South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Law Blog

2011-03-16T06:40:00.001-04:00

How to create emotional ties with your customer retail http://ping.fm/JeQez

2011-03-16T06:37:00.001-04:00

Restaurants score during March Madness | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/a2sXq

2011-03-16T06:36:00.001-04:00

The next Chipotle? | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/3DNWj

2011-03-16T06:35:00.001-04:00

The fastest-growing restaurant brands | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/fxgXM

2011-03-16T06:34:00.001-04:00

Fast casual poised for further growth | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/LCEru

2011-02-15T22:25:00.001-05:00

Department Store Retailing News: The American Mall: Back From The Dead? http://ping.fm/eEYVV

2011-02-09T23:57:00.001-05:00

SC House passes lawsuit reform bill, which would cap punitives - TheState.com http://ping.fm/7eW7u

2011-02-09T23:56:00.001-05:00

SC House votes to ban caffeinated alcoholic beverages - TheState.com http://ping.fm/1MrfM

2011-02-04T23:02:00.001-05:00

The Importance of Documenting Personnel Files for Claims Investigation Purposes - South Carolina Retail & Hospitality Law Blog http://ping.fm/c4lmY

2011-02-04T23:01:00.001-05:00

How a Google Search Might Cost JP Morgan $6.4 Billion http://ping.fm/8CVbU

2011-02-04T22:20:00.001-05:00

Chains sit out on Super Bowl advertising | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/mNmhW

2011-01-31T19:47:00.001-05:00

As stores pack up and leave, Richland Mall looks for a rebirth - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | http://ping.fm/uIQIz

2011-01-29T22:29:00.001-05:00

Choice Tables - Italian Restaurants in San Francisco - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/NLeBm

2011-01-28T21:40:00.001-05:00

Home Depot Adds Martha Stewart to Help Woo Women - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/cwf6z

2011-01-26T21:17:00.001-05:00

Member of Congress Sues for 'Oral Injuries' From Errant Olive Pit in House cafe - FoxNews.com http://ping.fm/VEgHl

2011-01-24T11:55:00.001-05:00

2011 Hospitality Law Conference in Houston to examine privacy, PR responses to adverse stories http://ping.fm/9xs2B

2011-01-24T09:57:00.001-05:00

‘Six-pack in one can’ targeted for ban in South Carolina by General Assembly - TheState.com http://ping.fm/81Ogc

2011-01-23T20:59:00.001-05:00

Optimism rising for Meeting Planners http://ping.fm/J0QiN

2011-01-23T20:54:00.001-05:00

Wal-Mart vs. Virginia Civil War site: Battle heads to court - Financial & Business - Wire - TheState.com http://ping.fm/VkDDG

2011-01-11T21:12:00.001-05:00

Now’s the Time to Create a Winter-Weather Policy — CBIA News http://ping.fm/oiI7m

2011-01-11T20:32:00.001-05:00

South Carolina businesses well-advised to install defibrillators | from AllBusiness.com http://ping.fm/cRELx

Effective Claims Management: Keeping Up, Staying Ahead

2011-01-10T14:16:00.003-05:00

It's snowing today in Columbia. Our offices are closed. Nevertheless, I came in to work. I came in because losing a (non-vacation) working day creates that much more work when I return. When things get stacked up, it can be detrimental to a client's position.

I hope our clients think of me as being skilled. Moreover - and perhaps more importantly - I hope they think of me as hard-working. The secret to effective litigation of claims - especially in the retail/hospitality/entertainment context - is staying on top of things. Our clients are not in the buisness of litigation. They are in the business of running hotels or restaurants or department stores or whatever. To that end, they want their cases in a position for resolution - whether it be by settlement or dispositive motion or trial - ASAP. That means they don't want their matters dragged out. That means as their lawyers, we need to stay on top of things and keep their cases moving.

When the case comes in, don't delay: Do the investigation, serve and answer the discovery, make the necessary reports, and talk about the case with the clients on a frequent basis. Get them the answers ASAP to enable them to decide what they're going to do to resolve the case.

