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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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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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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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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Charleston Deepening Project to Receive $2.5 Million to Continue Study
February 8, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) said he was pleased the work plan today released by the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers set aside $2.5…
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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
January 20, 2012Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…
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Nominate Deserving Businesses and Business Leaders for the Greenville Chamber's Annual Awards!
December 14, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – The Greenville Chamber’s Annual Awards! Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012. ATHENA® Leadership Award: Honors women who strive toward…
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SCRA Named 9th Fastest Growing Company by SC Chamber
December 5, 2011Awards Announced at Chamber’s 32nd Annual Summit CHARLESTON, SC – December 5, 2011 – SCRA, a leading applied research andtechnology services company in South Carolina, today announced itsreceipt of the SC…
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Smartstate™ Program Invites Public to Hear Saul Singer, Bestselling Co-Author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle
November 29, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 29, 2011 – South Carolina’s SmartState™Program is inviting the public to attend a special presentation by SaulSinger, best-selling co-author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s…
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'First Light' Proudly Sponsored by WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC in Charleston to Bermuda Race
June 27, 2011WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC proudly sponsored the 44’ Cherubini ketch, First Light, in the Charleston to Bermuda Race, May 21, 2011. Rob Turkewitz and his crew set sail to raise awareness…
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Vista Guild Welcomes New Board of Directors
January 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2009 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners, in…
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Liveshotmedia.com Goes Political in Vegas!
November 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 18, 2009 – With all the hype over Sarah Palin Going Rogue former Columbia TV anchor Brian DeRoy is Going Political. Columbia-based Liveshotmedia.com is gearing up…
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The First of Seven Statewide Product Development Workshops is a Success in Columbia
September 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 23, 2009 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) in collaboration with New Carolina, SiMT, The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and other economic development…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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Coastal Carolina Makes Inroads into Equestrian Living
July 7, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 7, 2009 – Long recognized for its beautiful shoreline and a lifestyle of breezy beaches and easy living, coastal Carolina is gaining an impressive reputation…
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Cayce Calls on Amateur Photographers for Contest
March 17, 2009CAYCE, SC – March 17, 2009 – The City of Cayce is announcing its second annual amateur photography contest for the 2009-2010 citizens’ calendar. Cayce is calling for photos featuring…
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