, individual service plans, Living ServicesColumbia, SC 29212 call bell, recreation, religious services, security,(803) 781-2243 / (803) 781-8127 medication managementwww.edencare.com

10 McElveen Manor 64 $300/ Whirlpool bath, meals, transportation, security, No Michele McElveen Gobe McElveen2065 McCray's Mill Road varies trash removal, call bell, recreation, religious services,Sumter, SC 29154-9645 medical consultant and management(803) 778-9690 / (803) 773-1575www.mcelveenmanor.com

SOURCES: S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's list of community residential care facilities; interviews with company representatives. Compiled by Chaunte McClure

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LARGEST AREA STOCK BROKERAGES Ranked by number of local licensed brokersName No. of No. ofAddress local local No. of Sources of revenue % YearTelephone/Fax licensed support local founded

Rank Web site brokers staff offices Local manager Brokerage Investment banking locally

1 Merrill Lynch 52 21 3 Jeff Adams WND WND 19281224 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201(803) 771-8720 / (803) 733-2174www.ml.com

2 American Express Financial Advisors 36 21 20 Uwe Schweikert WND WND 19177300 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28226(704) 916-6924 / (704) 543-9881

3 Smith Barney 32 15 1 R. Mac Stidham III WND WND 19451441 Main St., Suite 1100, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 343-8800 / (803) 438-5570http://branches.smithbarney.com/

4 Edward Jones & Co. 26 28 26 Steve Junis 100 0 19814600 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206(803) 787-9902 / (803) 787-9904www.edwardjones.com

5 Wachovia Securities 25 12 1 Scott Spang WND WND 19951901 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201(803) 929-1192 / (803) 929-0882www.wachoviasec.com

6 Morgan Stanley 22 11 2 Kevin Wyatt 100 0 19791501 Main St., Suite 715, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 251-3300 / (803) 251-3242www.morganstanley.com

7 A.G. Edwards and Sons Inc. 15 8 1 Jay Pulliam 100 0 19781025 Calhoun St., Columbia, SC 29201(803) 779-8855 / (803) 256-2931www.agedwards.com

8 Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. 12 6 1 Larry Orr 100 0 19981301 Gervais St., Suite 700Columbia, SC 29201(803) 252-4111 / (803) 252-4666www.leggmason.com

8 UBS Paine Webber 12 7 1 Scott McKenzie 100 0 19971901 Main St., Suite 750, Columbia, SC 29201(803) 933-0231 / (803) 933-0134www.ubs.com

10 First Allied Securities Inc. 8 11 3 John Marshall 100 0 19954580 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072(803) 748-7666 / (803) 748-8666www.swampfoxfinancial.com

SOURCE: Interviews with company officials. Compiled by Chaunte McClureNOTE: Only full-service brokerages are listed. WND -- would not disclose

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LARGEST AREA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Ranked by local depositsNameAddress Local deposits Overall assets Earnings ROA/ Area Year Chief executive/

Rank Phone / Fax / Web site (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands) ROE branches founded top local official

1 Wachovia $2,377,075 $454,751,000 $1,526,000 1.35/ 39 1879 G. Kennedy Thompson/301 S. College St., Suite 4000 13.05 John S. GoetteeOne Wachovia Center, Charlotte, NC 28288-0013(800) 922-4684www.wachovia.com

2 Bank of America $2,159,215 $838,258,244 $3,429,738 1.70/ 35 1998 Kenneth Lewis/100 N. Tryon St. 24.71 Kim WilkersonCharlotte, NC 28255(800)299-2265 / (704) 386-6699www.bankofamerica.com

3 BB&T $1,269,876 $6,242,119 $23,385 1.50/ 24 1872 John Allison IV/200 W. Second St. 16.44 Michael R. BrenanWinston-Salem, NC 27150(336) 733-2000 / (336) 733-3265www.bbandt.com

4 National Bank of S.C. $1,259,444 $3,388,647 $15,438 1.84/ 15 1905 Fred Green/1241 Main St. 21.82 Charles GarnettColumbia, SC 29201(803) 929-2145 / (803) 929-2167www.nationalbanksc.com

5 First Citizens Bank & Trust $1,058,975 $4,600,833 $10,334 0.92/ 39 1964 Jim Apple1230 Main St. 10.92Columbia, SC 29201(803) 771-8700 / (803) 733-2031www.firstcitizensonline.com

6 Carolina First Bank $832,429 $9,701,858 $22,397 0.95/ 18 1986 Mack O. Whittle102 Main St. 11.79Greenville, SC 29601(864) 255-7900 / (864) 239-6423www.carolinafirst.com

7 Security Federal Bank $403,623 $585,851 $995 0.69/ 11 1922 Timothy W. Simmons1705 Whisky Road 11.52Aiken, SC 29803(803) 641-3000www.securityfederalbank.com

8 S.C. Bank & Trust $375,267 $1,333,107 $3,596 1.11/ 10 1934 Robert Hill Jr./520 Gervais St. 13.84 David J. CharpiaColumbia, SC 29202(803) 771-2265 / (803) 765-4627www.scbandt.com

9 First Palmetto Savings Bank $346,194 $768,342 $2,318 1.24/ 10 1904 Samuel R. Small407 DeKalb St. 18.82Camden, SC 29020(803) 432-2265 / (803) 432-0193www.firstpalmetto.com

10 Regions Bank $288,185 $50,885,500 $129,669 1.04/ 9 1928 Carl Jones Jr./1010 Gervais St. 12.79 Mark CoxColumbia, SC 29201(803) 779-3836 / (803) 779-9214www.regionsbank.com

NOTES: Deposits totals and number of branches are as of June 30, 2004. Assets, earnings, Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) are from banks and the FDIC and are through March 31, 2005. Wachovia's data do not include its purchase of SouthTrust Bank.First Citizens' data do not include its purchase of People's Community Capital Corp. SOURCE: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Compiled by Ben Werner

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LARGEST AREA CHILD-CARE FACILITIES Ranked by licensed child capacityNameAddress Licensed No. of

Rank Phone capacity Hours/Ages served Services provided staff Director

1 V.V. Reid Nursery and Kindergarten 400 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m./ Daily devotion, language arts, social studies, Spanish, science, 50 Janie Williams6100 David St. 3 years to fifth grade music, computers, chess, Tae Kwon Do, piano, balletColumbia, SC 29203(803)754-3313

2 Temple Baptist Church CDC 387 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m./ SBC WEE Learn Curriculum, pre-kindergarten 22 Lavinia Hucks806 Universal Drive infants to fifth grade for infants to age four, afterschool program, summer programColumbia, SC 29209(803) 783-0252

3 Union United Methodist Church 375 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m./ Lunch bunch, early bunch, Bilingual Buddies, computer kids, 37 Barbie CreswellPreschool and Kindergarten. 2 years to kindergarten music, chapel7582 Woodrow St.Irmo, SC 29063(803) 781-0630

4 Grace Day Care 289 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m./ N/A 15 Carolyn Moss416 Denham Ave. 6 weeks to 4 yearsWest Columbia, SC 29169(803) 794-8996

5 Eastminster Day School 272 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m./ Music, Spanish, kid fit, karate 45 Nele Baize3200 Trenholm Road 6 weeks to 6 years gymnastics, computers, art, scienceColumbia, SC 29204(803) 771-1512

6 Lexington Medical Center 271 N/A/ Corporate center for Lexington Medical Center employees N/A N/AChild Development N/A2720 Sunset Blvd.West Columbia, SC 29169(803) 791-2067

7 Chesterbrook Academy 260 7 a.m. to 6 p.m./ Curriculum-based preschool program, early elementary program, 35 Susan Asher1050 Wildewood Centre Drive 18 months to second grade summer camp, hot lunch, two snacks daily, Spanish, P.E., music,Columbia, SC 29229 dance, karate, gymnastics, science, piano, tennis(803) 699-9988

8 Timmerman School 253 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m./ Dance, piano and karate lessons, Bach Tots sports 18 Cindy Jones2219 Atascadero Drive 3 years to 13 yearsColumbia, SC 29206(803) 782-2748

9 Shandon Presbyterian 251 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m./ Full day, half day and afterschool programs, free Spanish and music, 42 Marcia BaconChild Development Center 8 weeks to 8th grade gymnastics, karate, piano, ballet, bus from seven Richland 1 schools607 Woodrow St. afterschoolersColumbia, SC 29205(803) 799-8533

10 Northminster Early Child Development Center 240 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m./ Creative curriculum, ballet, martial arts, behavior modification, 17 Monika Kerey-Green6717 David St. 2 years to 9 years SpanishColumbia, SC 29203(803) 754-1812

SOURCES: S.C. Department of Social Services; interviews with facility directors. Compiled by Chaunte McClure

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LARGEST AREA CPA FIRMS Ranked by number of local professional staffName YearAddress Professional Support founded

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site staff staff Offices Managing partner(s) Areas of specialty locally

1 Elliott Davis LLP 42 local 4 local 1 local James E. Hazel Jr., Tax, business consulting, retirement plans, wealth 19921901 Main St., Suite 1650 206 total 34 total 6 total Todd R. Mitchell management, valuation, banking, manufacturing, Columbia SC 29201 construction, real estate(803) 256-0002 / (803) 254-4724www.elliottdavis.com

2 Grant Thornton LLP 37 local 4 local 1 local Mark Ballew, Assurance, advisory and tax services, 19791901 Main St., Suite 700 3,923 total NA 49 total W. Kelly Jones business valuation, internationalColumbia SC 29201(803) 231-3100 / (803) 231-3057www.grantthornton.com