2011-01-09T09:24:00.001-05:00

Inclement Weather & Retail/Hospitality Operations: Have A Plan In Place http://ping.fm/ZteCp

The Importance of Documenting Personnel Files for Claims Investigation Purposes

2011-01-08T18:29:00.007-05:00

Most personal injury claims arising in the retail and hospitality contexts sound in negligence. South Carolina has a three year statute of limitations for negligence claims.

For whatever reason, many, many claims we defend are commenced shortly before the three year statute runs. Three years is a long time in the retail and hospitality world as it relates to associate turnover, especially as it pertains to hourly associates.

When we're brought in to defend a claim brought so close to the end of the SOL, key associates who were witnesses to the incident giving rise to the suit are often long gone. That means we frequently have to first solve the mystery of finding these former associates before we can even get going with the claim investigation. This process can be easy, hard, or impossible.

Our hunt for these associates is made so much easier when our clients have personnel files that have complete contact information, including information pertaining to next-of-kin. When p-files are appropriately documented, we find these folks. When we don't, we're left to using investigators to locate witnesses. This adds costs to the client. And sometimes, information for these associates can't be located. The inability to piece together contact information obviously can affect our ability to investigate and defend claims. This can really add costs to the client with regard to indemnity payments.

Document your personnel files with complete contact information. Update them when associate addresses, telephone numbers, etc. change. Undertaking this effort may pay dividends in the future when a claim arises that is dependent upon associate recollection/testimony.

2011-01-08T17:42:00.005-05:00

The 41 Places to Go in 2011 - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/CPQFN

2011-01-08T17:42:00.003-05:00

10 Restaurants Worth a Plane Ride - Where to Go 2011 - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/GWd9k

2011-01-08T17:42:00.001-05:00

11 Tricks to Cutting Travel Costs in 2011 - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/ArwDa

2010-12-30T22:09:00.001-05:00

Coming Out of the Slump: How Hotel Guest Perceptions and Behaviors Haven’t Changed in the Past Year http://ping.fm/30gSp

2010-12-30T22:05:00.001-05:00

Travel Expert Stephen Barth Suggests Airline Passenger Etiquette « HospitalityLawyer.com Blog http://ping.fm/SVlCk

2010-12-30T22:04:00.001-05:00

Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Recommends Hotels Gather Emergency Contact for Guests « HospitalityLawyer.com Blog http://ping.fm/qSJv5

2010-12-30T22:01:00.001-05:00

10 Food and Beverage Trends that Shaped 2010 | MonkeyDish http://ping.fm/G5sAP

2010-12-30T22:00:00.001-05:00

Why Service Matters More than Ever | Lodging Magazine http://ping.fm/mrmgu

2010-12-30T21:59:00.001-05:00

The Secret Life of Business Travelers | Lodging Magazine http://ping.fm/mOeGp

2010-12-30T21:57:00.001-05:00

A Look at the New Business Traveler | Lodging Magazine http://ping.fm/vDPw3

2010-12-30T21:54:00.001-05:00

Retailers are watching for return fraud | jacksonville.com http://ping.fm/oukqu

2010-12-30T21:51:00.001-05:00

Opportunity Comes Calling: The Retail Outlook for 2011 | STORES.org http://ping.fm/U9DG5

2010-12-30T21:49:00.001-05:00

Zagat names top-ranked hotel restaurants - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/ns74a

2010-12-30T21:48:00.001-05:00

Hotel Check-In's Top 10 most popular stories of 2010 - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/pLz4M

2010-12-30T21:46:00.001-05:00

Restaurants not afraid of the cold | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/AA2tZ

2010-12-30T21:45:00.005-05:00

Sprout recall issued after salmonella outbreak | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/Wbamb

2010-12-30T21:45:00.003-05:00

A look at the fastest-growing chains | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/tyJZt

2010-12-30T21:45:00.001-05:00

Restaurants flip calendars toward 2011 | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/fFQQ2

2010-12-29T22:07:00.001-05:00

Stranded Travelers Find Relief in Twitter - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/7CPSB

2010-12-29T21:58:00.001-05:00

The Best Dishes and Restaurants of 2010 - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/Q6rwd

2010-12-28T22:29:00.001-05:00

Retail's BIG Blog | Retailers are A-OK with holiday returns, just not fraudulent ones http://ping.fm/F1BPp

2010-12-28T22:25:00.001-05:00

Pies top 2011 restaurant trend list | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/PLnpr

