Cortus APS3 CPU family now has full support from Lauterbach TRACE32 Power Tools

Liz Hartney — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:23:48 -0500

February 9 2010 - Lauterbach and Cortus are pleased to announce that the Lauterbach TRACE32® Power Tools now fully support the Cortus APS3 family of processors.

The power of Lauterbach’s TRACE32 Power Tools is now available for the Cortus APS3 family of ultra low power embedded CPUs. Non-intrusive debugging over JTAG is supported giving engineers full visibility of program execution and profiling analysis enhancing product development times. It offers full support for the Cortus On-Chip debugging hardware and all processor features.

New Company Profit Partners Opens in Greenville

Holly Rollins — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:34 -0500

Profit Partners Opens to Help Companies Increase their Profits
(Greenville, SC February 8, 2010) Two change management professionals, Terry Dailey and Ed Young, are combining their 50 years of industry experience to form Profit Partners, a business performance improvement firm that works with small to mid-sized companies to improve their bottom line.

Acumen I.T. Acquires TeleData USA, Inc.

Meredith Kinsey — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:14:06 -0500

(Greenville, SC: February 8, 2010) – Acumen I.T., a Greenville-based technology company, has acquired TeleData USA, Inc., a regional designer, installer and supporter of Mitel business telephone systems.

Greenville’s Vance Lippard and Jerry Garrett Join Coldwell Banker Caine’s Easley Office

Caitlin Greeley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:28:13 -0500

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Vance Lippard and Jerry Garrett, both formerly of the Greer office, to its Easley office as brokers.

Lippard specializes in real estate in Greenville and Pickens counties. Originally from Charlotte, he has lived in the Upstate since graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University. Prior to entering real estate sales in 2003, Lippard worked in industrial drive sales and newspaper advertising. He is active in his church and enjoys playing golf.

Midlands Solar Company Argand Energy Solutions Installs Landmark Solar Array

Mike Switzer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:06:07 -0500

BLUFFTON, SC – Columbia, SC-based Argand Energy, Santee Cooper, Palmetto Electric Cooperative and the Technical College of the Lowcountry recently dedicated a 20-kilowatt solar array at TCL’s New River Campus. The project is the largest solar installation in the LowCountry and was made possible by South Carolinians who purchase Santee Cooper Green Power.

TradeDoubler Closes Japan Office as Final Stage of IMW Group Integration

Liz Hartney — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:19:07 -0500

London, 8 February 2010 – TradeDoubler, the number one pan-European digital marketing company, today announced it will be closing its operation in Japan as part of the final stage of its long term integration of the IMW Group. The Japanese operation was a legacy asset of the acquisition back in July 2007, and is solely focused on selling keyword bid management technology – a non-strategic product for TradeDoubler. The closing of Japanese operation has a non-significant impact on TradeDoubler’s total revenues.

Gintel selected by Telenor Denmark for key role in advanced business communications platform

Liz Hartney — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:23:42 -0500

Trondheim, Norway, February 8 2010:
Gintel AS, a leading vendor of hosted enterprise software solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Telenor Denmark to deliver core technology and components for Telenor Denmark’s new Mobile Multiplan service.

Executive Leadership Training Planned for March 1

Jo Halmes — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:44:51 -0500

Carolina Leadership Group, LLC, a managing partner of Leadership Management International (LMI), is offering an Executive Productivity Conference from 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Monday, March 1. The conference will help business and community leaders increase productivity and profitability to impact their organizations’ bottom lines – with guaranteed returns on measurable results.

Janet Christy Featured Speaker at Charlotte NAWBO Chapter

Janet Christy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:41:13 -0500

Janet Christy, local Consultant and Author of "Capitalizing On Being Woman Owned", was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Charlotte Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners). The dinner event was held on February 2 and was attended by nearly 100 women business owners. Christy spoke on “The Value of Being A Woman Owned Business?”

Health Sciences South Carolina Sponsoring Health-Related Economic Development Event March 2 and 3

Cameron Smith — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:39 -0500

COLUMBIA, S.C., February 4, 2010 - - The healthcare industry represents a major portion of the U.S. economy. New drugs, treatments, and medical devices offer opportunities for innovation, investments and new companies. Recognizing this, Health Sciences South Carolina and its member organizations are sponsoring HEAL SC, the state’s first-ever biomedical economic development event.

