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“There is no organization that goes higher than its leadership” - Anton Gunn inspiring a crowd of community activists at the the SC Community Loan Fund 2018 Summit.

“This is the largest announcement of technology jobs in Columbia in the last decade" - Mayor Steve Benjamin

Capgemini just announced a significant expansion at The BullStreet District, Columbia, S.C. We are closely tracking innovative job growth in the Midlands, probably THE most impactful indicator for regional competitiveness in this current shared and open economy!

Catch up on the history of Columbia insurance tech in this exclusive article by Midlands Anchor CEO Tia Williams Nelson published last January:

http://www.midlandsanchor.com/tcubes-1-7m-expansion-could-be-a-big-whale-moment-for-the-midlands-insurance-tech-industry-heres-why/



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Capgemini Expands in Columbia, S.C. with Advanced Technology Development Center – Midlands Anchor Capgemini, a global consulting and technology firm, announced today it is expanding its operations, with the opening of an advanced technology development center in the First Base building at BullStreet. Capgemini’s investment in Columbia will create 200 knowledge economy jobs in high-value and fa...

Craft beer sales are on the rise, and Midlands entrepreneurs are taking advantage of new tastes for them by developing new and exciting beers for Columbia residents to try. With experience in culinary flavors of the West Coast, Chris Baldwin is bringing a new selection of creative beers to South Carolina such as a Mexican lager, blonde ales, and new IPAs. Listen to the University of South Carolina alum talk about his new brewery, the Twisted Spur Brewery, and the new flavors it's bringing to Columbia in the Entrepreneur Minute from MidlandsBiz!

Listen to the full Entrepreneur Minute here: https://midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com/entrepreneur-minute-chris-baldwin-owner-twisted-spur-brewing/

They say Nevada, with a 19% immigrant population, is the future face of America. Now city officials and corporate leaders alike are collaborating to ease the path to citizenship for a more economical and socially equitable Las Vegas.

Hear Namita Koppa and Caesars Entertainment's Executive Gwen Migita discuss "How Immigrants Make a City" in this week's How to Make a City- The Podcast.

Listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Or use the easy links below:

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How Immigrants Make a City - Anchor Institute What does naturalization mean for immigrants seeking United States citizenship? According to research by the Cities for Citizenship initiative, it could mean $3,200 in extra income per year per immigrant and a $37 to $52 billion increase in overall national GDP. That’s because foreign workers are ...