Brookgreen Garden's Ron Daise Elected Chairperson of Federal Commission

February 29, 2012

PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – February 29, 2012 – Ronald Daise, Brookgreen Garden’s Vice President for Creative Education, was named Chair-Elect of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, upon election during…

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Francis Marion University, the American Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund announce the Inaugural Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute

February 22, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – Francis Marion University, theAmerican Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund are partnering topresent the first annual Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute to be…

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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class of 2012

February 21, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – February 21, 2012 – The 2012 Class of Leadership South Carolina has beenselected representing 48 different communities and organizations throughoutthe state and marking the 31st year of…

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TMA Carolinas Chapter Announces 2012 Officers

February 17, 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC – February 16, 2012 – The Carolinas Chapter of theTurnaround Management Association (TMA), a global industry group forcorporate restructuring professionals, has elected its 2012 officers anddirectors. The chapter…

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Charleston Deepening Project to Receive $2.5 Million to Continue Study

February 8, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) said he was pleased the work plan today released by the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers set aside $2.5…

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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels


January 20, 2012

Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…

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Nominate Deserving Businesses and Business Leaders for the Greenville Chamber's Annual Awards!

December 14, 2011

GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – The Greenville Chamber’s Annual Awards! Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012. ATHENA®  Leadership Award: Honors women who strive toward…

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SCRA Named 9th Fastest Growing Company by SC Chamber

December 5, 2011

Awards Announced at Chamber’s 32nd Annual Summit CHARLESTON, SC – December 5, 2011 – SCRA, a leading applied research andtechnology services company in South Carolina, today announced itsreceipt of the SC…

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Smartstate™ Program Invites Public to Hear Saul Singer, Bestselling Co-Author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle

November 29, 2011

CHARLESTON, SC – November 29, 2011 – South Carolina’s SmartState™Program is inviting the public to attend a special presentation by SaulSinger, best-selling co-author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s…

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'First Light' Proudly Sponsored by WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC in Charleston to Bermuda Race

June 27, 2011

WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC proudly sponsored the 44’ Cherubini ketch, First Light, in the Charleston to Bermuda Race, May 21, 2011. Rob Turkewitz and his crew set sail to raise awareness…

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Vista Guild Welcomes New Board of Directors

January 18, 2010

COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2009 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners, in…

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Liveshotmedia.com Goes Political in Vegas!

November 18, 2009

COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2009 – With all the hype over Sarah Palin Going Rogue former Columbia TV anchor Brian DeRoy is Going Political. Columbia-based Liveshotmedia.com is gearing up…

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The First of Seven Statewide Product Development Workshops is a Success in Columbia

September 23, 2009

COLUMBIA, SC – September 23, 2009 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) in collaboration with New Carolina, SiMT, The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and other economic development…

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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County

September 22, 2009

Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…

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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County

September 22, 2009

Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…

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Coastal Carolina Makes Inroads into Equestrian Living

July 7, 2009

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 7, 2009 – Long recognized for its beautiful shoreline and a lifestyle of breezy beaches and easy living, coastal Carolina is gaining an impressive reputation…

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Cayce Calls on Amateur Photographers for Contest

March 17, 2009

CAYCE, SC – March 17, 2009 – The City of Cayce is announcing its second annual amateur photography contest for the 2009-2010 citizens’ calendar. Cayce is calling for photos featuring…

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A Conversation with Mike Crapps, President, First Community Bank

December 10, 2008

MidlandsBiz: Where were you born and raised? Mike Crapps: The house where I grew up is literally three miles from our main offices here in Lexington.  My Mom tells her…

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Paige Sharkey Awarded the Ron McNair Leadership Award at the Chamber’s 29th Annual Summit

November 17, 2008

ISLE OF PALMS, SC — November 17, 2008 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored Paige Sharkey, a senior at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville, as the winner of…

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AIGA SC to Help “Get out the Vote” This Tuesday

October 27, 2008

COLUMBIA, SC – October 27, 2008 – AIGA SC will be meeting this Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m. at Liberty Taproom for an informal Poster Rally. The club will meet…

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Core Advisors Expands with New Hire

September 17, 2008

CHAPIN, SC – September 17, 2008 – Core Advisors, a financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to working with small business professionals, announces that Kelley Klein has joined the team…

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AAF of The Midlands Announces Annual Kick Off Party

August 12, 2008

COLUMBIA, SC – August 12, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands annual kick off party will be August 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 at The Inn…

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Dewhit, Inc. Selects PittStop for Marketing Services

July 24, 2008

GREENVILLE, SC – July 24, 2008 – Dewhit, Inc., a Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Services Company, has selected PittStop Marketing to provide media and public relations services. “PittStop outlined a straight-forward…

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IRR – Residential Hires Associate Director of Business Development

March 24, 2008

COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2008 — Christina Drag has joined the Columbia office of IRR – Residential as Associate Director of Business Development. Drag is an associate member of…

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Don Tomlin, President of Tomlin & Company

February 5, 2008

MidlandsBiz: You are well known in town, but people don’t seem to know much about you.  Do you intentionally try to stay out of the spotlight? Don Tomlin: Luckily I…

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Midlands Education and Business Alliance Announces Leadership Changes

January 16, 2008

COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2008 –  The Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) Board of Directors announced staff leadership changes at its January board meeting.  Dr. Kaye K. Shaw,…