3 Bauknight Pietras & Stormer PA 30 local 9 local 1 local Kenneth H. Bauknight Technology/telecommunications consulting; 19911517 Gervais St. real estate and hospitality industries, personal Columbia SC 29201 financial planning, estate planning, valuations(803) 771-8943 / (803) 771-8958

4 McGregor & Co. LLP 24 local 8 local 1 local Gerald D. Skipper Accounting; auditing; tax and management services 19303830 Forest Drive 35 total 16 total 3 totalColumbia SC 29204(803)787-0003 / (803)787-2299www.mcgregorcpa.com

4 Derrick Stubbs & Stith LLP 24 local 3 local 1 local A. David Masters Accounting and auditing; tax planning and preparation; 1950508 Hampton St. consulting services; estate planning and preparation;Columbia SC 29201 business advisory services; litigation support; business valuation(803) 799-5810 / (803) 799-5554www.dsscpa.com

6 J.W. Hunt & Co. 23 local 6 local 1 local John C. Creech Jr., Accounting, auditing 19341607 St. Julian Place William F. Quattlebaum, tax services, management, advisory servicesColumbia, SC 29202 Anne H. Ross(803) 254-8196 / (803) 256-1524www.jwhunt.com

7 Moore Kirkland & Beauston LLP 20 local 3 local 1 local Stephen D. Kirkland, Audits of private and publicly traded companies, 1982150 N. Ninth St. 30 total 4 total 3 total Ronald L. Moore tax consulting, IT consulting, business advisory servicesWest Columbia SC 29169(803) 791-7472 / (803) 796-1168www.mkbcpa.com

8 Scott McElveen LLP 19 local 5 local 1 local N. Randolph Scott Tax, audit and advisory services, small business 19961441 Main St., Suite 1200, accounting, business and financial planning, SEC auditingColumbia SC 29201(803) 256-6021 / (803) 256-8346www.scottmcelveen.com

9 Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin LLP 16 local 12 local 1 local Larry F. Godwin Tax, audit, bookkeeping, business 19591011 Fair St., Camden SC 29020 and personal advisory services(803) 432-1424 / (803) 432-1831www.shgcpa.com

10 Deloitte & Touche LLP 15 local 2 local 1 local Michael Baker Energy and utilities, manufacturing, transportation, 19711426 Main St., Suite 820 22,168 total 6,035 total 100 total real estate, consumer businessColumbia SC 29201(803) 255-7000 / (803) 256-4288www.deloitte.com

SOURCES: Information was compiled from interviews with company representatives. Compiled by Ben WernerNOTES: Local professional staff includes CPAs and accountants working toward certification in all local branches.

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LARGEST AREA CREDIT UNIONS Ranked by assets as of March 2005Name TopAddress Membership group local Year

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site Deposits Assets Loans Members includes, but not limited to: official founded

1 SAFE FCU $390,674,173 $441,479,006 $245,047,119 96,302 People who live, work, attend school Beverly A. Gagne 1955160 Wesmark Blvd. or worship in Richland, Lexington,Sumter, SC 29151 and four other counties(803) 469-8600 / (803) 469-4050www.safefed.org

2 AllSouth FCU $324,665,584 $369,848,642 $217,575,479 88,730 People who live, work William A. Koehler 19606923 N. Trenholm Road attend school or worship in Richland,Columbia, SC 29207 Lexington and six other Midlands counties(803) 782-9830 / (803) 782-3820 and active and retired memberswww.allsouth.org of the military

3 S.C. State CU $314,971,724 $351,453,052 $231,312,093 87,389 People who live, work Rick 1952800 Huger St. or attend school in Richland, HammondColumbia, SC 29202 Lexington and six other counties(803) 343-0300 / (803) 343-0364www.scscu.com

4 Palmetto Citizens FCU $208,566,256 $248,532,082 $149,316,677 39,989 Individuals who live, work, Nick 19361320 Washington St. attend school or worship in WodogazaColumbia, SC 29201 Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry(803) 779-1232 / (803) 376-8089 and Richland countieswww.palmettocitizens.com

5 May Plant CU $84,091,983 $100,293,179 $37,416,330 15,880 People who live, work or Scott 1961719 Highway 1 South attend school in Kershaw ConleyLugoff, SC 29078 County(803) 432-8521 / (803) 425-1936www.mayplantcreditunion.com

6 Carolina Collegiate FCU $49,961,615 $58,645,437 $41,999,947 15,538 Employees, students and alumni Anne G. 1967710 Pulaski St. of the University of South Carolina, ShiversColumbia, SC 29201 Coastal Carolina University, Midlands Tech(803) 251-8474 / (803) 253-4175www.carolina.org

7 Palmetto Health CU $35,716,839 $40,439,208 $31,114,082 8,536 Employees of Palmetto Baptist Eric L. 19649 Medical Park, Suite 240 and Palmetto Richland JenkinsColumbia, SC 29203 hospitals(803) 434-7548 / (803) 434-3768www.palmettohealthcu.org

8 SCARNG FCU $21,200,871 $25,037,220 $15,964,430 3,861 Members of the Randall 19661225 Bluff Road S.C. National Guard RobinsonColumbia, SC 29201(803) 799-1090 / (803) 254-6315www.scarngfcu.com

9 Columbia Post Office CU $20,283,114 $23,134,054 $5,500,734 1,467 Career Columbia-area Jim 19271601 Assembly St. post office employees LattimoreColumbia, SC 29201(803) 739-1002 / (803) 779-3725

10 Palmetto Trust FCU $19,869,153 $22,056,038 $16,732,905 3,729 Federal employees who Lucile P. 19531835 Assembly St. work in Columbia's Strom BeckwithColumbia, SC 29201 Thurmond Building(803) 252-0258 / (803) 376-5633www.paltrustcu.coop

SOURCES: National Credit Union Association, interviews with credit unions. Compiled by Ben Werner

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LARGEST AREA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Ranked by number of local employeesNameAddress Local Year Top local

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site employees Specialties Notable projects founded executive

1 Gregory Electric Co. 358 Wiring, line construction, Strom Thurmond Wellness Center, 1949 Robert E. Livingston Jr.2124 College St. preventative maintenance, Meridian Building, Harden St. streetscape,Columbia, SC 29205 piping, water fountains, S.C. Army National Guard Leesville(803) 748-1122 / (803) 748-1102 directional boring, streetscapeswww.gregoryelectric.com

2 Boykin Contracting Inc. 85 Electrical and general contracting V.C. Summer Nuclear training center, 2000 Cory J. Adams167 Lott Court Columbia Owens Airport,West Columbia, SC 29169 Charleston Airport parking deck,(803) 926-4930 / (803) 926-5146 Shaw Air Force Base munitions fencing

3 Eddins Electric Co. 80 Utility electrical contractor, Harden Street/Five Points Streetscape 1979 William R. Robbie DuntonP.O. Box 3455 electrical and signing Two Notch Road improvementsWest Columbia, SC 29171(803) 796-9078 / (803) 796-6381

4 H.R. Allen Inc. 75 Commercial electrical contracting Palmetto Health Heart and Vascular Hospital, 1990 Erik Violette3511 Delree St. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center,West Columbia, SC 29169 Lexington High School, Hopkins Middle School(803) 796-7069 / (803) 794-7455 Lower Richland High Schoolwww.hrallen.com

5 Grant Contracting Inc. 74 Electrical and signing Cooper River Bridge replacement 1982 Quency E. GrantP.O. Box 2357West Columbia, SC 29171(803) 794-1251 / (803) 796-6381

6 Burriss Electrical 53 Electrical contracting and City of Columbia Drew Wellness Center, 1993 Christi Burriss5166 Sunset Blvd. construction Palmetto Richland Labor and DeliveryLexington, SC 29072(803) 957-3350 / (803) 951-3634

7 Shealy & Sons Electric Co. 30 Electrical contractor Columbia Riverwalk, IGA-Pelion 1956 Jimmy Shealy517 Spring St. Olympia Mill ApartmentsWest Columbia, SC 29171(803) 794-2322 / (803) 794-2736

8 Roberts Electric Co. 20 Electrical contracting Blue Cross/Blue Shield computer room, 1959 Alan Butler2210 Foreman St. McMillan Federal BuildingCayce, SC 29033(803) 796-3710 / (803) 796-2151

8 Seastrunk Electric Co. 20 Commercial and residential Epworth Children's Home dining facility, 1927 G.E. Eddie Seastrunk1731 Harden St. renovations to Moncrief ArmyColumbia, SC 29204 Community Hospital, renovations to Midlands(803) 254-8684 / (803) 779-0203 Technical College-Beltline Campus

10 Beco Electric Inc. 10 Commercial Popeye's Chicken chain, 1975 Bob Fugate Sr.1037 Keithwood Dr. S-Mart gas stationsBlythewood, SC 29016(803) 754-8661 / (803) 754-8996

SOURCES: Information was compiled from mailed questionnaires and interviews with agency representatives. Compiled by Taylor Smith

CompanyAddress YearPhone/fax No. of local Company founded

Rank Web site employees Top local official Type of business headquarters locally

1 BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 7,300 Ed Sellers Health insurance Columbia 1946I-20 at Alpine RoadColumbia SC 29219(803) 788-0222www.southcarolinablues.com

2 Palmetto Health 5,550 Kester Freeman Jr. Health care Columbia 1998P.O. Box 2266Columbia, SC 29202(803) 434-7000 / (803) 434-3127

3 Lexington Medical Center 4,000 Michael Biedinger Healthcare facility West Columbia 19712720 Sunset Blvd.West Columbia 29169(803) 791-2000www.lexmed.com

