Naturaland Trust selected as Q2 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
April 7, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has selected Naturaland Trust as the second quarter FUEL for Good grant recipient. The $10,000 quarterly…
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US SBA Paycheck Protection Program Information
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Treasury has released more information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up…
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ERG Payroll & HR announces Olivia Hucks as new Payroll Assistant
April 1, 2020
Welcome Olivia Hucks, Payroll Assistant at ERG Payroll & HR in Columbia, South Carolina Olivia Hucks has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Payroll Assistant. Hucks will be assisting…
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HireQuest reports income from continuing operations of $3.8 million
March 30, 2020
GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators of on-demand and temporary staffing service providers, today reported financial results…
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Aging and Eldercare – What’s Your Plan?
March 27, 2020
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
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McDonnell and Associates PA proudly introduces “McDonnell Sonic Signings”
March 26, 2020
McDonnell and Associates has proudly introduced the implementation of “McDonnell’s Sonic Signings”, providing a “drive thru” closing experience and safe alternative to in-office closings for the borrower, the attorney, and…
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Part-time or online, The Citadel’s MBA program is one of the best in the nation
March 25, 2020
When it comes to its online and part-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programs, The Citadel is one of the best in the biz. According to the U.S. News & World Report, the Tommy and Victoria…
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Liz Ashley, M.A., joins Positively People™
March 24, 2020
Positively People™ a team of consultants based in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., that works with family enterprises to bring out the best in people, teams, and companies, brought on Liz Ashley. M.A.,…
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Carranza implements automatic deferment on existing SBA disaster loans through end of 2020
March 23, 2020
Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change, deferments through December 31, 2020, will be…
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SC 16352 – SBA offers disaster assistance to South Carolina small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 20, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator…
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Pique, Ten at the Top’s young professional event, postponed until June 15th
March 12, 2020
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, Ten at the Top (TATT) has made the decision to postpone their signature young professional event, Pique, until June 15th. It was…
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Flock and Rally celebrates two ADDY Awards for S.C. State Fair ad campaign
March 11, 2020
Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, has earned two 2020 ADDY Awards for its advertising and creative work for the 2019…
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Engenius relocates to new E. Washington Street location
March 10, 2020
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has relocated from its former Vardry Street location to a standalone office building at 1012 E. Washington Street. “This move symbolizes a…
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WellSpent charts first path to better understanding of health care and economic development in South Carolina
March 9, 2020WellSpent charts first path to better understanding of health care and economic development in South Carolina Something new. That was the story of the inaugural WellSpent forum held in Greenville…
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Local entrepreneur to discuss why women need to take a seat at the table
March 6, 2020
Richland Library’s former Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, plans to address Why Women Need to Take a Seat at the Table from 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, March 9 at our…
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A Conversation with Tom McNally and Miranda Bennett, Thomas Cooper Library Renovation
March 4, 2020
In mid January, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina.…
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Luck Companies donates $15,000 to North Central High School to help rebuild following tornado damage
March 4, 2020
Luck Companies presented a $15,000 check today to North Central High School to help rebuild the school following the storm damage caused from a tornado back in January. The tornado…
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Business Disruption Event – Will Your Business Survive or Be D.O.A.?
March 4, 2020Every business needs to plan for a disruption, and with national fears affecting commerce, now is the time to think about planning. The Greenville Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC)…
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Celebration of ‘SBDC Day’ set for March 18, 2020
March 4, 2020
Businesses have always celebrated ribbon cuttings, grand openings and company anniversaries, and for the fourth year they’ll be able to celebrate the organization that helps them turn their dreams into…
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ScanSource announces agreement with Honeywell to distribute commercial security products
February 25, 2020
Provides partners access to an even broader base of physical security and access control products and solutions GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions,…
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BRIGHT+CO CEO Jennifer Sutton honored as 2020 Woman of Influence
February 20, 2020
BRIGHT+CO Marketing Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Sutton has been recognized as one of the Upstate South Carolina region’s Women of Influence by GSA Business Report. Nominated by readers…
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Ask and Receive Coaching’s CEO Stacey Bevill becomes HeartMath® Certified Trainer
February 18, 2020
Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching (a division of Ask and Receive, Inc.), has added another professional designation – HeartMath® Certified Trainer – to her long…
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Management Solutions adds two new clients
February 13, 2020
Management Solutions, an authorized PXT Select™ partner based in Greenville, S.C., recently expanded its client portfolio with the addition of two new clients. BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina and…
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WellSpent announces facilitators and roundtable sessions for upcoming forum
February 13, 2020
