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SCRA accepts 3 Midlands companies into SC Launch
An agricultural services startup, a payroll and human resources services provider and a developer of wireless license plate technology are among the entrepreneurial program's new client companies.
SCRA awards $150,000 in matching grants to 3 companies
The funding matches federal grants for Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Tech Transfer companies.
Ritedose Corp. opens new facility at MTC
The 150,000-square-foot facility is the anchor tenant of Midlands Technical College's Enterprise Campus, a 130-acre industrial park that provides partnerships with companies looking for development space and workforce training.
S.C. Chamber of Commerce recognizes 3 companies for innovation
The Chamber presented its annual Workforce Innovator award to Columbia-based Dennis Corp., Berkeley County-based Volvo Car US Operations Inc. and MAU Workforce Solutions, which has locations throughout S.C.
USC opens new digital research lab
The 15,000-square-foot facility is part of the university's Innovista research district and will house projects being developed in conjunction with corporate partners including Samsung and Siemens.
Parrish & Partners is state’s fastest-growing private company
The Columbia-based engineering firm was ranked the fastest-growing private company in South Carolina in the 2018 Inc. 5000 list. It reported 3,422% growth over three years and $18.6 million in revenue.
Five companies join SC Launch
Two Midlands businesses, Carolina Diagnostic Solutions and WedTexts, are among the additions to SCRA's entrepreneurial support program.
SC Launch invests $200,000 in Cliently
The Myrtle Beach-based lead generation and retention platform became of member of SCRA's entrepreneurial program last July and received a $50,000 acceleration grant in September.
REsimplifi receives $200,000 investment from SCRA
The investment is the second round of SC Launch funding for the Columbia-based IT company. Founded in 2015, REsimplifi is a commercial real estate transaction management system.
SCRA awards $600,000 for collaboration centers
The centers will encourage collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners in South Carolina. The grants aim to create jobs and engage industry leaders.
USC again among top patent producers
For the sixth straight year, the University of South Carolina has made the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association's "Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patentsâ€_x009d_ list.
Recleim named SCRA Company of the Year
SCRA recognized Recleim LLC as its 2018 SC Launch Company of the Year. In March, the appliance recycling company received a second investment from SC Launch to grow its flagship facility in Graniteville.
