ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business

  August 3, 2021

Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the promotion of Tony Sorrentino to President,…

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Giant Oak expands footprint to Greenville

  July 28, 2021

Giant Oak, Inc. announced its expansion to Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2013, Giant Oak is the leading data-screening innovator that operates at the frontiers of behavioral science and machine…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  July 13, 2021

ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jon-Michial Carter, ChartSpan

  July 8, 2021

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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VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice

  June 29, 2021

  The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…

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First-ever “National Barcode Day” to be celebrated on June 26

  June 24, 2021

Barcoding, Inc., Datalogic, and ScanSource, Inc. Commemorate Creation of the Revolutionary Barcode in 1974 Three pioneers in the barcoding industry have come together to co-sponsor the first-ever National Barcode Day…

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STL establishing operations in Kershaw County

  June 23, 2021

$23 million investment will create 120 new jobs over the next few years Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a leading digital network integration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County.…

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Cliff Holekamp elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors

  June 23, 2021

Cliff Holekamp, cofounder and managing director of Cultivation Capital, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. board of directors. SC Launch, Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South…

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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure

  June 22, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…

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KeyMark names Clay Tuten Vice President of Marketing

  June 11, 2021

KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, has named Clay Tuten as Vice President of Marketing. As Vice President of Marketing, Tuten will oversee all KeyMark marketing initiatives.…

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ScanSource appoints Rachel Hayden as Chief Information Officer 

  June 9, 2021

More than 25 years of IT experience with a strong emphasis on business transformation and strategy ScanSource, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Rachel Hayden as Senior Executive…

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ScanSource appoints Rachel Hayden as Chief Information Officer

  June 9, 2021

GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Rachel Hayden as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and Funding

  June 8, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces AICG, Bird Dog Deals, and Validide Corporation being accepted as Member Companies and approved for grant funding. In addition, Carolina Diagnostic Solutions, Dynamic Flow…

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KIYATEC announces investment from Seae Ventures and

  May 3, 2021

Names Co-founder and Managing Partner Jason Robart to its Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc announced that it secured a $2.5 million investment from Boston-based healthcare service and…

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SCRA invests in Land Intelligence, Inc.

  April 27, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, second investment of $200,000 in Land Intelligence, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is a technology- enabled business offering software solutions…

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SYNNEX Corporation announces distribution agreement with Citrix

  April 19, 2021

SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS).  Under…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and funding

  April 7, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted…

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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack

  March 30, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…

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SCRA announces new SC Launch Director

  March 23, 2021

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Matt Bell was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc. Bell replaces Russell Cook who…

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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies

  March 2, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Eric Hester, Umbrella Technology Group

  February 25, 2021

Many IT companies come in with big promises, a good start, and then disappear until you have problems. Eric Hester founded Umbrella Technology Group with the idea of creating something…

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Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County

  February 25, 2021

$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…

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Vikor Scientific and Quantgene partner to launch SerenityTM – ground-breaking advancement in precision genomics, personalized medicine

  February 19, 2021

Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…

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SCRA announces investment in drone-related startup, UASidekick

  February 16, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in UASidekick, Inc., a Greenville-based drone software company. UASidekick became an SC Launch Member Company in…

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Pozyx opens office in Greenville to support U.S. growth

  February 10, 2021

POZYX, pioneers in accurate positioning solutions with ultra-wideband (UWB), is opening a dedicated U.S. office to support its growth in North-America. With a physical presence in Greenville, South Carolina, Pozyx…

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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report

  January 27, 2021

Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…

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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies

  January 26, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…

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A Conversation with Keith Coker, CEO, Green Cloud Technologies

  November 19, 2020

Founded in 2011 by accomplished entrepreneurs from Greenville, Green Cloud Technologies is one of 63 South Carolina-based companies included in the 2020 Inc. 5000 of Fastest Growing Companies in America.…

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ScanSource announces new Chief Financial Officer

  November 18, 2020

New CFO brings strong SaaS solutions experience for next phase of strategy and growth ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced that Steve…

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ScanSource announces new Chief Financial Officer

  November 18, 2020

New CFO brings strong SaaS solutions experience for next phase of strategy and growth ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Steve Jones will join…

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Joi social selling tool launches WeFunder campaign

  November 13, 2020

Booster TV, a Greenville-based software company, announces the launch of its public fundraising on WeFunder, allowing any member of the public to become a shareholder. Booster is the team behind…

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SCRA announces Accepted and Funded Companies

  November 11, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Cruzzle, Inc. and RAAMP, LLC as new Member Companies, and Indiemark, LLC (dba Email Industries) being approved for grant funding. Cruzzle has been accepted as a…

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SCRA announces new SC Academic Innovations Director

  October 14, 2020

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations. Malik will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the SC…

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ScanSource appoints new board member

  October 8, 2020

Frank Emory brings extensive legal, economic development, and executive leadership experience to the Board ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank…

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InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists

  September 27, 2020

InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…

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SCRA client company Reporting Xpress becomes Tableau technology partner

  September 9, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its SC Launch client company, Reporting Xpress, is now a technology partner of global business intelligence software company, Tableau. As part of Tableau’s partner…

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