Columbia CVB Provides Much Needed Resources and Assistance to Fort Jackson Graduates and Families Visiting the Region
August 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 22, 2012 – Last year alone, roughly 36,000 soldiers graduated basic combat training and 8,000 soldiers graduated advanced individual training from Fort Jackson. Because of these…
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2012 Palmetto Pillar Awards Recipients
August 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 22, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Information Technology Council (ITC) announces the winners and finalists for its 2012 Palmetto Pillar Awards. The nominees…
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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products
August 21, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added ProducerGrants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to increase the…
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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Ag Producers Bring Increased Value to Their Products
August 21, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2012 – USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack invites agricultural producers to apply for Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) by the October 15, 2012 deadline to…
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Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizingbusinesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forwardin diversity initiatives. Several…
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County Conservation Commission Seeking Preservation Opportunities
August 20, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – August 20, 2012 – The Dorchester County Conservation Commission, the citizen board appointed to make land conservation recommendations to County Council, is seeking Dorchester County land…
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Historic Columbia Foundation Awarded Grant From AT&T for Mann-Simons Learning Our History Project
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 17, 2012 – Historic Columbia Foundation was awarded a $11,500 grant from AT&T in support of the Mann-Simons community engagement project. The Learning Our History –…
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Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Nominees have been announced for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2013 Leadership Columbia Class
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – Leadership Columbia (LC), a program for existing and emerging leaders sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, announces the Leadership Columbia Class…
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Midlands Mom’s Mobile Laser Tag Business Celebrates First Anniversary & Introducing New Go Go Water Tag
August 17, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – August 20, 2012 – Go Go Laser Tag, LLC is celebrating its one year anniversary with the launch of its latest backyard game venture – GO GO…
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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies
August 13, 2012Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced new export…
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Export Growth Benefits South Carolina Companies
August 13, 2012Six month 2012 South Carolina merchandise exports are up 4 percent over same period last yearWASHINGTON – August 13, 2012 – The International Trade Administration(ITA) recently announced new export data…
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Market Ready training – Food producers register now for August 30 workshop
August 13, 2012CONWAY, SC – August 13, 2012 – Food producers interested in learning how to sell products directly to restaurant chefs and retail managers are invited to attend a South Carolina…
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Lowe’s Heroes Begins Renovation on USO at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 13, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2012 – Eight Lowes Home Improvement Stores in Columbia are partnering together this week to renovate the two USO locations inside the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. …
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August is Farmers Market Month in South Carolina
August 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – National Farmers Market Week is August 5-11, but Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, announces that Governor Nikki Haley has officially proclaimed…
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Charles D. Beaman Jr. Named Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2012 Ambassador of the Year
August 6, 2012CEO of Palmetto Health to Receive Chamber’s Highest Individual Honor COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – Charles D. Beaman Jr., CEO of Palmetto Health, has been selected as the Greater…
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Dig South Conference Extends Call For Presenters To August 24
August 6, 2012Tickets for conference celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy go on sale October 1 CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – The first annual Dig South interactiveconference and expo has extended the…
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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations
August 6, 2012Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When Mark Zuckerberg created…
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SC Economics calls for Young Entrepreneur Nominations
August 6, 2012Do you know a student who has what it takes to be South Carolina’s next Young Entrepreneur award winner? SC Economics, a COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – When…
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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new branding/media manager
August 2, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – August 2, 2012 – Emily Russell has joined the staff of the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center as Branding and Media Manager. Russell will be managing…
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Museum Shop announces CALL FOR ENTRIES for the popular Artisan Fair & Sale
August 1, 2012A juried event celebrating fine craft on Saturday, November 10, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – August 1, 2012 – The Museum Shop at the Columbia Museum of Art announces a CALL FOR…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Wins Communication of the Year Award
August 1, 2012Columbia Chamber Recognized by CACCE at Annual Conference COLUMBIA, SC – August 1, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce was honored at the 2012 Carolinas Association of Chamber of…
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South Lake Family Dental Welcomes Dr. Marissa Whitehead
July 30, 2012LEXINGTON, SC – South Lake Family Dental, a dental practice in Lexington dedicated to quality care and the comfort of its patients, recently welcomed Dr. Marissa Whitehead, DMD, to its…
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Riverbanks Park Commission Announces New Chair
July 30, 2012Mr. Earl Brown, Jr. Takes Office for 2012-2014 TermCOLUMBIA, SC – July 30, 2012 – The Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, is proud to…
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3D Systems Acquires Viztu Technologies
July 25, 2012Expands Cubify With Photo Capture and Play Simplicity ROCK HILL, SC – July 25, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced that has acquired Viztu Technologies, the developer of Hypr3D,…
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Riverbanks Takes Additional Steps to Improve Guest Experience
