FTC makes good on threat to ban most non-competes
April 29, 2024
By Mark Bakker Maynard Nexsen Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping final rule yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year awards at annual summit
April 11, 2024
Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia, where Williamston-based Bubble Paper was awarded Company of the Year, Scott Pancoast of Zylö Therapeutics was awarded Founder of…
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National business coach and author Kathey Porter hosts women’s empowerment event at the Judson Mill District May 4th
April 3, 2024
Nationally recognized business coach and author brings women entrepreneurs together for live, experiential event On Saturday, May 4, nationally recognized business strategist and author Kathey Porter of Kathey Porter Coaching…
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Upstate Home Maintenance Services announces tax season blowout sale on heat pump systems
April 3, 2024
Upstate Home Maintenance Services, a leading HVAC company specializing in heating and cooling services in the Upstate South Carolina area, today announces their Tax Season BLOWOUT Sale on heat pump…
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The South Carolina Quantum Association: Championing Talent and Technology
March 27, 2024
The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. unveils three new small & minority business development programs
March 27, 2024
Available Through Power Up Spartanburg OneSpartanburg, Inc. publicly announced three new programs available through Power Up Spartanburg, the county’s small and minority business development initiative. The new programs, launched on…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Barbara Rackes, SC Women in Leadership
March 26, 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 – Rachel Touchet, R&R Resolute Staffing
March 20, 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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Endeavor announces international and local gamechangers for Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series
March 20, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes Global Brand Marketer Fabio Tambosi and Greenville entrepreneur Carl Sobocinski for two special Collaborators & Cocktails events on April 11th and 24th. Limited tickets are now available…
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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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority announces its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.’s, third investment in Viatec. The Piedmont-based company provides ‘plug-and-play’ electronic power take-off systems that optimize energy efficiency and reduce diesel emissions and…
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SCbio announces accelerator program for emerging life science companies, SCbioDrive
February 20, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with MassBio, recently announced its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, designed to advance emerging companies through expert business curricula, industry guidance and mentorship. A biannual program, SCbioDrive will…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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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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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 12, 2024
One of the region’s top economic development organizations looks to the future while continuing to support and grow the Greenville Entrepreneur Network (GEN) For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the…
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Venture Carolina releases the 2024 Upstate Upstarts list
January 23, 2024
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs, announced the launch of the 2024 Upstate Upstarts List. The Upstate Upstarts Lists is a new…
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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 17, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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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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Entrepreneur Minute – Spence Taylor, Integral Leaders in Health
December 12, 2023
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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Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator Upstate announced 2023 graduates
December 12, 2023
The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate program recently graduated 2023 program participants. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales high-potential minority-owned firms by providing targeted training, access to business…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 5, 2023
Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Paige DiTommaso, Beyond Measure Coaching
November 30, 2023
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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SCORE Piedmont announced Vivien Hudson as Spartanburg Branch Manager
November 30, 2023
SCORE Piedmont announced the appointment of Vivien Hudson as Branch Manager for the Spartanburg office. Originally from Australia, where she was a pharmacist and owned a chain of pharmacies, Vivien…
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Endeavor announces discounts on holiday work and study spaces
November 20, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announced a limited time offer for students, holiday visitors, and other professionals needing work or study space during…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Todd Usher, Addison Homes
November 16, 2023
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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53rd annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2
November 14, 2023
The 53rd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ben Talbert, Better Than Found
November 7, 2023
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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Fireforge Crafted Beer co-founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails November 16th
October 31, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Brian and Nicole Cendrowski, co-owners of Fireforge Crafted Beer will speak at its final Collaborators &…
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Air Compressor Services repeats “Fastest Growing Companies” honors
October 12, 2023
Air Compressor Services (ACS) was named #18 on Integrated Media Publishing’s “Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina” list. This was a leap from #38 on the 2022 list. To earn…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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Greenville woman encourages people to “Grab Life by the Dreams”
September 11, 2023
The latest book by Karin Freeland shares her stories in an effort to encourage women to follow their dreams both professionally and personally. “Grab Life by the Dreams” will be…
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James Beard award-winning duo to speak, offer tasting, at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails September 13th
August 21, 2023
Perini Ranch, known for its world-famous beef tenderloin and James Beard Award-winning steakhouse, headlines Collaborators & Cocktails on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00 – 7:15 p.m. at Endeavor, the coworking…
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Air Compressor Services breaks into top 5 of “Best Places to Work”
August 16, 2023
Best Companies Group, in collaboration with SC Biz News, has announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) ranked No. 4 on the 2023 South Carolina Best Places to Work list. The…
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Air Compressor Services ranks 3077 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
August 16, 2023
For the 2nd Consecutive Year, Air Compressor Services Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 3077, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 168 Percent Inc. revealed that Air Compressor Services ranks No.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christi Powell, Women Confidence Builders
August 9, 2023
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
August 1, 2023
DRAHOLA Technologies, Heirloom Cloud, Lynk-ed, and Rapid Title were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Apex Orthopaedic Technologies and Real Motors received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 6, 2023
NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Prince, Truman + Teddy
May 25, 2023
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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Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access member
May 19, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces new All Access member Brookgreen Technologies. CEO Ben O’Hanlan founded Brookgreen Technologies after spending 24 years in…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health NIH Accelerator Program helps researchers get prestigious funding
May 2, 2023
Confidence. Experience. Career-long advice. These are just some of the things that post-doctoral fellow Amy Schuster has gained while in the Clemson University/Prisma Health National Institutes of Health (NIH) Accelerator…
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SCRA Awards Company of the Year and Founder of the Year at annual summit
April 19, 2023Hundreds gathered at South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia this week, where Charleston-based GoodUnited was awarded Company of the Year, and Lanford Holloway, CEO of Columbia-based TerraStride, was awarded Founder…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Sutton, OrangeWIP
April 13, 2023
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 – Katie Skoloff, In Site Designs
April 11, 2023
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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Leadership Series – Leighton Lord, Maynard Nexsen
April 6, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Leadership Series – Dr. Gene Fant, North Greenville University
April 6, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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The Donnan/COBE Project at North Greenville University
April 6, 2023
North Greenville University is renovating the Donnan Administration Building into their new College of Business and Entrepreneurship. It is a $9.7 million project that will provide five contemporary classrooms; student…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
April 4, 2023
Builder Rocket, CloseWise, and ElectroWire were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Seed Systems, Pensievision, and Tandem Concepts received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Stefanich, Rymedi
March 28, 2023
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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Everett Sports Marketing names In Site Designs as Interior Design Firm partner for renovation of new office space in former Buttercream Bakehouse location
March 27, 2023Everett Sports Marketing (ESM), a global sports management firm providing branding and marketing consultation to elite athletes as well as corporations and institutions with business interest in sports, announced that…
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