Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
July 14, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) has declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2015, to shareholders…
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Synalloy Names New Chief Financial Officer
July 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL), a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals…
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SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag
July 7, 2015All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…
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SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag
July 7, 2015
All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015
After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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Signarama Columbia Receives 3 Prestigious Awards
July 1, 2015
IRMO, SC – Signarama Columbia recently attended the 2015 Signarama World Expo and was the recipient of 3 prestigious awards, 2 recognizing individual salesman and one for the overall outstanding…
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ERG Payroll & HR Expands Their Marketing Team
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In order to expand their regional footprint and reach more people with their message of simplicity, ERG Payroll & HR has added Nancy Harrill to their marketing…
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ERG Payroll & HR Expands Their Marketing Team
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In order to expand their regional footprint and reach more people with their message of simplicity, ERG Payroll & HR has added Nancy Harrill to their marketing…
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Crunchy Announces Open Source, Multi-Level, Security-Enabled PostgreSQL
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Crunchy Data Solutions, Inc. (Crunchy), a provider of enterprise PostgreSQL support, technology and training, today announced the release of Crunchy MLS PostgreSQL, an open source database distribution supporting…
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Rod Aycox and Lamell McMorris Respond to Tragedy in Charleston by Donating $1 Million to Civil Rights and Religious Groups
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rod Aycox, CEO of Select Management Resources, has partnered with Lamell McMorris, CEO of Perennial Strategy Group and board trustee to national civil rights organizations including the NAACP,…
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North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements
June 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…
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North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…
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Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions, named as among the Four Best in US
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – HomeAdvisor announced that 4 pros in their DUCTZ network have received the “Best of HomeAdvisor Award” for 2015! Ductz of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of Carolina Conditions,…
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Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributor Reports 20th Anniversary With Year-to-Date Revenues Up 37% Over Same Period in 2014
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BDI Pharma, Inc., the nation’s fastest growing, independently owned specialty pharmaceutical distributor, announced a 37 percent increase in first quarter sales revenue over the same time period in 2014. …
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Center for Women launches “Founder’s Lab” for Women Entrepreneurs
June 10, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Have you thought about starting your own business, but just don’t know where to start? The path to your entrepreneurial future begins with Founder’s Lab, a new…
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Center for Women launches “Founder’s Lab” for Women Entrepreneurs
June 10, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Have you thought about starting your own business, but just don’t know where to start? The path to your entrepreneurial future begins with Founder’s Lab, a new…
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Center for Women launches “Founder’s Lab” for Women Entrepreneurs
June 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Have you thought about starting your own business, but just don’t know where to start? The path to your entrepreneurial future begins with Founder’s Lab, a new…
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Folly Association of Business to Present $3,000 Check to Surfers Healing Tomorrow, May 14
May 13, 2015Donation is a result of funds raised at the 2015 Taste of Folly Festival FOLLY BEACH, SC – The 2015 Taste of Folly Festival on Folly Beach raised a total…
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SBA Announces Top Winners of Business Competition for Innovations That Empower Women’s Lives
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the winners of its InnovateHER Business Challenge at a National Small Business Week event, the “2015 InnovateHER Business Challenge Finals,” hosted…
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2015 Small Business & Advocacy Award Winners
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The SBA South Carolina District Office announced the winners of the state’s 2015 Small Business & Advocacy Awards. The awards, which are part of SBA’s celebration…
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SBA Names InnovateHER Business Challenge Finalist from Columbia, SC
April 20, 2015Fifteen Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Innovative Products and Services for Women & Families at National Small Business Week Event in Washignton, DC COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…
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The Protocol School of Washington® Announces Staff Additions and Promotion
April 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country—announces several staff additions and promotions in its corporate offices in…
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Ductz of Columbia Joins Their Fellow Franchisees in Assembling 150 Boxes of Necessities for Military Men and Women Currently Serving Overseas
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – DUCTZ 2015 Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina brought franchisees together from across the country to learn from each other and new programs from corporate –…
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Priority One Security Teams With Connor Shaw
April 8, 2015
Company’s first-ever ambassador a win/win partnership COLUMBIA, SC – Priority One Security is excited to announce its newest partnership with Connor Shaw. Shaw attended the University of South Carolina where he…
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High School Student Recognized For 10 Years of Volunteer Service and Junior Achievement Involvement
April 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Being a student in Junior Achievement since 2nd grade, Alden Brinkley, now a senior at Dutch Fork High School, will be recognized for his dedication to the…
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1 Million Cups Columbia, SC Celebrates One Year of Educating and Connecting Entrepreneurs
