Immedion Partners with SolidFire to Deliver Guaranteed Cloud Storage Performance
June 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, today launched its all-SSD Cloud storage platform offering…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Commemorates Investment
June 4, 2015SC Launch Portfolio Company Receives “Big Check” CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today presented a $200,000 “big check” to Greenville-based BarberWind Turbines, commemorating the investmentthey received…
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AT&T Prepared To Keep Customers Connected During Hurricane Season
June 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – AT&T* is committed to keep its customers connected during the upcoming hurricane season – before, during and after storms – and has one of the industry’s largest and…
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Greenville, S.C. Tech Executive Elected to CompTIA Board of Directors
June 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – CompTIA, the information technology (IT) industry association, today announced the members of its Board of Directors for 2015-16. The board includes a technology industry executives from Greenville,…
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KEMET Receives Global Operations Excellence Award from TTI
June 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of electronics components, is proud to announce that it has been awarded TTI’s Global Operations Excellence Award. In its fourth year, the…
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eGroup, Lori Sussman Named to 2015 CRN Women of the Channel Power 50
June 1, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – eGroup, Technology Solutions for Serious Competitors, announced today that Lori Sussman, Vice President, Services has been named to The Channel Company’s prestigious 2015 CRN® Women of the…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Approval
June 1, 2015SC Launch Board Authorizes Investment for Charleston Company SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently approved an investment in Charleston Pharma, based in Charleston, S.C. Charleston Pharma…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Partnership
June 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the partnership of Charleston-based SC Launch Program Client, Job Market Maker, and Resource Partner Network member, Silicon Harbor Communications. “We are pleased to…
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Charlie Banks, Managing Director, Capital Angels
May 31, 2015The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Blackbaud, Inc. to Present at the Evercore ISI Industry Cloud Symposium Investor Conference
May 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced that President and CEO, Mike Gianoni,…
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South Carolina Business Recognized in Google’s National Economic Impact Report
May 27, 2015Beija-Flor Jeans Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet COLUMBIA, SC – Google released its annual Economic Impact Report, a study highlighting the economic…
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ITT Corporation Expanding Oconee County Manufacturing Operations
May 21, 2015Company Expands Testing Facility As Part Of Expected $2.5 Million, Five-year Investment In Plant OCONEE, SC – ITT Corporation announced today that it is expanding its manufacturing operations in Oconee County by…
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Call for Entries 2015 InnoVision Awards
May 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The InnoVision Awards Program is South Carolina’s premier awards program focused exclusively on celebrating and promoting technological innovation. InnoVision provides an opportunity for high visibility and exposure for your organization…
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Electric Guard Dog Announces New National Accounts Director
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Electric Guard Dog, the #1 Theft Deterrent Service, announced today that the company has promoted Regional Sales Executive Jason Reed to National Accounts Director, effective immediately. He will…
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ScanSource Conferences Make $1.6M Impact on Local Economy
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is hosting its second Partner Conference of the year in Greenville this…
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ScanSource Conferences Make $1.6M Impact on Local Economy
May 20, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is hosting its second Partner Conference of the year in Greenville this…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New Companies
May 19, 2015Four Clients, Two Resource Partners Accepted into SC Launch Program SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of four new companies into its SC Launch Program and two companies…
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3D Systems Manufacturing the Future Now at RAPID 2015
May 18, 2015— Booth to feature direct metal, multi-material and vibrant full-color 3D printers and reimagined engineer’s desktop — Showcasing 3DS’ digital thread, incorporating scanning, design and production for medical, aerospace, automotive,…
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Mike Murphy, Founder, CEO, Softdocs
May 17, 2015The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Engenius to announce 2015 Grants Process
May 15, 2015Engenius Tipping of the Hats Celebration What: The Engenius Tipping of the Hats Celebration honors the nine recipients of Engenius Grants as well as announces the 2015 campaign. When: Monday,…
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Engenius to announce 2015 Grants Process
May 15, 2015Engenius Tipping of the Hats Celebration What: The Engenius Tipping of the Hats Celebration honors the nine recipients of Engenius Grants as well as announces the 2015 campaign. When: Monday,…
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Charleston businessman gives $25 million to build new hospital
May 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has announced a $25 million gift from Charleston businessman Shawn Jenkins to help build the new MUSC Children’s Hospital and…
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Rise in advanced manufacturing drives need for Lowcountry graduate degrees
May 13, 2015CLEMSON, SC – A growing number of advanced manufacturing companies in the Lowcountry want their employees to seek graduate degrees in engineering and science while they work, but the opportunity…
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Kopis aims to cut through South Carolina software problems
May 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s premier software consulting firm announced a new name, a new market and a new giving campaign all aimed at strengthening the state’s information technology sector.…
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Kopis aims to cut through South Carolina software problems
May 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s premier software consulting firm announced a new name, a new market and a new giving campaign all aimed at strengthening the state’s information technology sector.…
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Business management’s Jason Thatcher to head global technology association
May 11, 2015CLEMSON — Jason Thatcher, professor of Information Systems in the management department of the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University, has been elected president of the Association for…
