It’s been a tough couple of years for many businesses. Period. Maybe it’s time for a laugh or three. Mike Goodwin, the Bowtie Comedian can probably deliver. What’s more, he knows your leadership pain. The Camden, SC native will make you laugh, and he is also in business. Goodwin holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and is a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to

Kimberly Barker believes in taking risks and thinking outside the box. Barker, Director of Marketing for Hull Barrett Attorneys in Augusta, attended this month’s Women in Business Program hosted by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce yesterday. For this event, the Chamber partnered with the U.S.-Japan Council for Regional Women in Leadership to present a panel discussion called “Womenomics Across Cultures.” “We get so caught up in our own routine, we lose sight of the fact that there’s a big world out there,” she said. Nozomi Morgan, CEO of Michiki