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Turning Passion into Profession with JT Iconic Visuals Photography

Oct 23, 2024 07:30AM ● By Tyrisha Irwin

Jabrial Tobin, a photographer based in Elgin, serves as inspiration for fellow entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.

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Female Founders Win Startup Grants

May 06, 2024 11:45AM ● By David Dykes

Greer Moves announces recipients

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$30K PowerUp Competition Winners Announced

Nov 21, 2023 02:50PM ● By Donna Walker

The top prizes for the inaugural competition for startups went to Method Performance Labs, Simplicity Community Pharmacy, and The Reading HQ

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‘A Labor of Love’: Greenville Man Develops Flavored Iron Supplement for Kids and Adults

Jan 09, 2023 11:31AM ● By Liv Osby

New Product NovaFerrum Now Selling About 40,000 Bottles Per Month

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Gem Mining Company Launches Bitcoin Mining in South Carolina

Dec 15, 2021 03:22PM ● By David Dykes

Firm founded by 5 S.C. business leaders

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SCBIO Names Louisiana Economic Development Exec as CEO to Lead State’s Fastest-Growing Industry

Nov 04, 2021 12:14PM ● By David Dykes

Goal to take South Carolina life sciences "to an entirely new level”

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City of Greenville Launches National Economic Development Initiative

Sep 02, 2021 11:21AM ● By David Dykes

Officials make bold promise to entrepreneurs

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SC Commerce Secretary to Keynote Fastest Growing Companies Luncheon

Jul 27, 2021 02:24PM ● By David Dykes

20th anniversary recognizes top-performing private, publicly owned firms

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Amador Herraiz-Muro Brings Spanish Flavor to the Upstate

Jul 01, 2021 02:20PM

When you hear the word “tapas,” you may think “small,” but Amador Herraiz-Muro doesn’t believe in doing anything small

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Startups Have to Prove Potential Worth when Courting Investors

Mar 01, 2021 03:00PM

Entrepreneurs seeking investors to turn their ideas into realities need more than just a notion written on a paper napkin.

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New Businesses Encouraged

Oct 14, 2020 03:38PM ● By David Dykes

SCRA: Plenty of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

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FivePoint Solutions: Founded in a Garage, Tripling Its Business

Jun 30, 2020 12:52PM ● By David Dykes

A data-sharing platform focused on public safety

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Entrepreneurs Aren't All Unicorns - Some Are Clydesdales

May 02, 2018 10:35PM ● By Makayla Gay

In 2001, my dad suggested I start an internet company. Despite my knowing absolutely nothing about the internet or coding or even what that company would do, I took him seriously enough to call my friend who knew everything about it and say, “Wanna start a company with me?”

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Young Tech Firms Tackling Security, Web Challenges

Mar 06, 2018 02:27PM ● By Emily Stevenson

Four IT firms in Columbia weigh in.

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Part Two: Make 2018 your EntrepreYEAR!

Mar 06, 2018 02:20PM ● By Emily Stevenson

This article addresses the resources available to help you locate a space to work, conduct your research and development, obtain mentorship, present your idea, and secure financing.

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‘I Gotta Go Sell Something’

Mar 06, 2018 02:14PM ● By Emily Stevenson

At some point in every entrepreneur’s journey comes the realization that business is driven by sales and that sales are driven by YOU.

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FanPlan Presents at 1MC

Feb 23, 2018 10:27AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Well researched and completely boot-strapped, FanPlan is straddling the fence between travel agent and tour management company.

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Palmetto Biotech Presents to 1 Million Cups

Feb 16, 2018 08:40AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Since August of 2017, Palmetto Biotech Prosthetics & Orthotics has been providing a better quality of life for their patients. Their goal is to put patients before profit.

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1MC Hears From Data Security Startup

Jan 26, 2018 07:49AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Carter is a USC Incubator participant working on an IT services firm dedicated to data security. No Breaches takes a business-first approach beginning with operational analysis.

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Let’s Work Together

Jan 02, 2018 01:22PM ● By Emily Stevenson

Columbia’s startup community is a hot bed of collaborative activity. Every week at 1 Million Cups, we find out about new partnerships and joint ventures.

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Hill Construction Completes Project

Dec 12, 2017 11:01AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Hill Construction Co. recently completed a project at Columbia International University (CIU) and also participated in groundbreaking on a new athletic facility.

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Students, Young Alumni Invited To Enter Big Ideas in The Proving Ground

Nov 03, 2017 07:36AM ● By Emily Stevenson

This year’s “Shark Tank-style” competition kicked off Nov. 1 with the finale set for March 29, 2018, giving competitors more time to shape their idea and ready their business plan.

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The Start Up Scene In The Midlands

Nov 01, 2017 02:17PM ● By Emily Stevenson

There is energy and enthusiasm in the start-up space in Columbia, and 1 Million Cups reflects it.

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