Google expands in Moncks Corner with $500M investment

To-date, Google has invested $2.9 billion in its South Carolina operations. The company’s expansion of the Berkeley County data center is part of a nationwide growth plan for the company. In 2007, the company selected Mt. Holly Commerce Park for the data center in Moncks Corner.

Synnex to become Fortune 100 company through merger

Synnex Corp. and Tech Data, a Clearwater, Fla.-based Fortune 500 company, agreed to merge in a transaction valued at approximately $7.2 billion including net debt. Bob Stegner, Synnex's senior vice president of marketing in North America, shares what the changes will look like at the company's Greenville location.

Furman receives second $25M gift from The Duke Endowment

Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s approach to offering every student what it calls a “pathway toward a meaningful and valuable college experience.”

Business leaders to discuss success during MTC event

Lou Kennedy, Vanessa Mota and Carolyn Sawyer will take part in an online event presented Wednesday by Midlands Technical College. The women will discuss keys to their success beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Chapin High English teacher finalist for state award

Amy Carter is one of five finalists for the S.C. Teacher of the Year awarded, to be announced during a gala in Columbia in May. Carter receives $10,000 and advances to the next stage of the competition.

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