SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation receives $20,000 grant from Duke Energy for new web development program
April 13, 2017The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently received a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for the creation and implementation of a new Front End Web Developer program designed to…
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3Fold Creative celebrates 20th anniversary
April 13, 2017From early years in computer sales and repairs to now creating nationwide business growth campaigns, 3Fold Creative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “3Fold Creative propels businesses and non-profits…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence aims to unlock employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina
April 13, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to participate in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence at the South Carolina State House. This event will take place onApril 26, 2017, from 9:30AM to…
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Famed author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Centers’ 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet
April 13, 2017Christian author Josh McDowell has addressed more than 25 million people, giving over 27,000 talks in 125 countries – and now he is coming to Greenville. McDowell will be the…
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Greenville New Markets Opportunity II unveils new brand
April 13, 2017Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, a Community Development Entity dedicated to transforming communities across the state launched the organization’s new brand, The Innovate Fund, to a crowded room at a…
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NAI Avant arranges Columbia investment sale
April 13, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers, Dail Longaker and Dexter Rumsey, recently structured the sale-leaseback of the Half Moon Outfitters location at 2912 Devine Street in Columbia, S.C. Half Moon operates eight…
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Leadership Columbia seeks nonprofit partner for class project
April 12, 2017Request for Proposal Information Session April 17 On Monday, April 17 at 5:30 PM the Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, will host an RFP information session for local…
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Darlington Raceway’s Palmetto Goodwill Great Pee Dee Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 22
April 12, 2017Local community is encouraged to sign up for a vendor space to sell unwanted items Palmetto Goodwill will accept donations on-site following the event; Non-perishable food donations will benefit Harvest…
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Five After Five: May Concert Details
April 12, 2017The Five Points Association welcomes the community to the second concert of this season’s Five After Five, a free and family friendly outdoor concert series in the heart of Five…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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Adams and Reese taps top financial services lawyers to lead new offices in Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale
April 12, 2017New team adds strong mix of financial services and real estate talent to serve clients In a move that signals its deep commitment to serving its financial services clients, the…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence aims to unlock employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in South Carolina
April 12, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to participate in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence at the South Carolina State House. This event will take place onApril 26, 2017, from 9:30AM to…
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New annual scholarship honors late alumna Gayle Lanford ’62, ’74
April 12, 2017Counselor, benefactor, mentor, friend – the late Gayle Campbell Lanford ’62, ’74 was a woman who lived to help others find their path in the world. Her legacy of compassion…
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Magnolia and French gardens in fifth year with exchange program
April 12, 2017Two American and two French college students will participate this summer in a horticultural exchange program between Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and the French Heritage Society. The American interns are…
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LS3P wins top interior design awards
April 12, 2017Two projects designed by architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s ASID and IIDA Carolinas Chapter annual awards events, both held on April 7, 2017.…
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The Greenville Chamber and Riley Institute at Furman announce keynote speaker of the 13th annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner
April 12, 2017The Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman announced today that Michael. B. Moore, President and CEO of the African American International Museum (IAAM), will serve as the keynote…
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City to host first quarterly conversation on fair housing
April 12, 2017WHAT: Community Development department will host their first session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A conversation on Fair Housing.” The quarterly conversation will address different issues regarding Fair…
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Sales and marketing veteran joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
April 12, 2017Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville is pleased to announce the addition of Realtor Associate Karen McCue to their team of select real estate professionals. With 25 years of successful…
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Partnership provides opportunities for area students to visit Congaree National Park
April 12, 2017Congaree National Park lies in the heart of South Carolina’s midlands region with 25 miles of trails, beautiful forests with champion trees, and a wide variety of wildlife. It is…
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Three PGA Tour golfers sponsored by the Kiawah Island Club to play at the RBC Heritage
April 12, 2017On Thursday, April 13th, the first round of the RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island begins, and three Kiawah Island Club-sponsored players with ties to South Carolina will be included…
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YEScarolina student entrepreneurship competition for $3,000 grand prize begins
April 12, 2017Classroom business plan competitions for South Carolina students enrolled in entrepreneurship classes have begun this month on John’s Island and Daniel Island, SC. Each year, students work with their YEScarolina…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer and seller in the 15,500 SF office building sale in Goose Creek, SC
April 12, 2017Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, and Lindsey Halter represented the Seller, SD Company, LLC, in the sale of a 15,500 SF Office Building at 111 Springhall Drive,…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers
April 12, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…
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Cravens Ravenel retires from practice
April 12, 2017Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence
April 12, 2017First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…
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Cravens Ravenel retires from practice
April 12, 2017Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…
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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers
April 12, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host outreach event
April 11, 2017The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a Subcontractor Outreach Event for the upcoming Canal Clearwell & High Service Pump Station Rooms 2 & 3 Improvements Project. …
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Burton Uwarow named head coach for Bruins Basketball
April 11, 2017Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Director Dr. Neal Ring announced today the hiring of Burton Uwarow as head coach for the men’s basketball program. “Burton brings a wealth of coaching…
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Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomes Karen McCue, Realtor Associate
April 11, 2017Wilson Associates Real Estate recently welcomed Karen McCue as a Realtor Associate to their ever growing Greenville company. Karen brings with her over 25-years experience in sales and marketing for…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016
April 11, 2017NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…
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Axiom Foundations selects Management Solutions
April 11, 2017Management Solutions, a provider of employee assessment systems that help organizations make better hiring and employee decisions, today announced that it has added Axiom Foundations to its growing client roster.…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016
April 11, 2017NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomes Karen McCue, Realtor Associate
April 11, 2017Wilson Associates Real Estate recently welcomed Karen McCue as a Realtor Associate to their ever growing Greenville company. Karen brings with her over 25-years experience in sales and marketing for…
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Burton Uwarow named head coach for Bruins Basketball
April 11, 2017Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Director Dr. Neal Ring announced today the hiring of Burton Uwarow as head coach for the men’s basketball program. “Burton brings a wealth of coaching…
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Organ to thunder in majestic finale
April 10, 2017As pointed out – correctly – by many, the Koger Center for the Arts does not have an organ. But it will Saturday, April 22, 2017 for Certified Organic, the…
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Newborn Wellness Center
April 10, 2017The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) and Mashburn Construction are holding a ground breaking ceremony at the future home of the South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center on April…
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Miller Valentine breaks ground on first speculative industrial building in the Midlands in nearly a decade
April 10, 2017The 200,000-square-foot Midway Logistics II industrial building is located in Lexington County Industrial Park Miller-Valentine Group has announced the construction of Midway Logistics II, the first speculative class A, tilt…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
April 10, 2017South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
April 10, 2017South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: energy, on-the-move