July 25, 2012Zoo to Erect New Fencing for Increased Parking Security COLUMBIA, SC – July 25, 2012 – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is taking additional steps to increase security and improve the…
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Community Donations Pave Way to Employment for SC Residents
July 9, 20127,282 People Employed with Help from Goodwill During Organization’s Fiscal Year COLUMBIA, SC – July 9, 2012 – For over 7,200 SouthCarolinians, discarded clothing, unneeded household items, and outdatedcomputers have…
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Nominations Open for 8th Annual Excellence In Workplace Diversity Awards
June 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2012 – Nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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SC Ports Plans $147 Million in Capital Spending for Year, 8% Container Growth
June 18, 2012Charleston Container Volume Up 10% in May CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2012 – On the heels of a 10 percent increasein container volume last month, the South Carolina Ports…
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SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50
June 13, 2012Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…
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S.C. Chamber Associate Named Association Executive of the Year
June 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2012 – Tish Anderson, associate vice presidentof programs and events at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, hasbeen named the 2012 Association Executive of the…
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TPM Earns Autodesk Consulting Specialization
May 16, 2012Autodesk Partner Now Providing Consulting Services and Expertise for the AEC Industry GREENVILLE, SC – May 16, 2012 – TPM, a solutions provider for the AEC industry, today announced that it…
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Container Traffic at SC Ports Up 8% in April
May 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 16, 2012 – Container volume in the Port ofCharleston rose nearly 8 percent last month over 2011 levels, in resultsannounced during the South Carolina Ports Authority’s…
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Fred Powell Joins Homeowners Mortgage as Senior Vice President
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – Fred Powell is the newest member of the Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises leadership team. Powell will serve as Senior Vice President of Retail Sales…
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Mangini begins 1,000 mile run for Parkinson’s awareness
May 9, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 9, 2012 – James Mangini began his 1,000 miletrek to New York raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’sdisease. Prior to that, about 50 supporters, including North…
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Welch Promoted to Regional Manager at Homeowners Mortgage
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Wonida Welch is new regional manager at Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises. She most recently served as branch manager and mortgage loan originator with the…
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Young & Free South Carolina Fundraises for Water Missions International
April 24, 2012Change for Change Campaign to raise money for a water purification system in AfricaN.CHARLESTON, SC – April 24, 2012 – Young & Free South Carolina,powered by South Carolina Federal Credit…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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OnSite Power Services provides Emergency Generator Services to SC, NC and GA
April 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2012 – The Midlands welcomes OnSite Power Services, LLC and its Owner, Mark T. Bullock as a leading provider of emergency generator services, sales, and…
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Founder of Circa PR Charleston to speak at CSW 2012
April 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – Katie Kern, founder of Circa PR, isscheduled to speak and host a workshop at Columbia Style Week 2012 inJune. Founded by Katie Kern,…
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SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Receive 2012 Global Vision Award
April 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The Columbia World Affairs announcesthat Robert M. “Bobby” Hitt III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce,will receive the 2012 Global Vision Award. Hitt will…
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Southern Region Still Has Work to Do on Adolescent Sexual Health
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Two key advocacy and educationorganizations in South Carolina are joining 20 organizations across 10southern states to call for improved sexual health education in…
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HUD Awards$185,000 in Counseling Grants to Help Families Find and Keep Housing in SC
March 19, 2012HUD funding critical to support six counseling agencies in South Carolina COLUMBIA,SC – March 19, 2012 – As part of its continuing effort to help familiesfind decent housing and to…
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Palmetto Poison Center Observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year more than 2 million callsare received at Poison Centers nationwide. The Palmetto Poison Centerreceived over 35,000 calls in 2011 from all…
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BlueCross Issues National Walk @ Lunch Day Challenge to S.C. Employers
March 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2012 – BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina is challenging other South Carolina companies to follow itslead and hold lunchtime walks for their employees on National Walk…
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Heather Ricard Promoted to Director of Risk Management Services for the Municipal Association of SC
March 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 8, 2012 – Heather Ricard is the new director of Risk Management Services at the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Formerly CFO andassistant director for Risk…
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Brookgreen Garden's Ron Daise Elected Chairperson of Federal Commission
February 29, 2012PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – February 29, 2012 – Ronald Daise, Brookgreen Garden’s Vice President for Creative Education, was named Chair-Elect of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, upon election during…
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Francis Marion University, the American Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund announce the Inaugural Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute
February 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – Francis Marion University, theAmerican Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund are partnering topresent the first annual Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute to be…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class of 2012
February 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 21, 2012 – The 2012 Class of Leadership South Carolina has beenselected representing 48 different communities and organizations throughoutthe state and marking the 31st year of…
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TMA Carolinas Chapter Announces 2012 Officers
February 17, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – February 16, 2012 – The Carolinas Chapter of theTurnaround Management Association (TMA), a global industry group forcorporate restructuring professionals, has elected its 2012 officers anddirectors. The chapter…
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