4 SCANA 3,500 William Timmerman Utilities Columbia 18461426 Main St.Columbia SC 29218(803) 217-9000www.scana.com

5 Electrolux 2,700 Gary Blankenship Riding lawn tractors Stockholm, Sweden 1997Rt. 22 Cameron Rd.Orangeburg, SC 29115(803) 536-3285 / (803) 533-4772www.electrolux.com

6 Gold Kist Inc. 2,260 Dennis Gordon Poultry processing Atlanta 19912050 Hwy. 15 SouthSumter SC 29150(803) 481-8555 / (803)481-4265www.goldkist.com

7 UPS 1,570 Nate Harrison Package delivery Atlanta 1908124 Creekside RoadWest Columbia 29172(800) 7242-5877www.ups.com

8 Michelin North America 1,530 Paul Fernandez Tires Clermont-Ferrand, France 19812420 Two Notch RoadLexington SC 29072(803) 951-5200www.michelin.com

9 Wachovia Bank 1,510 Kendall Alley Banking Charlotte 19911800 Main St.Columbia SC 29202(803) 733-5450www.wachovia.com

10 Tuomey Medical Center 1,500 Jay Cox Health care Sumter 1890129 N. Washington St.Sumter SC 29150(803) 778-9000www.tuomey.com

SOURCE: Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, S.C. Commerce Department, company representatives Compiled by Jim DuPlessis



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Name Engineers Staff Address locally/ locally/ Year

Rank Phone/fax/Web site worldwide worldwide Managing principal(s) Services Specialties founded

1 Wilbur Smith Associates 46/ 224/ M. Stevenson Smith, Consulting, engineering, planning and economics Planning and engineering for 19521301 Gervais St. 241 878 Hollis Walker transportation, facilities infrastructure, Columbia, SC 29201 economics and finance, site (803) 758-4500 / (803) 251-2064 development and water resourceswww.wilbursmith.com

2 B.P. Barber & Associates Inc. 40/ N/A G. Keith McLeod Jr. Water supply and wastewater treatment systems, Water and wastewater treatment 1916101 Research Drive 60 solid waste management and environmental, and supply, site development and Columbia, SC 29203-9389 surveying and geographic information systems, solid waste management,geographic (803) 254-4400 / (803) 771-6676 subsurface utility engineering, civil, information systems, subsurface utility www.bpbarber.com structural and electrical engineering

3 The LPA Group Inc. 36/ 132/ R. Glen Lott, International transportation engineers, Airport, highway, bridge and 1981700 Huger St., 69 341 Arthur E. Parrish architects, planners architectural development programsColumbia, SC 29201(803) 254-2211 / (803) 779-8749www.lpagroup.com

4 Stevens & Wilkinson of S.C. Inc. 23/ 47/ Robert T. Lyles, Civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, Institutional, educational, 19191501 Main St. 49 121 Keith Branham, plumbing and fire protection engineering health care, offices, military, Columbia, SC 29201 T. Ashby Gresette government(803) 765-0320 / (803) 254-6209www.stevensandwilkinson.com

5 Florence & Hutcheson Inc. 17/ 27/ Robert J. Echols Jr., Civil engineering consulting Transportation planning, 19652700 Middleburg Drive, Suite 150 80 205 Benjamin G. Glunt, traffic engineering, roadway design, Columbia, SC 29204 Daniel W. Thacher bridge design, construction (803) 254-5800 / (803) 929-0334 engineering, material testing www.flohut.com and inspection

6 American Engineering 13/ 31/ William H. Bingham Jr., Civil and environmental engineering Water resources, land planning, 19941300 12th St. 13 31 Kenneth A. Bingham, site development, road design andColumbia, SC 29033 William H. Bingham Sr. waste management(803) 791-1400 / (803) 791-8110www.aec-sc.com

7 GMK Associates 12/ 85/ Jeff Bernagozzi, Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection Health care, higher education 19931201 Main St., Suite 2100 13 120 Brell Foster, and facility engineeringColumbia, SC 29201 Bruce Barragan(803) 256-0000 / (803) 256-9610www.gmka.com

8 Parsons Brinckerhoff 11/ 35/ Steve Page, Planning, engineering, Transportation planning 1885500 Taylor St., Suite 100 5,000 9,000 Derek Piper programming and construction and engineering,Columbia, SC 29201 construction management(803) 227-3400 / (803) 227-3467www.pbworld.com

8 MACTEC Engineering and Consulting 11/ 30/ Scott Anderson Civil and environmental engineering Construction, environmental services, 1948720 Gracern Road, Suite 132 1,155 3,200 facilities, industrial risk,Columbia, SC 29210 transportation, telecommunications(803) 798-1200 / (803) 750-1303www.matec.com

9 S&ME Inc. 10/ 35/ Marty Baltzegar Geotechnical engineering, environmental Industrial, commercial, transportation, 1973134 Suber Road 150 700 engineering, construction materials testing government projectsColumbia, SC 29210(803) 561-9024 / (803) 561-9177www.smeinc.com

SOURCES: Consulting Engineers of South Carolina membership directory, interviews with area engineering firms. Compiled by Chaunte McClure

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LARGEST AREA FOREIGN-OWNED OPERATIONS Ranked by number of area employeesName YearAddress Number of Parent Top local founded

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site employees company Local product official locally

1 Electrolux 2,700 AB Electrolux, Riding lawn tractors Gary Blankenship, 1997Route 33, Cameron Road Sweden plant managerOrangeburg, SC 29115(803) 536-3285 / (803) 533-4772www.electrolux.com

2 Michelin 1,530 Michelin, Tires for cars, tractors and earth movers Paul Fernandez, 19812420 Two Notch Rd France plant managerLexington, SC 29071-0579(803) 951-5200 / (803) 951-5247www.michelin.com

3 Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel 1,080 British Nuclear Fuels, Nuclear fuel assemblies Mark Fecteau, 19685801 Bluff Rd United Kingdom plant managerColumbia, SC 29209(803) 776-2610 / (803) 647-3298/1000www.westinghousenuclear.com

4 Bridgestone/Firestone 950 Bridgestone Corp., Passenger and light truck tires Mike Rose, 19971 Bridgestone Parkway Japan plant managerGraniteville, SC 29829(803) 232-2000 / (803) 232-2012www.bridgestone.com

5 Square D 680 Schneider Electric, Industrial electrical controls Jim McGinnity, 1972U.S. 76 France plant managerColumbia, SC 29290(803) 776-7500 / (803) 776-9027www.squared.com

6 Koyo 600 Koyo Seiko Co. Ltd., Steel bearings Steven R. McCullough, 19752850 Magnolia Street Japan Yoshio Josh Ose,Orangeburg, SC 29115 plant managers(803) 536-6200 / (803) 534-0599www.koyousa.com

7 Siemens Diesel Systems 500 Siemens AG Diesel fuel injectors Uwe Wetzel, 19991410 Northpoint Blvd. (owns 51 percent presidentBlythewood, SC, SC 29016 of joint venture),(803) 744-7000 / (803) 744-7069 Germanywww.usa.siemensvdo.com

8 FN Manufacturing 450 FN Herstal SA, M-16 rifles, M-249 SAW and M-240 machine gun Jean-Louis Vanderstraeten, 1980797 Clemson Road Belgium chief executiveColumbia, SC 29229(803) 736-0522 / (803) 699-9373www.fnmfg.com

9 Union Switch & Signal 350 Finmeccanica S.p.A., Electronic assemblies Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, 1962645 Russell St. Italy chairmanBatesburg-Leesville, SC, SC 29006(803) 532-4432 / (803) 532-2940www.switch.com

10 Devro-Teepak 337 DEVRO PLC, Edible casings for meat packaging Gordon Frame, 1977785 Old Swamp Road Scotland, United Kingdom plant directorSwansea, SC 29160(803) 796-9730 / (803) 796-1636www.devro.plc.uk

Sources: Company officials, SC Department of Commerce, South Carolina Industrial Directory Compiled by Jim DuPlessis

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LARGEST AREA HOMEBUILDERS Ranked by number of permits issued in 2004Name Number of Value of Price No. of local YearAddress permits permits range Representative developments full-time Local chief founded

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site 2004 2004 of homes in Midlands area employees executive(s) locally

1 Centex Homes 290 $35,571,816 $90,000 Berkshire, Olde Saluda Passage, 63 Ken Balogh 19893740 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29210 to $300,000 Caedmons Creek, Timberland Place, River Club,(803) 750-0101 / (803) 750-1657 Jacob's Creek, Windstone Townhomeswww.centexhomes.com

2 Great Southern Homes 270 $30,000,000 $89,900 Fox Run, Gatewood, Falls Mill Harborside at 53 Michael P. Nieri 2000A Firstar Company to $700,000 Lake Carolina, Woodleigh Park, 1 Trentridge Court, Columbia, SC 29229 Centennial at Lake Carolina, Vineyard Crossing,(803) 699-4734 / (803) 699-4735 White Knoll, East Lake Cottages, Brookhaven,www.firstarhomesinc.com Hamlet at Lake Carolina

3 The Mungo Companies 267 $33,479,488 $91,000 Ascot, Milford Park, Foxport, Oak Pointe, 140 Steven Mungo, 1954441 Western Lane, Irmo, SC 29063 to $1 million Hawthorne, Hunter's Mill, Quail Ridge, Lakeport, Stewart Mungo(803) 749-9000 / (803) 749-5885 Brookhaven, Ivy Square, Traditions, Preston Greenwww.mungo.com

4 D.R. Horton/Torrey Homes 250 $31,434,490 $100,000 Deer Lake, The Meadow's at Lake Carolina, The Mill, 45 Ann Ivey 19971345 Garner Lane, Suite 201A, to $350,000 Sandy Glen at Lake Carolina, Sycamore Ridge,Columbia, SC 29210 Cambridge Hills at Lake Carolina, Spring Knoll(803) 731-7922 / (803) 731-8425 Brookshire at Lake Carolina, Chelsea Park West, www.drhorton.com Summer Knoll, Woodleigh Park

