Blackbaud appoints Tom Barth head of Investor Relations

  May 22, 2024

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that Tom Barth has been appointed head of Investor Relations (IR). In this role, Barth will report to Tony Boor, executive vice president and CFO, and will be…

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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center

  May 8, 2024

Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…

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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding

  May 7, 2024

MyVoluntier 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, 2024

South 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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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration

  March 21, 2024

SCbio, 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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Charleston Digital Corridor awarded grants for CDC Learning Center

  February 29, 2024

The Charleston Digital Corridor announced the organization has been awarded two grants of $25,000 each towards the development and promotion of the CDC Learning Center. The grants are from the…

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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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Charleston ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration

  January 17, 2024

According to a recently published 2023 Allied US Moving Migration Report, South Carolina ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration with Charleston as the standout city. The report attributes Charleston’s #1…

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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

  January 9, 2024

Efferent 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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Kognitos opens East Coast hub in Charleston

  December 5, 2023

The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Kognitos, a San Jose, CA-headquartered company, has selected Charleston, South Carolina, for their East Coast hub. The company will commence operations at the Charleston…

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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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Pixlmob

  November 16, 2023

South 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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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  November 7, 2023

CADchat 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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SC Launch Inc. invests in WAVS Custom

  October 17, 2023

South 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, 2023

Daniel 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, 2023

Members 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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SCRA celebrates 40 years

  September 12, 2023

The 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, 2023

BagValet, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Stacey Ledbetter, NFlyte

  September 5, 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 – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)

  August 15, 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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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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Entrepreneur Minute – Julie Moreland, Vizbii Technologies, Inc.

  July 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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Solunus selects Charleston for business expansion

  July 11, 2023

The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Solunus Inc., a dedicated Salesforce partner headquartered in Irving, Texas and with offices in Mexico, India and South Africa, has selected Charleston, South Carolina…

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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair

  June 27, 2023

SC 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Mike Yost, FRD Accel

  June 8, 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

  June 8, 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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SCRA announces new finance and administration director

  June 8, 2023

The 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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Peter Dunphy retires from board leadership

  May 17, 2023

After over eight years of stellar board service to the South Carolina Research Authority and its investment affiliate SC Launch Inc., Peter Dunphy has retired from the SCRA board of trustees and the…

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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

  May 2, 2023

Glossifi and SiteLabs were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Builder Rocket, CloseWise, Drobot, and PeriopHealth, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Brandon Whittington, ProTrustee

  April 19, 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 company and grant funding

  March 8, 2023

Case Studies was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Sagacity Solutions and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…

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SC Launch Inc. invests in TestedHQ

  March 7, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in TestedHQ LLC. The $300,000 investment will help the Mauldin-based startup continue its expansion as they redefine the market research industry. TestedHQ became an…

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Web Content Coordinator

  February 27, 2023

Web Content Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA00231PO23 Spartanburg, SC The Web Content Coordinator is a technical leader with experience in web technologies and web design who will oversee…

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SC Launch Inc. invests in New Forge

  February 14, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in New Forge LLC. The $250,000 investment will help the Rock Hill-based startup continue transforming the manufacturing and healthcare industries with its augmented reality…

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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy

  January 10, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

  December 6, 2022

Baleen Solutions, FinSiteful, PeriopHealth, Real Motors, and Sagacity were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Baleen Solutions, CarbonCents, Elevate Therapeutics, Incora Health, ProTrustee, and Sojourn MedTech received new…

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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp

  December 1, 2022

Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…

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Charleston Digital Corridor’s 2022 wage survey

  November 22, 2022

In its Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor announced that the average per-capita wage at companies participating in the 2022 survey is $116,149 – the largest…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Daniel Kim, Omatic

  November 10, 2022

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 members and grant funding

  November 1, 2022

Elevate Therapeutics, MacB IT Solutions, Sojourn MedTech, and 3Key Digital Marketing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Breadwinner and 3Key Digital Marketing received new grant funding. All…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in BILDIT

  September 15, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in BILDIT.  The $200,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling in the e-commerce market where…

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Vistio selects Charleston for corporate headquarters

  September 15, 2022

  The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Vistio has selected Charleston, South Carolina for their corporate headquarters. Vistio, with over twenty years of experience, helps clients across multiple industries, including…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG

  August 31, 2022

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…

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