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Select Registry Teams with Tesla Motors
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to Tesla Motors Destination Charging program and 170+ forward-thinking, business-savvy, and environmentally-conscious Select Registry member properties, roadtrips just got easier for Tesla Model S owners. The Tesla…
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Stephen Colbert Announces Funding for Nearly 1,000 South Carolina Classroom Projects on DonorsChoose.org
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Stephen Colbert announced today that he has partnered with Share Fair Nation and ScanSource to fund every classroom project in South Carolina on DonorsChoose.org. Together, the three…
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Benefitfocus to Present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Milt Alpern, will present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference in Miami.…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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Engenius teaches Google Adwords, SEO to Upstate small businesses
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius continues its two-part series on web marketing for small businesses this week with a focus on specific tactics that earn measurable results. Engenius’ Managing Partner Chris…
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Engenius teaches Google Adwords, SEO to Upstate small businesses
May 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius continues its two-part series on web marketing for small businesses this week with a focus on specific tactics that earn measurable results. Engenius’ Managing Partner Chris…
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Converting Landfill Gas to Hydrogen: A Novel Green Energy Initiative – EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Russ Keller, May 12, 2015
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Can researchers make hydrogen fuel cell technology an affordable reality for transportation companies and energy providers? Russ Keller of South Carolina Research Authority will present findings from…
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How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015
May 9, 2015Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…
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Survey Finds Moms Crave Technology This Mother’s Day
May 9, 2015Research conducted by Verizon Wireless also uncovers a disconnect between the gifts mom wants this Mother’s Day versus the gifts their kids think they want. GREENVILLE, SC – A new…
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Green Cloud Technologies Awarded $1.5M Healthcare Contract
May 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a Cloud technology solutions provider was awarded a multi-year $1.5M services contract by a leading regional technology solutions provider. Green Cloud will provide a virtual,…
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Michael Maher, CEO, Horizon Project Foundation
May 9, 2015LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Michael…
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How Does a Health System Learn? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with MUSC’s Dr. Leslie Lenert, June 9, 2015
May 9, 2015Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC – How does a health system learn? Is it possible for laboratory findings to make an…
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Benefitfocus Announces First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
May 6, 2015Total revenue of $42.7 million grew 39% year-over-year Employer revenue of $20.9 million grew 57% year-over-year CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today…
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Concepts to Companies Announces the Launch and $1.35 Million of Funding for its Startup Factory
May 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Two experienced business leaders, Brian McSharry and John Warner, have launched Concepts to Companies, a startup factory. $1.35 million has been invested in Concepts to Companies to…
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Bosch Security Systems opens new distribution center in Spartanburg County
May 6, 2015GREER, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a supplier of security, safety and communications products and services, will celebrate the opening of its newly-constructed distribution center in Greer, S.C. Executives from the…
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Brian Boruff Joins Blackbaud as Enterprise Customer Business Unit President
May 4, 2015Fortune 100 executive brings more than 30 years of high tech leadership CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable…
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Jon-Michial Carter, CEO, ChartSpan
May 3, 2015UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. A Conversation with Jon-Michial Carter, CEO, ChartSpan Entrepreneurship.…
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10-x Group Named to 2 Top Content Marketing & SEO Lists
April 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In the past month, 10-x Group has received two notable distinctions in the content marketing and digital industry. The content marketing and PR agency was first included in a…
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Immedion Hires Justin Fianchino as Account Executive
April 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced the hiring of Justin Fianchino as Account…
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Charlotte Startup Launches Scholarship Search Engine to Help Families Pay for College
April 29, 2015GoodCall leverages search technology and advanced algorithms to streamline and secure the scholarship search process for students and their families INDIAN LAND, SC – GoodCall, a Charlotte-based tech startup backed by…
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Greenville Tech Foundation to Host International Business Leader Carlos Ghosn
April 27, 2015Chairman and CEO of Renault-Nissan Alliance to Speak at Signature Fundraiser Event GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Tech Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive executive Carlos Ghosn at its signature…
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Workforce Opportunity Summit to Bring Together IT Professionals and Education Partners
April 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In an effort to continue dialogue with Greenville County businesses about future information technology skills needs, Greenville Technical College, in cooperation with Apprenticeship Carolina, will host a…
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SCRA Leading Panels, Talking Innovation at Dig South
April 27, 2015Annual Event Held in Charleston This Week SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced that it will have several roles in this week’s DIG South event. Both SCRA representatives…
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Workforce Opportunity Summit to Bring Together IT Professionals and Education Partners
April 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In an effort to continue dialogue with Greenville County businesses about future information technology skills needs, Greenville Technical College, in cooperation with Apprenticeship Carolina, will host a…
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