The Lowcountry Impact Fund has made a $250,000 grant to Charleston's Harbor Entrepreneur Center. The fund, sponsored by Abundance Capital, uses charitable capital for loans and other impact investments that are intended to be repaid and then...
CHARLESTON, S.C. — OWL Automotive Consulting, LLC announced that Sally Lopez has assumed full ownership of the company and now serves as its sole owner and CEO, marking a new chapter for the South Carolina-based automotive consulting firm. Lopez,...
Alumni Hall, a South Carolina Gamecock shopping destination, is excited to announce that its newest location, in Columbia's vibrant BullStreet District, will open its doors on Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Located at 2147 Pickens Street,...
Nonnanest, Inc., a Charleston-based baby wellness technology company, has announced that its flagship product, SightAware™ by Nonnanest, has been named a 2026 NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards) Winner in the Best for Baby category. The full...
On August 3, the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce filed a letter with the SC Public Service Commission opposing the 6-month mandatory timeline for the PSC hearing requested by Dominion Energy and NextEra regarding their proposed...
Aruza Pest Control has announced the acquisition of the Charleston, South Carolina operations of Core Pest Solutions, further strengthening Aruza's presence throughout the Southeast and reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional pest...
Power Up Spartanburg today announced a small business retail and restaurant incubator will be built along the Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg. Strategically located at 351 E. Henry St., near the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA, the incubator...
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...
Charleston-based Minutemen Property Damage Services describes itself as an emergency water damage restoration with 24/7 response, IICRC-certified technicians, and a homeowner-first approach they call the Grandma Rule.
By Tyler Teresa Southeast Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) When many think of Memorial Day it often includes activities like going to the beach, lake, traveling, holiday sales, and even backyard barbecues. ...
Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA President and CEO Bill...
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced April 30, 2026, that Bluffton’s Downtown Deli & Catering was the recipient of the 2026 SCMC Small Business of the Year Award during its annual Small Business Day at the South...
It’s National Small Business Week, and the IRS is sharing resources and highlighting key topics each day throughout the week. One of those topics is scams. Back in March, the annual Dirty Dozen list of common tax scams was...
Bank of America aggregated credit and debit card data shows gasoline spending per small business client rose 23 percent year-over-year (YoY) in March – the strongest increase in several years – after declining over the previous two...
On March 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, under suspension, favorably out of the chamber. The bill will now head to the President’s desk. Small Business Innovation...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2026 COUNTYBANK RECOGNIZED BY SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AS SC’S TOP LOAN PRODUCER Countybank has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as South Carolina’s top SBA loan producer...
Key takeaways from the Bank of America Institute: · Small business profitability edged higher in 2025, with the Bank of America small business account inflow‑to‑outflow ratio rising slightly above...
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. Officials say the Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting more...
The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2025 program participants and announced the 2026 class. The Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) helps scale high-potential firms through targeted training, dedicated...
For Greenville Entrepreneur Wallace Cheves, Attempting the Impossible is All in a Day’s Work By David Caraviello The walls are riddled with graffiti, doors hang askew or are missing altogether, and weeds sprout up through cracks in the pavement....