5 Rymarc Homes 232 $27,841,591 $90,000 Abington Park, Brookhaven, Ridgewood, 26 Ernie Magaro 19823600 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29210 to $150,000 Villages at White Knoll, Stoney Pointe Orchard Hill,(803) 798-4900 / (803) 772-1919 Heather Hillwww.rymarc.com

6 Essex Southeast 189 $33,304,150 $145,000 Laurel Chase, Churchview Commons, Longs Pond, 39 Karl Haslinger 19934458 Augusta Road, Bldg. 4C to $400,000 Berkeley, Keller's Pond, Woodridge, OakhurstLexington, SC 29072 Palmetto Place, Eagles Glen, Heritage Hills,(803) 356-8301 / (803) 356-8303 Seaton Ridge, Stratford Plantation, The Farm,www.essexhomesse.com Manors at White Knoll, Winchester, Windemere

7 Shumaker Homes Inc. 153 $21,764,670 $100,000 Jasmine Place, Bush River Plantation, 50 Dan Shumaker, 19655847 Shakespeare Road, Columbia, SC 29223 to $300,000 Summerhill,Farming Creek, Walden Place, J. Allen Shumaker,(803) 786-9780 / (803) 786-5464 Congaree Fred Berrywww.shumakerhomes.com

8 Beazer Homes 141 $16,650,670 $90,000 Highland Creek, Villages at Lake Shore, 36 Eddie Pate 1993140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100 to $200,000 East Lake, Richmond Farms,Columbia, SC 29210 Summerside at Summer Valley,(803) 779-6063 / (803) 779-0116 Lakeshore at the Grovewww.beazer.com

9 C&C Builders of Columbia Inc. 130 $13,266,923 $90,000 Plantation Pointe,Willow Lake, Point South 20 Cecil Brazell 1995500 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223 to $255,000 The Highlands,Deerwood, Anden Hall,(803) 736-5008 / (803) 736-0869 Lexington Hills, The Farm, Myers Creek,www.candcbuilders.com The Courtyards, Mason Ridge, Pine Forest,

Autumn Wood, Magnolia Park

10 KB Home 104 $11,690,110 $82,990 Indigo Springs, Milford Park, Thomaston 56 N/A 1997101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200 to $190,990 Avebury, Hawthorne, Spears Creek Village,Columbia, SC 29210 Gibson Terrace West, Rivendale,(803) 612-5400 / (803) 798-8393 Sassafras Springs, Spears Creek Villagewww.kbhome.com

Notes: Number and value of permits were obtained primarily from Market Opportunity Research Enterprises of Rocky Mount, N.C. Compiled by Taylor Smith

Other information was obtained from telephone interviews with company representatives and the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia.

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LARGEST AREA HOSPITALS Ranked by number of authorized bedsName No. ofAddress Authorized doctors/ Full-time Outpatient

Rank Phone/Web site beds nurses employees Admissions visits Annual budget Administrator Services

1 Palmetto Health Richland 649 895 3,405 35,011 472,028 $1,820,649,623 James Lathren Cardiovascular, Children's Hospital,Five Richland Medical Park Drive, 975 trauma center, Total Joint Center,Columbia SC 29203 / (803) 434-7000 cancer care, Gamma Knife Center of the www.palmettohealth.org Carolinas

2 Palmetto Health Baptist 467 804 2,141 24,544 193,839 $1,820,649,623 Marty Bridges Women's services, surgery, psychiatry, Taylor at Marion Street, 653 cancer care, PET imaging centerColumbia SC 29201 / (803) 771-5010www.palmettohealth.org

3 Providence Hospital 322 526 1,198 15,633 87,776 $609,069,837 Stephen A. Purves Cardiovascular care, general and 2435 Forest Drive, 834 orthopedic surgery, family practice, Columbia SC 29204-2098 / (803) 256-5310 internal medicine, maternity, www.provhosp.com emergency, Life Reach helicopter,

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4 Lexington Medical Center 317 630 4,000 19,100 600,000 $361,000,000 Michael J. Biediger Cancer treatment center, community2720 Sunset Blvd., W. Columbia, SC 29169 1050 medical and outpatient surgery centers, (803) 791-2000 neurosurgery, orthopedic and bariatricwww.lexmed.com surgery, cardiac catheterization lab

5 Regional Medical Center 286 103 1,242 10,105 130,000 $156,875,929 Thomas C. Dandridge Cancer treatment, cardiac of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties 359 catheterization lab, blood assurance 3000 St. Matthews Road program, cardiopulmonary rehab, Orangeburg, SC 29118-1498 / (803) 533-2200 wound center, digital mammographywww.trmchealth.org

6 Tuomey Healthcare System 248 150 1,500 11,455 135,800 $378,500,000 Jay Cox Cancer treatment center, women's and 129 N. Washington St. 349 children's services, surgical center, Sumter, SC 29150 / (803) 778-9000 home services, rehab centerwww.tuomey.com

7 G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital 245 17 531 1,846 None $28,300,000 Peter Getz Psychiatry220 Faison Drive 59Columbia, SC 29203 / (803) 935-7146www.state.sc.us/dmh/bryan

8 William Jennings Bryan Dorn 216 385 1,360 4,539 568,464 $194,756,520 Brian Heckert Primary care, surgical care, cancer VA Medical Center 295 treatment, mental health and related 6439 Garners Ferry Road, social servicesColumbia, SC 29209 (803) 776-4000www.va.gov/columbiasc

9 Kershaw County Medical Center 209 70 614 5,234 86,522 $134,560,998 Donnie J. Weeks Radiology, cardiac rehabilitation,1315 Roberts St., Camden, SC 29020 300 diagnostic services, oncology,(803) 432-4311 sleep diagnostics, general and specialty www.kcmc.org surgeries

10 Earle E. Morris Jr. Alcohol & Drug 120 5 173 1,949 None $9,300,000 Peter Getz Substance-abuse care, group therapy, Addiction Treatment Center (Morris Village) 22 relapse prevention planning610 Faison DriveColumbia, SC 29203 / (803) 935-7335www.state.sc.us/dmh/morris_village/index.html

SOURCES: S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, which authorizes the number of beds a hospital operates; hospital representatives. Compiled by James D. McWilliamsBudget numbers for Richland and Baptist hospitals are combined, which are operated by Palmetto Health. Budget number for Providence hospital includes Providence Northeast. Both are operated by the Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals.

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LARGEST AREA HOTELS Ranked by number of roomsName CorporateAddress No. of No. of room Year General Amenities, entertainment

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site rooms employees rates opened Qwner manager and meeting facilities

1 The Columbia Marriott 300 197 $139 1983 MSPA Don Bomer Indoor pool and hot tub, grille and two lounges,1200 Hampton St. Acquisition 15 meeting rooms with a total of 27,000 sq. ft.,Columbia SC 29201 II LP gift shop, room service, wireless Internet,(803) 771-7000 / (803) 254-2911 fitness room, Starbucks cafewww.marriottcolumbia.com

2 Carolinian Hotel 251 125 $89 to $109 1983 Midfirst Bank Robert Liptak Restaurant & lounge,7510 Two Notch Road indoor and outdoor pool,Columbia SC 29223 putting green; free Internet access,(803) 736-3000 / (803) 736-6399 exercise room, pingpong and billiardswww.hotelcarolinian.com

3 Columbiana Hotel and Conference Center 237 200 $99 to $139 1984 Augusta Riverfront Allan Balocik Restaurant and lounge,2100 Bush River Road Limited meeting rooms for 10 to 2,000 people,Columbia SC 29210 Partnership indoor and outdoor pools,(803) 731-0300 / (803) 731-4892 whirlpool, keyed access, van transportationwww.columbianahotel.com

4 Embassy Suites Hotel Columbia - Greystone 214 147 $109 to $189 1988 John Q. Steve Graves Complimentary breakfast and manager's reception,200 Stoneridge Drive Hammons Inc. two-room suites with Internet access, refrigerator,Columbia SC 29210 microwave, indoor pool, fitness center,(803) 252-8700 / (803) 256-8749 15,000 sq. ft., of meeting space, business centerwww.embassysuites.com

5 Travelodge Suites Northeast 192 41 $49 to $59 1977 Schneider Bill Lloyd Indoor heated pool, outdoor pool,1539 Horseshoe Drive Management Co. game room and pool tables; complimentaryColumbia SC 29223 breakfast, rooms with coffee makers and hair dryers(803) 736-1600 / (803) 736-6691www.travelodge.com

6 Ramada Plaza Hotel 186 110 $69-$99 1986 IMIC Hotels Tom Farrell Restaurant & lounge, fitness center, outdoor pool, 8105 Two Notch Road whirlpool, spa, 4,000 sq. ft. of meeting spaceColumbia SC 29223 rooms with safes, two-line phones, (803) 736-5600 / (803) 736-1241 wireless Internet access,www.columbiaramadaplaza.com

7 Holiday Inn City Centre at USC 175 100 $99 to $129 1969 RFS Hotel Group Michael Wells Restaurant, sports bar, 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting space,630 Assembly St. priority club floor, outdoor pool, fitness facilities,Columbia SC 29201 free airport shuttle, rooms with two telephones,(803) 799-7800 / (803) 252-5909 free Internet accesswww.holiday-inn.com

8 Clarion Town House Hotel 163 100 $109 1996 Town House Bill Ellen Restaurant & lounge, swimming pool, fitness room,1615 Gervais St. Associates Inc. room service, 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting space,Columbia SC 29201 free airport shuttle, ground-level parking,(803) 771-8711 / (803) 252-9347 wireless Internet accesswww.clariontownhouse.com