Proterra Selects Greenville, CU-ICAR for R and D, Assembly Facility

SAM PATRICK — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:38:26 -0500

Also see a related editorial in the Greenville News about the Proterra announcement.

VC3 Joins Dell's Partner Direct Program

David Dunn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:55:28 -0500

Columbia, SC

February 4, 2010

VC3, an IT Solutions provider headquartered in Columbia, SC, today announced it has joined Dell’s PartnerDirect program as a Certified Dell Partner. Built on three main tenets of simplifying IT, less complexity, and the advantages offered by the Dell business model, PartnerDirect will create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between Dell and VC3.

Verizon Wireless Leads Industry In Customer Care In Latest J.D. Power And Associates Study

Kyle Meleski — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:24:33 -0500

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network, has been ranked highest in customer care among wireless phone service providers in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Wireless Customer Care Performance StudySM – Volume 1, released today.

College Of Charleston Launches Realizing Educational and Career Hopes Program

Michael Robertson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:08:55 -0500

The College of Charleston will launch the Realizing Educational and Career Hopes (REACH) program in Fall, 2010, an inclusive program designed to provide postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The College Transition Connection (CTC) is funding the development of this innovative model program, with financial support from the State of South Carolina. CTC Chair Donald Bailey announced that the grant will total $155,000 over three years and that it is the fourth project to be funded in South Carolina.

Speed Networking Event - FREE ADMISSION

Janet Helling — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:42:05 -0500

Professional Network Connections and Events At Sapphire Creek (401 N. Main Street, Simpsonville)
Are Hosting A SPEED NETWORKING EVENT, on Friday, February 19, from 8 am to 12 pm.

There are 88 available spots (one person per classification will not apply).
Bring 88 business cards, brochures, flyers, or any other promotional item for your company.
Be prepared to give your 60-second commercial eleven times.
Reservations will be first-come, first-served.

!! Email Jan Helling at jhelling@pnconnections.org to reserve your spot !!

Professional Network Connections
P.O. Box 713

Hard-hitting year ahead for print media and radio

Liz Hartney — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:34:41 -0500

February 4th 2010 - Increasing investment in social media, mobile marketing, email marketing and search will fuel a 17 per cent surge in digital marketing spending this year, as marketers migrate budgets from television, print and radio. ExactTarget, the on-demand email and one-to-one marketing specialist worked in conjunction with Econsultancy, the digital publishing and training group, to conduct a survey of over 1000 company and agency marketers around the globe.

Addison Homes Makes 'No Impact Man' Donation

Kathy Vass — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:12:06 -0500

GREENVILLE, SC - Addison Homes LLC, a regional leader in sustainable, high-performance building, has donated the book and movie versions of 'No Impact Man' to the Furman University Library. The sponsor of December’s pre-DVD screening of 'No Impact Man' at the Younts Conference Center at Furman, Addison Homes is committed to educating area residents on how to consume more responsibly and how to lower their impact on the environment, according to Addison Founder and President Todd Usher.

City of Charleston Chooses Greenville Based Immedion for Hosting Services

Natalia Muska — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:10:25 -0500

GREENVILLE, S.C. (February 4, 2010) Immedion, LLC, South Carolina’s first dedicated data center and managed services provider has been selected by the City of Charleston for virtual hosting services. After careful consideration, the City of Charleston selected Immedion because they offered an excellent level of services at a highly competitive price.

M2Active™ powers mobile apps of the future

Liz Hartney — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:04:43 -0500

The Netherlands, February 4th 2010. Service2Media (www.service2media.com) the leading developer of mobile applications and services in Europe, today announced the debut of its next generation mobile applications and service development platform, M2Active™, during the Mobile World Congress (www.mobileworldcongress.com), in Barcelona this month.

ip.access announces 3G Femtocell Developer Kit

Liz Hartney — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:15:12 -0500

Cambridge, 4 February 2010 – ip.access, the leading developer of femtocell and picocell solutions, today announced the availability of a 3G Femtocell Developer Kit. The kit enables system integrators to build specialist applications using ip.access’ multi-award winning Oyster 3G femtocell technology.

