Electric Guard Dog, LLC Acquires Perimeter Security Systems, LLC
September 6, 2016
Electric Guard Dog, LLC (“Electric Guard Dog” or “EGD”), the #1 Theft Deterrent Service™, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Southeastern regional electric security fencing provider Perimeter…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 2456 Remount Rd, Suite 307
September 1, 2016Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of Aviation Business Park III, Suite 307 to CPI Security Systems. CPI provides innovative security and home automation…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 2456 Remount Rd, Suite 307
September 1, 2016
Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of Aviation Business Park III, Suite 307 to CPI Security Systems. CPI provides innovative security and home automation…
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Prime Storage Newland brings U-Haul to Columbia
August 31, 2016
U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that Prime Storage Newland has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Prime Storage Newland…
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Entrepreneur Minute – All Clear Plumbing
August 25, 2016
This UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, 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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24 legislative candidates earn small business endorsement
August 18, 2016
The National Federation of Independent Business, South Carolina’s leading small-business association, has endorsed candidates in seven state Senate races and 17 House contests. The endorsements come from the NFIB South…
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AMCOL Systems welcomes new Chief Compliance Officer
August 16, 2016
AMCOL Systems has announced the hire of their new Chief Compliance Officer Samuel D. Shannon, III. With nearly thirty years of experience in the collection industry, Shannon brings his strong…
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Are KPIs Right for YOUR Business?
August 14, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio Periodic financial reporting is generally the foundation for reporting performance results for most businesses. Corporate management teams, hopefully, pay close attention to this information, and utilize the information…
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Security Management relocates headquarters to Columbia
August 12, 2016Security Management, a security services firm with clients across the southeast, has officially moved their company operations from Sumter, SC to Columbia, SC. Locally owned and operated since 1997, Security…
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Security Management relocates headquarters to Columbia
August 12, 2016
Security Management, a security services firm with clients across the southeast, has officially moved their company operations from Sumter, SC to Columbia, SC. Locally owned and operated since 1997, Security…
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Darron Meares named education chair for National Auctioneers Association
August 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based auctioneer Darron Meares has been named chair of the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute, which oversees the organization’s numerous educational programs. “This is one of…
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Jim Frazier joins CBRE in Charleston
August 11, 2016CBRE announced that Jim Frazier has joined as a Researcher with the Southeast Research team based in the Charleston office. Jim will be responsible for tracking South Carolina’s commercial real…
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Jim Frazier joins CBRE in Charleston
August 11, 2016
CBRE announced that Jim Frazier has joined as a Researcher with the Southeast Research team based in the Charleston office. Jim will be responsible for tracking South Carolina’s commercial real…
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Google invites Upstate businesses to workshop
August 10, 2016
Local business owners invited to Let’s Put Greenville on the Map with Google workshop hosted by Piedmont SCORE and DOM360 Piedmont SCORE and DOM360 are helping small businesses grow their…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016
Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners, is one of…
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Stisa Talent Agency opens business in Spartanburg with ribbon cutting ceremony
August 8, 2016
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on August 5, 2016 to commemorate the grand opening of Stisa Talent Agency in Spartanburg. Lisa Lopez, co-owner…
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Workplace Recovery solutions shield companies from business interruptions
August 8, 2016How to shock proof your business for $1 per day, even if your entire office shuts down due to a disaster For decades, companies have had little choice when selecting…
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Workplace Recovery solutions shield companies from business interruptions
August 8, 2016
How to shock proof your business for $1 per day, even if your entire office shuts down due to a disaster For decades, companies have had little choice when selecting…
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Benefitfocus announces second quarter 2016 financial results
August 8, 2016
Total revenue of $57.9 million grew 36% year-over-year Employer revenue of $36.3 million grew 75% year-over-year Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, today announced…
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All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley
July 22, 2016
Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…
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AMCOL honors late President and CEO
July 22, 2016
AMCOL Systems has donated $1,180.00 to JDRF in memory of the company’s late President and CEO Jay Rickman, JR. “Jay Rickman was a great friend to the JDRF Palmetto Chapter…
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All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley
July 22, 2016
Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…
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Plan Ahead: Do Business the Smart Way with OBO’s newest #SmartBusiness Small Business Series
July 19, 2016
During the months of July and August, small business owners will have the opportunity to enhance their businesses and do #SmartBusiness by attending the many workshops that OBO has to…
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NP Strategy expands; adds Emily Eckert to team
July 18, 2016
Emily Eckert has joined NP Strategy as a project coordinator and will help serve clients in North and South Carolina. “Emily joins NP Strategy at a time of great growth…
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Life Cycle Engineering Chairman and Co-founder James R. Fei has passed away
June 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has announced with deep sadness the passing of James (Jim) Robert Fei, the firm’s Co-founder, Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fei guided…
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Liquid Catering adds intern for the summer
June 13, 2016
Liquid Catering has added Alyssa Barkley as a summer intern. Barkley is a graduate of Cedarville University where she was a member of the volleyball team and was named to…
