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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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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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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Five ScanSource leaders recognized as 2018 CRN Women of the Channel

  May 17, 2018

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that CRN® has named five members of ScanSource’s leadership team to its prestigious 2018 Women of the Channel…

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Five ScanSource leaders recognized as 2018 CRN Women of the Channel

  May 15, 2018

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that CRN® has named five members of ScanSource’s leadership team to its prestigious 2018 Women of the Channel…

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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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Greenville businesswoman named first female Chair of Site Selectors Guild

  April 10, 2018

Didi Caldwell, founding principal of Global Location Strategies (GLS), has been elected the Chairwoman of the Board of the Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. It…

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Ellipsis Technologies announces Drupal Bot Protection

  March 14, 2018

Ellipsis Technologies announced the next release of their Drupal module focused on combating form spam on Drupal based websites. The Human Presence™ module is now available in the module directory…

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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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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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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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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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Jack Porter names Eric King as Senior Director of Projects

  January 23, 2018

Jack Porter, a multi-disciplinary design group that creates transformative branded experiences, adds Eric King as Senior Director of Projects, increasing the depth and experience of the design team that transforms…

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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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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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AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 2018

  January 4, 2018

AT&T* expects to be the first U.S. company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018. To reach this ambitious milestone, AT&T has  taken a different…

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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Phi Life Sciences

  December 13, 2017

SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized a $200,000 investment in Charleston-based Phi Life Sciences, a molecular diagnostic and laboratory service company that aims to help patients by reducing…

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Immedion hires David Young as Vice President of Operations

  December 12, 2017

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed services, announced today the hiring of David Young as Vice president of Operations. In his new role, David will…

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Samsung announces new R&D partnership with Clemson, University of South Carolina

  December 8, 2017

Five-year joint investment will advance high tech manufacturing research and product development, techniques that can be applied in Samsung home appliance facility in Newberry, SC   Samsung Electronics America announced…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jim Wanner, KeyMark

  November 27, 2017

The UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a 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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Kopis announces partnership with Stratos Cloud Alliance

  November 21, 2017

Kopis, one of South Carolina’s leading Software Development, Business Intelligence, and Dynamics providers with offices in Greenville, SC and Charleston, SC, has joined the Stratos Cloud Alliance partner program. The…

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Ellipsis Technologies announces Shopify form spam protection

  November 21, 2017

Ellipsis Technologies announced the next release of their Shopify app focused on combating form spam in the Shopify eCommerce environment. The Shop Protector by Human Presence™ app is now available…

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SCRA announces Academic Grant Matches

  November 7, 2017

Today, SCRA announces recipients of the Academic Programs Grant Matching Awards. Columbia-based Senex Biotechnology and Charleston-based Engineered Marine Coatings both received a matching grant from SCRA’s Academic Programs for their…

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Locally Epic app expands to include nonprofit organizations

  November 6, 2017

Locally Epic is offering free access to the app’s location-based marketing technology for local non-profit organizations. The Locally Epic app allows businesses to communicate directly with customers, using geo-fencing and…

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SCRA celebrates pilot year for acceleration grants

  November 1, 2017

SC Launch Program Awarded Ten Acceleration Grants During Pilot Year  . SCRA announces a successful pilot year for the SC Launch Acceleration Grant program. The pilot year for Acceleration Grants…

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BANDWAGON to compete at StartUp Runway for $10,000 investment

  November 1, 2017

BANDWAGON has been selected as one of nine startups from across the southeast to compete for a $10,000 prize in Atlanta’s StartUp Runway pitch competition on Thursday, November 2. StartUp…

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BANDWAGON to compete at StartUp Runway for $10,000 investment

  November 1, 2017

BANDWAGON has been selected as one of nine startups from across the southeast to compete for a $10,000 prize in Atlanta’s StartUp Runway pitch competition on Thursday, November 2. StartUp…

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Engenius achieves Google Partner status

  October 25, 2017

Upstate digital marketing and web design firm, Engenius, has achieved Google Partner status for its continued excellence in digital marketing and search advertising. “This status and honor by Google is…

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Re-imagined MINI unveiled at BMW with Clemson University students

  October 16, 2017

Clemson University students unveil Deep Orange 7 MINI concept vehicle for 2025 and beyond Students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) unveiled their newest Deep Orange…

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SCRA announces new Client Companies

  October 11, 2017

SC Launch Program Welcomes Seven New Client Companies .  SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support…

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