9 Columbia Courtyard - Northwest 149 40 $74 to $124 1989 Marriott Matt Barker Restaurant, breakfast buffet,347 Zimalcrest Drive International Corp. indoor Jacuzzi and fitness room,Columbia SC 29210 750 sq. ft. of meeting space,(803) 731-2300 / (803) 772-6965 business center, free, Internet accesswww.courtyard.com

10 Holiday Inn Columbia Airport 144 45 $89 1967 Satya LLC Tyson Schweitzer Restaurant and lounge, 2500 sq. ft. of meeting space,500 Chris Drive complimentary breakfast, complimentary airport West Columbia, SC 29169 shuttle, fitness center, business center, guest laundry,(803) 794-9440 / (803) 794-9449 valet service, free Internet accesswww.holiday-inn.com

SOURCE: Interviews with hotel representatives. Compiled by Tanya Fogg Young

Name No. of local YearAddress Capitalized full-time Top local Creative Production founded

Rank Phone / Fax / Web site billings employees officials Media director director director Representative clients locally

1 Chernoff Newman $35,733,251 42 Lee Bussell, Teri Buonasera Melissa Young, Gayle Page S.C. Lottery, Santee Cooper, 20031411 Gervais St., Fifth floor, Rick Silver, Andy Riley, Palmetto Health,Columbia SC 29201 David Anderson, Jerre Threatt National Bank of S.C.(803) 254-8158 / (803) 252-2016 David Campbellwww.cnsg.com

2 The Adams Group $13,340,750 19 Wayne Adams, Jeff Davis Wayne Adams Karis Hallman Sticky Fingers, Kershaw 1983925 Gervais St. Karis Hallman County Medical Center, Columbia SC 29201 Community Bankshares, (803) 765-1223 / (803) 254-4222 J. M. Smith Corp., www.adamsgroup.com Homeworks

3 RIGGS $10,059,590 17 Cathy Monetti, Joanne Wilson Cathy Monetti Tom Barr S.C. Department of Commerce, 1987808-A Lady St. Teresa Coles, First Community Bank,Columbia SC 29201 Kevin Smith, Lexington Medical Center, (803) 799-5972 / (803) 779-8447 John Durst Palmetto Duneswww.riggspeak.com

4 The Gillespie Agency Inc. $9,673,017 6 Elaine Gillespie Ashley Dusenbury N/A N/A Hagemeyer, G&P Trucking, 19853007 Millwood Ave. Carolina Ceramics, Columbia SC 29205 Remodelors Council, Sunland (803) 779-2126 / (803) 254-4833 Dist., Howden Buffalowww.thegillespieagency.com

5 Fisher Communications $8,111,391 2 Kevin Fisher Beverly Flynn Kevin Fisher Beverly Flynn Carolina's Hospital System, 19901237 Gadsden St. SCDOT, State Museum, Columbia SC 29201 Palmetto Citizens, SCDHEC, (803) 252-1221 / (803) 929-1456 AgFirst, Turner Padget, Lourie's

6 Gasque Marketing and Advertising $7,597,830 6 Ken Gasque Tracy Graxley Ken Gasque Wendy Strader Performance Friction, 19733195 Leaphart Road Consultants in Gastroenterology, West Columbia, SC 29210 Atlantic Foundation, Columbia (803) 791-0952 / (803) 791-0955 Chamber of Commercewww.gasque.com

7 Semaphore, Inc. $7,387,117 11 Cynthia B. Gillam Cindy Wade Roc Jackson N/A Electric utilities, education, 1971828 Woodrow St. health care, foundations, Columbia SC 29205 economic development and (803) 799-6464 / (803) 254-5186 manufacturingwww.semaphoreinc.com

8 The AD Company $6,334,745 10 R. Lanier Jones Jenny Mathews R. Brian Murrell Lauren Gray Healthcare, legal, financial, 19901220 Pickens St. schools, religious and Columbia, SC 29201 non-profit organizations(803) 765-1133/(803) 252-6410www.theadcompany.com

9 Fowler Communications $4,327,936 7 Don Fowler, Martha Ouzts Vicki Johnson N/A DCI Group, S.C. Credit 19752725 Devine St. Carol Khare Union League, Coalition for Columbia SC 29205 Auto Repair Equality(803) 799-7550 / (803) 771-7442

10 Maxim Communications Group, Inc. $1,718,552 4 James B. Hardy IV N/A James B. Collette Blakeney Tourism, healthcare, 19991325 Park St., Suite 300 Hardy IV nonprofit, transportation, Columbia, SC 29201 state agencies, entertainment(803) 748-7424 / (803) 748-7427www.maximdigital.com

SOURCES: Information was compiled from mailed questionnaires and interviews with agency representatives. Only agencies that responded to the questionnaire and provided capitalized billings were eligible for the list. Compiled by Taylor SmithNOTE: (1) Capitalized billings represent agency income (from commissions, fees and consultation) multiplied by a factor of 6.67 to represent billables to clients with the agency keeping a 15 percent commission. The advertising industry capitalizes billings for sizecomparisons to level the playing field between agencies whose businesses are heavy in media billings and agencies whose businesses are more fee driven. Capitalized billlings were verified by agencies' external accountants.



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LARGEST AREA MANUFACTURERS Ranked by number of full-time employeesName Number of YearAddress full-time founded

Rank Phone/Web site employees (1) Headquarters Chief executive Product Top local official locally

1 Electrolux 2,700 Stockholm, Sweden Hans Straberg Riding lawn mowers Gary Blankenship 1997Route 33, Cameron RoadOrangeburg, SC, 29115(803) 536-3285www.electrolux.com

2 Gold Kist Inc. 2,260 Atlanta, Ga. John Bekkers Chicken products Dennis Gordon 19912050 Hwy. 15 SouthSumter, SC 29150(803) 481-8555www.goldkist.com

3 Michelin 1,530 Greenville Jim Micali Automotive and Paul Fernandez 19812420 Two Notch Road industrial tiresLexington, SC 29071(803) 951-5200www.michelin.com

4 Amick Farms 1,300 Batesburg-Leesville Dan Babb Processed poultry Ben Harrison 1948U.S. 178Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006(803) 532-1400www.amickfarms.com

5 Louis Rich 1,200 Northfield, Ill. Roger Deromedi Turkey products Lyle Olson 19723704 Louis Rich DriveNewberry, SC 29108(803) 276-5015www.kraftfoods.com

6 Kimberly-Clark 1,100 Irving, Texas Thomas J. Falk Toilet paper Tom Colgrove 1966246 Old Jackson Highway and facial tissueBeech Island, SC 29842(803) 827-1100www.kimberly-clark.com

7 Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel 1,080 Daresbury, United Kingdom Michael Parker Nuclear fuel assemblies Mark Fecteau 19685801 Bluff RoadColumbia, SC 29250(803) 776-2610www.westinghousenuclear.com

8 Bridgestone/Firestone 950 Tokyo, Japan Shigeo Watanabe Tires for cars Mike Rose 19971 Bridgestone Parkway and light trucksGraniteville, SC 29829(803) 232-2000www.bridgestone.com

9 Columbia Farms 800 Raeford, NC Robert Johnson Poultry products Jim Mabe 1982338 Sunset Blvd.West Columbia, SC 29169(803) 794-8440www.houseofraeford.com

10 Santee Print Works 750 Sumter Martin Barocas Fabric printing Martin Barocas 195019 Progress St. and finishingSumter, SC 29150(803) 773-1461

Note: (1) - includes employment at all local facilities. For example, Michelin's employees include workers at its earthmover tire factory and its automobile tire plant in Lexington. Compiled by JimDuPlessisSources: S.C. Department of Commerce, S.C. Industrial Directory, county economic development offices, companies

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1 Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP 129 353 Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, David E. Dukes Pharmaceutical litigation, HCA, BMW, Bi-Lo 18971320 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201 930 Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle health care, corporate (803) 799-2000 / (803) 256-7500 Beach, Raleigh, Washington DC, banking/financewww.nelsonmullins.com Winston-Salem

2 Nexsen Pruet LLC 73 172 Charleston, Columbia, William A. Pollard Business law, litigation, Honda, 19451441 Main St., Suite 1500, Columbia, SC 29201 419 Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, business law, employment Bank of America,(803) 771-8900 / (803) 253-8277 Greenville and labor, health care Providence Hospitalwww.nexsenpruet.com

3 McNair Law Firm PA 55 131 Anderson, Bluffton, Charleston, M. William Corporate, litigation, SCANA, Colonial Life 19711301 Gervais St., P.O. Box 11390 360 Charlotte, Columbia, Georgetown, Youngblood government affairs, intellectual & Accident Insurance Co.,Columbia, SC 29211 Greenville, Hilton Head Island, property, health care, Palmetto Health, (803) 799-9800 / (803) 799-9804 Myrtle Beach, Raleigh tax/estate planning, Lang Mekrawww.mcnair.net immigration, municipal finance

4 Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd PA 52 135 Charleston, Columbia, Steve A. Matthews Project finance, mergers and Sonoco Products, 19511201 Main St., 22nd floor, P.O. Box 11889 346 Greenville, Florence acquisitions, health care, Wachovia, Greenville Columbia, SC 29201 securities, banking, litigation, Hospital System,(803) 779-3080 / (803) 765-1243 technology, environmetnal, University Medical Centerwww.hsblawfirm.com energy/telecom

