SCRA announces three new Client Companies
February 5, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of three Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from…
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Four companies receive a total of $150,000 in SCRA grants
February 4, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SCRA Client Companies have recently been awarded investments for a combined total of $150,000. Tide Stop, LLC, based in Johns Island, received a…
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Immedion announces new members of managed services team in Spartanburg
January 27, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the addition of Ted Riley and Justin Richey to their Managed Services team in Spartanburg. In…
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Immedion names Monty Blight Vice President of Sales
January 23, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Monty Blight as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Monty will…
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Financial instant issuance industry veteran Jim Pond joins Matica Technologies
January 14, 2020
Pond joins a tenured and experienced instant issuance team at Matica to help continue to grow the organization’s instant issuance portfolio in the U.S. PIEDMONT, SC – Matica Technologies announced…
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SCRA delivers $694M impact on SC innovation economy
January 13, 2020
New Report Spotlights Heavy-Hitting Contributions to State Business and Job Growth In Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19), the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) played a major role in boosting jobs and…
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KIYATEC secures investment from life sciences venture fund Esperante
January 8, 2020
Agreement stems from National Cancer Institute Investor Initiatives program GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it has secured an investment from life sciences venture investment company Esperante. Investment funds…
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SCRA announces appointment of Lou Kennedy to Board’s Executive Committee
January 7, 2020
SCRA, a public, nonprofit corporation chartered to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy and foster job creation, announced the appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster of Lou Kennedy to the SCRA Board of Trustees’…
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Clemson University names David Clayton Executive Director of the International Center for Automotive Research
January 6, 2020
David Clayton has been appointed as the Executive Director for the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), after serving in an interim capacity for the last six months. Clayton, who…
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Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions
January 6, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced enhanced backup services through an expanded Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partnership with Veeam® Software,…
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SCRA announces new IPF Diamond-level Contributor
December 16, 2019
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced a new Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) Diamond-level Contributor, Evening Post Industries (EPI). Contributions to SCRA’s IPF provide individuals and corporations with the opportunity to…
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Gordian announces advancements to support federal government projects
December 13, 2019
GREENVILLE, SC – Gordian, the leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and expertise, announced today an increased commitment to Federal agencies with executive-level promotions. Federal agencies require uniquely…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Technical Architecture
December 5, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Kevin Walker as Manager of Technical Architecture. In this role, Kevin will oversee…
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Immedion welcomes Karen Lewis and Jaylee Quarles to Spartanburg team
November 20, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Karen Lewis and Jaylee Quarles at their Spartanburg location. Karen Lewis joins Immedion…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new Board Member
November 12, 2019
Dede Ramoneda brings information technology expertise and Fortune 500 leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Dorothy…
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Immedion hires Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate
November 12, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate. In his new role, Roy will help…
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Immedion promotes Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal
November 7, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal. Trent Kenelly has been promoted…
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Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations
October 27, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…
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Former IBM executive joins Ellipsis Technologies as Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships
October 9, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies today announced the addition of Harry Zolides to the Ellipsis team. Harry will immediately assume the role of Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships offering the company guidance…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment
October 1, 2019SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in 2017. . Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student learning by combining…
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KeyMark names a new Vice President of Marketing
October 1, 2019
KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, has named Greg Aiken as Vice President of Marketing. As Vice President of Marketing, Aiken will oversee all KeyMark marketing initiatives.…
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ScanSource names Chief Revenue Officer
October 1, 2019
John Eldh brings proven leadership to drive sales growth and partner experience at ScanSource ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced John Eldh has joined the…
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New partnership unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students through state tax credit programs
September 16, 2019
Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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ScanSource announces plan to divest certain businesses outside of US, Canada and Brazil
August 20, 2019
Enhances focus on digital distribution business globally ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) announced that it initiated plans to sell certain businesses outside of the United States, Canada and Brazil (the “Planned…
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South Carolina native, Justin Evans, named PC Matic Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
August 14, 2019
