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Capitalism demands the best of every man – his rationality – and rewards him accordingly. It leaves every man free to choose the work he likes, to specialize in it, to trade his product for the products of others, and to go as far on the road of achievement as his ability and ambition will carry him. - Ayn Rand
Experience and Expertise
Karen Floyd has led three affiliated yet distinct companies, all under The Palladian Group banner she founded in 1997. Recognized as one of the most dynamic CEOs in the Southeast, Floyd is a high-demand speaker and consultant on a variety of corporate and business development issues.
Service, Honors, Awards
Public Service
  • South Carolina Republican Party Chair
  • Spartanburg County Council Chair
  • Spartanburg County Chief Magistrate
    • Honors And Awards
  • The Order of the Palmetto
  • Republican Woman of the Year
  • Woman of the Year, Business and Professional
       Women’s Club
  • Woman of the Year, Spartanburg Community
       College
  • "Toast of the Town" Honoree, The Salvation
       Army of Spartanburg
    • Board Service
  • S.C. Ports Authority
  • Governor’s Leadership Forum
  • Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Spartanburg Development Council
  • S.C. Department of Natural Resources
  • National Council of Chain Restaurants
  • Susan B. Komen Upstate Race for the Cure
       (Founding Board Member)
  • United Way of the Piedmont Annual Campaign
  • Spartanburg Area Department of Mental Health
  • Children's Coalition Against Sexual Abuse
  • Children Shelter of the Upstate
  • SAFE Homes Network
  • Piedmont Area Girl Scouts
  • Greater Spartanburg YMCA
  • The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg
  • Spartanburg County Little Theatre
  • Share the Vision
    • Enterprises
     The Palladian Group
    With three divisions – Palladian Marketing & Public Relations, Palladian Technologies, and Palladian Development & Foundations – The Palladian Group is well into its second decade of operations. The Palladian Group has been recognized nationally for its work, and its roster of clients includes some of the most influential and successful companies and organizations in their respective fields.
    TPG Universal
    Specializing in business and brand building development, TPG Universal was founded in 2000. TPG Universal launched the Granite line of household and consumer products, and provides integrated sourcing services to lower the cost of manufactured products.
    TPGU II
    A tile and flooring accessories company with a sundry of patents and patent pendings, TPGU II has established itself as an innovative product development powerhouse. With a proven track record of outperforming expectations in product development, manufacturing, sales and marketing, TPGU II understands what elevates a product from merely utilitarian to a commodity that improves the consumer condition and inspires a lifetime of loyalty.