6 Rogers, Townsend & Thomas PC 35 36 Columbia, North Myrtle Beach, Board of Directors: Litigation, default servicing/ Drake Development 1990700 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201 175 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Sam Waters, bankruptcy, real estate, Corp., Bank of America,(803) 771-7900 / (803) 343-7017 Richard Unger, business law CNA Insurancewww.rtt-law.com Bryan Barnes

6 Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney PA 34 73 Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Lanneau W. Environmental, real estate, Allstate, BlueCross 19291901 Main St., Suite 1700, P.O. Box 1473 212 Greenville Lambert Jr. torts, business and insurance, BlueShield of S.C., LibertyColumbia, SC 29202 tax and labor Mutual, Capital Wine and(803) 254-2200 / (803) 799-3957 Beverage Co. of S.C.,www.turnerpadget.com Bowater Corp., Wausau

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7 Richardson, Plowden, Carpenter & Robinson LLP 29 33 Columbia, Myrtle Beach Francis M. Mack Corporate, construction, St. Paul Insurance, 19731600 Marion St., P.O. Box 7788 94 litigation, tax, estate planning, Bonitz, Palmetto HealthColumbia, SC 29202 governmental CNA(803) 771-4400 / (803) 779-0016www.rpcrlaw.com

8 Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims PA 28 28 Columbia William P. Corporate, real estate, AT&T 19791501 Main St., Fifth floor, P.O. Box 2285 68 McElveen Jr. administrative and regulatory, Communications,Columbia, SC 29202 litigation, tax, business Miller-Valentine Group, (803) 254-4190 / (803) 779-4749 succession planning, estate UBS Paine Webber

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8 McAngus, Goudelock & Courie LLC 28 58 Columbia, Charleston, James R. Courie General/commercial litigation, Workers' Compensation/ 1995700 Gervais St., Suite 300 188 Greenville, Charlotte occupational disease, health Companion Property &Columbia, SC 29201 care, probate and estate Casualty Insurance Co., (803) 779-2300 / (803) 748-0526 planning, administrative, real Wachovia, Michelinwww.mgclaw.com estate, governmental relations

10 Berry, Quackenbush & Stuart PA 23 23 Columbia Joe E. Berry Jr., Bankruptcy, real estate, The Climatic Corp., 19951122 Lady St., 5th floor 57 Theodore von Keller, foreclosure, collections, Rymarc Homes, S.C. Columbia, SC 29201 Hardwick Stuart Jr pre-paid legal service, Liquor Wholesale (803) 779-2650 / (803) 255-0179 government relations, Association, JM Family,www.bqslaw.com estate planning S.C. Association of Chain

Drug Stores, Golden RuleInsurance Co.

SOURCE: Law firm representatives, S.C. Lawyers Weekly, Martindale-Hubbell, Lexis-Nexis. Compiled by James McWilliams

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LARGEST AREA OFFICE BUILDINGS Ranked by square feetAvailable Range Services Leasing agency/

Name Square square square Price range included agent No.Rank Address feet feet feet square feet in rent (1) phone Representative tenants floors

1 Capitol Center 466,000 60,000 927 $17.50-$18.50 T,I,J,S, Colliers Keenan Inc. State of S.C., Capital City Club, 25(The former SouthTrust building) to H,E,M,W Beronica Whisnant S.C. Chamber of Commerce, GMK,1201 Main St. 60,000 (803) 401-4207 Haynsworth Sinkler BoydColumbia, SC 29201

2 Palmetto GBA 456,304 N/A N/A N/A Owner N/A Palmetto GBA 217 Technology Circle occupiedColumbia, SC 29203

3 Palmetto Center 456,218 N/A N/A $20 T,I,J,S, Bob Wright SCANA and 201426 Main St. H,M,W (803) 217-8083 WachoviaColumbia, SC 29201

4 Meridian 350,000 103,798 1,500 $22 T,I,J,S, P, Colliers Keenan Inc. Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, 171320 Main St. to H,E,M,W Bruce Harper and Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak, IKON,Columbia, SC 29201 22,311 Tommy Johnson Ameriquest, Fannie Mae,

(803) 254-2300 Keenan Suggs Bowers Elkins,Jefferson Pilot

5 Colonial Supplemental Insurance 345,642 N/A N/A N/A Owner N/A Colonial Supplemental Insurance 41200 Colonial Life Blvd. occupied N/AColumbia, SC 29210

6 BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 318,740 N/A N/A N/A Owner N/A BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 44101 Percival Road occupiedColumbia, SC 29229

7 Bank of America Plaza 302,843 25,000 3,400 $18 T,I,J,S,H, NAI Avant Bank of America, NAI Avant, 181901 Main St. to E,P,M,W H. Paul Hartley Jr. Turner Padget Graham & Laney,Columbia, SC 29201 13,500 (803) 744-9824 UBS, AXA Financial Advisors

8 BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 300,000 N/A N/A N/A Owner N/A BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 12(Alpine Building) 2501 Faraway Dr. occupiedColumbia, SC 29223

9 The Tower at 1301 Gervais 296,797 25,366 500 $15.50 T,I,J,S,H, Colliers Keenan Inc. McNair Law Firm, Wilbur Smith, 201301 Gervais St. to to $16.50 M,E,W, P David C. Lockwood Colliers Keenan, Summit ClubColumbia, SC 29201 14,216 (803) 401-4211

10 BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 285,000 N/A N/A N/A Owner N/A BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 4(Atrium Building) 2401 Faraway Dr. occupiedColumbia, SC 29223

SOURCE: Edens & Avant; interviews with leasing company representatives. Compiled by Taylor Smith

NOTES:(1) T-taxes, I-insurance, J-janitorial, S-security, H-heat, E-electricity, M-maintenance, P-parking, W- water/sewer**NA - not applicableSeveral buildings have parking garages but the cost is not included in rent.

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LARGEST AREA MEETING SPACES Ranked by number of unitsName RangeAddress Square Ceiling of room No. of Theater Classroom Banquet Reception Contact

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site footage height sizes rooms capacity capacity capacity capacity person

1 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 142,500 12' 950 8 70 40 40 3,000 Star Drakeford1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201 to to to to to(803) 545-0001 / (803) 545-0013 32' 24,700 1,300 950 1000www.columbiaconventioncenter.com

2 S.C. State Fairgrounds 130,256 16' 2,070 7 2,200 1,140 2,160 2,880 Tim Wilson1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29201 to to(803) 799-3387 / (803) 799-1760 18' 40,000www.scstatefair.org

3 Colonial Center 52,000 16' 25 8 4,000 1,260 1,810 2,410 Tom Paquette801 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29208 to to to(803) 576-9200 / (803) 576-9299 65' 17,000 13,000www.thecolonialcenter.com

4 Columbia Conference Center 40,000 14' 250 10 500 300 350 900 Kim Inman169 Laurelhurst Ave., Columbia, SC 29210 to to(803) 772-9811 / (803) 454-2028 22' 6,175www.columbiameetings.com

5 The Columbia Marriott 27,000 14' 572 15 30 25 30 40 Steve Williams1200 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29201 to to to to to to(803) 771-7000 / (803) 254-8307 16' 6,683 850 350 500 850www.adamsmark.com

6 Columbiana Hotel and Conference Center 24,000 14' 354 12 1,500 600 1,000 1,800 Carlos Morales2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 to to(803) 731-0300 / (803) 731-4892 20' 11,000www.columbianahotel.com

6 Jamil Temple 24,000 20' 300 4 3,000 150 2,000 2,500 Joe Hilton206 Jamil Road, Columbia, SC 29210 to(803) 772-9380 / (803) 772-9382 24,000

7 Saluda Shoals Park 23,000 10' and 600 9 60 30 272 45 Lori Shaffer5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 29212 cathedral to to to to(803) 213-2026 / (803) 213-2049 ceilings 5,000 450 300 500www.icrc.net

8 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 22,700 10' 3,000 8 200 75 150 300 DorothyTeam500 Wildlife Blvd., Columbia, SC 29210 to to to to to to(803) 779-8717 / (803) 253-6381 15' 7,000 400 150 300 600www.riverbanks.org

9 Carolina Coliseum 17,820 74' 125 4 12,803 N/A 1,800 2,000 Julie Carter701 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 arena to(803) 777-5113 / (803) 777-5114 floor 12,803www.coliseum.sc.edu

SOURCES: Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau; interviews with space representatives. Compiled by Taylor SmithNOTES ABOUT SPECIFIC FACILITIES: 1. Carolina Coliseum's square footage includes the arena floor only. 2. The Moore Building at the S.C. State Fair is a clear-spanned space. 3. Most facilities at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens are available only after the zoo has closed.None of the facilities connect to each other. 4. Saluda Shoals Park has indoor and outdoor space.