PC Matic, the world’s only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced that it has appointed Justin Evans, who formerly served as the company’s Vice President of Government Sales, as the company’s…
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Boatwright joins KeyMark, Inc. operations team
August 13, 2019
Lillian Boatwright has joined the KeyMark, Inc. operations team as Operations Coordinator out of their Liberty, SC headquarters. A native of Upstate SC, Lillian attended Coker College where she earned…
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A Conversation with Andrew Kurtz, Kopis
August 12, 2019
Kopis is a Greenville, S.C.-based technology firm focused on providing software and cloud solutions to businesses and state agencies in the Southeast. With a growing team of over 40 employees,…
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Former Shopify Plus executive joins Ellipsis Technologies as Vice Chairman
July 29, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies announced the addition of Jamie Sutton to the Ellipsis team. Jamie will immediately fill the role of Vice Chairman offering the company guidance on its eCommerce technologies. Jamie…
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Immedion welcomes Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive for Spartanburg
July 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive. In his new role, Drew will be…
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Pacolet Milliken launches new interactive research website for industrial land portfolio
July 23, 2019
The website, pacoletindustrial.com, is designed for site selection groups, economic advocacy groups and industrial users with the goal of providing a comprehensive resource for site search online. Pacolet Milliken, a private…
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BlackBerry appoints SYNNEX Corporation as new American distributor
July 22, 2019
BlackBerry Limited announced a new distribution agreement in the United States with SYNNEX Corporation and its Westcon-Comstor division, which focuses on security, collaboration, networking, and data center solution. SYNNEX now distributes…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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Computational chemistry conference at Furman spurs innovation, academic diversity
July 10, 2019
More than 100 chemists from across the nation will convene in Greenville when Furman University hosts the 18th annual MERCURY Conference for Undergraduate Computational Chemistry July 15-19. Founded in 2001,…
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Furman Provost, Chemistry Professor George Shields awarded $333,358 NSF-RUI grant
July 2, 2019
George Shields, vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been awarded a $333,358 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)…
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Immedion hires new Vice President of Managed Services
July 2, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brandon Myers as Vice President of Managed Services. In his new role,…
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ScanSource enables partners to grow recurring revenue with intY’s innovative cloud platform, CASCADE
July 1, 2019
CASCADE’s Partner Insights™ tool helps sell, track, and renew seats and subscriptions critical to success in the digital world ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) today announced the acquisition of intY and its…
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ScanSource acquires UK-based cloud services distributor
July 1, 2019
ScanSource Enables Partners to Grow Recurring Revenue with intY’s Innovative Cloud Platform, CASCADE ScanSource, Inc. announced the acquisition of intY and its award-winning CASCADE cloud services distribution platform. As an…
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ChartSpan raises $15 million Series A Round led by BIP Capital
June 10, 2019
ChartSpan announced that it has raised a Series A funding round of $15 million led by BIP Capital. Other investors participating in the round included Blue Heron Capital, Bailey Southwell…
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VentureSouth leads investment rounds for two Greenville-based startups
June 6, 2019
VentureSouth announced that it recently led investment rounds for two Greenville-based startups—a Series Seed Investment for Offsite and a Series A Investment for Zylö Therapeutics. Founded by the former Iron Yard…
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Kopis named to SC Best Places to Work List
June 5, 2019
2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina Kopis was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This fourteenth annual program was created by…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
May 30, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The innovative, Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in January 2017. Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student…
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Green Cloud recognized as a Top Workplace in South Carolina for three consecutive years
May 28, 2019
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, has been awarded a “Top Workplace 2019” honor in South Carolina for third year in a row. “Top Workplaces” is…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Project Management Practice
May 21, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Kevin Phillips to Manager of Project Management Practice. Kevin, who holds an MBA…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Immedion hires Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for Managed IT Services in Spartanburg
April 30, 2019
Immedion LLC, announced the hiring of Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for their Managed IT Services. In his new role, Kent will be responsible for representing Immedion’s suite of Managed…
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KeyMark expands robotic process automation offerings by adding Blue Prism
April 9, 2019
KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, announced a new strategic partnership with Blue Prism. Blue Prism, an automation technology pioneer and the company who coined the term…
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Recovr receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
April 9, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Recovr, a Clemson-based company developing innovative physical therapy tools. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, in 2014 and previously received…
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Immedion promotes Dan Logsdon to Site Operations Technical Lead
March 21, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced that Dan Logsdon has been promoted to Site Operations Technical Lead. In his new role, Dan…
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Ellipsis Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
March 20, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies recently received a $100,000 investment from SC Launch, Inc. The Greenville-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in December 2015 and received the first investment,…
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