Breakbulk Volume up 121% in October, SC Ports Board Approves Nearly $1 Million in Projects
November 16, 2011Container volume down 6% on tempered peak season CHARLESTON, SC – November 15, 2011 – Breakbulk volume at South Carolina’s seaports in Charleston and Georgetown continued its uptick, with a 121…
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Second Community Planning Meeting for Holston Creek
November 1, 2011Community Encouraged to AttendSPARTANBURG, SC – November 1, 2011 – Having heard input from the surrounding community on September 27th, consultants Milone and MacBroom went to work. The opinions and…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Expands to 25 Upstate Locations
October 20, 2011Drug Disposal Taskforce Launches Third Take-Back Event with DEA GREENVILLE, SC – October 29, 2011 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection event, will hold its third…
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Satterfield Elected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 11, 2011 – Andy Satterfield, a partner in the Greenville, S.C. office of Jackson Lewis LLP, has been elected to serve on the 2011-12 board of…
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Cargo Increases Talent Pool
October 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 11, 2011 – Cargo (www.thinkcargo.com), an idea generation and brand engagement firm based in Greenville, S.C., announced today it has hired three new employees to serve…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Announces Date & New Partnership
September 14, 2011Community taskforce provides proper disposal of unused medicine GREENVILLE, SC – September 14, 2010 – Project Rx: A River Remedy will hold its third drug take-back event on October 29,…
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Renewable Water Resources Plants Recognized for Excellent Performance
August 31, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – August 31, 2011 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is proud to announce that its facilities were selected to receive Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of…
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Renewable Water Resources Receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Awards
July 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 14, 2011 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is proud to recognize its plants and facilities for winning 2010 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Awards. Treatment…
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'First Light' Proudly Sponsored by WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC in Charleston to Bermuda Race
June 27, 2011WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC proudly sponsored the 44’ Cherubini ketch, First Light, in the Charleston to Bermuda Race, May 21, 2011. Rob Turkewitz and his crew set sail to raise awareness…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Announces Date & New Partners
May 10, 2011Drug Disposal Taskforce Launches Second Take-Back Event GREENVILLE, SC -June 18, 2011 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection event, will hold its second drug take-back event…
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ReWa Employees Recognized with Annual Blue Ridge District Awards
March 24, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 24, 2011 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was recently recognized by the local chapter of the Water Environment Association of South Carolina with the 2010 Blue…
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Over 140 Groups Sign Letter Urging Congress to Include Water Quality Concerns in Upcoming Farm Bill
February 15, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – February 15, 2011 – A coalition of water, wastewater, conservation, agricultural, environmental and state organizations, including Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), distributed a letter to Capitol Hill urging…
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Intelli-NET Helps Upstate Firms Understand Microsoft Licensing
January 6, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 6, 2011 – Many smaller companies purchase computers with Microsoft Office pre-installed. When purchased on a new computer, Microsoft considers this an OEM License. This is…
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Senetek Announces Commercial Oil Production From Riggin Project; Relief Canyon Status Report
December 22, 2010HILTON HEAD, SC – December 21, 2010 – Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY) announced today that commercial production commenced in Texas from the Riggin #1 well in the Permian…
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Community-Driven Medication Take-Back Event this Saturday- Project Rx: A River Remedy
November 9, 2010Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) along with several partners in a community task force (Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville Family Partnership, Greenville Technical College and Greenville Safe Communities) is sponsoring an…
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WHAM Auction Appraisal Team to Host Free Appraisals at Upstate Women’s Show
August 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2010 – The Upstate Women’s Show, a three-day annual event for women of all ages, presented by BI-LO and sponsored by The Home Depot and…
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Come join us at the BIG Local Expo (Best in Green and Local)
August 4, 2010LOWCOUNTRY BRANCH Friday, August6th, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Come join SouthCarolina Businessleaders and residents as we discuss the future of local business and greentechnology in our state. Highlightsof this All Day Event include:…
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Life Cycle Institute’s New IMPACT Blog Focuses on Learning, Leadership and Change
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2010 – The Life Cycle Institute, Life Cycle Engineering’s (LCE) education group, has launched a new blog on Learning, Leadership and Change. The IMPACT blog,…
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Brookgreen Gardens' Spring Gardening Expo Offers Outstanding Speakers, Demonstrations, and Advice
March 10, 2010MURRELLS INLET, SC – March 8, 2010 – On Saturday, March 27, Diggin’ It, the spring garden festival, will provide a gardening expo that will be your go to place…
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Vista Guild Welcomes New Board of Directors
January 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2009 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners, in…
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Liveshotmedia.com Goes Political in Vegas!
