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...
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. ...
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...
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...
48 high schools across the U.S., including three in South Carolina, receive $5000 grants from The Rachel Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
South Carolina Research Authority announces organizational changes that officials say enable it to provide more support to state's academic research, development, and innovation startups.
Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina announces creation of scholarship program for its new Bachelor of Science in Forestry made possible through the Darla Moore Foundation.
Field Shield, Haruki, Horse Spot, Joules AI, LouLou AI, and X-ION Energy were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies, with others receiving additional grant funding.
Micro distilleries offer creativity while dealing with legal restrictions
A Roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence
South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies honored at event in Columbia
Event marks expansion of company's roots in South Carolina
TD Bank survey reveals financial preparedness levels among small business owners
SBA lending remains strong in South Carolina
Venture capital making inroads in the Palmetto State
Potential path to a 0 percent income tax rate.
SPC Credit Union partners with Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc., allowing SPC Credit Union members access to a new family finance app.