ScanSource named U.S. Distributor of the Year by HPE Aruba Networking
June 6, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been recognized by HPE Aruba Networking as its U.S. Distributor of the Year. ScanSource received this…
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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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Entrepreneur Minute – Lindsey Calcutt, Incora Health
May 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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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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Upcountry Fiber to offer free digital literacy classes in Easley
May 2, 2023
Upcountry 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 partnered with Tri-County…
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Build Carolina awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed to support rural expansion of SC Codes
April 18, 2023
Build Carolina, headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, for the rural partnership expansion of its existing SC Codes programs in…
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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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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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Quitchet named finalist for the Most Innovative Business of the Year
January 10, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Quitchet, an app designed to streamline the home selling process, was named as a finalist for SC Biz News 2022 Reader Rankings “Most Innovative Business of the…
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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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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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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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Mercury announces agreement with Clemson Athletics to create a premium digital experience platform for athletes and fans
October 6, 2022
The collaboration will create innovative fan experiences through clemsontigers.io, a Clemson Athletics-tailored digital experience platform CLEMSON, SC – Mercury, the digital brand experience company for collegiate athletic programs, athletes, and…
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ScanSource’s Brenda McCurry recognized as a Honeywell 2021 Legend of the Industry
September 26, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced Brenda McCurry, Senior Vice President, Point of Sale and Payments, was recently named a Honeywell 2021…
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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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Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
July 21, 2022
For the fourth year in a row, Kopis’s dedication to a strong employee environment has earned it a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina. The program,…
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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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JNO Tech Accelerator Group welcomes Logicle founder as managing partner
May 9, 2022
The JNO Tech Accelerator Group, a startup accelerator based in Nashville TN, has added Dr. Jonathan Fowler as a managing partner. Dr. Fowler is the founder & CEO Logicle Analytics…
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ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nell Alverson, Courtney Cox, Stephanie Mays and…
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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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TD SYNNEX announces date, theme and location for 2022 Share the Magic Greenville annual celebration
February 23, 2022
Share the Magic to expand in 12th year from five TD SYNNEX markets to seven across North America TD SYNNEX announced today its Share the Magic annual fundraising celebration in…
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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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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for sixth consecutive year
February 2, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this…
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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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Upcountry Fiber to bring 2,800 miles of high-speed fiber internet to unserved and underserved areas of Anderson County
January 28, 2022
Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL) announce they have been selected by Anderson County…
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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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A Conversation with Danny Dorsel, SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM)
January 18, 2022
One of the few specialized public residential high schools of its kind, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) exists to push motivated young learners beyond their…
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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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SC Lowcountry and Upstate innovators partner on new AgTech development projects
January 6, 2022
Charleston-based BrightMa Farms and Greenville-based Logicle Analytics have announced a partnership to develop an integrated IoT solution for plant growth and disease monitoring. The product, known as Sproutrix, is a…
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SCBIO 2022 life sciences conference to feature FDA Executive Valerie Jensen, over 25 speakers Feb. 22-24 in Charleston
January 4, 2022
With the biggest story of 2021 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as a backdrop, the largest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene both in-person and…
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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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