City of Columbia Business License Division gives reminder to renew business license
March 13, 2024WHO: City of Columbia Business Licenses Division WHAT: The City of Columbia 2023 business License expires on April 30, 2024. Please renew timely for your 2024 Business License to avoid penalties which…
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Golden Career Strategies CEO Stacey Bevill joins board for South Carolina Roundtable, part of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
March 12, 2024
Stacey Bevill, Owner and CEO of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has joined the Board for the South Carolina Roundtable, part of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). This…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nate Lamb, Simple Start LLC
March 12, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Apogee Equity Partners facilitates the sale of Columbus, OH-based HVAC company
March 12, 2024
Timmerman Capital, a Columbus-based investment firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of Franklin Heating Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc., a leading HVAC repair and installation service company located in Central…
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New initiative launches for communicators to grow digital skills, prepare for the future of work without retraining
March 7, 2024
A new learning initiative is helping communicators grow a future-ready digital skill set without retraining or reskilling. The initiative, called Content for the People, is a learning events program designed…
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9Round Kickboxing expands reach with acquisition of iLoveKickboxing
March 6, 2024
9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, announced its recent acquisition of iLoveKickboxing (ILKB), a kickboxing fitness franchise. This move positions 9Round as the sole proprietor of all 56…
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Samantha Zimmerschied joins The YoPro Know
March 4, 2024
The YoPro Know has added Samantha Zimmerschied to its team as an Associate Consultant. Zimmerschied has a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from the University…
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Author and life coach Karin Freeland selected as 2024 Women of Influence
March 1, 2024
Author and life coach Karin Freeland has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence list. Freeland is a certified Life Reinvention Coach focused on helping women transform…
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Don’t Let Termites Spring Into Your Home!
February 29, 2024
National Termite Awareness Week is March 3-9 As spring heralds longer days and warmer climates, it also awakens a less welcome guest: termites. These pint-sized destroyers rack up a hefty…
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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County
February 27, 2024
Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…
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City of Charleston to host free Small Business Opportunity Expo
February 26, 2024
The City of Charleston’s Business Services will host the 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo on Thursday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gaillard Center at 95…
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Tom Klonecki joins Benefitfocus as chief operating officer
February 22, 2024
Benefitfocus announced that Tom Klonecki has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 26, 2024. Klonecki will report to Andrew Frend, president, Benefitfocus. As COO, Klonecki will…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brice Smith, InvestiNet
February 19, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Cyberwoven welcomes new ‘Weavers’ and promotes one
February 16, 2024
Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, shared the latest additions to its team. Joseph Chiariello and Karen French join the agency’s Client Services Team…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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Knight Foundation supports three local nonprofits with $200,000
February 15, 2024
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a Midlands philanthropic partner since 1993, awarded $202,565 to three local nonprofit organizations. The Knight Foundation is committed to ensuring Columbia has…
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Golden Career Strategies adds LPI 360 Assessment to service offerings
February 13, 2024
Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) has added The Leadership Challenge LPI® 360 to the firm’s list of services. An observer-based assessment that enables leaders to assess their leadership competencies and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jameka Murphy, 24K Enterprise Consulting
February 13, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Strategic Development Group celebrates 25 years of excellence and growth
February 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024, Strategic Development Group (SDG), a leading site selection firm, will mark its 25th anniversary. Established in Columbia, SC, in 1999 by Mark Williams, SDG has grown…
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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance
February 8, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 8, 2024
For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the organization that began as an initiative housed inside the Greenville Chamber, has grown in reputation and scope of services. Hundreds of startup founders…
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Germein De Sario joins Greenwood Capital Team
February 8, 2024
Greenville Office Hires New Private Client Administrator Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce the addition of Germein De Sario to the client service team as a Private Client Administrator and…
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Reedy River Landscapes
February 7, 2024
Reedy River Landscapes was founded in 2016 by luxury landscape designer Luke Steffensmeier. After learning and helping develop a startup company for five years, Reedy River Landscapes originated as a…
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Main Street District appoints Beth Frost as a member of the Board of Directors
February 7, 2024
Main Street District appoints Beth Frost, Director of Business Development of Cohn Corporation as a new member of the Board of Directors. As a board member, Beth will help guide…
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FTC order will require Blackbaud to delete unnecessary data, boost safeguards to settle charges its lax security practices led to data breach
February 2, 2024
FTC says company’s poor security allowed hacker to steal sensitive data of millions of consumers, go undetected for months South Carolina-based Blackbaud Inc. will be required to delete personal data…
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Martus expands leadership team to meet growing demand for nonprofit budgeting and reporting solutions
February 1, 2024GREENVILLE, SC – Martus Solutions (Martus), a leading budgeting and reporting solution, announced the expansion of its executive leadership team to support the company’s growing portfolio of customers, partners, and…
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Turn90
February 1, 2024
Print Shop: Providing custom screen printing and embroidery for organizations of all scopes and sizes. Logistics: We’re dedicated to making your production process smoother, faster, and more cost-effective. Our services…
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Dining locally in Mount Pleasant benefits everyone in the community
January 31, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again. This time to encourage residents to support local restaurants and other food and beverage…
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McKissick launches public relations firm, Hollis Strategic Communications
January 31, 2024
Holly McKissick announced today the start of a new public relations firm based in Greenville, Hollis Strategic Communications (hollis-sc.com). Building on experience working in corporate communications for a global consumer…
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Heritage Landscape Services
January 31, 2024
Heritage Landscape Services is a family-owned business founded in 1986. We offer full-service landscape solutions to meet our customers’ needs. Our goal is to form long-term partnerships with our commercial…
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Kim, Lahey & Killough welcomes attorney Emily Bohan
January 26, 2024
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm announced the addition of attorney Emily Bohan to the firm’s Greenville, SC, office. Bohan’s law practice focuses in the areas of franchise law, business…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
January 22, 2024
Marketing Minute by Shari King, NP Strategy Transparency is critical to the longevity of an organization. This week’s video shares the three pillars of a corporate sustainability report and…
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Charleston Locksmith
January 22, 2024Charleston Locksmith is a leading locksmith company in Charleston. We specialize in providing superior services for residential, commercial and automotive lock and key needs.
