Columbia Chamber has presented Modern Exterminating with the Impact Award for Small Business of the Year. The award recognizes significant achievements + economic growth that benefits the business community. The family-owned business is the longest-standing independent pest control company in the Midlands. Click here for a video with more information.

Avolanta and VirtueRN have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies, while Heartbeat Technologies and Victory ExoFibres received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility to apply for grant funding, and the potential to be considered for an investment from SCRA’s investment…

Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc., a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, has announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda County. The company is continuing its growth by investing $11.6 million and creating 73 new jobs to add to the approximately 200 positions that it has already created. Founded in 2019 and headquartered at 782 Columbia…

Two entrepreneurs believe their software is set to become the next hot product in the world of sneaker collecting, helping them build a high-tech company in Columbia. The software, called Copyt, made by their Midlands company fixes a big problem for individuals and shops in the growing market for high-end sneakers: Keeping track of market…