2010-12-28T22:21:00.001-05:00

A look back at 2010 | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/LpGzv

2010-12-28T22:20:00.001-05:00

A food writer’s top trend list | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/KyJUJ

2010-12-28T22:12:00.001-05:00

10 New Year's Resolutions We'd Like Hotels to Stick To in 2011 || HotelChatter http://ping.fm/HQmcR

2010-11-25T19:35:00.001-05:00

Why Black Friday could actually live up to the hype this year. - By Annie Lowrey - Slate Magazine http://ping.fm/UQEXx

2010-11-25T19:27:00.001-05:00

The ultimate Black Friday retail survival guide - Slate Magazine http://ping.fm/7ThT3

2010-11-25T18:38:00.001-05:00

First Class, Then and Now | Jetiquette with The Sky Steward http://ping.fm/wuNSw

2010-11-25T18:37:00.001-05:00

The First Class Walk of Shame | Jetiquette with The Sky Steward http://ping.fm/Q2f8H

2010-08-30T21:18:00.003-04:00

Bedbugs Crawl, They Bite, They Baffle Scientists - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/kJco2

2010-08-22T09:24:00.002-04:00

What Spreads Faster Than Bedbugs? Stigma - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/OQGTi

2010-08-22T09:10:00.002-04:00

What Not to Do: P.R. Missteps Fueled Fiascos at BP, Toyota and Goldman - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/w4A7M

2010-08-08T10:43:00.002-04:00

How Ritz-Carlton Maintains its Mystique http://ping.fm/zCD4m

2010-08-08T10:40:00.002-04:00

Op-Ed Contributor - This Bedbug's Life - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/nvhhK

2010-08-04T06:00:00.002-04:00

Retail's BIG Blog | Why Wal-Mart is spending millions to fight a OSHA $7,000 fine http://ping.fm/s736I

2010-08-04T05:59:00.002-04:00

Retail's BIG Blog | What's hot in retail http://ping.fm/xpUCg

2010-08-04T05:58:00.002-04:00

Hotel guests still most at risk for identity theft - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/vHndY

2010-08-04T05:56:00.002-04:00

Pierced, tattooed hotel workers? USA Today readers overwhelmingly say 'no, no, no' - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/sUswQ

2010-08-04T05:53:00.004-04:00

High-end restaurant chains say business, travel spending up | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/Mr4Ts

2010-07-31T10:26:00.002-04:00

New York Will Solve the Bedbug Crisis by Speaking Very Sternly to the Bedbugs http://ping.fm/ANvxs

Beer & Wine Permit Holders Take Note! South Carolina Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Concerning Service of Alcohol to Intoxicated Persons

2010-07-29T09:17:00.003-04:00

Writing for the majority, South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Toal has penned an important opinion that affects how every beer & wine permit holder should do business in South Carolina.

In Hartfield v. The Getaway Lounge & Grill, Inc., Op. No. 26836 (July 26, 2010), the Supreme Court upheld a $10 million verdict awarded to a passenger seriously injured after the vehicle he was riding in collided with a car driven by a Getaway Lounge patron in July 2003. The Court additionally affirmed the trial court’s decision to permit the plaintiffs in this case to “pierce the corporate veil” and pursue the personal assets of The Getaway Lounge ownership.

In South Carolina, there is no “Dram Shop” Act. Nevertheless, our courts recognize an injured third party’s right to pursue the seller of alcohol for damages caused by the acts of an intoxicated adult patron. Specifically, to pursue such an action, the injured party must apply the criminal statutes governing alcohol control (S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-580) and demonstrate the permit holder knowingly sold beer or wine to an intoxicated person.

At trial, the plaintiffs established Hoyt Helton, 54, had visited a number of bars on the night of the crash, including The Getaway Lounge. The Getaway Lounge was Helton’s second stop. Testimony revealed Helton had at least three beers at The Getaway Lounge. Additional testimony elicited that at least created the inference Helton had consumed some beer prior to his visit to The Getaway Lounge.

