“The Power of She” Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Fit Columbia, and Athleta Cross Hill partner to inspire women and girls
June 14, 2018
On June 18, two Columbia businesses and Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) will introduce their new partnership to celebrate women and girls and encourage their participation in active outdoor recreation. The two…
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School District Five Superintendent, Superintendent-elect earn high marks on evaluations
June 14, 2018
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner high marks for his job performance during a final open evaluation June 11. Likewise, the Board endorsed…
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Irmo Elementary School to dedicate auditorium in honor of former principal
June 14, 2018Francis Allen was described as a “humble man who loved his students until the day he died.” Fitting words for a leader who meant so much to a community. Allen…
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Heart ‘n Soul Dance at Lourie Center
June 14, 2018
On Friday August 3, 2018 from 7-10:30 pm, the Lourie Center will present a summer dance concert featuring R & B band Heart ‘n Soul. This event is open to the…
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O’Neal named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 7th consecutive year
June 14, 2018
O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year. This thirteenth…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg reaches GuideStar Platinum
June 14, 2018
Allows donors to focus on progress and results MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG earned the 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the…
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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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CBRE expands retail practice in Charleston, SC, hires associate Joe Purze
June 14, 2018CBRE announced that Joe Purze has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Charleston, SC, he will be a member of CBRE’s local retail practice, led by First Vice President…
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Southern Community Services acquires new homeowner association management clients in Charleston, S.C. area
June 14, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) community association management firms in South Carolina, added Charleston-area communities Charleston National, Tupelo and Darrell Creek to…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 14, 2018
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 14, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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Four business principles on talent from the world of puppies
June 13, 2018
By Connie Cleveland All I ever wanted to be was a dog trainer. Over the years, I helped clients learn about their new puppies and their rescues, coached competitive…
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City of Columbia & Columbia Urban League kick off annual summer youth work program
June 13, 2018More than 30 students began their summer break on Monday at various sites in the City of Columbia as part of the Columbia Urban League’s Science Technology Enrichment Program (STEP). STEP, formerly…
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Senior Military Colleges push to secure collective national cyber institute
June 13, 2018America’s Senior Military Colleges (SMC) worked jointly to address the escalating need for highly trained cyber operations and cybersecurity leaders. The colleges, which include The Citadel, the University of North…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wins top award for communications
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Excellence Grand Award winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an Alexandria, Va.-based association that represents more…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 13, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 13, 2018The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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Richland One teacher named 2018 Lowell Milken Center Fellow
June 13, 2018
Richland One second-grade teacher Stephanie Johnson has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes, an international educational non-profit that works with students and…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 13, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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Hendrix to open at 1649 Main Street
June 13, 2018Columbia locavores will soon have a new favorite downtown destination. Hendrix, a chef-inspired restaurant with rooftop seating, will open in the upper levels of 1649 Main Street this fall. …
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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BD investing $150 million in Sumter County facility
June 13, 2018
Medical Technology Company Creating 125 New Jobs BD(Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a $150 million investment in its existing Sumter County manufacturing facility.…
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Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15
June 13, 2018Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of Irmo, presents Zumba in the Park Friday, June 15, 7-9 p.m., Irmo Community…
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June 13, 2018
Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15 Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of…
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Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina build seamless transfer to address critical teacher shortage
June 13, 2018As South Carolina faces a growing teacher shortage, academic leaders from the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and Midlands Technical College came together on June 12 to sign…
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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease
June 13, 2018NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…
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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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S.C. Phil names Kristin Morris, Marketing & Communications Director
June 13, 2018
The South Carolina Philharmonic is proud to announce and welcome Kristin Morris as the organization’s new Marketing & Communications Director. Morris joins the Philharmonic staff with ten years of communications…
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Lee & Associates Charleston agents honored with 2017 CoStar™ Power Broker of the Year awards
June 13, 2018The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the nation, is honored to be awarded the CoStar™ Power Broker Award for…
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NAI Charleston assists SCS Engineers in moving to a waterfront location on the Former Navy Base
June 13, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±4,000-square-foot lease of office/flex space for SCS Engineers at 1400 Pierside Street in North Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the…
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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease
June 13, 2018
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…
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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018
Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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Frampton Construction expands team
June 12, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Paul Mattaliano as senior superintendent…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith adds significant K-12 leadership
June 12, 2018
A recognized leader in K-12 learning environment design, McMillan Pazdan Smith continues to expand their expertise and capabilities through the strategic addition of Ben Thompson, AIA. Leading the firm’s dedicated…
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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!
June 12, 2018Contributed by Celina Klee Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…
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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia
June 12, 2018Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…
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Infinity Marketing receives Telly Award
June 12, 2018Infinity Marketing has been selected as a winner in the 39th annual International Telly Awards for its xFi Pod Training video produced for Comcast. The xFi Pod video received…
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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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Zeus acquires MWC Technologies, LLC
June 12, 2018
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator located in Orangeburg, SC, announced that it has acquired MWC Technologies, LLC (MWC). This adds to the…
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The Devine District: A modern update to a historic landscape in Shandon neighborhood
June 12, 2018Estates & Companies, a new generation, announced the plans for The Devine District, the newest mixed-use community located in Columbia’s historic Shandon neighborhood. Once the trade center of Shandon, the…
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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!
June 12, 2018
Contributed by Celina Klee Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…
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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia
June 12, 2018Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: employment-agencies, on-the-move
Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding
June 11, 2018. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan. . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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Land sells in Simpsonsville for Five Forks Athletics new location
June 11, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 3.99 acres of land situated along 400 Scuffletown Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Five Forks Athletics purchased the land from…
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Lucas Marchant running as independent petition candidate for solicitor
June 11, 2018
Local attorney Lucas C. Marchant announced his intention to run for 13th Circuit Solicitor, the chief prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties. Following Catherine Templeton’s selection of Walt Wilkins as…
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Endeavor wins 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice award for coworking spaces
June 11, 2018
Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announced it has been recognized as winner of the 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice Award for Greenville, South Carolina. Members’…
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United Way of the Piedmont free tax preparation program has record-breaking year
June 11, 2018
Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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