LARGEST AREA OFFICE PARKS Ranked by square feetTotal

Name square Number Representative Services includedRank Location feet of buildings Leasing agent Price range tenants in rent locally

1 Carolina Research Park 727,100 11 S.C. Research Authority $75,000 an acre Palmetto GBA, SCE&G, N/AI-77 and I-20 (843) 760-3222 Ikon, Holopak,Columbia, SC 29223 Midlands Tech, Seaman's

2 Synergy Executive Center 516,000 8 NAI Avant $14.50 to $16 per sq. ft. S.C. Department of Labor, Full serviceI-20 and Bush River Road (803) 254-0100 Ford Motor Credit,Columbia, SC 29223 DR Horton

3 Medical Park 505,808 6 Consera Healthcare $21.50 to $23.88 per sq. ft. Private physicians Full service1,2,3,4,9,14 Medical Park Road for Bldgs. 2,4,9,14Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 454-2340

Cogdell Spencer Advisors for Bldgs. 1&3(803) 779-2680

4 Gateway Corporate Center 489,000 8 Colliers Keenan $15 to $22 per sq. ft. Image Care, Courtyard by Marriott, T,I,M,S,W,P110 Gateway Corp. Blvd. (803) 254-2300, Nationwide, ProvidenceWest Columbia, SC 29203 Hospital, Pinnacle Point Office Park

5 Middleburg Office Park 440,000 26 Various $12.50 to $16 per sq. ft. Florence & Hutcheson Inc., T,I,M,S,W,PSt. Julian Place near Forest Drive Dept. Health and Environment Control,and Providence Hospital Turbeville Insurance Agency,Columbia, SC 29202 Workplace Solutions,

First Citizens, Queue Systems

6 WestPark 350,000 26 Various Various FBI, S.C. Healthcare N/AFernandina Road, off I-26 Associates, Powers Engineering,Columbia, SC 29211 S.C. Sheriff's, S.C. Medical associations

7 Fontaine Business Center 309,000 5 Colliers Keenan $9 to $17 per sq. ft. Clean Harbors, Enterprise T,I,M,S,W,P400 Arbor Lake Drive (803) 254-5000 Leasing, First Citizens BankColumbia, SC 29223

8 Center Point 272,000 4 Colliers Keenan $17 to $19 per sq. ft. BellSouth Advertising T,I,M,S,W,P2000 Center Point (803) 254-5000 and Publishing Co., Alltel, Intel,Columbia, SC 29210 S.C. Hospital Association,

Strayer University

9 Baptist Medical Complex 259,324 2 Consera Healthcare $18 per sq. ft. Tenants and private physicians Full service1301-1333 Taylor St. (803) 454-2340Columbia, SC 29204

10 Landmark 244,500 3 NAI Avant $14 to 15 per sq. ft. Chicago Title, Morris Law Firm, Full serviceForest Drive at Beltline Blvd (803) 254-0100 S.C. Department of Consumer AffairsColumbia, SC 29204

SOURCE: Edens & Avant; interviews with leasing company representatives. Compiled by Taylor Smith

NOTES:(1) T-taxes, I-insurance, J-janitorial, S-security, H-heat, E-electricity, M-maintenance, P-parking, W- water/sewer**NA - not applicableSeveral buildings have parking garages but the cost is not included in rent.

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LARGEST AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Ranked by 2004-05 enrollmentRank Name

Address Enrollment Faculty Tuition YearPhone/Fax/Web site 2004-05 2004-05 Grades Affiliation Gender 2004-05 Administration founded

1 Hammond School 970 112 PreK-12 Independent Coed $5,950 to $10,895 Herbert Barks 1966854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209(803) 776-0295 / (803) 776-0122www.hammondschool.org

2 Orangeburg Preparatory School 830 75 PreK-12 Independent Coed $3,120 to $4,428 Kelley Mims 1984Upper school: 2651 North RoadLower school: 168 Prep St. NWOrangeburg, SC 29118(803)534-7970 / (803)535-2190www.orangeburgprep.com

3 Ben Lippen Schools 825 108 PreK-12 Independent Coed $5,086 to $8,748 Donald Kauffman 1940P.O. Box 3999, Columbia, SC 29230 evangelical(803) 786-7200 / (803) 744-1387 Christianwww.benlippen.com

4 Heathwood Hall Episcopal School 802 99 PreK-12 Episcopal Coed $3,295 to $11,570 Stephen D. Hickman 19513000 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29201(803) 765-2309 / (803) 343-0437www.heathwood.org

5 Wilson Hall 777 77 PreK-12 Independent Coed $4,030 to $4,450 Frederick B. Moulton 19662801 S. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 469-3475 / (803) 469-3477www.wilsonhall.org

6 Thomas Sumter Academy 560 72 PreK-12 Independent Coed $1,971 to $4,490 William J. Hentges 1964P.O. Box 869, Dalzell, SC 29040(803) 499-3378 / (803) 499-3391www.thomassumter.net

7 Calhoun Academy 546 48 PreK-12 Independent Coed $1,812 to $3,348 Milly G. McLauchlin 1969P.O. Box 52681 Academy Rd., St. Matthews, SC 29135(803) 874-2734 / (803) 874-2734www.calhounacademy.org

8 Timmerman School 420 40 K3-8 Independent Coed $3,057 to $4,233 Elizabeth T. Jordan 19542219 Atascadero Dr., Columbia, S.C. 29206(803)782-2748 / (803)787-3925www.timmermanschool.com

9 Cardinal Newman School 411 53 Seven - 12 Roman Catholic Coed $5,916 to $6,696 parishioners, Rose Tindall, 19614701 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 $6,816 to $7,656 others Danny Dorsel (interim)(803) 782-2814 / (803) 782-9314www.cnhs.org

10 Holly Hill Academy 390 33 PreK-12 Independent Coed $1,300 to $3,025 John Gasque 1970142 Bunch Ford RoadP.O. Box 757, Holly Hill, SC 29059(803)496-3243 / (803)496-9778www.hollyhillacademy.org

SOURCES: Information was compiled from schools and S.C. Department of Education. Compiled by Noelle Phillips* Ben Lippen enrollment is for all three campuses.

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LARGEST AREA STAFFING SERVICES Ranked by number of local employeesName No. of No. of YearAddress local Local workers founded

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site employees offices placed weekly Services offered to employers Local manager locally

1 Roper Personnel Services 27 4 154 Administrative, manufacturing, George Roper, owner 1982220 Executive Center Dr. production, warehouse accounting, legal Barbara West,Columbia, SC 29210 general manager(803) 798-8500 / (803) 798-5691www.roperstaffing.com

2 Gallman Personnel Services 25 5 100 Clerical, light industrial, engineers, Charlie Gallman 19851360 Browning Road manufacturing management,Columbia, SC 29210 construction management, IT, logistics(803) 772-8046 / (803) 750-4177www.gallmanpersonnel.com

3 Kelly Services 20 6 500+ Clerical, light industrial, technical, Jeff Bujak 1976250 Berryhill Road, Suite 115 customer service representatives,Columbia SC, 29210 financial, medical(803) 798-0765 / (803) 772-7598www.kellyservices.com

4 Jerman Personnel 15 1 50 Administrative, manufacturing, Tony Cashion 1988455 St. Andrews Rd., Suite C4 production, accounting, banking,(803)798-0556 / (803)731-7771 warehouse, skilled electricians, paintersColumbia, SC 29210www.jermanpersonnel.com

5 AppleOne Inc. 14 75 25 to 50 Professional, general office, clerical, Travis Price (Northeast) 1997224 O’Neil Court, Suite 20 accounting, administrative, Sheri Dickert (Harbison)Columbia, SC 29223 customer service(803) 699-9941 / (803) 699-9981www.appleone.com

6 RandStad 12 5 200 to 250 Administrative, professional, accounting, Jane Simmon 1996612 St. Andrews Rd. legal, temporary, temp to hire,(803) 772-1211 / (803) 772-1244 direct hire positionsColumbia, SC 29210www.us.randstad.com

7 Companion Employment Services 10 3 20 to 50 Medical, administrative, light industrial Tom Poole 19862511 Devine St. accounting, legal(803) 771-6454 / (803) 771- 2783Columbia, SC 29205www.cestemps.com

7 Capital Personnel Service Inc. 10 1 250 to 300 Clerical, industrial, technical, temporary, William Ellerbe 19841950 Bush River Road temp to hire, permanent placement,(803) 772-0440 / (803) 772-9778 employee screeningColumbia, SC 29210www.capitalpersonnel.net

8 The Flemming Group Inc. 9 1 7 to 10 Administrative, executive search, Cynthia Tucker 20004949 Two Notch Road, Suite 111 light industrial, financial, training(803) 691-4530 / (803) 691-4532Columbia, SC 29204www.theflemminggroupinc.com

9 Snelling Personnel Services of the Midlands 6 2 130 Professional, administrative, accounting Elizabeth Smith, 19826941 N. Trenholm Road, Suite G-1 IT, light industrial, warehouse, medical, Bryce EnglandColumbia, SC 29206 legal, temp to hire(803) 790-7171 / (803) 359-3008www.snelling.com/midlands

SOURCES: S.C. Association of Personnel Services, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, interviews with company officials. Compiled by Chaunte McClure

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LARGEST AREA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS Ranked by number of full-time, local brokersRank Name No. full-time Other Site Leasing Property Local Year

Address brokers employees services services mgt. services office foundedPhone/Fax/Web site offered offered offered head locally

1 Colliers Keenan 30 64 Office, retail, industrial, Office, retail, Yes John W. 19061301 Gervais St., Suite 600 multifamily, apartments, shopping centers, FolsomColumbia, SC 29201 investment, land, medical, land, medical, industrial(803) 254-2300 / (803) 252-4532 development serviceswww.collierskeenan.com

2 NAI Avant 26 26 Office, retail, Office, retail, industrial, Yes Dan 19651901 Main St., Suite 200 industrial, warehouse, warehouse, medical AvantColumbia, SC 29201 medical, land(803) 254-0100 / (803) 744-9875www.naiavant.com

3 CB Richard Ellis 16 11 Retail, office, Retail, office, Yes Lee 19831333 Main St., Suite 700 industrial, multifamily, industrial, land MarshaColumbia, SC 29201 land, site location,(803)779-7777 / (803) 931-8989 investmentswww.cbre.com

3 Grubb & Ellis|Wilson/Kibler 16 9 Office, retail, Office, retail, Yes C. Marshall 19871111 Laurel St. industrial, multifamily, industrial, land KiblerColumbia, SC 29201 investments, land(803) 779-8600 / (803) 252-4323www.wilsonkibler.com

