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LMI Insights
Which Types of Occupations Have the Largest Supply Gaps?

Which Types of Occupations Have the Largest Supply Gaps?  

Tracking Social Media Metrics for World Social Media Day

Tracking Social Media Metrics for World Social Media Day 

Celebrating World Productivity Day

Celebrating World Productivity Day 

Jasper County Leads the Country in Housing Growth

Jasper County Leads the Country in Housing Growth

Putting the Spotlight on the Motion Picture and Video Industry

Putting the Spotlight on the Motion Picture and Video Industry

What Jobs Can You Do with a Forklift Certification?

What Jobs Can You Do with a Forklift Certification?

South Region Reports Slower Inflation in April 2026 Compared to National Average

South Region Reports Slower Inflation in April 2026 Compared to National Average

2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Released

2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Released

Employers and Reentrants Benefit from Initiatives to Lower Recidivism

Employers and Reentrants Benefit from Initiatives to Lower Recidivism  

South Carolina’s Coastal Metropolitan Areas Rank Highly for Employment Growth

South Carolina’s Coastal Metropolitan Areas Rank Highly for Employment Growth 

Jasper County Records Fastest Population Growth in the Country

Jasper County Records Fastest Population Growth in the Country

Who Works in Downtown Columbia? A Deep Dive Using Census Data

Who Works in Downtown Columbia? A Deep Dive Using Census Data

By Dr. Bryan Grady, Assistant Executive Director