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Delta Children was started in 1968 by a man who had recently become a new parent and wanted to create a safe line of products for newborns. Eventually they products grew to furniture and bedding for children of all ages. (Photo/DepositPhoto)
Apr 3, 2024

National manufacturer to establish $33M operation in Orangeburg County

A company that makes and sells furniture for children from infants to teens will set up its first South Carolina site …

Katalyst Corp. provides software-as-a-service that is designed to help at-risk populations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 2, 2024

Cayce company receives SCRA grant for music-teaching app

A Greenville company that provides SaaS services is the newest member of SCRA, which also provided grants to five …

The Benedict College Best Lives Center (BLC) has partnered with SC Works as a Connection Point within the city of Columbia, becoming the first college in South Carolina to be named a SC Works Connection Point. (Photo/Benedict College)
Apr 2, 2024

Columbia college the first institution to partner with SC Works on workforce initiative

Community members can search for jobs, seek new opportunities that will lead to career advancement, and file for unemployment insurance through the Department of Employment and Workforce.

The SC Council on Competitiveness and partners have launched the SC Asset Network (SCAN) mapping tool. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 1, 2024

New interactive mapping tool aims to connect South Carolina industries

The web-based tool features key players in logistics, aerospace and technology sectors across the state.

Roslyn Clark Artis has been president and CEO of Benedict College since 2017. (Photo/A.J. Shorter Photography)
Mar 29, 2024

Columbia college names administration building for its 1st female president

When she was hired for the job, the college president showed up a month early and got to the task of …

Mar 29, 2024

Nomination deadline nears for CRBR Women of Influence awards

Honorees will be recognized during an event July 24 at the Columbia Marriott, as well as in a special section of the Columbia Regional Business Report and online.

The high-flying F-16, winner of the 2023 Coolest Thing title, passes the crown to the earth-grabbing Honda Talon. (Photo/South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance)
Mar 28, 2024

Voters choose the ‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina’

More than 218,000 votes were cast in the annual Manufacturing Madness competition …

Palmetto Goodwill and its affiliated Palmetto Excel Center will open two new adult charter high schools in South Carolina by the fall of 2025. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 27, 2024

Palmetto Goodwill to open high school in Sumter

The school will allow community members to earn their high school diplomas and workforce certifications at a fast pace.

Parker’s Kitchen recently opened its first store in Aiken, with plans to expand its fooprint in South Carolina and Georgia. (Photo/Parker's Kitchen)
Mar 27, 2024

Parker’s Kitchen opens first store in Aiken — with more to come

The brand operates 81 stores, and plans to double the number of locations in the next four years.

AESC is expanding its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations in Florence County with a $1.5 billion investment that will create 1,080 new jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 26, 2024

EV battery manufacturer’s new $1.5B expansion at South Carolina facility is second in 3 months

The investment is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs, bringing the number of jobs at the site to nearly 3,000.

State Sen. Dick Harpootlian said the initiative is a sign of how the area has changed over the last 50 years. (Photo/South Carolina Quantum Association)
Mar 26, 2024

Could quantum computing be South Carolina’s next economic draw? This statewide initiative says yes

The future of cutting-edge computer technology in South Carolina is getting a huge boost from …

Collins & Lacy, P.C. has formed a criminal defense practice group serving South Carolina.. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 26, 2024

Maynard Nexsen acquires North Carolina law firm

The acquisition allows the firm to expand its white collar criminal defense and government investigations practice.