Charleston County Public Library and government officials break ground on new Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
December 5, 2018Construction of the new Bees Ferry West Ashley Library is underway. Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County Government officials kicked off the construction of the new facility during a groundbreaking ceremony on…
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Floyd Lee Locums’ CEO named one of SIA’s Top 100 Women in Staffing
December 5, 2018
The Top 100 Women on the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) list has been released—and Floyd Lee Locums’ CEO, Natasha Lee, takes one of the coveted spots. A locums veteran with…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes Jonny Redfield as senior graphic designer
December 5, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed Jonny Redfield as a senior graphic designer. In his role on the agency’s…
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AnMed Health Foundation Executive Director awarded the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
December 5, 2018
Tim Self, the executive director of the AnMed Health Foundation, has received the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. Self joined more than 6,300 professionals around the world who hold…
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City of Columbia and local partners launch expansion of Sally Salamander walking tour
December 5, 2018
The City of Columbia Office of the Mayor, in partnership with Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will launch an expanded version of the Sally Salamander walking tour…
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Addiction Policy Forum launches statewide resource to address the addiction crisis in South Carolina
December 5, 2018
Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to South Carolina residents. The ARC offers…
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Erskine College unveils $100,000 pilot scholarship program makes higher education a real option for hundreds of SC Students
December 5, 2018Erskine College today announced a new $100,000 / 4-year scholarship tuition program for eligible charter high school seniors across South Carolina. Dr. Tim Rees, Erskine’s Dean of Enrollment, unveiled the…
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McEntire Produce expanding operations in Richland County
December 5, 2018
McEntire Produce, a fresh produce processor, re-packer and wholesaler, will expand its current operations in Richland County. The $8 million investment is expected to generate 21 new jobs. About 40…
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Sonoco’s Saunders to retire after nearly 30 years of service: Julie Albrecht to assume Chief Financial Officer duties
December 5, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced Barry Saunders, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his plans to retire after nearly…
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GCWC Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade of Lights postponed
December 5, 2018The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights originally scheduled for Saturday, December 8 has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The Holiday…
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VentureSouth announces investment in Sharpen
December 5, 2018
Adding to their already record-breaking year of investments and financial returns, VentureSouth is pleased to announce another new investment. Last week, VentureSouth closed a Series Seed investment in Sharpen, a technology company that provides award-winning…
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 5, 2018
After a month-long effort, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope during their annual giving campaign. For every oil change performed in the Columbia area…
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JTEKT North America to invest $50 million in Richland County facility
December 5, 2018
JTEKT North America, a global supplier of automotive systems and driveline components, bearings and machine tools, is investing in its Koyo brand bearing manufacturing facility in Richland County. The company…
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2017-2018 Foundation Honors for Capital Rotary
December 5, 2018District 7770 Assistant Gov. Eric Davis (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2017-2018 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm for programs promoting…
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Museum celebrates WWII heroics of USS Columbia
December 5, 2018On Friday, Dec. 7, the nation will mark the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which plunged our nation into war. The next day, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and…
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Colliers International brings new tenants to the renovated Northlake Village shopping center in Lexington
December 5, 2018
After undergoing a full renovation, an influx of new tenants continues Colliers International’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM, Scottie Smith and Paige Bryant represented the landlord in leasing retail space located at…
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DRÄXLMAIER completes new Spartanburg County expansion
December 5, 2018
Company creates an additional 460 jobs in Duncan, S.C. The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in…
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iTs|SC hosts industry leaders for “Cybersecurity & Insurance” panel discussion
December 5, 2018iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will host a panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Insurance on Friday, December 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. as part of its Executive…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recognized by Aires as a top real estate brokerage partner for 2018
December 5, 2018Aires, a global relocation solutions provider, recently hosted the fifth annual Aires Broker Network Summit at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organized to recognize Aires’ top…
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Infinity Marketing promotes media team members Chris Sweeney and Abbey West
December 5, 2018Infinity Marketing continues to advance its Media Department as the company has promoted two key team members: Chris Sweeney to Senior Data Analyst and Abbey West to Assistant Media…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 5, 2018
Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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Museum celebrates WWII heroics of USS Columbia
December 5, 2018
On Friday, Dec. 7, the nation will mark the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which plunged our nation into war. The next day, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recognized by Aires as a top real estate brokerage partner for 2018
December 5, 2018