November 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2009 – With all the hype over Sarah Palin Going Rogue former Columbia TV anchor Brian DeRoy is Going Political. Columbia-based Liveshotmedia.com is gearing up…
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The First of Seven Statewide Product Development Workshops is a Success in Columbia
September 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 23, 2009 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) in collaboration with New Carolina, SiMT, The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and other economic development…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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Coastal Carolina Makes Inroads into Equestrian Living
July 7, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 7, 2009 – Long recognized for its beautiful shoreline and a lifestyle of breezy beaches and easy living, coastal Carolina is gaining an impressive reputation…
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Direct Response Media Announces Letter of Intent with Cambridge Mineral Resources
April 13, 2009HILTON HEAD, SC – April 9, 2009 – Direct Response Media Inc. of Nevada, USA (OTC: DRMO or the Company) is pleased to announce it has entered into a formal…
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Cayce Calls on Amateur Photographers for Contest
March 17, 2009CAYCE, SC – March 17, 2009 – The City of Cayce is announcing its second annual amateur photography contest for the 2009-2010 citizens’ calendar. Cayce is calling for photos featuring…
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A Conversation with Mike Crapps, President, First Community Bank
December 10, 2008
MidlandsBiz: Where were you born and raised? Mike Crapps: The house where I grew up is literally three miles from our main offices here in Lexington. My Mom tells her…
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Paige Sharkey Awarded the Ron McNair Leadership Award at the Chamber’s 29th Annual Summit
November 17, 2008ISLE OF PALMS, SC — November 17, 2008 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored Paige Sharkey, a senior at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville, as the winner of…
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AIGA SC to Help “Get out the Vote” This Tuesday
October 27, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – October 27, 2008 – AIGA SC will be meeting this Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m. at Liberty Taproom for an informal Poster Rally. The club will meet…
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Core Advisors Expands with New Hire
September 17, 2008CHAPIN, SC – September 17, 2008 – Core Advisors, a financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to working with small business professionals, announces that Kelley Klein has joined the team…
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AAF of The Midlands Announces Annual Kick Off Party
August 12, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – August 12, 2008 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands annual kick off party will be August 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 at The Inn…
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Dewhit, Inc. Selects PittStop for Marketing Services
July 24, 2008GREENVILLE, SC – July 24, 2008 – Dewhit, Inc., a Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Services Company, has selected PittStop Marketing to provide media and public relations services. “PittStop outlined a straight-forward…
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IRR – Residential Hires Associate Director of Business Development
March 24, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2008 — Christina Drag has joined the Columbia office of IRR – Residential as Associate Director of Business Development. Drag is an associate member of…
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Don Tomlin, President of Tomlin & Company
February 5, 2008
MidlandsBiz: You are well known in town, but people don’t seem to know much about you. Do you intentionally try to stay out of the spotlight? Don Tomlin: Luckily I…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance Announces Leadership Changes
January 16, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2008 – The Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) Board of Directors announced staff leadership changes at its January board meeting. Dr. Kaye K. Shaw,…
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AAF of The Midlands To Host Annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction
December 2, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2007 – AAF of The Midlands, formerly the Columbia Ad Club, will be hosting their annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction. The event, featuring great…
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The AD Company Wins Nine InShow Awards
November 15, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2007 – The AD Company recently received nine awards and earned statewide recognition at the 13th annual InShow Awards. The InShow Awards are sponsored by…
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South Carolina Businesses Honored with Palmetto Awards
November 14, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2007 – Companies and organizations from across the state were recognized this week for their excellence in business communications at the annual Palmetto Awards sponsored…
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Doctors Care, a Division of UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc., Sponsors Record-Breaking Drive Against Prostate Cancer
November 14, 2007COLUMBIA, SC November 14, 2007 – What does a thirty-nine foot Airstream Land Yacht have to do with reducing death from prostate cancer? For more than 800 midlands’ men last month,…
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CoEE Program Reports Progress on Growth of State’s Knowledge Economy
November 13, 2007COLUMBIA, SC November 13, 2007 —The South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE) Program is helping the state improve its economy and become more competitive, according to a report being…
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Seminar to teach Warning Signs of Workplace Violence
November 5, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 5, 2007 – “Workplace Violence Planning,” a lunchtime seminar specializing in succinct, easy-to-implement tips for preventing and handling workplace violence, will be held from 10 a.m.…
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The Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board Meeting to be held November 5, 2007
November 2, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 2, 2007 – The Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board meeting will be held November 5, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Chamber of…
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Sandy Run Roasting Facility to Roast, Package, and Ship Starbucks Premium Coffee
November 1, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – November 1, 2007 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Central S.C. Alliance and Calhoun County will join Starbucks Coffee Company in a groundbreaking of its…
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First Lady Jenny Sanford & Healthy SC School VideoContest
October 30, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – October 29, 2007 – With education and love, all of our children can grow into responsible, productive adults. And yet, regardless of how much education a child gets,…
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Gibbons | Peck helps reposition Isothermal Metrology Lab
October 30, 2007GREENVILLE, SC – October 29, 2007: Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication is assisting Isothermal Community College with the repositioning of the Metrology Lab located on the school’s Spindale, NC campus. The…
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First Lady Jenny Sanford to Visit Spring Valley High School
October 30, 2007COLUMBIA, SC- October 30, 2007- First Lady Jenny Sanford will kick-off the Healthy SC School Video Contest at Spring Valley High School on Thursday, November 1 at 11:30 am at…
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Gibbons | Peck helps reposition Isothermal Metrology Lab
October 30, 2007GREENVILLE, SC – October 29, 2007: Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication is assisting Isothermal Community College with the repositioning of the Metrology Lab located on the school’s Spindale, NC campus. The…
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U.S. Office Market Marches Forward Despite Growing Uncertainty in Q3
October 25, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – October 25, 2007 – The U.S. office market showed modest gains in the third quarter, closing the July through September period with the average vacancy rate dropping…
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New Colonial Health Advantage(SM) Product Offers New Solution for Uninsured Workers
October 25, 2007COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 18, 2007 — Employees who don’t have access to major medical insurance through their workplace now have a new option for basic health care coverage: Colonial…
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