Richard Gregg White named new SBA South Carolina District Director
October 2, 2017
Gregg White has been named District Director for the South Carolina’s United States Small Business Administration (SBA) located in Columbia, South Carolina by the SBA National Office. Previously White was…
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Folly Association of Business is seeking Event Manager to coordinate Annual Folly Beach Festivals
August 31, 2017
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is looking for an event manager to plan and coordinate four Folly Beach festivals. FAB hosts four outdoor festivals throughout the year including the Bill Murray Look-A-Like…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Stantec’s Charleston office grows by three
August 21, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Three recent graduates have found a new home with Stantec in South Carolina. Frances Miramon, Trey Nelson, and Crystal Aponte join the Charleston office to bolster the firm’s…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Risk Strategies Company acquires Anderson Corporate Solutions, builds employee benefits practice in Southeastern
July 25, 2017Risk Strategies Company, a privately held, rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired life and health benefits specialist firm, Anderson Corporate Solutions, enhancing its leadership in employee…
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Risk Strategies Company acquires Anderson Corporate Solutions, builds employee benefits practice in Southeastern
July 25, 2017Risk Strategies Company, a privately held, rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired life and health benefits specialist firm, Anderson Corporate Solutions, enhancing its leadership in employee…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Simpson, President, Simpson & Partners, LLC
July 12, 2017
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Nate Barber joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
May 30, 2017
Nate Barber, senior vice president and community development officer at South State Bank in Columbia, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC (CDC).…
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Nate Barber joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
May 30, 2017
Nate Barber, senior vice president and community development officer at South State Bank in Columbia, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC (CDC).…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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Digital Remedy is now Computer Repair Doctor
April 5, 2017
Computer Repair Doctor is taking over the location of Digital Remedy Repair, in the heart of downtown Charleston on King St. Computer Repair Doctor specializes in repairs for smartphones, computers and tablets,…
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Red Heritage Media of the Catawba Indian Nation named first Native-American SBA Government Contractor in the State of South Carolina
March 13, 2017The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office recently recognized the Catawba Indian Nation’s Red Heritage Media firm as a government contractor in the agency’s 8(a) Business…
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Red Heritage Media of the Catawba Indian Nation named first Native-American SBA Government Contractor in the State of South Carolina
March 13, 2017
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office recently recognized the Catawba Indian Nation’s Red Heritage Media firm as a government contractor in the agency’s 8(a) Business…
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Sunshine Week next week recognizes transparency and open government
March 8, 2017
Local officials sharing resources to increase FOIA compliance Sunshine Week is observed every March as a celebration of access to public information. In anticipation of this observance next week, the…
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Knowledge Capital Group named a ‘Firm to Watch’ by Consulting Magazine
March 1, 2017
Each February, the national industry publication Consulting Magazine shines a light on ‘seven small firms that are shaking up the profession’. In addition to these “small jewels”, the publication’s editors…
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SURVEY: Post-election small business optimism sustained in January
February 15, 2017
Small business optimism rose again in January to its highest level since December 2004, suggesting that the post-election surge has staying power, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent…
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Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 15, 2017CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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Charleston one of fastest growing U.S. markets
February 15, 2017The Charleston market is establishing itself as one of the fastest growing markets in the Southeast and nation. The growth is fueled by Charleston’s ability to attract new labor to…
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Tremendous growth continues in Charleston’s suburban submarkets for both office and industrial sectors
February 15, 2017CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Charleston. Vacancy has risen significantly in the last four quarters in the…
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Tremendous growth continues in Charleston’s suburban submarkets for both office and industrial sectors
February 15, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Charleston. Vacancy has risen significantly in the last four quarters in the…
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Charleston one of fastest growing U.S. markets
February 15, 2017
The Charleston market is establishing itself as one of the fastest growing markets in the Southeast and nation. The growth is fueled by Charleston’s ability to attract new labor to…
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Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 15, 2017
CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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College of Charleston to host German-American Business Summit
January 30, 2017
The first College of Charleston German-American Business Summit couldn’t have come at a more timely moment. With $4.1 billion dollars of additional investment between 2011-2015, German industries are making a tremendous impact…
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NFIB: Small business looks forward to working with McMaster as governor
January 24, 2017
Ben Homeyer, South Carolina state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, released the following statement today on Henry McMaster’s becoming governor of South Carolina: “Our small-business members want…
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C&C Myers sees 900 percent growth since 2010
January 20, 2017Leading Charleston area home services company aggressively hiring to meet growth needs C&C Myers Heating, AC, Plumbing & Drains, Charleston’s preferred home services company, has grown from six to 60…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
January 9, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
January 9, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors
November 2, 2016CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…
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Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors
November 2, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 2457 Aviation Ave, Suite 122
October 14, 2016Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 4,884 SF of office/flex space at Aviation Business Park I, 2457 Aviation Ave in North Charleston, SC,…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 2457 Aviation Ave, Suite 122
October 14, 2016
Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 4,884 SF of office/flex space at Aviation Business Park I, 2457 Aviation Ave in North Charleston, SC,…
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Blackbaud announces new President and General Manager of everydayhero
September 29, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced the appointment of Jerry Needel as president and general manager of everydayhero®, a…
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Beth Smith named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 27, 2016
Beth Smith, manager of the Spartanburg Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was recently selected as the 2016 South Carolina State Star. This noteworthy achievement is based on her exemplary…
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Beth Smith named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 27, 2016
Beth Smith, manager of the Spartanburg Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was recently selected as the 2016 South Carolina State Star. This noteworthy achievement is based on her exemplary…
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