Shortly after leaving his third and final stop, Carolina Drive-In, wherein there was no evidence of any additional alcohol consumption while there, Helton collided with the car occupied by the plaintiff, Jon E. Hartfield, then 18. Helton died at the scene and Hartfield was seriously injured. Hartfield spent approximately 10 months in the hospital following the accident, six months of which he was in a coma. Today, Hartfield still requires care, wears a leg brace, is unable to drive, and has problems with short-term memory.

The Highway Patrol investigated the accident. Fluid samples revealed Helton's blood alcohol level (“BAC”) to be .212 at the time of the collision. At trial, using a technique called retrograde extrapolation,” a chemistry instructor at the University of South Carolina estimated Helton’s approximate BAC during the time he was at The Getaway Lounge to have been between .18 and .20, and that Helton would have been grossly intoxicated and exhibiting symptoms of intoxication while at that bar. The inference from the expert’s testimony was that The Getaway Lounge either knew or should have known Helton was intoxicated at the time the bar served him beer.

The jury returned a verdict for Hartfield for $8 million and $2 million for Hartfield’s father. The court then issued an order piercing the corporate veil, which made Shou Mei Morris, The Getaway Lounge’s owner, liable for the verdict amount.

On appeal, The Getaway Lounge argued the toxicology testimony from the chemistry professor was speculative. The Supreme Court disagreed, holding the expert testimony was - at the very least – based on circumstantial evidence that was sufficient enough to support the chemistry professor’s opinions concerning Hoyt’s estimated level of intoxication while at The Getaway Lounge. The Court was satisfied the expert’s testimony was reliable and thus admissible by his establishing a general timeline of Helton’s activities leading up to the accident and Helton’s BAC at the time of accident.

Additionally, the bar attacked the trial court’s use of the criminal statutory inference concerning intoxication, which is used in DUI prosecutions. At trial, the judge directed the jury to determine if it was established at the time alcohol was served to Helton that he was intoxicated. The trial court further advised the jury the law creates a permissive inference that a person is under the influence of alcohol when that person has a blood alcohol level of .10 (now .08) percent or greater. Again, as established through plaintff’s expert testimony, Helton was alleged to have had a BAC between .18 and .20 while at The Getaway Lounge.

The Supreme Court concluded the jury could consider whether Helton was “under the influence of alcohol” at the time of the accident to determine the existence of his intoxication while at The Getaway Lounge. Reasoning that since South Carolina’s civil alcohol liability remedy is predicated on criminal statutes, the Court determined it’s permissible for a trial judge to charge a jury on the permissible inference of intoxication under those criminal statutes. Thus, a plaintiff in a similar future case is able to establish intoxication by demonstrating the allegedly intoxicated person possessed a BAC of .08 or greater, which is the current standard for showing a person to be “under the influence” in the criminal context.

Additionally, the Supreme Court disregarded the bar’s argument the plaintiffs were required to demonstrate Helton was “visibly intoxicated” at the time of the bar’s service of alcohol to him. The Court held that § 61-4-580 requires no such showing at trial. The statute only states that a permit holder shall not “knowingly” sell beer or wine to an intoxicated person. Thus, if a permit holder knows a patron has consumed alcohol prior to entering the permit holder’s establishment, that knowledge can be ultimately used to demonstrate the permit holder “knowingly” sold alcohol to an intoxicated patron. The fact the patron didn’t look intoxicated at the time of sale is not a safety net for the permit holder.

Finally, the Supreme Court upheld the language within the jury charge, which stated the defendants could be liable if they knew or should have known Helton was intoxicated at the time of their service of alcohol to him. The Court held that “knew or should have known” is an articulation of the objective “reasonable person” standard that is the underpinning of every negligence action prosecuted in South Carolina. Thus, if a permit holder possesses information or makes observations that would lead a jury to think the permit holder should have known a patron was intoxicated at the time of service, such evidence is likely admissible and can be used to establish liability.

The Supreme Court’s new decision in Hartfield raises the stakes for beer and wine permit holders. Mistakes and misjudgments about a patron’s sobriety can result in adverse outcomes for the permit holder in the form of sizeable judgments. Being careful about whom your serve and how much is more crucial than ever. One accident can lead not only to death and serious injury, but also the loss of your business – and perhaps your personal assets.