Sidonis Expands Management Team with Key Hire

Liz Hartney — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:29:38 -0500

4 Feb 2010, Bath - Sidonis, the emerging new leader in service assurance, today announced the appointment of James Fox as its Vice-President of Technical Sales.

Guerrero Joins Greenville EyeCare to Serve Hispanic Patients

William Russell — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:37:38 -0500

Greenville, SC - - February 2, 2010 - - Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, recently added Liz Guerrero to their team as Spanish translator. Liz is responsible for ensuring a positive experience for Hispanic patients who may feel uncomfortable because they speak little to no English. With her skills as a translator, Liz is able to bridge any language gaps that may exist between Hispanic patients, the Greenville EyeCare staff and doctors.

Topaz Publications Inc. to Develop Training Programs for "Green" Initiatives

THOMAS BURKE — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:19:17 -0500

Topaz Publications, Inc of Greenville and Syracuse has received contracts to develop a series of training programs to support green initiatives. The new programs cover sustainable construction management, installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems, and the DOE Weatherization initiative. According to Topaz CEO Thomas Burke, " these contracts are an outgrowth of several programs already being developed by Topaz for the energy and construction industries and will continue to be a significant source of revenue for us.

Rock Creek Craftsmen Attends Haiti USAID Conference

Kevin Meek — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:12:27 -0500

For Release 1/2/10

Kevin Meek, President of Rock Creek Craftsmen has been invited to the USAID conference in Washington DC to participate in solutions for the challenging task of providing housing to the population in Haiti. Rock Creek is ready to deliver over 100 housing units made from shipping containers for immediate use.

Over time Mr. Meek hopes to build a factory in Haiti to build houses from used shipping containers delivering aid to the devastated country. These structures are sturdy, easy to build and cost effective emergency housing.

Coldwell Banker Caine Accepts the Metropolitan Arts Council Business and Arts Partnership Award

Caitlin Greeley — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:24 -0500

Coldwell Banker Caine accepted the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) 2009 Business and Arts Partnership Award, which recognizes businesses in the Upstate for exceptional achievements in and contribution to the arts. The award was given at the MAC Annual Meeting in the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre last month.

InnoVision Technology Forum : Innovation in Healthcare - February 25, 2010 - at North American Rescue

Douglas Kim — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:10:29 -0500

Please join us for the InnoVision Technology Forum - Thursday February 25, 2010

Innovation in Healthcare

Hosted by: North American Rescue®

Please join us for an opportunity to learn about the efforts of South Carolina Companies innovating in health care to improve quality of life and save lives.

PANEL INCLUDES:

Becoming an Investor Ready Entrepreneur

George McAllister — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:09:16 -0500

Raising equity capital is challenging at best. Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur is designed to educate and prepare growth-oriented entrepreneurs to successfully engage private equity investors. Getting ready includes a wide range of activities and decisions that will help the entrepreneur with their business in a number of ways. This program was developed with direct input from experienced entrepreneurs, angel investors, angel networks/fund executives and venture capitalists, and provides an “insider’s look” into the world of equity funding.

Registration Open: IT as a Career Forum - March 17

John Warner — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:40:00 -0500

The IT as a Career Forum is presented by the Consortium for Enterprises Systems Management will be held in Columbia, SC, on March 17, 2010, from 8:30 to 4:30.

The audience targeted is information technology professionals in industry, academia, K-12, government, and not-for-profits interested in growing the pipeline of students who choose IT as a career.

See who's coming to the Product Visualization Forum on February 24th

John Warner — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:41:40 -0500

The Product Visualization Forum presented by the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology will be held February 24, 2010. Those attending will be the beginning of a community sharing best practices in product visualization using 3D CAD/CAM, virtual reality, and rapid prototyping technologies. You can

See who is registered to attend the Product Visualization Forum.

University of Michigan Health System Chooses eThority

Mikell Lewis — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:21:37 -0500

Academic Medical Center Plans to Use Clinical Trials eXtension to Build Budgets and Track Billing

Richardson Plowden names Pugh as new managing shareholder

Melanie Lux — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:27:39 -0500

COLUMBIA, S.C., February 1, 2010 - - Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A., has named attorney Steven J. Pugh as the firm’s new managing shareholder.