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2024 cohort
January 18, 2024
Class of 2023 Cohort Graduates Seven Local Minority Businesses The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2023 program participants and announced the 2024 class. The Midlands Minority…
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Weathering the Winter: Rainbow Restoration Leads Upstate SC Through Freezing Challenges
January 17, 2024
As freezing temperatures take a rare hold over Upstate South Carolina, enveloping communities from Greenville to Spartanburg and Anderson, Rainbow Restoration stands firm as a trusted ally. With a heritage…
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Fundraising strategist Jeff Terry joins Winkler Group, bringing over 25 years of development industry expertise
January 17, 2024
The Winkler Group, a full-service fundraising consulting firm specializing in capital campaigns, fundraising assessments, and feasibility studies, announced the appointment of Jeff Terry as Senior Account Executive, bringing nearly three…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ben-Jamin Toy, Nature Adventures and On Purpose Adventures
January 16, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Global Location Strategies welcomes Haubold as Director of Operations
January 16, 2024
Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, has hired Sara Haubold as Director of Operations. She will manage and coordinate several of the organization’s…
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Paysmart welcomes newest addition to their leadership team
January 16, 2024
Paysmart Payroll Services, LLC is a full-service payroll company that offers a variety of services like time and attendance, human resources, benefits admin, and talent acquisition. Paysmart works with business…
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Habitat Greenville gets $100,000 donation from Publix
January 11, 2024
Publix Super Market Charities continued its long-standing support of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Wednesday, this time with a check for $100,000. The funds will support Habitat Greenville Women’s…
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Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access members
January 10, 2024
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announced two new All Access members: Rachael Reece, founder and chief executive officer of Ignite Engagement; and Sean…
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Kamber Parker Bowden of the YoPro Know to speak at Women Confidence Builders this month
January 10, 2024
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker Bowden will be one of the speakers at the Women’s Confidence Builders event on January 25. Bowden started The YoPro Know in 2018, and went…
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Charleston-based Dr. Troy joins elite ranks of Brainz Magazine’s 500 Global Entrepreneurs
January 10, 2024
Renowned talent retention expert Dr. Troy Hall has been named to Brainz Magazine’s esteemed 500 Global Entrepreneurs list for 2024, placing him among the world’s most innovative and impactful business…
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The Capital Corporation advises Current Tools, Inc. on its partnership with LFM Capital
January 10, 2024
The Capital Corporation announced the partnership between Current Tools, Inc. (headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina) with LFM Capital (headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee). Current Tools is a leading manufacturer of industrial…
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Local entrepreneur authors second business book to aid small business owners
January 9, 2024
Serial entrepreneur and small business owner Trevor Gordon has released his second business book entitled Accessible Small Business Ownership – There is more than one way to have it as…
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SC Green Industry Association Hosts Annual Conference & Trade Show
January 8, 2024
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 17 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and…
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Award winning social media strategist joins NP Strategy
January 4, 2024
Ryal Curtis to Lead Social Media Team as Senior Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, will launch a robust expansion of its…
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South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) welcomes Kostas Ioannidis as Orangeburg Area Manager
January 4, 2024
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) proudly announces the appointment of Kostas Ioannidis as the Orangeburg Area SBDC Manager, overseeing operations and personnel for the Orangeburg area…
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Golden Career Strategies CEO Stacey Bevill joins Board of Trustees for University Center of Greenville
December 6, 2023
Stacey Bevill, Owner and CEO of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has joined the Board of Trustees for the University Center of Greenville (UCG) – home to nine regionally accredited South…
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Logisticus Group expands by adding Noah Clark and Rimal Patel to Greenville team
November 28, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Noah Clark as Operations Specialist and Rimal Patel as CAD Drafter. Clark will support LG’s Greenville office from…
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