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AAF of The Midlands To Host Annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction

December 2, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2007 – AAF of The Midlands, formerly the Columbia Ad Club, will be hosting their annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction. The event, featuring great…

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The AD Company Wins Nine InShow Awards

November 15, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2007 – The AD Company recently received nine awards and earned statewide recognition at the 13th annual InShow Awards. The InShow Awards are sponsored by…

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South Carolina Businesses Honored with Palmetto Awards

November 14, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2007 – Companies and organizations from across the state were recognized this week for their excellence in business communications at the annual Palmetto Awards sponsored…

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Doctors Care, a Division of UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc., Sponsors Record-Breaking Drive Against Prostate Cancer

November 14, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC November 14, 2007 – What does a thirty-nine foot Airstream Land Yacht have to do with reducing death from prostate cancer? For more than 800 midlands’ men last month,…

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CoEE Program Reports Progress on Growth of State’s Knowledge Economy

November 13, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC November 13, 2007 —The South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE) Program is helping the state improve its economy and become more competitive, according to a report being…

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Seminar to teach Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

November 5, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 5, 2007 – “Workplace Violence Planning,” a lunchtime seminar specializing in succinct, easy-to-implement tips for preventing and handling workplace violence, will be held from 10 a.m.…

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The Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board Meeting to be held November 5, 2007

November 2, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 2, 2007 – The Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board meeting will be held November 5, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Chamber of…

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Sandy Run Roasting Facility to Roast, Package, and Ship Starbucks Premium Coffee

November 1, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – November 1, 2007 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Central S.C. Alliance and Calhoun County will join Starbucks Coffee Company in a groundbreaking of its…

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First Lady Jenny Sanford & Healthy SC School VideoContest

October 30, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 29, 2007 – With education and love, all of our children can grow into responsible, productive adults.  And yet, regardless of how much education a child gets,…

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Gibbons | Peck helps reposition Isothermal Metrology Lab

October 30, 2007

GREENVILLE, SC – October 29, 2007: Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication is assisting Isothermal Community College with the repositioning of the Metrology Lab located on the school’s Spindale, NC campus. The…

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First Lady Jenny Sanford to Visit Spring Valley High School

October 30, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC- October 30, 2007- First Lady Jenny Sanford will kick-off the Healthy SC School Video Contest at Spring Valley High School on Thursday, November 1 at 11:30 am at…

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Gibbons | Peck helps reposition Isothermal Metrology Lab

October 30, 2007

GREENVILLE, SC – October 29, 2007: Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication is assisting Isothermal Community College with the repositioning of the Metrology Lab located on the school’s Spindale, NC campus. The…

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New Colonial Health Advantage(SM) Product Offers New Solution for Uninsured Workers

October 25, 2007

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 18, 2007 — Employees who don’t have access to major medical insurance through their workplace now have a new option for basic health care coverage: Colonial…

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U.S. Office Market Marches Forward Despite Growing Uncertainty in Q3

October 25, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 25, 2007 –  The U.S. office market showed modest gains in the third quarter, closing the July through September period with the average vacancy rate dropping…

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T. Eugene Allen, III Joins the Board of Directors of the FDCC Foundation

October 24, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC — October 23, 2007 –  T. Eugene Allen, III, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the FDCC…

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Completion of Urban Green Space in Downtown Columbia Announced

October 24, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2007 – Columbia, SC based First Citizens Bancorporation announced the completion of a landscaped urban “oasis,” complete with palm trees and a bricked walkway. The…

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Miller-Valentine Announces 38,000-Square-Foot, Class-A Medical-Office Condominiums Near Downtown Columbia

October 19, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 19, 2007 –  Miller-Valentine plans to construct a 38,000-square-foot, Class-A, medical-office condominium in Park Central.  Park Central, on Sunset Drive near Highway 277, is a master-planned,…

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John Barker, Jr., SIOR Joins Red Rock Developments

October 17, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 16, 2007 —  John Barker, Jr., SIOR has been named Senior Vice President of Development for Red Rock Developments, a commercial real estate development company headquartered…

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Colliers Keenan Retail Services Group is on Record Pace for Tenant Representation in 2007

October 17, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 16, 2007 – Colliers Keenan Retail Services Group (CKRSG) is on target for record number of Tenant Representation transactions in 2007.  Transactions completed or pending include:…

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Columbia Conference Center to Donate Half its Profits to Charities

October 15, 2007

COLUMBIA, SC – October 15, 2007 – Mike DuBose, owner of the meeting facility, Columbia Conference Center, and six other businesses, announced today plans to donate half the center’s profits…

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Talented Young Designer Establishes New Firm

August 1, 2007

COLUMBIA, S.C. – July 25, 2007 – Jay Takach, formerly of Takach & Roe Interiors, is pleased to announce the establishment of Takach Interiors, a new Columbia-based interior design firm.…

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SCE&G to release water for white water event

July 14, 2007

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 13, 2007) – SCE&G will release water from the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant at Lake Murray throughout the week of July 16 to accommodate the Junior Wildwater World…

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GSSM Students Honored at South Carolina Scholars Day

May 11, 2007

Eleven students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) were recognized at the 4th Annual Scholars Day celebration at the Statehouse, hosted by the South Carolina…

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