Columbia: It's not just a state capital, nor just a college town (Jackson: insurance)

[Charlestondata]

Blue Cross & Blue Shield's economic impact on the Columbia region and the state is larger than that of the University of South Carolina, albeit less than that of Fort Jackson and McEntire Joint National Guard Base. And BC&BS is more than a health plan; it's a high-tech jobs machine. It contributes to the economies of other SC cities as well.

BlueCross S.C. pours billions into state economy - Business - TheState.com

[waccamatt]

Yes, in addition to being the state capital, home to 7 colleges and universities with nearly 60,000 students and the army's basic training base, Columbia is also a major insurance center.