BJU students awarded South Carolina Research Authority membership

  October 24, 2022

Soil Economy LLC, an agricultural technology startup founded by Bob Jones University students, was recently admitted as a member of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Joe Simpson and Reagan Riddell, seniors majoring in…

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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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JNO Accelerator puts down roots in Greenville

  September 2, 2022

The JNO Accelerator, a Nashville startup technology accelerator that brought on local company founder Dr. Jonathan Fowler as managing partner in May, has officially moved its global headquarters to Greenville.…

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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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ScanSource names Chief People Officer

  August 1, 2022

ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the appointment of Alex Conde to Chief People Officer. In this role, Conde will lead the Company’s…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Bob Morgan, Quitchet

  July 28, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Tina Zwolinski, skillsgapp

  July 25, 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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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper

  July 20, 2022

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…

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Danny Tang named chief information officer at Furman

  July 15, 2022

Danny Tang has been named chief information officer and associate vice president for technology at Furman. Tang will be a member of the Senior Administrative Team and will report to…

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Kopis earns spot on VAR 100 list by Accounting Today

  July 13, 2022

Leading software developer Kopis has been ranked on the VAR 100 list by Accounting Today as one of the leading value-added resellers in the accounting space. The VAR 100 list…

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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO

  July 5, 2022

In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Erick Arbé, Arbé Digital

  April 20, 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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Boatwright joins BoomtownROI sales team

  April 4, 2022

Lillian Boatwright has joined the BoomTown sales team as Sales Operations Manager out of their Charleston, SC headquarters. A native of Upstate SC, Lillian attended DW Daniel High School and…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Walter Kaufmann, P3 USA, Inc.

  March 29, 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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Senior Information Security Engineer

  March 24, 2022

Senior Information Security Engineer University of South Carolina Upstate STA01412PO21 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu This position, the Senior Information Security Engineer, is the primary leader of information security efforts at the…

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Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County

  March 8, 2022

More than $37 million investment will create 203 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology…

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SCRA’s new members and grant funding

  March 1, 2022

Apex Orthopedic Technologies, Bottle Titan, Checkeeper, and Clear Water Care Coordination were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Checkeeper, Clear Water Care Coordination, and Rainwalk Technology received…

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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia

  February 14, 2022

Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…

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ScanSource, Inc. names John Eldh as President

  February 9, 2022

Eldh to champion ScanSource’s hybrid distribution growth strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced today that John Eldh has been named President…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

  February 1, 2022

AlphaIntro, Arista Orthopedics, Copyt, Playfora, ProTrustee, and Rymedi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. TestedHQ received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access…

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Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

  January 25, 2022

$264 million investment will create 40 new jobs Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Greenidge Generation), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency mining and power generation company committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations, today announced…

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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech

  January 24, 2022

Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…

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SCRA produces over one billion dollar impact on South Carolina’s economy

  January 11, 2022

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) marked a strong year in 2021. The impact on South Carolina’s innovation economy was over a billion dollars. The total amount includes jobs supported, the…

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KIYATEC, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County

  December 14, 2021

Company investing $5 million and creating 91 new jobs KIYATEC, Inc. today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $5 million investment will create 91 new jobs. Founded…

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Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville

  December 1, 2021

Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…

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A Conversation with Lori Moylan, Public Policy Manager, Meta

  November 22, 2021

In late October, the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that the company will no longer be called Facebook, but rather, Meta. The goal? Bring together the company’s apps and…

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DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)

  November 10, 2021

In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…

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SC Launch, Inc. announces second investment in Hank AI

  November 3, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. has made its second investment into Hank AI. This $200,000 investment will help the artificial intelligence company continue its strong…

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Programmer Analyst

  September 30, 2021

Summary: Responsible for providing technical support to users of the colleges’ administrative systems; serve as the first level contact for functional/technical staff members. Provide technical support to various departments. Reports…

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Evanesce establishing operations in Hampton County

  September 10, 2021

$17 million investment will create 78 new jobs Evanesce, a sustainable technology innovator, today announced new operations in Hampton County. The $17 million investment will create 78 new jobs. Founded…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  September 7, 2021

Advent Innovations, LLC and DPX Technologies, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and awarded grant funding. Parimer Scientific, LLC and Prewrite, Inc. have been…

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307 Job Opportunities Open at Concentrix Greenville

  August 30, 2021

Concentrix Greenville continues to grow with more than 307 Customer Service Advisor, Transaction Processors, Sales Advisors positions available to the Greenville community, including both on-site and work-at-home opportunities. Concentrix is…

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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth

  August 27, 2021

Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year, Initiates annual financial outlook for FY22, Announces new $100 million share repurchase authorization GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:…

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Dominion Energy contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation

  August 26, 2021

Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including grants to eligible SCRA Member Companies and to…

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SCRA announces investment in cybersecurity startup, Hook Security

  August 24, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in Hook Security. The Greenville-based startup is a cybersecurity training provider focused on reducing the risks…

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Weston, Inc. launches interactive Southeast Industrial Properties website

  August 12, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…

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