April 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Columbia celebrated its one-year anniversary of hosting 1 Million Cups, a weekly program to help educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs. A standing-room only group of innovators,…
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1 Million Cups Columbia, SC Celebrates One Year of Educating and Connecting Entrepreneurs
April 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Columbia celebrated its one-year anniversary of hosting 1 Million Cups, a weekly program to help educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs. A standing-room only group of innovators,…
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SBA Administrator Honors Nation’s Top Small Businesses
April 6, 2015
National Winner to be formally recognized in Washington, D.C., May 8 COLUMBIA, SC – Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced today this year’s Small…
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New 3M Authorized Water Dealer Now Serving Columbia
April 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Valley Beverage Solutions LLC has become an Authorized Water Dealer for 3M Purification, a global manufacturer of water filtration systems. Gary Gerstenberg, the company’s C.E.O. and owner, is…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services Wins Three National Awards
March 30, 2015
Waldrop wins big at National Conference of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in Fort Lauderdale SPARTANBURG, SC – Waldrop Mechanical Services, a full-service mechanical contracting firm based in Spartanburg,…
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Small Business Development Centers open in rural South Carolina
March 11, 2015
Rural communities in South Carolina are receiving new consulting centers from the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC). In partnership with the SC Department of Commerce (DOC), the…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource Celebrates 10 Years Of Leadership, Service And Fun
March 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects talented professionals in the Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun, will…
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Local FASTSIGNS® Named One of the Top Centers in the Country
March 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Local signs and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd. was named one of the top centers out of more than 570 locations worldwide at the…
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Three SYNNEX Corporation Executives Recognized as 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs
March 2, 2015Stegner, Jow and Franklin again honored for channel accomplishments and commitment to driving business innovation and IT channel growth GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor…
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Benefitfocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results and Strategic Investment Transaction
February 25, 2015Total revenue of $40.2 million, up 33% year-over-year; Employer revenue up 47% year-over-yearGAAP Gross margin of 41%, expands 900 basis points sequentially Closes on $74.7 million strategic equity investment with Mercer…
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Bravo1 Protection adds Austin as Business Development Manager
February 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest private security firm continues to grow with the addition of Ebony Austin as Business Development Manager. Austin brings an extensive business background to Bravo1…
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Terminix Service, Inc. Announces Corporate and Branch Manager Promotions
February 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Teminix Service, Inc. (TSI) is proud to announce the promotion of David Knick to Corporate Training and Technical Supervisor. Knick will bring his 23 years of experience…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource Announces 2015 Board of Directors
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects talented professionals in the Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun, has…
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WeddingWire honors Liquid Catering
January 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has received a WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award 2015 for Catering in South Carolina. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding…
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New private security company comes to the Upstate
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bravo1 Protection is a new private security company that will focus on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services for bars, venues, festivals and businesses in the Upstate region.…
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Five Critical Reference Trends for 2015: Advice From HR Professionals
January 7, 2015With Reference Information So Readily Available on the Web, Job Seekers Need To Take Control – Engineer Your Reference List to Reflect You in the Best Possible Light COLUMBIA, SC – …
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Noteblur, meeting management tool, launched in Columbia
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Noteblur, a recurring meeting management tool, has launched this week after a 3 month development initiative by Columbia native and veteran entrepreneur Kevin Tavera. “I saw the…
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Settlements Affect Owners of Property With Timberline® Roofing Shingles Made Between 1998 and 2009
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Building Materials Corporation of America, also known as GAF (“BMCA”), and the law firms of Speights & Runyan, Pope and Hudgens, P.A., Larson King, LLP, and Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP…
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Early joins OCW team
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Christie Early has joined The Old Cigar Warehouse team as the venue sales manager. A graduate of the College of Charleston and an Upstate native, Early has…
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Midlands Minority Businesses Sponsor Book Drive to Benefit Richland School Districts One and Two
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Come together in the spirit of giving this holiday season with Minority Business Development Agency — Columbia, SC and its clients for their Rally for Reading book drive,…
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Carolina Conditions appoints new Sales Director
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Conditions Heating and Cooling Company announced that John Peevey, Jr. has accepted the position of Sales Director. Carolina Conditions specializes in residential and commercial HVAC and…
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Charleston’s Eremos seeks exporting insight through Moore School student global competitiveness project
December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Every spring and fall semester students from the Darla Moore School of Business examine the export potential of various products made within South Carolina. Students in the…
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Three Leaders within the Minority Business Community to be Honored at Awards Ceremony
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center – Columbia, SC announced that it will honor three standouts within the minority business community at the 2014 MBDA Minority…
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