Bottom line pointers:

- This case and its holding applies to every beer and wine permit holder in South Carolina, whether the permit holder be a hotel, restaurant, bar, club, grocery store, or convenience store;

- Permit holders need an established safe alcohol service protocol in place at your establishment, which is actually taught to new hires. Have periodic refresher courses as well. Contact knowledgeable trade groups like the Hospitality Association of South Carolina or the South Carolina Convenience Store Association for direction concerning these protocols and training;

- If you know or should know a patron is intoxicated when he or she enters your establishment, do not serve or sell alcohol the patron;

- If a patron becomes intoxicated at your establishment and you know it or should know it, do not continue to serve that patron;

- If you know or should know a patron is intoxicated, take sensible steps to get that patron home safely;

- The courts recognize that demonstrating intoxication can be shown via a BAC test of .08 or greater – not a difficult level for an adult to reach while consuming alcohol;

- For purposes of protecting your business, ensure that you have the proper alcohol/liquor liability insurance coverage placed for your establishment – deal with a broker/agent who knows your business and understands its insurance needs. Make sure your coverage insures the proper entities and has the appropriate levels of coverage; and

- Ensure your business observes all the necessary corporate formalities to ensure your personal assets are not at stake in the event of an adverse. If you don’t know or aren’t sure about what to do, consult a capable lawyer to provide you with this advice.

Christian Stegmaier is chair of Collins & Lacy’s Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment Liability Group. His representation includes national and regional leaders in department store and specialty retailing; hotels; food service establishments; bars; private clubs; and live music presenters and promoters. He can be contacted at 803-255-0454 or email at cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com.

2010-07-22T06:21:00.002-04:00

Restaurants: What you need to know about dealing with online reviews http://ping.fm/qTcXG

2010-07-22T06:20:00.002-04:00

What comes to mind when you think of chain restaurants? Video by National Retail Federation http://ping.fm/JjHMT

2010-07-22T06:18:00.002-04:00

Landing a hotel deal the old-fashioned way: In person - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/vP6JU

2010-07-22T06:05:00.002-04:00

Harris Poll: Consumers still cutting back | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/MSRPo

2010-07-22T06:04:00.008-04:00

Technomic expects alcohol sales to climb | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/F4BKr

2010-07-22T06:04:00.007-04:00

Starbucks 3Q profit up; company lifts outlook | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/3LFvN

2010-07-22T06:03:00.003-04:00

A glimpse at Taco Bell breakfast | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/LhFCU

2010-07-22T06:02:00.009-04:00

Most ESPN Zone restaurants to close | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/J4FnF

2010-07-22T06:02:00.008-04:00

Restaurant employment picture shapes up | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/trCaG

2010-07-22T05:59:00.002-04:00

Columbia favorite Pizza Man now reflects USC baseball win - TheState.com http://ping.fm/2bNTy

2010-07-22T05:55:00.003-04:00

Shoppers on diet, tame the urge to buy - NYTimes.com retail http://ping.fm/UR4RY

2010-07-21T06:21:00.002-04:00

Major sales tax changes possible in SC, including groceries - TheState.com http://ping.fm/7ZumW

2010-07-21T06:12:00.003-04:00

The Power Players: 2010 List of Top Department Stores | STORES.org http://ping.fm/jGPuK

2010-07-21T06:09:00.002-04:00

Top 100 Retailers | STORES.org http://ping.fm/IHXZU

2010-07-21T06:07:00.002-04:00

Retailers report increasing incidents of shoplifters using pepper spray to flee http://ping.fm/4Rw4U

2010-07-21T06:05:00.002-04:00

Nat'l Retail Fed - 2011 Loss Prevention Conf & Expo http://ping.fm/jLUwa

2010-07-21T06:02:00.002-04:00

Budget-conscious hotels turn to optional housekeeping - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/T8eiE

2010-07-21T06:01:00.002-04:00

Ever forget which hotel you're in when you wake up? USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/53Y4P

2010-07-21T06:00:00.002-04:00

Singer Natasha Bedingfield's hotel pet peeve? $20 water - USATODAY.com http://ping.fm/KdyxL

2010-07-21T05:58:00.005-04:00

Earnings preview: Ruby Tuesday turnaround? | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/YsoK3

2010-07-21T05:58:00.004-04:00

Analyst: Fast-food sales won't rise until unemployment falls | Nation's Restaurant News qsr http://ping.fm/RRBcJ