Aires, a global relocation solutions provider, recently hosted the fifth annual Aires Broker Network Summit at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organized to recognize Aires’ top…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
iTs|SC hosts industry leaders for “Cybersecurity & Insurance” panel discussion
December 5, 2018
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will host a panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Insurance on Friday, December 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. as part of its Executive…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing promotes media team members Chris Sweeney and Abbey West
December 5, 2018Infinity Marketing continues to advance its Media Department as the company has promoted two key team members: Chris Sweeney to Senior Data Analyst and Abbey West to Assistant Media…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 5, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018. The Excellence…
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2017-2018 Foundation Honors for Capital Rotary
December 5, 2018
District 7770 Assistant Gov. Eric Davis (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2017-2018 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm for programs promoting…
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Chapman Cultural Center builds Arts Studios with support from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio
December 4, 2018Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce it received an $80,000 grant from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio. The grant will support the construction of a 3D Metal…
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Santa Days at the State Museum Start Saturday, Dec. 8
December 4, 2018Tasting Tuesday is Back, Dec. 4 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer…
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UofSC economists: Tariffs to tug at SC economic growth in 2019
December 4, 2018
South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019. Although market fundamentals – jobs, income and consumer spending – remain strong, rising interest rates and changes in international trade policy,…
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7th Annual Chick-fil-a Classic in Columbia, SC December 26, 27, 28 & 29
December 4, 2018Experience Columbia SC Sports is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held in Columbia, SC Dec. 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2018. All games…
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Lecture at museum covers role of 30th Division in Battle of Bellicourt Tunnel
December 4, 2018The Battle of St. Quentin Canal was a pivotal battle of the First World War, coming just weeks before the Armistice was signed in November 1918. A combined force of…
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Building Industry Association of Central SC welcomes new Sales & Marketing Director
December 4, 2018The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) is proud to announce and welcome Katie Kartanos as the association’s Sales & Marketing Council Director/Special Events. She will be the staff…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Agtruss, Inc. expanding its Lee County operations
December 4, 2018Agricultural truss manufacturer creating 25 new jobs Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations. The company’s $2.8…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 4, 2018Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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Magnolia Gardens placing exhibit at nation’s capitol
December 4, 2018
The U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has selected Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as one of only 30 gardens to install temporary exhibits at the nation’s capitol in 2019 when…
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Caldwell Commercial listing for sale | 1436 N HWY 17, Mt Pleasant, SC
December 4, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its listing of 1436 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC for sale for $2,120,000. This commercial property is 1.52 acres and is in the heart of Mt…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center reaches goal to fund expansion
December 4, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has reached its $5.2 million goal for Above and Beyond: The Campaign to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 4, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced the hiring of three new employees in the…
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Global Transplant Solutions receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
December 4, 2018
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Global Transplant Solutions. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, as a Client Company in early 2017.…
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Global Transplant Solutions receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
December 4, 2018
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Global Transplant Solutions. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, as a Client Company in early 2017.…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces stock repurchase plan
December 4, 2018
Carolina Financial Corporation announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to repurchase up to $25,000,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per…
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Liberty Fellowship announces 15th Class of Fellows
December 4, 2018
Bringing experience that stretches from Cameroon to the Arctic Circle, the 21 new Liberty Fellows are accomplished leaders who have committed to work collectively to push South Carolina toward its…
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NAI Avant closes ±7,770 sf office sale in Columbia
December 4, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,770 square foot office building located at 245 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR represented…
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Lecture at museum covers role of 30th Division in Battle of Bellicourt Tunnel
December 4, 2018
The Battle of St. Quentin Canal was a pivotal battle of the First World War, coming just weeks before the Armistice was signed in November 1918. A combined force of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 4, 2018
Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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NAI Avant closes ±7,770 sf office sale in Columbia
December 4, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,770 square foot office building located at 245 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR represented…
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Caldwell Commercial listing for sale | 1436 N HWY 17, Mt Pleasant, SC
December 4, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing of 1436 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC for sale for $2,120,000. This commercial property is 1.52 acres and is in the heart of Mt…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
