Fintech platform WayThru names top industry veteran Jason Yates as new Client Operations and Engagement Director
October 9, 2024Yates joins the pioneering AI-based debt resolution software company to lead national rollout after successful beta WayThru, an industry-leading AI-based digital platform for managing and resolving debt obligations, has announced…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences coming to the Greenville Convention Center this holiday season!
September 24, 2024Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, which have sold more than seven million tickets worldwide, will open at…
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A Conversation with Ric Hoke, Founder, WAVS Custom
September 11, 2024WAVS 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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ScanSource releases fiscal year 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report
September 4, 2024ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, released its annual Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting ScanSource’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and progress for…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Case Status
August 27, 2024South 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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ScanSource launches Integrated Solutions and Services Group
August 16, 2024Announces acquisition of Advantix ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the creation of its Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) group. The ISS…
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ScanSource acquires Resourcive
August 12, 2024Resourcive is a leading Technology Value Creation partner ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the acquisition of Resourcive, a leading technology advisor.…
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SCRA opens new Greenville office
July 10, 2024South Carolina Research Authority recently held a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its new office. Its Upstate region staff is now located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, where…
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TrebleHook joins South Carolina Research Authority as a Member Company
July 8, 2024TrebleHook announced its acceptance as a member company of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). This membership marks a significant milestone for TrebleHook, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth…
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Intelisys appoints Ken Mills as new president
July 3, 2024Mills brings depth of channel experience to leadership position Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, announced the appointment of Ken Mills…
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Graham helps secure $45 million in federal funding for South Carolina Tech Hub
July 3, 2024U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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AT&T invests $1.4+ billion in South Carolina
June 11, 2024By Terrence Ford Vice President of External Affairs AT&T South Carolina In South Carolina, we invested more than $1.4 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more…
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SCRA announces new member company and grant funding
June 4, 2024MyUI.AI and SMPL-C were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. MASDEV received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits, Startup Resources, can…
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CRN recognizes ScanSource and Intelisys leaders on the 2024 Women of the Channel List
May 13, 2024ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named seven ScanSource and Intelisys leaders…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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SCRA announces new member benefits program
May 6, 2024South Carolina Research Authority unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA‘s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the…
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Upcountry Fiber to build broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of Pickens County to reach more than 9,100 addresses
March 27, 2024$17.75 million project to help bridge the “digital divide” for the underserved Underserved areas of Pickens County in parts of the Liberty, Dacusville and Six Mile areas will soon have…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time
February 21, 2024South 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, 2024SCbio, 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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Omron Automation selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2024$9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in 5 years Omron Automation (OMRON), a global leader in industrial automation technology, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s…
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Five ScanSource and Intelisys executives named 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs
February 8, 2024Tony Sorrentino, Bob Farbak, Cody Fritz, Stephanie Mays and Michael Raspanti named to prestigious annual list ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for eighth consecutive year
January 31, 2024ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been named to FORTUNE’s 2024 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this year’s list marks…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 9, 2024Efferent Labs and Lucie Medical were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. EHG South received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup…
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Colliers promotes Kathleen Umholtz to Information Technology Coordinator for South Carolina offices
December 20, 2023Colliers | South Carolina announces that Kathleen Umholtz has been promoted to Information Technology (I.T.) Coordinator for the firm’s statewide operations. Umholtz’s role is to provide on-demand technical support and…
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ScanSource named Distributor of the Year by Extreme Networks
December 13, 2023ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been recognized by Extreme Networks, a leader in cloud networking, as 2023 Distributor of the Year. ScanSource received…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.3 million to Upstate children’s charities
December 12, 2023A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Pendleton Place receive funding for critical operations TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created by Peter Larocque, President…
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Intelisys named 2023 US & Canada TSD Partner at Zoom Sales Awards
December 10, 2023GREENVILLE, SC– Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, announced that the Company is a recipient of the 2023 Zoom Partner Awards…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 5, 2023Construx, 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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Pixlmob
November 16, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Pixlmob. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company, which provides an easier way for…
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Rymedi raises $9M to expand impact on healthcare infrastructure with blockchain-secured platform
November 9, 2023Rymedi platform’s unrivaled security is transforming healthcare data exchange GREENVILLE, SC – Rymedi, a healthcare data exchange platform with advanced blockchain security, announced a Series A totaling $9 million with…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2023CADchat and Saluda Manufacturing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Borealis Global Advisory, DRAHOLA Technologies, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA…
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Intelisys honors Top Supplier Partners at ScanSource Channel Connect 2023
October 18, 2023Intelisys, a ScanSource company, and a leading technology services distributor of connectivity and cloud services, has announced the Company’s 2023 Top Supplier Channel Managers and Supplier Partners. The recognition honors…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in WAVS Custom
October 17, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in WAVS Custom. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company and explore new markets for…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in SiteLabs
October 10, 2023Daniel Gambrell, investment associate, SCRA, Darren Schaupp, co-founder and CEO, SiteLabs South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in SiteLabs. The $250,000 investment will help the Seneca-based startup scale…
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SCRA announced New Member Companies and grant funding
October 3, 2023Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…
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Intelisys’ Mayka Rosales-Peterson named to Channel Futures DE&I 101 list
October 3, 2023Rosales-Peterson recognized for driving diversity, equity and inclusion. ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has announced that Mayka Rosales-Peterson has been named to the Channel…
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SCRA celebrates 40 years
September 12, 2023The South Carolina Research Authority continues celebrating 40 years of fueling South Carolina’s innovation economy. Our celebratory 40th Anniversary video showcases our organization’s history, innovative founders, our dedicated team, and…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
September 7, 2023BagValet, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Aravis BioTech, CloseWise, Ortho-Dx, and Sagacity Solutions received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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ScanSource announces appointment of new Board Member
August 22, 2023Vernon Nagel brings extensive executive leadership experience and financial expertise to the ScanSource Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to…
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Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)
August 15, 2023The 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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Carolina Crescent Consortium applies to Economic Development Administration for federal designation
August 14, 2023The application responds to Greenville-Anderson being identified as #1 in the US in strong economic capabilities with significant unrealized potential by building on our strengths to become a global leader…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 2023Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has launched a new…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 1, 2023DRAHOLA 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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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair
June 27, 2023SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 8, 2023NeuroHope 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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SCRA announces new finance and administration director
June 8, 2023The South Carolina Research Authority announced its new director of finance and administration, Laura Terry, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of SCRA’s finance and administration function. She also serves…
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