Columbia Flag & Banner changes name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company; moves to new location
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Flag & Banner has changed its name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company and has moved from the Vista to a new location at 633 Meeting…
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State Director of SC SBDC elected to national board of directors
September 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Michele Abraham, the state director of the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers, was recently elected to the board of directors for the national association of SBDCs.…
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Book Signings for Boyanoski
September 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books in the Upstate over the next few weeks. His schedule includes: • Friday, October…
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Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…
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Local FASTSIGNS® Team Member Recognized with National Award
September 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Matt Harris, Outside Sales Professional from FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd., received the Bronze Sales Award at the 2014 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit, recently held in Frisco,…
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Sandler Training SC welcomes leadership coach Sonya Giffin to its team
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sandler Training South Carolina, a Columbia-based firm specializing in sales and management training, is teaming up with one of South Carolina’s top business leadership coaches, Sonya Giffin. With Sandler SC,…
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Business Leaders Gather To Urge Support For Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
September 1, 2014
Bank critical to economic development, jobs ROCK HILL, SC – Business leaders from GE, Morrison Textile Machinery, Honeywell and Boeing joined the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, York County Regional Chamber…
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ERG Provides Small to Midsize Businesses Ability to Grow
August 28, 2014
Payroll & HR Support Services Firm Provides Growth Tools for Business Owners COLUMBIA, SC – The Executive Resource Group (ERG) is a new HR support services provider based in…
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Columbia area visual communications firm changes name to Image360
August 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Signs Now Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia Central, announced owner Martin Izett. With the new name comes a fresh approach to professional graphic…
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Columbia area visual communications firm changes name to Image360
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Signs Now Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia Central, announced owner Martin Izett. With the new name comes a fresh approach to professional graphic…
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U.S. Chamber: South Carolina Businesses Rely on the Export-Import Bank
August 27, 2014By Stefanie Holland U.S. Chamber’s Director of International Policy There’s a little-known agency that’s helped South Carolina in a big way. It has created jobs, supported the economy, and enabled…
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Columbia’s First Coworking Community Turns 1, Expands Team and Brings The Iron Yard Code Academy to Columbia, SC
August 19, 2014SOCO Celebrates a Year of Coworking in Columbia, SC COLUMBIA, SC – SOCO, The Columbia Coworking Community, is celebrating its first year in business by announcing a new hire…
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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst
August 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…
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Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter
August 7, 2014SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…
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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst
August 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC- A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing Upstate team.…
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Endurance Hiker and Author Andra Watkins Speaks at Rotary Club of Sumter
August 7, 2014
SUMTER, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, speaks at the Rotary Club of Sumter this week. The Rotarians invited Watkins to…
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A.T. LOCKE Adds Veronica Edwards as Financial Analyst
August 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – A.T.LOCKE, which provides accounting services, business analysis and financial guidance to emerging and mid-sized organizations, has added Veronica Edwards as a Financial Analyst on the firm’s rapidly-growing…
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Fence industry names Columbia contractor to its Hall of Fame
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Weston of Guardian Fence in Columbia was named to the American Fencing Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014. To be eligible, AFA Hall of Fame members…
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Columbia Chamber Leads Petition Drive In Support of Fort Jackson
August 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber has announced a ‘Save Our Fort’ petition drive in effort to protect our local military installation. The chamber will collect petition signatures, letters and cards in…
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Nancy Ogburn, President of Tomato Palms
July 28, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. . Thanks to our Sponsor: . You have to love…
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New Business Lands at County Airport
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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Froneberger Announces Formation of Global Consulting UK
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Global Consulting President, Russ Froneberger, is pleased to announce the formation of Global Consulting UK. Global Consulting UK partners will be, for the UK, Ian Weatherhead; and, for…
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Riverstar International
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…
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Riverstar International
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…
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Local Success of DC-based Her Corner Leads to National Expansion
July 23, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Her Corner, a community for women business owners that has seen enormous growth in the D.C. Metro area celebrated its two-year anniversary by announcing a national expansion. Her Corner…