2010-07-21T05:51:00.002-04:00

U.S. restaurant count continues to fall | Nation's Restaurant News http://ping.fm/ZxM4E

2010-07-15T21:29:00.003-04:00

ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews Sues Hotel Chains Over Peeping Videotapes http://ping.fm/nNlK1

2010-07-09T22:10:00.001-04:00

Hotel Law: Model Innkeeper Statute Proposed - HospitalityLawyer.com Blog http://ping.fm/ghzaL

2010-06-29T18:14:00.001-04:00

The Midlands Aviation Summit today: BRADWARTHEN.COM http://ping.fm/zGbbd

Midlands Aviation Summit: "Start Your Journey Here"

2010-06-29T12:15:00.002-04:00

Today, the Columbia region began responding to the possible threat of low-cost flier Southwest Airlines’ planned entry into the Charleston and Greenville markets.

The “Midlands Aviation Summit” played host to aviation expert Michael Boyd of Boyd Group International. Boyd discussed the air service challenges and opportunities facing Columbia. Sponsored by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism, and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the event was attended by many area government and business leaders. Also gathered were people with interests in the success of the airport, including local travel agents, hoteliers, and restaurateurs.

Boyd rated Columbia as having very good air service, which is competitive to neighbors to Charleston and Greenville/Spartanburg. He additionally suggested that Southwest should not have an adverse impact on Columbia’s airport. However, Boyd emphasized that Columbia needs to make efforts to convince existing carriers such as Delta to improve service to CAE by employing larger jets.

Boyd reasoned that getting service from bigger jets will result in greater passenger access to and from Columbia. In Boyd’s view, more seats equals better and more frequent opportunities for passengers to move easily around the United States and the rest of the world. Boyd noted the more access passengers have to Columbia from places such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well Asia and Europe, the better the environment will be for outside investment to make its way to the Midlands.

According to Boyd, the majority of passengers presently flying in and out of Columbia are on 50 seat planes. Improving service will hinge on the carriers agreeing to use 75, 100, and 120 seat jets for service to Columbia.

For Columbia to improve its air service, the challenge will be to convince Midlands passengers presently using Charlotte, Atlanta, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Charleston to think about using Columbia first. In his words, the message for Midlands residents has to be: “Start your journey here.” Boyd recognized that for some, the conventional wisdom is that Columbia is more expensive than its competitors. However, in looking at average fares, Boyd stated the cost of flying in and out of Columbia is not significantly different than airports in neighboring markets. Thus, according to Boyd, the conditions exist for Midlands residents to organically grow and better Columbia’s airline service.

Business travel arguably makes up the largest percentage of airline traffic in and out Columbia. Accordingly, it is essential that Midlands businesses and their vendors/suppliers commit to using Columbia as their airport of choice for corporate travel. As well, because of their resource and influence, the entities also need to do what they can to promote the message to Midlands residents to start their journey in Columbia.

2010-06-29T06:25:00.003-04:00

Gamecocks' Omaha dreams a boom for local bars, retailers http://ping.fm/TlMpS

2010-06-27T08:51:00.001-04:00

Difficult Premises Liability Issue: Falling Tree Branch in Central Park Zoo Kills Baby - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/Cp3wH

2010-06-25T22:02:00.001-04:00

Practical Traveler - Checking Out Wi-Fi Service Onboard Air Liners - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/YdQov

2010-06-25T19:01:00.001-04:00

Columbia bars big winner for Cup, CWS - Local / Metro - TheState.com http://ping.fm/plFkM

2010-06-18T17:58:00.001-04:00

Affordable Boutique Hotels in New York - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/HKMwH

2010-06-14T19:25:00.001-04:00

Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi Service - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/X8vvm

2010-06-09T20:15:00.001-04:00

Retailer American Apparel Has a 'Full Body Head to Toe' Employment Policy http://ping.fm/aY3bZ

2010-06-07T19:45:00.001-04:00

Digital drives Wal-Mart's retail global growth plan http://ping.fm/Cz1zo

2010-06-05T16:41:00.001-04:00

Airlines Work to Catch Up to the Digital Age - NYTimes.com http://ping.fm/sGtL5