VisiGrow LLC joins PivotSC

  August 12, 2018

Wouldn’t it be nice, if your plant could tell you it needs more water or less light? VisiGrow aims to provide the technology for today’s farmer to do just that.…

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Viatec receives SC Launch, Inc. investment

  August 1, 2018

SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Viatec. The Greenville-based company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in 2016. Viatec, Inc.  has developed an…

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Cognosante leases space at 1901 Main Street in Columbia

  August 1, 2018

Downtown office tower attracted tenant with premier amenities and prime location on Main Street. Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson represented AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in the lease of 11,441 square feet of…

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Cliently receives SC Launch, Inc. investment

  July 20, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized an investment for Cliently, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in July 2017. Cliently is…

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Cliently receives SC Launch, Inc. investment

  July 19, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized an investment for Cliently, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in July 2017. Cliently is…

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Acumen IT founder David Pence addresses DattoCon18

  June 27, 2018

Acumen IT, one of the top IT consulting firms in the southeast, was invited to speak during DattoCon18, June 18-20, 2018 in Austin, TX. David Pence, Acumen IT Founder/Managing Partner…

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Acumen IT founder David Pence addresses DattoCon18

  June 27, 2018

Acumen IT, one of the top IT consulting firms in the southeast, was invited to speak during DattoCon18, June 18-20, 2018 in Austin, TX. David Pence, Acumen IT Founder/Managing Partner…

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SIOS Technology opens R&D facility at University of South Carolina to advance artificial intelligence and application availability technologies through collaboration with faculty and students

  June 20, 2018

SIOS Technology Corp., the industry pioneer in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to help enterprises lower costs and ensure resilience of their critical information technology infrastructures, today announced the opening…

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Engage talent

  June 19, 2018

SCRA’s seed capital investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment in ENGAGE Talent, based in Mount Pleasant, SC. This is the second tranche for the company that was accepted as an SC…

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Blackbaud inaugurates new world headquarters in South Carolina

  June 14, 2018

. . Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce that its new world headquarters on Daniel Island in South Carolina is officially open…

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Recleim recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year

  June 11, 2018

Recleim, LLC was recognized as the SC Launch Company of the Year for 2018. The award was presented by Jill Sorensen, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, SC Launch, during the Second…

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InnoVision Awards announces the 2018 Call for Entries

  June 8, 2018

InnoVision Awards Advisory Board announced that the Call for Entries have begun for consideration in six categories of innovation. Applications will be accepted until June 18, 2018. . The InnoVision Awards…

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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies

  May 22, 2018

SCRA announced the recent acceptance of four Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…

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Entrepreneur Minute – John Eckstrom, Carolina Business Equipment

  May 22, 2018

The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer.  …

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SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement

  May 14, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…

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Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board

  May 14, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…

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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment

  April 18, 2018

SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…

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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment

  April 18, 2018

SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…

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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi

  April 13, 2018

Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…

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IWCE recognizes Avtec’s Benjamin Morgan as a next-generation leader

  March 23, 2018

Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, today announced that Software Engineer Benjamin Morgan is an IWCE Young Professionals Awards…

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Business leader sees technology changing marketplace

  March 8, 2018

Today’s technology is a strategic asset companies can use to differentiate themselves from the competition, but a business not on board with this philosophy may not survive the future. That’s…

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Business leader sees technology changing marketplace

  March 7, 2018

Today’s technology is a strategic asset companies can use to differentiate themselves from the competition, but a business not on board with this philosophy may not survive the future. That’s…

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SC Launch welcomes Timothy Davis as new board member

  March 6, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Timothy Davis to the SC Launch Board of Directors. Mr. Davis will fill the vacant seat for the University of South Carolina appointee.…

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SC Launch welcomes Timothy Davis as new board member

  March 6, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Timothy Davis to the SC Launch Board of Directors. Mr. Davis will fill the vacant seat for the University of South Carolina appointee.…

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Avtec launches three new economical dispatch solutions

  March 5, 2018

Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, is launching a new portfolio of simplified Scout™ solutions that will be sold and supported…

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Recleim

  March 1, 2018

SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Recleim, based in Graniteville, SC. This is the second tranche for the company who was accepted as an SC…

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Recleim

  March 1, 2018

SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Recleim, based in Graniteville, SC. This is the second tranche for the company who was accepted as an SC…

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IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce

  February 2, 2018

Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…

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IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce

  February 1, 2018

Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…

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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs

  January 31, 2018

SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…

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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs

  January 31, 2018

SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Carter Edmonds, No Breaches LLC

  January 24, 2018

The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer.  …

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in SterAssure

  January 24, 2018

SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for SterAssure Solutions, based in Greenville, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company…

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Scansource announces appointment of general counsel

  January 10, 2018

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Matthew Dean is joining the Company as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Dean brings…

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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies

  January 9, 2018

SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…

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