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The 2024 InnoVision Awards “Meet the Finalists” event, held on August 28 in Columbia, showcased the brightest innovators from South Carolina’s vibrant tech and business community. Hosted at the Boyd Innovation Center, the event brought together entrepreneurs, researchers, and leaders to celebrate outstanding achievements in innovation across the state. The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) […]
InnoVision Awards is proud to announce the 2024 finalists, celebrating distinguished South Carolina businesses, organizations, and individuals who are setting new benchmarks in innovation and technology. A distinguished panel of out-of-state judges has selected three finalists in each of six categories, all of whom will be honored at the highly anticipated 26th annual InnoVision Awards […]
Nominations and applications are open for the 2024 InnoVision Awards. InnoVision Awards honor distinguished South Carolina businesses, organizations, and individuals who set new standards for innovation and technology advancement. Three finalists will be chosen in six categories and showcased at the highly anticipated 26th annual InnoVision Awards celebration at the Thornblade Country Club in Greenville […]
InnoVision Awards, a prestigious organization celebrating innovation and excellence, proudly announces the kickoff for applications and nominations for the highly anticipated 26th annual event. InnoVision Awards honors distinguished South Carolina organizations, individuals, educators, and students who set new standards for innovation and technology advancement. Three finalists will be chosen in each of six categories and […]
InnoVision Awards announces the return of Attorney Doug Kim to our Board. Kim is the founder of the Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm who serves as a business advocate and long-time entrepreneurship and innovation promoter in South Carolina. He first joined the InnoVision Awards Board in 2005 and chaired our organization from 2008 – […]
You’re invited to join NextGEN for a workshop focused on the mental health of founders. Let’s be honest; entrepreneurship is hard. It’s hard to disconnect. It’s hard to feel alone. It’s hard when you’re on a constant roller coaster. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for managing stress, overcoming burnout, and fostering resilience in […]
In October 2023, we celebrated our 35th anniversary. Although we formalized our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative over the past few years, I can proudly say we have practiced it since our founding. At Contec, we understand the importance of integrating the wellbeing of our associates and community, and our impact on the environment, into our […]
If you haven’t met them already, be on the lookout for new faces representing SCRA in the state’s startup community. Patrick Bailey brings his most recent expertise in investing and business development from Cincinnati and works within SC Launch, Inc., SCRA’s investment affiliate. Rob Moser brings several years of business, startup, and investing experience within […]
Susie Shannon, President and CEO of SC Competes, was inducted to the 50 Most Influential People Hall of Fame by Columbia Business Monthly, after making the annual 50 Most Influential list for the last five years. The influence and impact that Susie Shannon has had on the Palmetto State is profound. Susie’s early policy work […]
