A Conversation with Diana Doukas, Facebook
May 25, 2020
Facebook released results of a report from 86,000 small businesses showing the damaging effects of the COVID-19 recession. The results revealed that nearly one third of small businesses have gone…
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South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and host univesities collaborate to offer help to small businesses
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is leveraging its partnerships with host universities to…
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Willis HR
April 17, 2020
We FIGHT to make the people part of business easier. We are a team of experts in the ever-changing world of Human Resources. Our firm provides HR Consulting and Recruiting…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of South Carolina effected by severe storms and tornadoes
April 13, 2020
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 6 – 7, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Life Cycle institute announces partnership with Washington State University
November 14, 2019
Life Cycle Institute welcomes Washington State University to their group of leading university partners. WSU will host Institute classes at the Everett campus, making it more convenient than ever for manufacturing…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $17.5 million contract from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
November 11, 2019
If you work at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), your mission is clear: DEFEND OUR NATION. Every person, every day, contributes to fleet…
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Locums Firm redefining efficiency in healthcare staffing
October 15, 2019
South Carolina-based Floyd Lee Locums is investing and impressing with its expanded focus on how locums tenens is delivered. Effective immediately, Michelle Lathan has been promoted to Vice President of…
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Locums firm doubles down on VP growth
September 25, 2019
Floyd Lee Locums announced two changes designed to increase its concierge service offering for clients. Josh Ahlberg has joined the company as the newest VP of Business Development, and…
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Life Cycle Engineering’s Rick Wheeler to present at 2019 Asset Management Conference in Chicago
September 25, 2019
Rick Wheeler, Executive Director of Asset Management Services at Life Cycle Engineering, will present a session at the Institute of Asset Management’s 2019 North American Conference in Chicago, IL. The…
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Bernita Platt named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, announced that Myrtle Beach Area business consultant Bernita…
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Life Cycle Engineering CEO Bob Fei to present at Fall ESOP Forum in Salt Lake City
September 12, 2019
Bob Fei, President and CEO at Life Cycle Engineering, will co-present a session with Gray Somerville, Co-founder and CEO of LaunchPath Innovation, at the National Center for Employee Ownership’s Fall…
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Charles Towne Holdings announces strategic investment in the firm and new additions to the team
September 9, 2019
Harvey Schiller to Serve as Chairman and Bill Stapleton will lead the Firm’s Sports, Media and Entertainment Verticals socialmediafda.org Charles Towne Holdings, LLC (“CTH”), an investment banking, capital markets and…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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Growth Hack speakers needed
August 28, 2019
Fourth Annual Growth Summit hosted by ERG Payroll & HR ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 4th. The Growth…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announces expansion of their Charleston office
August 21, 2019
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announced the expansion of their Charleston, South Carolina office. “As we continue to build on the success we have experienced since entering the Charleston market 18…
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The Hub Collaborative Workspaces celebrates grand opening in North Charleston
August 21, 2019
The Hub Collaborative Workspaces will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 23, 2019 at 11:30am for their new location at 8887 Old University Blvd. Representatives from the…
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ATI to manage U.S. navy-funded collaboration to develop advanced manufacturing technologies
August 19, 2019
Advanced Technology International (ATI) was awarded a contract by the Office of Naval Research to drive improved manufacturing processes through its Center for Innovative Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing (CINSAM). …
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Ceterus among Inc. Magazine’s annual list of America’s fastest growing private companies
August 19, 2019
Inc. magazine revealed that Ceterus is No. 2110 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look…
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Accountfully makes the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
August 14, 2019
Charleston-based Accountfully has announced its placement on the prestigious 2019 Inc. 5000 list. The company has redefined outsourced accounting by trading in long days in stuffy suits to airy, paperless…
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Call Experts grows its Customer Experience Department
July 31, 2019
Call Experts (CE) is a leading provider in customer experience solutions and customer journey mapping. The company is streamlining its existing Sales and Customer Care departments into the Customer Experience…
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McWaters honored as one of CIOReview’s 10 Most Promising Audiovisual Companies of 2019
July 17, 2019
Connecting People, Furniture, and Technology “Space is no longer just about a chair or table. It’s more than that. Space can enliven, enrich, and optimize an experience,” begins William Gresham,…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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SCRA announces seven new client companies
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC…
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7- Eleven® hosts franchising seminars for fifteen new locations in Charleston, S.C., area
June 19, 2019
7-Eleven, Inc., continues to expand its presence in the state of South Carolina by opening fifteen new locations around the Charleston area. 7-Eleven, Inc., purchased the centrally located stores (West…
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Deadline alert for South Carolina Private NonProfit organizations to apply for SBA working capital disaster loans
June 19, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in South Carolina of the July 16 deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications for damages caused by…
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Dog Trainer, Manager, Entrepreneur?
June 4, 2019
By Connie Cleveland A Business Owner’s Perspective Listening to a recent interview, this question was posed to comedian Brian Regan: “Your colleagues are in awe of how much material…
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The Entrepreneurs’ Organization comes to Charleston
May 7, 2019
Three local businessmen are responsible for starting a Charleston chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). They are Haig Berberian, the president of Charleston-based Speciality Food Solutions; Brannon Poe, the founder of…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win State SBA Awards
May 6, 2019
Karen Jenkins, Boyd & Nicole Johnson, Srikanth Kodeboyina and Hemalata Patel recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers…
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Where Organized and Spontaneous Collide
May 6, 2019
By Connie Cleveland I had the opportunity to spend a week in Hawaii with my cousin. The first day, I discovered I loved snorkeling, and every morning, when my…
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Beaufort area SBDC is named State and Southeast Regional SBDC of the Year
April 24, 2019
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the Beaufort Area Small Business Development Center the 2019 State and Southeast Regional SBDC Center of Excellence and Innovation as announced by SBA…
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Allan Hoffmann joins Blackbaud as President and General Manager, Canada
April 15, 2019
Blackbaud announced that Allan Hoffmann will join the company as president and general manager leading its Canadian operations. Hoffmann joins Blackbaud with more than 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing…
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MidlandsBiz
April 7, 2019
MidlandsBiz.com is part of a family of statewide, local online business magazines in South Carolina. The websites were founded to provide local business people real-time information about their community and…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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