Google Donates Computers to College of Charleston’s Computer Science Department

Michael Robertson — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:31:07 -0500

The College of Charleston recently received a donation of 20 computers from Google Inc. for the College’s Computer Science Department. These 20 Hewlett Packard desktop computers will be used in the school’s new ACM Software Innovations Lab (iLab). The College has the option to reapply for a second set of machines through Google's Goodware program.

The Targeted Group powers the PGA Professionals’ Guide to Travel through its social media platform

Kristen Galli — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:20:01 -0500

Social media is one of the most compelling and valuable new resources for PGA Members and the golf community as a whole. Understanding and utilizing this new medium is an effective way for PGA Professionals to communicate their golf travel insights and experiences to the public. Recognizing this opportunity, PGA Magazine chose The Targeted Group and their online platform to integrate social media into a golf travel community for PGA Professionals and golfers worldwide.

Acumen I.T. Holds First in Think Tank Technology Training Series

Meredith Kinsey — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:12:50 -0500

(Greenville, SC: February 1, 2010) – Acumen I.T., a Greenville-based technology company, will host the first seminar in its newly created Acumen Think Tank Series™, a sequence of seminars designed to introduce the latest technology solutions available to IT decision makers. The first seminar, entitled Data Storage Solutions, will be held February 18, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Thornblade Club in Greenville.

The South Carolina Engineering Cluster has published the 2010 directory of Engineering Companies

Lee Stogner — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:11:35 -0500

The South Carolina Engineering Cluster has published the January, 2010 edition of its Company Directory. This directory is the largest source for information on the South Carolina Engineering Industry. The directory provides detailed information on providers of civil, mechanical, electrical, automation, environmental, safety, maintenance services and more. These companies have experience across a wide range of applications and industries across the world.

Hitachi Consulting Helps Whitbread Create Single View of Business Performance, Transforming Analysis and Reporting Capabilities

Liz Hartney — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:07:10 -0500

London – 1 February 2010 – Hitachi Consulting UK today announced the successful migration and consolidation of the corporate Management Information Systems (MIS) for Whitbread PLC. Hitachi Consulting created a 1.5 terabyte Data Warehouse using Oracle Warehouse Builder, transforming analysis and reporting capabilities across its hotel and restaurant businesses by providing better business insight, sales and margin analysis and strategic planning, which delivered a six-figure return on investment over 12 months.

Local Businessmen Launch E-Scribe, LLC

Virginia Hayes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:54:27 -0500

New Healthcare Information Management Company Serves as Exclusive Business Alliance Partner in South Carolina and North Carolina for Greenway Medical Technologies

Foreign Translations, Inc. Completes Dari Translation of Safety Manual for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Ken Zwerdling — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:25:11 -0500

Greenville, SC, January 27, 2010- In December, after eight weeks of effectively managing teams working in three different countries around the world, Foreign Translations, Inc. (www.foreigntranslations.com), successfully completed the Dari translation of a safety manual for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Afghanistan Engineering District (AED). The project was awarded to Foreign Translations, Inc, through its General Services Administration “GSA” schedule with the federal government

Criterion Joins Forces with FAI Materials Testing Lab

Michael Cobb — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:41:39 -0500

I would like to make you aware of an exciting new affiliation that I and Criterion are forming with FAI Materials Testing Laboratory. Criterion is taking an equity position in the company and I will be assuming a leadership role in growing and managing the business.

Rest assured that the Criterion team will continue to provide the same business advisory, strategic leadership and investment banking services that we have for years. In fact, our alliance with FAI enhances our ability to provide a full spectrum of value-added services to our clients.

Outstanding News! Don Herriott to direct Innovista Partnerships at the University of South Carolina

John Warner — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:21:37 -0500

University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides has appointed Don Herriott to be the director of Innovista Partnerships. The appointment is effective Feb. 1.

Pastides said Herriott’s experience in business and leadership and his reputation as a strategic thinker make him an ideal choice for the position.

Acumen I.T. Creates “Think Tank” Technology Training Series

Meredith Kinsey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:13:18 -0500

January 28, 2010 – Greenville, SC – Acumen I.T., a Greenville-based technology company, has created the Acumen Think Tank Series™, a sequence of seminars designed to introduce the latest technology solutions available to IT decision makers, including owners, CFOs and controllers.

