Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation
December 16, 2024
The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Guy Furay, The Insurance Source
December 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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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 10, 2024
Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Larry Schneeberger, Farmers Market Xchange
December 10, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Leukogene Therapeutics welcomes industry veteran Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer
December 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Leukogene Therapeutics Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Gupta has had a distinguished career in pharma spanning 25+ years…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sandra Nikolajevs, Charleston Chamber Music
December 4, 2024
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Charleston tech wages and jobs remain strong in 2024
December 3, 2024
In its Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey, Charleston Digital reports that the per-capita wage at companies participating in the 2024 survey is $120,142. This figure is more than double…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Melanie Huggins, Richland Library
December 2, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 2, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
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Like Minded CHS announces December’s event line-up
November 26, 2024
Like Minded CHS, a community for women entrepreneurs and leaders, announced a dynamic lineup of events throughout December. Designed to inspire, connect, and empower, these events offer a chance to…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jesse Blom, The Green Heart Project and Sean Fleming, Revelry Brewing Company
November 21, 2024
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sara Fawcett, United Way of the Midlands
November 21, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Darlene Heater, Charleston Parks Conservancy
November 12, 2024
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Charleston tech companies raise combined $100 million
November 12, 2024Over the past six months, multiple tech companies in the Charleston region have together raised just under $100 million in capital to fund their growth and expansion. The companies include:…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Austin Syms, Palmetto Vibes Production and Entertainment
November 7, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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USC’s Sonoco International Business Department being honored with Global Vision Award from Columbia World Affairs Council
November 6, 2024
The Darla Moore School of Business’ Sonoco International Business Department is being recognized by the Columbia World Affairs Council for the renowned IB program’s 50-year anniversary with the 2024 Global…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christopher Burtt, Carnes Crossroads
November 5, 2024
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Foster, NOAH Property Management
October 29, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Stephanie Rainey, Stephanie Rainey, LLC
October 24, 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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Crescent Startup Community celebrates grand opening of Crescent One Building
October 23, 2024
Over 125 guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Crescent One Building on historic Poinsett Highway, marking the launch of the Crescent Startup Community, the Upstate’s first Innovation…
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Swamp Rabbit Café founders joining Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails Speaker Series for insightful, candid session
October 23, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes local entrepreneur duo Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for a lively, memorable and inspirational session on November 14th. Limited tickets are now available…
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MUSC Health leader recognized as top global chief digital officer
October 23, 2024
HotTopics, a company that brings together C-suite leaders from across the globe, has named MUSC Health Chief Digital Transformation Officer Crystal Broj a 2024 Global Chief Digital Officer 100 Award…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust
October 17, 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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A Conversation with Martin White, Ruffian Software
October 15, 2024
Martin White earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University in 1998. He spent much of his career developing business software for managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.…
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Charleston Angel Partners hosts Catalyzing Innovation Summit: “Angel Investing as the Cornerstone of Startup Success”
October 14, 2024
The heart of Charleston’s entrepreneurial scene will take center stage this October as Charleston Angel Partners (CAP) hosts its highly anticipated Catalyzing Innovation Summit, titled “Angel Investing as the Cornerstone…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andrew Trumbull, Clayton Wynne, Lowcountry Kettle
October 8, 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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Voterheads receives grant to expand free newsletter across Columbia metro area, addressing need for public meeting knowledge
October 8, 2024
Free weekly subscription notifies those who live, work, or own a business or property in Richland County of upcoming public meetings, agendas Voterheads, a South Carolina-based technology company that provides…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
October 2, 2024
JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Image Studios is coming to the BullStreet District this fall
September 19, 2024
The redefinition of the way beauty professionals work and thrive is coming to Columbia, S.C. IMAGE Studios® is slated to open its first luxury salon studio in Columbia this November…
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Wardell Sims Jr. named Community Manager of Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub
September 17, 2024
The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovative hub and co-working space located in the historic Judson Mill District, has appointed Wardell Sims, Jr., a business leader, and long-time Jud Hub…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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A Conversation with Ric Hoke, Founder, WAVS Custom
September 11, 2024
WAVS Custom is a Greenville-based startup that manufactures custom-fit ear audio products. It developed a patented, 3D scanning and manufacturing platform that makes custom-fitted in-ear monitors (IEMs) that provide a…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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Ducklinks app launches in Greenville with focus on delivering child-friendly activities for parents
September 11, 2024
Ducklinks, an AI- driven, web-based application with mobile-accessibility, launched transforming the way parents locate events and activities for their children. Ducklinks uses a proprietary matching algorithm to curate and deliver…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kevin Feeny, Kitchen Sync
September 10, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Robert Gardiner, SC Jazz Foundation
September 5, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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VentureSouth announces promotion of Alex Biermann to Principal
September 4, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the country, announced that Alex Biermann has been promoted to Principal. Alex joined VentureSouth in 2021 as Portfolio Manager. In that role,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 4, 2024
NovaVia Spine and Biologics, Tax Titans, and Terratory were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Dealerverse, Notey, and Querri received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Case Status
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Case Status. The North Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that…
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Meet the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Tom Ledbetter
August 27, 2024
The library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours and public programs—building an ecosystem that sustains the development and growth of future entrepreneurs in the…
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EO Charleston announces new chapter president and board
August 22, 2024
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 19,000 entrepreneurs from more than 80 countries, welcomes a new chapter president and board of directors…
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VentureSouth announces successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics
August 20, 2024
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics after its recent acquisition by Industrial Physics. Sensory Analytics, based in Greensboro, N.C., is the maker of Specmetrix,…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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Crescent Startup Community and anchor tenant Flywheel announce opening
August 12, 2024
Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will provide a dedicated space for startups, entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative ideas and projects, has announced, along with Flywheel,…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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