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Urgent Security Threat
June 13, 2016
By Kevin Wade President and CEO of IntelliSystems Recently at IntelliSystems, we have noticed an increase in email ransomware attempts. There is no way to guarantee that you or…
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Urgent Security Threat
June 13, 2016
By Kevin Wade President and CEO of IntelliSystems Recently at IntelliSystems, we have noticed an increase in email ransomware attempts. There is no way to guarantee that you or…
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Benefitfocus supports next generation of computing talent
June 9, 2016
Benefitfocus Annual Scholarship supports Clemson University’s next generation of computer scientists, engineers and software developers CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management…
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Life Cycle Engineering launches new podcast channel: Asset Reliability@Work
June 9, 2016
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has launched a new podcast series, Asset Reliability@Work, to share insights and best practices for improving asset performance and reliability. The series was created for engineering,…
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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform
June 6, 2016
ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits. ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…
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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform
June 6, 2016
ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits. ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…
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Archadeck gives back to Columbia
May 30, 2016
Archadeck of Central South Carolina is giving back to the community and non-profit organizations of Columbia. The local outdoor building specialists have constructed a portable stage that can be reserved…
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2016 Citizenship Award goes to Mining Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Neal Barber
May 27, 2016
2016 Citizenship Award Goes to Mining Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Neal Barber MASC announced Neal Barber as the 2016 Citizenship Award Recipient. This award is given annually to individuals…
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Carbon Conversions welcomes new Vice President
May 25, 2016
Carbon Conversions announced today that Keith Graham has joined the company as Vice President – Business Development. Keith was previously General Manager, Business Development, Sales & Marketing at Toray Carbon…
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Allegiance Industries acquires Mattox Electric Company
May 22, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Allegiance Industries, Inc., announced that it has acquired Mattox Electric Company, Inc.The merger will better serve the needs of former Mattox customers and existing Allegiance clients by…
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The Need for Business LEADERSHIP to Steer Corporate Cultures toward Morality
May 17, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio In the wake of recent corporate brand implosions at Volkswagen, General Motors, Takada, and several other multi-national giants, I sit back in amazement wondering “What were…
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New CEO Ken Tamsin joins Southern Community Services’ homeowner association management team
May 16, 2016Southern Community Services (SCS), a homeowner association management firm serving more than 160 communities across the Carolinas, including I’On, Park West and Hamlin Plantation in Charleston, Lake Carolina in Columbia…
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New CEO Ken Tamsin joins Southern Community Services’ homeowner association management team
May 16, 2016
Southern Community Services (SCS), a homeowner association management firm serving more than 160 communities across the Carolinas, including Lake Carolina in Columbia, Park West in Charleston and Foxwood Hills in…
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Business Risks – and How to Avoid Them
May 13, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio Success in business is a mix of earning acceptable returns and mitigating or avoiding risks. While risks are an inevitable reality in business, properly planning and…
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Business Risks – and How to Avoid Them
May 13, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio Success in business is a mix of earning acceptable returns and mitigating or avoiding risks. While risks are an inevitable reality in business, properly planning and…
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Melissa Gladden ’99 honored with Charlotte Business Journal’s 2016 Women in Business Achievement Award
May 12, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – The Charlotte Business Journal has honored Melissa Gladden ’99, South Carolina’s 2015 Small Business Person of the Year, as one of the 25 most influential women…
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SOCO and Spirit Communications form gigabit internet partnership
May 12, 2016
Initiative focused on catalyzing building a new platform to support tech, creative, and digital innovation. Today, a collaborative partnership was announced between Spirit Communications and SOCO, Inc. to provide gigabit…
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Recruiting Solutions launches new website
May 11, 2016Responsive Website Builds Connections Between Employers and Job-Seekers Recruiting Solutions, a South Carolina owned and operated staffing and recruiting agency, recently launched a new responsive website, recruitingsolutionsonline.com. The new site…
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Recruiting Solutions launches new website
May 11, 2016
Responsive Website Builds Connections Between Employers and Job-Seekers Recruiting Solutions, a South Carolina owned and operated staffing and recruiting agency, recently launched a new responsive website, recruitingsolutionsonline.com. The new site…
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National ATM Systems, largest ATM sales firm in South Carolina, sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
May 10, 2016National ATM Systems, an ATM sales and service company based out of Columbia, SC has officially been sold. The transaction was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a middle market…
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National ATM Systems, largest ATM sales firm in South Carolina, sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
May 10, 2016National ATM Systems, an ATM sales and service company based out of Columbia, SC has officially been sold. The transaction was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a middle market…
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Richland Library Executive Director honored for contributions in the field
May 9, 2016
Considered a premier local honor, Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins is the recipient of the F. William Summers Outstanding Alumni Award, presented April 11, 2016 by faculty at the…
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