Through the seminars, participants will learn about new technologies available to help them improve personal and business performance while also controlling costs. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with technology experts to learn what solutions will best fit their specific needs.

Carolina Leadership Group Opens in Upstate

Jo Halmes — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:41:55 -0500

Carolina Leadership Group, LLC, a managing partner of Leadership Management International (LMI), recently opened in Duncan, S.C.
Led by Nancy Eichstadt, President and CEO, Carolina Leadership Group will help develop effective leaders and organizations through implementing LMI’s strategic development process. The process, which is world-renowned for its proven results, has been translated into 23 languages and used in more than 60 countries.

Phillips Resource Group teams with Clemson University for MBA Intern Job Fair

Holly Rollins — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:30:30 -0500

Holly Rollins, 10-x Group, 864.420.1127, hrollins@10-xgroup.com

MBA Intern Program & Job Fair Offer Students
Competitive Advantage in Uncertain Times

Contract Intern Employees Part of New Trend

19th Annual Artista Vista to Usher in the Spring

Dana Fisher — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:34:49 -0500

CONTACT: Katie Alice Walker
803.227.0914
kwalker@rileycommunications.com

19th Annual Artista Vista to Usher in the Spring

COLUMBIA (December 30, 2009) – The Congaree Vista is gearing up for its 19th annual Artista Vista. The Midlands’ largest gallery crawl returns from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 22 and lasts through Saturday, April 24. Local artists and galleries will open their doors for this signature annual event that draws visitors from all over South Carolina and beyond.

ip.access launches plug and play for nanoGSM picocell

Liz Hartney — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:46 -0500

28 January 2010 – ip.access, the leading developer of 2G and 3G in-building wireless solutions, today announced that it has significantly enhanced the capabilities of the nanoGSM® product range with a new system release 4.1 that supports “plug and play” customer self installation and a range of other features which extend the performance and capabilities of the system.

Marketing Results Create Buyer Connections for GreenWood, Inc.

William Russell — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:34:11 -0500

Greenville, SC - - January 27, 2010 - - The Marketing Beacon, a provider of custom-designed marketing services centered on business growth, continues to deliver fully outsourced marketing services for GreenWood, Inc. Functioning as GreenWood’s marketing group, The Marketing Beacon delivers a blend of strategy and tactical execution purposed for building market awareness and credibility for GreenWood’s contract maintenance and construction services business.

Tom Dillard Elected To Lead Greenville Homebuilders In 2010

Kathy Vass — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:19:10 -0500

GREENVILLE, SC – Thomas Dillard, CGP, founder and president of Dillard-Jones Builders LLC, has been elected 2010 President of the Home Builders Association of Greenville. Dillard was installed during the local homebuilders association’s 50th Anniversary Celebration held on Jan. 16 at the Embassy Suites in Greenville.

Revving up your Business in a Slow Economy

Robert DeGarmo — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:05:05 -0500

February 11, 2010
Commerce Club Greenville, SC
8:30 am

Get out of the office and spend some time with some of the Upstate’s premier service providers discussing some thought provoking ideas on:

 Leadership – Greg Blake is a nationally recognized speaker on leadership, management development and motivation will speak on Obtaining, Sustaining and Retaining your Greatest Asset...your People!

Todd Usher Named HBA of Greenville 2009 Builder of the Year

Kathy Vass — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:05:24 -0500

GREENVILLE, SC - Todd Usher, founder and president of Addison Homes LLC, has been named 2009 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greenville. The award was presented during the association’s 50th Anniversary celebration held Jan. 16 at the Embassy Suites in Greenville.

Sponsored annually by BB&T, the Builder of the Year award is the highest honor awarded by the Home Builders Association of Greenville. It recognizes a builder who represents the highest level of integrity and honesty in the homebuilding industry.

Baptist Easley Hospital Selects Gibbons | Peck for brand launch

Kristen McNicholas — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:56:05 -0500

GREENVILLE, SC — January 27, 2010: Baptist Easley Hospital has commissioned Gibbons | Peck Marketing Communication to develop and launch its new brand. The brand elements revolve around the intensive patient focus of the hospital culture, for which it has become recognized nationally.

“We love building a brand for an organization with such a remarkable story,” said James Gibbons of Gibbons | Peck. “The things these people do for their patients are simply amazing!”