5 Dial Dunlap & Edwards 9 2 Office, retail, Retail, office, Yes Kathy 19851122 Barnwell St. industrial, mixed use, industrial, warehouse EdwardsColumbia, SC 29201 apartments, land(803) 799-6244 / (803) 799-4288

6 Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors 7 4 Investments, land, multifamily Office, retail, warehouse, Yes James W. 1969300 Candi Lane retail, office, medical, industrial, medical Derrick Jr.Columbia, SC 29210 re-development, industrial(803) 779-4503 / (803) 343-2709www.century21bobcapes.com

7 Century 21 McDaniel & McDaniel 4 12 Office, retail, Office, retail, Yes Cary 19786040 Wescott Road industrial, multifamily, industrial, warehouse McDanielColumbia, SC 29212 development, investments, land(803) 781-4663 / (803) 749-6108c21realestateservices.com

7 RE/MAX Real Estate Services 4 5 Office, retail, Office, retail, Yes David K. 1990426 Bush River Road, industrial, multifamily, industrial, warehouse, NessColumbia, SC 29210 apartments, investments, medical(803) 731-2466 / (803) 731-0602 land, medical, hotelwww.wesellhouses.com

7 W.S. Commercial Real Estate 4 2 Office, retail, industrial, Office, retail, industrial, Yes William F. 1985111 Executive Pointe Blvd. multifamily, medical, land medical, investments, land Smith IIIColumbia, SC 29210(803)731-9494 / (803)731-9495www.wscrealestate.com

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LARGEST AREA RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS Ranked by number of full-time, local licensed agentsName No. full-time, YearAddress local licensed No. local Chief Post-license Finance founded

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site agents offices managing officer(s) Relocation Referral training mortgages locally

1 Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors 471 13 Bob Russell, Yes Yes Yes Yes 19651022 Calhoun St. Abb Jeffcoat,Columbia, SC 29201 Ron Roe(803) 779-6000 / (803) 343-2602www.russellandjeffcoat.com

2 Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors 245 8 James W. Derrick Jr. Yes Yes Yes Yes 1969300 Candi LaneColumbia, SC 29210(803) 779-4503 / (803) 343-2709www.century21bobcapes.com

3 ERA Wilder Realty 229 8 Eddie Wilder Yes Yes Yes Yes 1995120-A Columbia AveChapin, SC 29036(803)345-6713 / (803) 772-9226www.erawilderrealty.com

4 Coldwell Banker United, Realtors 200 6 Thomas W. Camp Yes Yes Yes Yes 19551411 Gervais St., Suite 300Columbia, SC 29201(803) 799-4663 / (803) 733-3693www.coldwellbankerunited.com

5 Asset Realty Inc. 155 3 Jeff Bond Yes Yes Yes Yes 19969367 Two Notch RoadColumbia, SC 29223(803) 865-7193 / (803) 865-7728www.assetrealtyinc.com

6 RE/MAX Real Estate Services 64 2 David Ness Yes Yes Yes Yes 19901420 Colonial Life Blvd.Columbia, SC 29210(803) 731-2466 / (803) 731-0602www.wesellhouses.com

7 Weichert Realtors-Ray Covington 53 2 Ray Covington Yes Yes Yes Yes 19812507 Devine St.Columbia, SC 29205(803) 252-8710 / (803) 252-0363www.weichertcolumbia.com

8 Gary Realty Co. 32 1 Charles Gary Yes Yes Yes No 19894949 Two Notch RoadColumbia, SC 29204(803) 691-4626 / (803) 691-4500www.garyrealtyinc.com

9 Crossroads Realty 31 1 Rock Zammiello Yes Yes No No 20003703 MacGregor Drive (Ballentine office)Columbia, SC 29206(803) 738-0078 / (803) 782-1015www.4sale4percent.com

10 RE/MAX Metro Associates 30 1 Danny Glenn Yes Yes Yes Yes 1991950 Lake Murray BlvdColumbia, SC 29063(803) 749-5800 / (803) 749-5810www.wesellhouses.com

SOURCES: Information was compiled from mailed questionnaires and interviews with agency representatives. Compiled by Chaunte McClure



LARGEST AREA SHOPPING CENTERS Ranked by gross leasable square feetName Gross SquareAddress leasable feet Parking Leasing co. Year opened/ Anchor

Rank Web site square ft. available (1) spaces Phone renovated tenants

1 Columbia Place 1,307,280 43,682 6,149 CBL and Associates Properties 1977 Dillard's, Sears,7201 Two Notch Road (423) 553-8702 2002 Macy's, JC Penney Columbia, SC 29223www.shopcolumbiamall.com

2 Columbiana Centre 926,441 5,000 4,200 General Growth Enterprises 1990 Belk, Dillard's,100 Columbiana Circle (312) 960-5000 1996 Parisian, SearsColumbia, SC 29212www.columbianacentre.com

3 Richland Mall 863,741 58,000 3,770 Faison 1988 Belk, Blacklion,Forest Drive at Beltline Blvd. (704) 972-2500 1999 Barnes & Noble, Parisian,Columbia, SC 29204 The Dept. Storewww.shoprichlandmall.com

4 Dutch Square Center 600,000 25,000 3,100 Phillips Edison & Co. 1970 Belk, AMC cinema,800 Bush River Road (513) 554-1110 1997 Burlington Coat FactoryColumbia, SC 29210www.dutchsquare.com

5 East Forest Shopping Center 381,810 7,000 1,790 Colliers Keenan 1995 Wal-Mart Supercenter,5420 Forest Drive (803) 254-2300 Sam's Club, Hobby Lobby,Columbia, SC 29206 A.J. Wright

6 Sumter Mall 345,000 51,136 2,150 Hull/Storey Retail Group 1980 Belk, JC Penney, Sears1057 Broad St. (800) 452-4094 2001-02Sumter, SC 29150www.shopsumtermall.com

7 Sparkleberry Square 320,971 3,770 1,962 Equity One 1997 Kohl's, Kroger, Circuit CityTwo Notch Road and Sparkleberry Lane (770) 818-1334 2002-03Columbia, SC 29229

8 Northpointe Commons 313,607 1,527 1,506 Rivercrest Realty 2001 Wal-Mart Supercenter,10060 Two Notch Road (919) 846-4046 Goody's, Office DepotColumbia, SC 29223

9 Harbison Court 312,178 18,140 1,500 Developers Diversified Realty 1992 Barnes & Noble, Marshall's,Harbison Boulevard (704) 552-3738 1994 OfficeMax, Babies 'R UsColumbia, SC 29212

10 Columbiana Station III 270,412 47,738 860 CB Richard Ellis 2000 Columbiana GrandeI-26 & Harbison Boulevard (803) 779-7777Columbia, SC 29212

SOURCE: Interviews with leasing agents and shopping center representatives. Compiled by Tanya Fogg Young

NOTES: (1) Square feet available as of June 2005.Square footage for Columbia Place includes the internal mall only, not the outparcels

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AREA’S LARGEST UNITED WAY BENEFICIARIES Ranked by current allocationNameAddress

Rank Phone/Fax/Web site Allocation 2004 Budget Purpose Executive director

1 American Red Cross $517,816 $1,853,000 To provide relief to victims of disaster Scott R. Salemme2751 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29201 and help people prevent, prepare for(803) 540-1241 / (803) 540-1235 and respond to emergencies.www.redcross.org/sc/central

2 Family Service Center of S.C. $449,496 $12,914,106 To serve S.C. communities, families and individuals Don Simmons1800 Main St., Columbia, SC 29202 by helping them reach their full potential(803) 733-5450 / (803) 929-6699www.fsconline.org

3 Boys and Girls Clubs $242,724 $824,440 To inspire and enable young people, Carter Clark2016 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201 especially from disadvantaged circumstances,(803) 252-9578 / (803) 252-9413 to realize their full potential.www.bgca.org

4 Boy Scouts of America-Indian Waters Council $205,368 $1,806,444 To serve others by helping to instill values Michael R. Miller715 Betsy Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 in young people and in other ways to(803) 750-9868 / (803) 750-9855 prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetimes.www.iwc-bsa.com

5 The Salvation Army $173,433 $3,539,678 Seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Capt. Ethan Frizzell2025 Main St., Columbia, SC 29202 those who are at risk with commitment, empowering (803) 765-0260 / (803) 254-6465 people through the gospel of Jesus Christ.www.doingthemostgood.org

6 YWCA of the Midlands $159,095 $517,979 A membership organization dedicated to Wendi Nance1735 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 creating social change by empowering women and girls,(803) 252-2151 / (803) 252-2577 and eliminating racism through programs for children, www.ywcaofthemidlands.org teens and professional development for women.

7 Prevent Child Abuse S.C. $124,035 $1,370,033 To prevent the abuse and Gloria Morris1712 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29201 neglect of children in South Carolina(803) 733-5430 / (803) 744-4020www.pcasc.org

8 Family Shelter $119,040 $287,428 Provides emergency food, shelter Helena Beyersdorf-Cottle2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29202 and services to homeless children and their families.(803) 254-8344 / (803) 771-7075www.columbiafamilyshelter.org

9 American Cancer Society $117,433 $742,950 Nationwide volunteer health Lisa Hartzog128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 organization dedicated to eliminating cancer(803) 750-1693 / (803) 750-4000 through research and education.www.cancer.org

10 Senior Resources $113,639 $3,925,510 To provide services, resources and personal choices to Deborah L. Bower2817 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205 promote healthy, independent living through the support(803) 252-7734 / (803) 929-0349 of staff and volunteers.www.seniorresourcesinc.org

NOTES: Budget was incomplete for the Family Service Center of S.C. Budget number is statewide for American Cancer Society. Compiled by Noelle PhillipsSOURCE: United Way of the Midlands, June 2005.

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