CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors

  February 5, 2025

CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  February 4, 2025

Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources,…

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Charleston Metro Chamber names Elizabeth Burwell 2025 Board Chair

  January 30, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the selection of Elizabeth Burwell as 2025 Board Chair for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Burwell joined Southern…

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Wallick Investments relocates

  January 30, 2025

Wallick Investments, LLC has relocated in downtown Columbia to 2118 Lincoln Street in historic Elmwood Park— “Columbia’s front porch”—established in 1904. December 2024, the SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm purchased…

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The Southern Bank brings on BSA Analyst

  January 29, 2025

The Southern Bank, a community bank with seven branches across South Carolina and Georgia, announced the addition of its newest hire. Bill Roseen is the bank’s newest BSA Analyst, bringing…

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InvestiNet names Amy Nodine Chief Compliance Officer

  January 29, 2025

Nodine will oversee the company’s complex compliance initiatives InvestiNet, a full-service collections network and innovation leader in the accounts receivable industry, has announced the promotion of Amy Nodine from executive…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jordan Fowler, Shaw Circle

  January 28, 2025

The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…

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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results

  January 28, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Sean Joyce, Joyce Wealth Advisory

  January 28, 2025

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Founders Federal Credit Union

  January 15, 2025

The Founders Difference began in 1950 when a group of Springs Mills employees decided to do something to protect their colleagues from predatory loan sharks and moneymen, and improve the…

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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

  January 7, 2025

myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…

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Garrett Minton and Anne Thompson join Greenwood Capital team

  January 6, 2025

Greenwood Capital announced the addition of two new associates: Garrett Minton as Associate Advisor in the Greenwood office and Anne Thompson as Private Client Advisor in the Greenville office. These…

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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Greenville

  December 17, 2024

South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fifth financial center in Greenville located at 111 The Parkway. Designed with convenience in mind, the credit union’s Thornblade location features a…

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Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation

  December 16, 2024

The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  December 10, 2024

Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…

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VentureSouth launching early stage investment group in Savannah

  December 9, 2024

VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment firms in the country, announced the launch of their most recent expansion group—912 Angels. Savannah will become VentureSouth’s 23rd community, which brings…

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Greenwood Capital promotes Callie M. Bradshaw and John B. Proctor, Jr.

  November 20, 2024

Greenwood Capital announced the promotion of Callie Bradshaw to Associate Advisor and John B. Proctor, Jr. to Advisor Portfolio Specialist. These promotions underscore Greenwood Capital’s ongoing commitment to meeting client’s…

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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?

  November 18, 2024

Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…

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Charleston tech companies raise combined $100 million

  November 12, 2024

Over the past six months, multiple tech companies in the Charleston region have together raised just under $100 million in capital to fund their growth and expansion. The companies include:…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  November 7, 2024

Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

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Over 200 SC educators attend personal finance conference

  October 31, 2024

On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…

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Sequoia Financial Group acquires Charleston-based Family Asset Management

  October 31, 2024

Sequoia Financial Group, LLC (Sequoia Financial), an SEC-registered wealth manager with $21.5 billion in assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2024, and Family Asset Management (FAM), a Charleston, South Carolina-based investment advisory firm,…

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Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team

  October 31, 2024

Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this…

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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer

  October 28, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…

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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2024

  October 22, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024. “Our third quarter results continued…

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AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team

  October 21, 2024

AgFirst welcomed two new executives Oct. 1. Brian Runkle was named Chief Operating Officer, and Pat Calhoun was appointed to the Chief Credit Officer role. Both will serve on the…

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