Entrepreneurs

Aiken County is one of only six regions in the Palmetto State identified as an Innovation Hub, and its proximity to Augusta played a role. The others are Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Rock Hill, and Florence. The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) selected the locations. The cities were announced in April. In the news release, Governor Henry McMaster said South Carolina has built a strong foundation for innovation. “This is the next step in accelerating that momentum. By connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need, we will expand opportunity and keep

No word whether Augustans Skyler Bates and Andres Hoyes of 432 Intelligence set up this co-hort meet and greet for Eric Parker(right), co-founder of Make Startups! The duo, known for their work in the local arts and music scene hope to take their new entertainment, marketing, and talent promotions company to new heights.  The recent party celebrated not only 432 Intelligence, but eight other start-ups that will do business in Augusta/Aiken and share in $500,000 of venture capital.  The first cohort for a two-state partnership to grow entrepreneurship and small