WellSpent — the first forum to bring together business and healthcare leaders to discuss and develop statewide initiatives will be taking place later this month. The forum is set to…
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Complete PR’s Turner to speak at Taylors Business Association event
February 11, 2020
Complete PR’s Director of Public Relations Ariel Turner will be sharing stories, tips and strategies at the March 18 Taylors Business Association Lunch and Learn. With nearly 15 years in…
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Squeaky Klean Commercial Cleaning LLC
February 8, 2020
Squeaky Klean LLC is a minority & veteran owned and operated commercial cleaning company headquartered in NE Columbia, South Carolina. Our cleaning services are customized to the needs of the…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
February 6, 2020
United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are…
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ScanSource announces second quarter results
February 5, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC -ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2019. – from BUSINESS WIRE …
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Brainstorm budding businesses with Richland Library’s new EiR
February 4, 2020
Taking the leap into business ownership can be an intimidating endeavor. Richland Library wants you to be prepared for all the rewards and challenges that go along with making that…
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PCT LTD executes term sheet for debt financing
February 3, 2020LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced it has executed a term sheet for a USD $500,000 convertible note which, if fully realized, would provide funding for PCTL to redeem…
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ERG Payroll & HR
January 31, 2020
ERG was established to help local small businesses as well as giving back to our community. Our HR Guides are here to help business owners become an HR Hero. We…
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ERG Payroll & HR announces Jason Gullett as new Operations Coordinator
January 31, 2020
Jason Gullett has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Operations Coordinator. Gullett will be assisting with the different day-to-day operations for each department, facilitating both internal and client projects…
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2020 Upstate Home and Garden Expo set for February 7-9
January 27, 2020
The 2020 Upstate Home and Garden Expo, presented by the Home Builders Association of Anderson, will take place from Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9 at the Anderson Civic…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fourth consecutive year
January 22, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2020 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, marking the fourth…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fourth consecutive year
January 21, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC) has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2020 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has received the…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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Blackbaud appoints Margaret Driscoll as Chief People Officer
January 13, 2020
Blackbaud announced Margaret “Maggie” Driscoll as Chief People Officer. Driscoll, who will lead all human resources functions for the company, joins Blackbaud succeeding John Mistretta as current head of HR…
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Rogue Motion becomes Cape Horn’s only authorized South Carolina dealer
January 9, 2020
New owners continue to grow business, will appear at Charleston Boat Show Rogue Motion, the Charleston area’s premier boat dealership, announced their designation as the only South Carolina-based dealer authorized…
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TeamLogic IT opens on East Bay Street in Charleston
January 7, 2020
Top Rated Technology Franchise Set to Serve IT Needs of Area Businesses TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed information technology (IT) services and support for businesses, recently opened an…
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Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year
January 2, 2020
As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…
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BrightView opens new maintenance services branch in Charleston
December 18, 2019
New branch expands BrightView’s presence in the southern region BrightView Holdings, Inc., the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, has opened a new maintenance services branch in the Charleston, S.C. area.…
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Diversified Trust names Michael Gragnani as managing principal
December 11, 2019
Comprehensive Wealth Management Firm Expands Leadership Team ATLANTA, GA – Diversified Trust, an independent comprehensive wealth management firm with offices throughout the Southeast and over $7 billion of client assets…
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ACL Airshop promotes four key executives
December 10, 2019
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop recently promoted four key executives to senior leadership positions. ACL Airshop is a technology-driven market leader in products, services, and ULD logistics and leasing solutions…
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Greg Hilton, SOCO 80808
December 5, 2019
SOCO is a platform and coworking community for creators, indie workers and entrepreneurs. They opened their new Vista location, SOCO 80808, on November 20. At just under 11,000 square feet,…
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Hire Dynamics completes acquisition of Trace Staffing Solutions, strengthens industry leadership in the Southeast
December 3, 2019
ATLANTA and SAVANNAH – Hire Dynamics (hiredynamics.com) announced it has acquired Trace Staffing Solutions, a commercial staffing company headquartered in Savannah, Ga. The combined company will serve more than 2,000…
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Have you planned your exit strategy?
December 2, 2019
By Jerry Bellune This time of year many of us have much to be thankful for. And those of us who have been at it many years are starting…
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United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
November 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks…
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Tom George joins the SC SBDC network as Winthrop Region Director
November 25, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, announced that Tom George has joined the SC…
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1×1 Design associate Yarely Martinez joins Columbia AIA Board of Directors
November 19, 2019
The team at 1×1 Design announced that Yarely Martinez has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Board of Directors. Martinez, Associate AIA, is the fourth 1×1 Design staff…
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