Complete Public Relations takes home four Marcom Awards
November 3, 2016
Complete Public Relations was honored with two Gold Awards and two Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Marcom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. There were…
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Chun Named Chief Implementer for IT Consulting Firm EDTS
November 3, 2016Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 46 practice areas by U.S. News and Best Lawyers – 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2016
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “We are proud that our attorneys are…
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Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood
November 3, 2016On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…
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Infinity Marketing wins 11 MarCom awards
November 3, 2016
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Greenville, SC, has been recognized by the 2016 International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals with 11 awards for creativity in…
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Two team members of Spherion Staffing achieve Social Talent Black Belt status
November 3, 2016Spherion Staffing of Greater Columbia announced that two members of the company have recently received the Social Talent Black Belt Certification designation. Pam Bleakley and Kristy Royer each took the…
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ERG Payroll & HR hosts culture summit
November 3, 2016
ERG Payroll & HR Enlists “SC Best Places to Work” Execs to Educate Local Businesses on “How to Create an Awesome Workplace” ERG Payroll & HR is partnering with industry…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Chun named Chief Implementer for IT consulting firm EDTS
November 3, 2016
Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Spirax Sarco launches the TD46M range of thermodynamic steam traps
November 3, 2016
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the TD46M range of ASME 600 thermodynamic steam traps which includes the UTDS46M, TDS46M…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors
November 2, 2016CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award sponsored by Aflac, to be presented at EdVenture’s FROST Gala
November 2, 2016
Gregg and Peggy Nibert to be Honored in January EdVenture will honor South Carolinians Gregg and Peggy Nibert as recipients of the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award at…
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Congressman John Lewis to speak at USC’s December commencement
November 2, 2016
Congressman John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement for more than five decades, will be the guest speaker at the University of South Carolina’s winter commencement exercises Dec.…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members
November 2, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members. Palmetto Health Foundation Board Dee Bennett, Community Volunteer Eleanor Clark, B & E Enterprises Dan D’Alberto, Gray Fox Strategic Ben…
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Ray Tanner Foundation launches new website
November 2, 2016
The Ray Tanner Foundation launched its new website Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. In addition, Karen Tanner announced the foundation’s new spring event, which rounds out the four-pronged approach to serving…
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Smithfield’s nationwide Helping Hungry Homes Tour celebrates 300th milestone donation by providing more than 100,000 servings of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank
November 2, 2016
Smithfield Continues Eight-City Milestone Tour During Which Company Will Donate Nearly One Million Servings of Protein Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes campaign partnered with IGA and KJ’s Market this morning to provide…
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Smithfield’s nationwide Helping Hungry Homes Tour celebrates 300th milestone donation by providing more than 100,000 servings of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank
November 2, 2016
Smithfield Continues Eight-City Milestone Tour During Which Company Will Donate Nearly One Million Servings of Protein Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes campaign partnered with IGA and KJ’s Market this morning to…
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MTC’s Suzette Senn selected as president of national organization
November 2, 2016
Community College Business Officers (CCBO) has elected Suzette Senn, Midlands Technical College Director of Accounting Services, as the organization’s president for the 2016-2017 year. CCBO is a national organization that…
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South State Bank announces disaster recovery programs
November 2, 2016
South State Bank will provide assistance to individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew by introducing new disaster recovery programs for customers. The Disaster Relief Personal Loan and Catastrophe Savings Account (CSA)…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new Director of Membership
November 2, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Adam DeLoach has been named Director of Membership, effective November 1. Prior to joining the Greater Lexington Chamber, DeLoach worked as the…
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Marc Connelly joins real estate law firm, McDonnell and Associates, PA
November 2, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Marc Connelly, EVP of Business Development, joins the McDonnell and Associates, PA team. With nearly thirty years of experience in real estate transactions, Connelly is a welcomed…
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Colliers Report: The Post-Panamax Era Has Arrived
November 2, 2016
Colliers Research & Forecast Report: Q3-2016 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The first post-Panamax ship travelled through the Panama Canal Expansion. The Richland County Transportation Improvement Program (CTIP) will improve roads…
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Mix and mingle, wine, dine and shop at Annual Vista Lights, Nov. 17
November 2, 2016The 31st annual Vista Lights, the Congaree Vista’s signature open house, kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 5-10 p.m. with artistic performances, live music, dancing,…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 2, 2016Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a “Law Firm…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia office receives Tier 1 Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016The Columbia office of Fisher Phillips has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for Employment Law, Labor Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and ERISA Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.…
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Nimai Garrett invited to attend award-winning PhD Project Conference
November 2, 2016The PhD Project, an award-winning program to create diversity in management, founded by the KPMG Foundation, the lead funder of the program announces that Nimai Garrett, a resident of Columbia,…
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Sonoco acquires Plastic Packaging Inc.
November 2, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), a privately held Hickory, N.C.-based flexible packaging company. Founded in 1957, PPI specializes in…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia office receives Tier 1 Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
The Columbia office of Fisher Phillips has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for Employment Law, Labor Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and ERISA Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.…
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Marc Connelly joins real estate law firm, McDonnell and Associates, PA
November 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Marc Connelly, EVP of Business Development, joins the McDonnell and Associates, PA team. With nearly thirty years of experience in real estate transactions, Connelly is a welcomed…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new Director of Membership
November 2, 2016
The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Adam DeLoach has been named Director of Membership, effective November 1. Prior to joining the Greater Lexington Chamber, DeLoach worked as the…
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Mix and mingle, wine, dine and shop at Annual Vista Lights, Nov. 17
November 2, 2016
The 31st annual Vista Lights, the Congaree Vista’s signature open house, kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 5-10 p.m. with artistic performances, live music, dancing,…
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Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League
November 1, 2016
After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…
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Zoo partnership helps get to the heart of gorilla condition
November 1, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering a rare look into the specialized healthcare of exotic animals with a partnership intended to enhance the well-being of one of the Zoo’s male…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Glasspro sponsoring A Concert for Heroes to benefit the American Red Cross
November 1, 2016As they celebrate their 21st anniversary, Glasspro is recognizing the 100 years of service that the American Red Cross has provided to the Lowcountry by hosting A Concert for Heroes.…
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Leaders from Richland Library, City of Cayce, First Community Bank, NiA Theatre and Arts Community to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 16, 2016
November 1, 2016EngenuitySC will gather some of the most influential voices in the Midlands on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, 5-8 p.m. at Ignite! 2016, the Midlands’ annual hot-ticket celebration of economic competitiveness.…
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Engenius welcomes new marketing specialist
November 1, 2016
Engenius, a Greenville-based digital marketing firm, has hired Taylor Craig as its newest marketing specialist. Craig brings to the agency a strong background in communications and digital marketing. She will…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2017 “Best Law Firm”
November 1, 2016
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2017. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Opportunities rise for large office occupiers and industrial market receives largest amount of square feet delivered since BMW arrived
November 1, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Market absorption was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter…
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