Free Tax Workshop – February 23
January 25, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is sponsoring a tax workshop for small business owners. This workshop is a public service for those who have small businesses or may be thinking about…
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Immedion hires Mike Stokes as Sales Director for Charleston
January 23, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Stokes as Sales Director for their Charleston location. In…
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SCRA announces SC launch investment in Extremiti3D
January 22, 2018
SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Extremiti3D LLC, based in Johns Island, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client…
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Site selection firm Strategic Development Group merges with Goldsmith Strategy, Goldsmith and Williams partner as firm principals
January 18, 2018Two site selection firms, Strategic Development Group and Goldsmith Strategy, both based in South Carolina, have completed a merger. Strategic Development Group President and CEO Mark Williams will serve as…
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As small business confidence surges, worker shortage and wage pressure intensify
January 5, 2018
The shortage of qualified workers reached a record high in December, and the number of small business owners who made plans to raise compensation was the second-highest in history, according…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expands to Charleston, South Carolina
December 20, 2017Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, is pleased to announce their expansion to Charleston, South Carolina. As part of this effort, they…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expands to Charleston, South Carolina
December 20, 2017
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, is pleased to announce their expansion to Charleston, South Carolina. As part of this effort, they…
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The SC SBDC names 2017 state star Darrell Jones as new USC region director
December 18, 2017
Outgoing director Martin Goodman steps down after 11 years at the helm The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) has named Charleston native and longtime community business leader…
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The Brandon Agency named 2017 Clutch Global Leader
December 12, 2017
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, was named a Clutch Global Leader, earning recognition as one of the most highly recommended traditional marketing and creative agencies in…
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Horry County Department of Airports November 2017 passengers statistics
December 11, 2017
During November 2017, a total of 131,031 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 22.9-percent compared to November 2016. At MYR, total passenger traffic in…
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Southern Community Services expands in the Lowcountry
December 11, 2017Rivertowne on the Wando community joins SCS’ growing client roster Charleston, S.C. – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms…
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Southern Community Services expands in the Lowcountry
December 11, 2017
Rivertowne on the Wando community joins SCS’ growing client roster Charleston, S.C. – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017
Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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2017 Giving Tuesday highest on record
November 30, 2017
Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, whose systems process a majority of the online donations made in the United States on #GivingTuesday, processed more…
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Advanced Technology International to manage Space Enterprise Consortium
November 28, 2017
Advanced Technology International (ATI) signed a five year, $100,000,000 Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) on November…
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Peter Shand promoted to President of Business Development Corporation
November 15, 2017
Peter G. Shand is the new President of Business Development Corporation (BDC) of SC, the non-bank, small-business lender created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1958. Shand joined BDC…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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SCACED to host 18th Annual Opportunity SC conference – Dec. 6-8
November 9, 2017The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the 18th Annual Opportunity SC conference at the Doubletree in historic downtown Charleston. The three-day convention is one of the…
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SCACED to host 18th Annual Opportunity SC conference – Dec. 6-8
November 9, 2017
The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the 18th Annual Opportunity SC conference at the Doubletree in historic downtown Charleston. The three-day convention is one of the…
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Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam
November 7, 2017Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…
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Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam
November 7, 2017
Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Abby Leibowitz Pearson, Call Experts
October 30, 2017
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a 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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Entrepreneurs who need to claim their business, relationships invited to free Perfect Day Connect Workshop – October 20
October 18, 2017Entrepreneurs who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and long workdays may be in need of a lifestyle reboot. Charleston area entrepreneur Helen “Cokie” Berenyi is inviting…
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Ellevate Charleston Celebrates 3rd Anniversary – Getting Noticed in a Man’s World
October 17, 2017
Ellevate Charleston will be celebrating its third anniversary breakfast at the Riley Park Club on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00am. This will be an inspiring morning with Keynote Speaker Joan…
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Call Experts marks 35 years with expansion and celebration
October 11, 2017
Call Experts, a family owned and operated call center focused on providing extensive telecommunications and office-based services to professionals in numerous industry segments, held a 35th anniversary celebration at the company’s…
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Hamby Catering & Events voted Best Caterer in Charleston by the Post & Courier
October 11, 2017
For the second year running, The Post and Courier hosted the Charleston Choice Awards. This contest allows the public to vote for their favorite industry professionals for a chance to…
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Richard Gregg White named new SBA South Carolina District Director
October 2, 2017
Gregg White has been named District Director for the South Carolina’s United States Small Business Administration (SBA) located in Columbia, South Carolina by the SBA National Office. Previously White was…
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Richard Gregg White named new SBA South Carolina District Director
October 2, 2017
Gregg White has been named District Director for the South Carolina’s United States Small Business Administration (SBA) located in Columbia, South Carolina by the SBA National Office. Previously White was…
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Folly Association of Business is seeking Event Manager to coordinate Annual Folly Beach Festivals
August 31, 2017
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is looking for an event manager to plan and coordinate four Folly Beach festivals. FAB hosts four outdoor festivals throughout the year including the Bill Murray Look-A-Like…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Stantec’s Charleston office grows by three
August 21, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Three recent graduates have found a new home with Stantec in South Carolina. Frances Miramon, Trey Nelson, and Crystal Aponte join the Charleston office to bolster the firm’s…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Risk Strategies Company acquires Anderson Corporate Solutions, builds employee benefits practice in Southeastern
July 25, 2017Risk Strategies Company, a privately held, rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired life and health benefits specialist firm, Anderson Corporate Solutions, enhancing its leadership in employee…
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Risk Strategies Company acquires Anderson Corporate Solutions, builds employee benefits practice in Southeastern
July 25, 2017Risk Strategies Company, a privately held, rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired life and health benefits specialist firm, Anderson Corporate Solutions, enhancing its leadership in employee…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Simpson, President, Simpson & Partners, LLC
July 12, 2017
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a 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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Nate Barber joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
May 30, 2017
Nate Barber, senior vice president and community development officer at South State Bank in Columbia, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC (CDC).…
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Nate Barber joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
May 30, 2017
Nate Barber, senior vice president and community development officer at South State Bank in Columbia, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC (CDC).…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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