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Jan 23, 2025

How this Charleston food brand became an Instacart and national star

What began as a way to satisfy a sweet tooth has grown into the brand being in about 10,000 stores nationally including Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, Amazon and more. 

Activities of SCRA member companies supported more than 6,000 jobs in 2024. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 22, 2025

Behind South Carolina Research Authority’s $1.3B impact on the state

The SCRA’s recently published annual report shows what’s included that impact, determined by a study conducted at the University of South Carolina

Jan 21, 2025

Charleston native turns 1-story studio into a 4-story boutique fitness club

What began as a one-room Pilates studio has grown into a fitness brand occupying almost an entire building in downtown Charleston.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has partnered with Benedict College’s Women’s Business Center to expand opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs through the NxLevel Business Accelerator Program. (Photo/Benedict College)
Jan 17, 2025

Goodwill, Benedict College partner on business accelerator program

The program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to build, grow and sustain successful businesses.

LayerP, developed by Greenville entrepreneur Don Li, is a new AI ‘guardrail’ software that serves as a safety net that can be tailored to suit a variety of companies and organizations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 16, 2025

How this Greenville tech startup is working to seal AI privacy leaks

The startup's new AI ‘guardrail’ software serves as a safety net that can be tailored to suit a variety of companies and organizations.

Jan 16, 2025

Initiative connects Charleston businesses with financial success 

The initiative has graduated more than 330 entrepreneurs from its Community Business Academy since 2019. 

Dec 19, 2024

Meet the organization driving change in the Charleston food economy

In 2016 Lindsey Barrow began transforming a school bus into what would become a mobile grocery that now services 150 families per week with subsidized produce.

Dec 12, 2024

How experiential retail is strengthening Charleston’s local economy

Locally owned small businesses are holding their own against corporate behemoths with attracting customers to Charleston's retail core.

The latest crop of new member companies of the South Carolina Research Authority includes startups from around the state. As members the new companies may be eligible for funding. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 11, 2024

SCRA welcomes new member companies from across the state

The latest crop of new member companies of the South Carolina Research Authority includes startups from around the state ...

Dec 10, 2024

Charleston startup uses keepsake photos to shake up publishing industry

An idea hatched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a customizable-books business for this Charleston entrepreneur.

Nov 26, 2024

Charleston event shines spotlight on South Carolina’s life sciences sector

SCbio hosted its first-ever SCBioDrive as MUSC welcomed a new hub for sciences in the Charleston region.

Nov 21, 2024

Mother-daughter pair bring Japanese culture to Charleston luxury retail market

A Charleston lawyer has turned her passion for Japanese kimono silks into a one-of-a-kind fashion brand.