SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 1, 2025
Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Julie Tindall, Tindall Architecture Workshop
June 30, 2025
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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The KVH Collective presents “Sip, Support, & Stress Less” with Dr. Rebecca Heiss at Hotel Hartness on September 26, 2025
June 27, 2025
KVH announced its next KVH Collective Event, “Sip, Support, & Stress Less,” happening Friday, September 26, 2025 at the beautiful Hotel Hartness beginning at 4 PM until 7 PM. This…
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SCRA announces new Member Company and grant funding
June 10, 2025
Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Derek Gracely, Grass Nerds
June 9, 2025
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 – Jennifer Foster, King’s Classical School
June 4, 2025
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 – Cathy Rigg, Author
May 20, 2025
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
May 20, 2025
Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based life science startup developed…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Taryn Scher, TK PR
May 12, 2025
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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In Site Designs welcomes Brittany Chryst as Studio Business Manager
May 6, 2025
In Site Designs announced the addition of Brittany Chryst as the firm’s new Studio Business Manager. Brittany joined the team in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in creative…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
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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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces Spring 2025 cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
April 10, 2025
Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit
April 10, 2025Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Katie Harrison, KVH
April 2, 2025
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 – Amanda Hamet, Coldwell Banker Caine
March 25, 2025
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 – Danielle Arbé, Seven Victory Fitness Collective
March 11, 2025
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 Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical
March 5, 2025
Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
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Clemson-based startup MyOverlap set to launch iOS app, calendar integration, and inclusion in university’s software suite in March
March 4, 2025Scheduling app developed by Clemson students will soon be available to the public MyOverlap, a group scheduling software developed by Clemson students, is launching an iOS app and integrating with…
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Endeavor Celebrates members during Women’s History Month
March 3, 2025
Women’s History Month, celebrated annually throughout the month of March since 1987 (officially), is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Endeavor Workspaces is honored to have…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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Endeavor Coworking Community welcomes new All Access members
February 25, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces announced three new All Access members: Mark Koppelmann, MBA, CFP, CRPS, senior financial advisor of LPL Financial, Andrea Koppelmann, MS, director of client relations of LPL Financial, and…
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A Conversation with Joshua Snead, Rainwalk Technology
February 4, 2025
Rainwalk is a Columbia-based startup that provides pet health insurance. Their online platform offers easy and quick claims processing, covers most veterinary bills, and provides end-to-end pet insurance support online.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 4, 2025
Jaya Biosciences and OrthoTract Innovations were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. ElectroWire received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources,…
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Endeavor celebrates Caper’s Birthday with $11 day passes
February 3, 2025
Co-work for Just $11/day in February as Endeavor’s Office Dog Turns 11 Endeavor Workspaces is offering $11 day passes for the month of February to celebrate office dog Caper the…
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David Atchley and Karee White join forces to launch AtchleyWhite + Associates
January 30, 2025
New partnership sets out to help innovative companies succeed and grow across the Southeast AtchleyWhite + Associates (AWA), a Greenville-based fundraising and strategy consulting firm serving organizations that span the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sean Joyce, Joyce Wealth Advisory
January 28, 2025
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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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in VBASE Oil Company
January 23, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased,…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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Endeavor kicks off New Year with superstar local entrepreneurs at signature Collaborators & Cocktails event
January 6, 2025
Endeavor Kicks Off New Year with Superstar Local Entrepreneurs at Signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event Insightful, Candid Session to Feature 6AM City Founders Endeavor Workspaces welcomes local entrepreneur duo, Ryan…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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