1. S.C. moves up in ‘Top States for Business’ [via South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association blog]
According to a CNBC-conducted ranking that factors 51 measures of competitiveness, South Carolina has moved up nine spots since 2012 and now claims the 23rd spot on the “Top States for Business” list.
North Carolina ranked 12th, while South Dakota sits at the top.
2. 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get [via Forbes]
Even if you aren’t in your twenties, this is highly motivating and matter-of-fact professional advice from a tech entrepreneur, such as “You Should Be Getting Your Butt Kicked,” “You HAVE to Build Your Technical Chops” and “Pick an Idol & Act ‘As If.'”
3. 11 Body Language Essentials for Your Next Negotiation [via Inc.]
“Negotiating successfully is about more than just saying the right thing,” and 11 successful members of the Young Entrepreneurs Council offer their guidance on becoming a non-verbal communication ninja in order to get what you want.
Click the link, get educated, and go ask for that raise!
4. ‘Almost holy’: 14 quotes about newspapers and journalism [via John Kroll Digital]
From Jefferson and Einstein to Dickens, Thoreau and Kipling, this selection of quotations highlights the differing opinions of the press’s role in society (particularly newspapers), and these viewpoints can’t possibly be divorced from the eras of their utterance.
In the comments below, fill in the blank (or tweet us @UpstateBiz and we will RT!): The press is to society as __________ is to __________.
5. The Top Five Special Interest Groups Lobbying to Keep Marijuana Illegal [via Republic Report]
Food for thought. Pun intended!
“Part of America’s fixation with keeping the leafy green plant illegal is rooted in cultural and political clashes from the past. However, we at Republic Report think it’s worth showing that there are entrenched interest groups that are spending large sums of money to keep our broken drug laws on the books.”
Regardless of the issue, identifying the vested interests that inform legislation is critical to an informed democracy, particularly when said interests are economic-driven.
6. Bankruptcy fees cost Detroit $12.8M so far [via The Detroit News]
Being broke is expensive.
Detroit’s financial restructuring could “easily” cost the city a cool $250 million, and according to this article, “City Council President Saunteel Jenkins said Tuesday that she can’t say if the consultants are worth the money they are being paid since the council hasn’t received any official updates or reports.”
Do you think Detroit will ever recover?
