VOLUME 26 NUMBER 2 ■ GSABUSINESS.COM
Billion-dollar baby
Peace Center has more than a cultural impact on the Palmetto State. Page 4
Part of the
135 and
network
Going Strong
Sweet awakening First-time entrepreneur develops Coffee Candy to stay alert and out of rest stops on the road. Page 9
Electric curriculum University creates school to plug into auto industry’s move to electric vehicles. Page 10
Lights...camera...
Though modest by most numbers, South Carolina has a place in TV and movies. Page 2
INSIDE
Upfront ................................ 2 SC Biz News Briefs ................ 3 In Focus: Hospitality and Tourism........................11 LIST: Hotels........................ 18 BONUS LIST: Alternative and outdoor event venues ........ 19 At Work ............................. 20 Viewpoint ...........................23
Stephen Navarro is at the helm of The Furman Co. as it marks 135 years of commercial development — and looks ahead to more. Page 6
Deep roots, high rise
Decades after starting with a modest motel, the Auro Hotels portfolio includes the best names in the business. Page 13
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