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Local Success of DC-based Her Corner Leads to National Expansion
July 23, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Her Corner, a community for women business owners that has seen enormous growth in the D.C. Metro area celebrated its two-year anniversary by announcing a national expansion. Her Corner…
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Immedion’s Katie Oliver Promoted to Vice President of Finance and Administration
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the promotion of Katie Oliver to Vice…
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Immedion’s Katie Oliver Promoted to Vice President of Finance and Administration
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the promotion of Katie Oliver to Vice…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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CAE Director of Human Resources Inducted as Cayce-West Columbia Rotary President
July 1, 2014CAYCE, SC – Chappelle Broome, Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Director of Human Resources and DBE Liaison has officially been inducted as President of the Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club. Broome, a recent…
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Shred360 team is Expanding
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Shred360 welcomed Karen Dimsdale to their team as new Territory Manager for Charleston and the Lowcountry. Her primary responsibility will be to further develop the market that…
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Shred360 team is Expanding
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Shred360 welcomed Karen Dimsdale to their team as new Territory Manager for Charleston and the Lowcountry. Her primary responsibility will be to further develop the market that…
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Scott Wallinger Cited for Presidential Service
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary of Columbia has cited attorney Scott Wallinger for his service as club president for 2013-14. He received a plaque and honorary gavel from incoming president…
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Columbia Businesses Clean Up Local Road
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Employees of two Columbia businesses lined the side of Fernandina Road in Lexington County on May 30, 2014, carrying orange garbage bags full of trash. The volunteers…
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KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…
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KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…
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Food Bank Donation by Capital Rotary
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has donated $1,215 to assist Harvest Hope Food Bank in meeting the needs of hungry people in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Greater…
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CREW Cocktails
May 28, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2014 – CREW Midlands is delighted to announce “CREW Cocktails”, its signature summer series of events hosted on the outdoor patio at The Oak Table…
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Huron Capital Partners Recapitalizes Auto Remarketing Platform
May 25, 2014DETROIT, MI – Huron Capital Partners (“Huron”) announced the formation of an auto remarketing services platform and the simultaneous acquisition of American Auto Auction Group, LLC (“AAAG”). AAAG is a…
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Huron Capital Partners Recapitalizes Auto Remarketing Platform
May 25, 2014DETROIT, MI – Huron Capital Partners (“Huron”) announced the formation of an auto remarketing services platform and the simultaneous acquisition of American Auto Auction Group, LLC (“AAAG”). AAAG is a…
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SC Firms Invited to Attend “Export University 101”
May 19, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service is offering “Export University 101,” a full-day seminar to help local firms learn how to sell their products overseas. The…
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Mayor Issues Proclamation to North Columbia Business Association for Small Business Week
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, City Councilman Sam Davis presented the North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council. The proclamation…
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Tammy Johnson, Owner of Liquid Catering
May 13, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership inGiving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, theKnowledge Economy and theArts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Tammy Johnson is the owner of…
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Blythewood To Host ChamberFest Oct. 24th
October 15, 2013BLYTHEWOOD, SC – October 15, 2013 – The Town of Blythewood SC is hosting ChamberFest, as part of the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Blythewood After Five monthly member networking…
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LegalZoom Joins Greater Columbia Chamber's Membership Advantage Program
June 7, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 7, 2013 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced that new member LegalZoom.com, the nation’s leading provider of personalized, affordable online legal solutions for families…
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Famed Quail Hollow Club Taps Modern Turf to Install MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermudagrass
May 22, 2013REMBERT, SC – MAY 22, 2013 – Modern Turf, Inc. has been chosen to install new greens at the legendary Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Quail Hollow…
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Ard’s Container Service Acquires the roll-off container division of Loveless & Loveless Inc.
May 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 19, 2013 – Ard’s Container Service is now located at 1101 First Street South Ext. off of Bluff Road in Columbia. Ard’s Container has acquired the…
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Carolina Business Equipment Receives Best of Business Award
April 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2013 – The Small Business Community Association, a national organization of entrepreneurs, has given Carolina Business Equipment a Best of Business Award in recognition of…
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Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo learns about Honor Flight SC
March 6, 2013IRMO, SC – March 6, 2013 – The program speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo meeting for March 6, 2013 was Dr. Tripp Jones. Dr. Jones is a…
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