VOLUME 16 NUMBER 2 ■ COLUMBIABUSINESSREPORT.COM
Brewery hits peak
Peak Drift Brewing Co. opens new production facilities in Columbia. Page 6
Part of the
network
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
A well-read place
Independent bookstore opening soon in Five Points. Page 4
Sentenced
Woman accused of insurance fraud learns consequences. Page 10
Million mark
CAE flies past 2022 numbers with more than 1 million passengers. Page 11
At long last?
Company sets up American HQ with aspirations of making flying cars. Page 7
INSIDE
Upfront ................................ 2 SC Biz News Briefs ................ 4 In Focus: Hospitality and Tourism ............................. 16 Directory: Hotels ................ 19 List: Alternative and Outdoor Event Venues ..................... 19 At Work ............................. 20 Viewpoint ...........................23
FEBRUARY 2023 ■ $2.25
A multimillion-dollar renovation project promises to transform the heart of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden into a state-of-the-art animal care facility. Page 12
Victory in retreat
How one couple sought refuge, then found opportunity in Columbia. Page 16