SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy
January 12, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…
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Immedion welcomes Alex Craft as Sales Executive for Greenville and Asheville
November 19, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced today the hiring of Alex Craft for the position of Sales Executive. In his new role, Alex will represent Immedion’s products…
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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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RedSail Technologies, LLC positioned to buy PioneerRx® to transform community pharmacy
November 18, 2020
RedSail Technologies, LLC, has signed an agreement to acquire PioneerRx, LLC. The transaction is currently undergoing a standard regulatory review and will close upon receipt of approval. PioneerRx, an innovator…
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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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Earnnest appoints Russell Smith as General Manager of Earnnest Enterprise
September 22, 2020
Leading Real Estate Payments Company Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Innovator Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced the launch of its new Earnnest Enterprise…
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Immedion hires Jeff Sluder as Customer Service Manager for Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg
September 15, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Jeff Sluder as Customer Service Manager for their Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg…
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IMS Solutions Group names Steve Newman Sales and Marketing Manager
September 10, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, is pleased to announce that Steve Newman has been named Sales and Marketing Manager for the company. In his new…
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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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ScanSource and Intelisys named to prestigious statewide and regional Best Places to Work lists
September 4, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC–ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, and California-based Intelisys, a ScanSource company, and the nation’s leading provider of technology services, have both…
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SCRA graduate company, TerraStride, ranks as South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Software Company
September 2, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) SC Launch, Inc. Graduate Portfolio Company, TerraStride, Inc., made Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for 2020. TerraStride is 624th…
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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County
September 1, 2020
Expansion Will Create 25 New Jobs Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new…
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InnoVision Awards Forum “Leading Beyond the Crisis” webinar series features Van Robotics – August 20
August 17, 2020Webinar Series – August 20 InnoVision Awards, a South Carolina-based organization that has focused on recognizing innovative SC companies for more than 20 years, is continuing its summer webinar series…
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ScanSource announces agreement to sell Latin America business outside of Brazil to Intcomex
August 10, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its products businesses in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru and its Miami-based export operations (the “Latin America business…
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A Conversation with Sam Konduros, SCBIO
August 4, 2020
SCBIO is the official state affiliate of BIO – the U.S. Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO champions biotechnology and its potential to provide better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and…
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ScanSource initiates $30 million expense reduction plan
July 27, 2020
Reports preliminary fourth quarter fiscal year 2020 net sales Hosts investor conference call today, 7/23/20, at 5:00 pm ET ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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ScanSource reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion with creation of dedicated program
July 20, 2020
Company also appoints first Chief Diversity Officer, Ken Peterson ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the creation of its comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion…
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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments
July 16, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…
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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera
July 13, 2020
Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…
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Ellipsis Technologies announces partnership with Convesio
July 13, 2020
Ellipsis Technologies announced a partnership with San Francisco-based Convesio, the premier hosting platform for WordPress site owners and agencies. With this partnership the Ellipsis Human Presence ™ security plugin will…
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Connect for Good GVL program shares over 10,000 meals
July 8, 2020
Partnership of Local Businesses Delivers Thousands of Meals GREENVILLE, SC – Advoco, a leading EAM software consulting firm, hosts Connect, an annual user conference in Greenville, SC. This year the…
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University of South Carolina’s Dr. Iarossi elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
July 7, 2020
Dr. Juliana Iarossi, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. Board of Directors.…
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IMS Solutions Group promotes Kim Anderson to Director of Accounting
July 1, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, announced today the promotion of Kim Anderson to Director of Accounting. As such, Kim will oversee the day to day…
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences joins KIYATEC clinical study of test to predict pre-treatment response to ovarian cancer drugs
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has joined the growing roster of institutions participating…
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SCRA funds additional $1.5 million in response to COVID-19
June 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. have dedicated an additional $1.5 million in funding to support businesses…
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Clear Touch Collage software wins 2020 EdTech Breakthrough Award
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Clear Touch® announced that EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, has selected Clear…
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KIYATEC advancing functional ex vivo 3D cell culture models
June 22, 2020
Key evidence to be presented at AACR 2020 GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it will present data at the 2020 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting,…
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IMS Solutions Group promotes Edward MacMillan to Senior Director of Support Services
June 18, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, announced the promotion of Edward MacMillan to Senior Director of Support Services. In this role, Edward will lead IMS Solutions…
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SCRA announces new Industry Partnership Fund position
June 17, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Andy Olsen was named Business Development Manager on June 1st. The Business Development Manager role is a new one solely focused…
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Immedion hires Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for Greenville
June 16, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for their Greenville location. In her new role, Sheldon will work to ensure…
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Seven companies receive almost $300,000 in SCRA grants
June 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are…
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SCRA announces two new client companies
June 2, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Foresight Data Systems, LLC, located in Columbia, is developing a new,…
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Pandemic Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Loss Prevention webinar – June 9
May 28, 2020
What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to your customers and clients in today’s digital world? This question has become increasingly important as more employees are working from home. On…
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KIYATEC adds clinical and reimbursement experience to Board as clinical testing validation progresses
May 26, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced on May 8 the appointment of Bruce Nash, MD, MBA, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Nash brings over 30 years of executive-level healthcare…
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A Conversation with Diana Doukas, Facebook
May 25, 2020
Facebook released results of a report from 86,000 small businesses showing the damaging effects of the COVID-19 recession. The results revealed that nearly one third of small businesses have gone…
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Six companies receive a total of $250,000 in SCRA grants
May 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces six SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $250,000. Four companies have received SCRA Acceleration Grants. These grants…
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NNSA and the VA continue partnership with Gordian through new contract awards leveraging RSMeans data solutions
May 19, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Gordian has been awarded a $1.4 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue their subscription of RSMeans Data Online Complete Full Library and…
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ScanSource announces third quarter results
May 13, 2020
GREENVILLE, S.C. – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2020. Quarter ended March…
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Immedion promotes Kevin Mills to Director of Customer Service
May 13, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced today the promotion of Kevin Mills to Director of Customer Service. In his new role, Kevin will be responsible for the…
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ScanSource announces third quarter results
May 12, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2020. Quarter ended March…
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ScanSource appoints new board member
May 11, 2020
Jeff Rodek brings extensive software technology solutions industry leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey…
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Venture Carolina and Sharpen offer free mental health app to entrepreneurs in SC
May 8, 2020
Venture Carolina, an educational nonprofit whose mission is to support entrepreneurs in the Carolinas, is making its Sharpen Founder mental health app available for free to all entrepreneurs in South…
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VentureSouth invests in two early-stage companies
May 6, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it recently invested in two southeastern early-stage companies: MemberHub and Reveal Mobile. VentureSouth completed its investment in MemberHub last week, as the company finalized its Series A…
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