Why this South Carolina company is retrofitting two diesel locomotives to battery power
The switch to battery-powered locomotives will reduce the amount of diesel fuel consumed by an estimated 40,000 gallons annually per locomotive.
This Greenville-headquartered tech company taking music, earphones to new heights
A few years ago, after administering music therapy to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and early-onset dementia, Ric Hoke noticed that their headphones would often fall off or fit too loosely on their ears. After seeing how expensive the custom earphone market was, and how difficult it was to be fitted, he dedicated himself to […]
Greer entrepreneurial program gearing up for fall boot camp, pitch competition
An entrepreneurial-focused program in Greer is setting the stage for its September boot camp.The Platform at Greer will pair South Carolina entrepreneurs with coaches from big corporations and world leaders in innovation.
Summit in Greenville looks at Upstate entrepreneurial environment, names top 10
Nearly 300 guests congregated at the Greenville ONE Center on Sept. 13 for the eighth annual Next Venture Summit, including founders and investors, and entrepreneur ecosystem partners across the region.
South Carolina Research Authority names new members and grant recipients
The South Carolina Research Authority recently accepted four new companies as members, while two others received new grant funding.
ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY: CoffeeCandy hits Greenville store shelves
Don Li’s eyes widen and dance when he talks about most of the possibilities.
South Carolina Research Authority announces new members and grant recipients
Two new companies have been accepted as members of the South Carolina Research Authority, and four others have received new grant funding
Harbor Entrepreneur Center opens additional space in Mount Pleasant
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center has secured new space in Mount Pleasant at 11 Ewall St.
South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month coming in April
April has been designated Innovation Awareness Month in South Carolina as a result of a partnership between the Medical University of South Carolina, S.C. Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Research Authority.
Greer entrepreneurial program receives SC grant funding
The Greer Development Corp.’s the Platform at Greer Bootcamp is one of 15 Relentless Challenge 2023 grant recipients named by the S.C. Department of Commerce. The GDC said the grant will help expand its program for entrepreneurs
‘First-of-its-kind’ medical waste facility to open in Summerville
The company specializes in providing environmental and health care integrated waste treatment and disposal solutions through the use of sustainable technology.
Long drives turn Greenville software engineer into candy entrepreneur
Don Li's restless soul kept him on the road. A lot.