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Audio / Video -
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Upstairs
Audio and Video
Founded in 1972
by Joseph Azar, Upstairs Audio & Video has been providing Columbia
with high-end audio & video systems, network wiring, automation, display
technology, satellite and cable integration throughout SC for over 30 years.
Residential and commercial systems include home theater, restaurant, boardrooms,
churches, medical facilities, and offices, to name a few. Services include
installation, wiring, troubleshooting, repair, setup, design, configuration
and instruction. |
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Business Equipment -
Sales | Service | Leasing
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Columbia
Business Equipment
3770 Fernandina Road, Columbia,
SC 29210, (803) 798-7522
Since 1975,
CBE has been an exclusive authorized Sharp dealer. Sharp is one of the
largest manufacturers of copying and facsimile machines in the world today.
In addition
to Sharp copiers, network printers, scanning solutions, color copiers,
facsimiles and Oki printers, we market some of the finest office equipment
and software available including paper handling systems, print queue management,
fax software solutions and document management systems.
CBE is
growing.
We are pleased to announce our newest location in Charleston. Now,
customers in the Low Country can get great Sharp products and the service
they deserve from a proven, authorized, Sharp dealer. We're honored
with the warm welcome we've received!
For more
than 25 years, our commitment remains to provide the customer with the
best product and best service possible. |
Team
Leasing
TEAM Leasing offers its clients
many years of experience in providing equipment lease financing. |
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Business Services -
Human Resources | Training | Rentals
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Celebrations Special Events Management
& Rentals 1800 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201
803-771-7886
Locally owned and operated, we provide
event management and rentals for all special events, including weddings,
parties, stages, dance floors adult and children's parties, and more.
Some of the events we have managed are the Family Circle Tennis Tournament,
Cooper River Bridge Run, Colonial and Carolina Cups, as well as many smaller
and local events. |
Easy
Benefits
EasyBenefits
is a leading application service provider (ASP) with award winning software
and innovative products that alleviate the everyday burdens of Human Resource
departments for intermediate to large-sized companies. Our best-of-breed
technology design offers support for enrollment, administration and communication
of a company’s total benefit program. |
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Communications - Digital
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Champion
Communications
Julie Ravenscroft, Local Executive
Founded
in 2004 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, CHAMPION Communications,
Inc. is a global telecommunications company providing Voice over Internet
Protocol service to users worldwide through independent marketing representatives
(IMRs). The company also offers traditional unlimited local and long distance
services. CHAMPION Communications works with leading industry suppliers
of IT systems, peripherals, system components, software and networking
equipment to offer its users and IMRs an opportunity to connect with the
best. Ask us about marketing positions which are still available
for this exciting technology! |
Champion
Communications
Elliott Sheom & Jim Doolin,
Local Executives
Champion
Communications, founded in 2004, is a subsidiary of iOnosphere, Inc., of
Greenville, SC. A provider of residential Voice Over IP, Champion also
can provide traditional telephone service as well as Champion ISP, with
22,000 dialup numbers and various speeds of DSL connectivity. The featured
product is a two line VoIP box with unlimited local, regional and long
distance to anywhere in the US and Canada. |
Palmetto Wireless
7320-M Broad River Road, Irmo, SC
29063
803-781-6899
Offering Wireless Telecommunication
services. |
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Computers - Networking
| Sales | Service
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| Chipco
Computer Distributors, Inc., a wholesale distributor
facility based in Columbia, South Carolina, was established in 1994.
Chipco has grown exponentially every year since its inception. The
reason for this is simple; we view our customers as the reason for our
existence. Chipco’s core values are focused on the caliber and competence
of our people and on the reliability of the top-quality products and services
they deliver. We respect our people as the company’s strongest and
most valuable resource. Chipco Computer distributors carries just about
every hardware component from a small patch cable to processors,monitors,
keyboard, mouse, scsi products, server products, notebook products, printers,
scanners and rack mount products. |
Communications
Associates
At Communication
Associates, we belive in providing solutions, not just services. We specialize
in web solutions, wireless voice and data, marketing and advertising, local
and wide area networks, IT solutions, business development and telecommunications.
We are the provider of choice for clients looking to extract maximum returns
on their communication investments. We are built on a heritage of deliver
excellence, industry knowledge, and a world-class technical infrastructure
and the expertise of its people. |
IST2provides
a variety of telecommunication services, including: Data center design,
engineering & consulting, Data network design & consulting, Systems
integration & installation, administration and maintenance of multiple
PBX’s, Local and Wide Area Networks, Co-location and more.
IST2-Integrated
Systems Technology & Telecommunications Inc. was founded in 1981 and
renamed in 1994 to provide Computer Maintenance, Electronic Systems, Telecommunications
Engineering and Project Management Planning Support to Commercial, Government,
Industry and Organizations. Our staff consists of over 25 Professional
Voice and data Network Engineers, Logisticians, Systems Database Analysts,
and Technical Support Personnel. IST2 offers a full range of engineering
from electronics and systems network design. IST2 also provides Systems
Hardware, Software, Telecommunication engineering services and installation
services in voice and data installations.
IST2 is
one of South Carolina’s first and most promising Minority Computer, Aerospace,
and Telecommunication Systems and Engineering firms in the state of South
Carolina. IST2’s Systems Integration and Engineering Division provide systems
engineering and support to both Corporate and Government Clients. IST2
offers full-services turnkey Computer Information Technology support services
to customers within the Southeastern Region and across the United States.
IST2’s
Corporate On-site Training Division provides Network Systems Administration
and Operations curriculums. Our CAD Design and Network architectural
division provides complete network systems documentation and verifications,
while providing the customer with quality documentation and verified/certified
network automation services.
IST2 is
structured for business growth and leadership under Phyllis W. and Johnny
C. Mason, the minority business owners of the firm. IST2’s business
plan now stresses a Multi-discipline and skilled Engineering Structure
for both Commercial and Governmental Markets. |
TeraStore,
Inc.
We are a computer
services company located in Columbia, SC. Our services consist of offsite/onsite
backups, network installation and service contracts, computer repair, and
computer upgrades for all businesses as well as home users. We guarntee
the best prices and the best services. Always remember "Our Business Is
Keeping You In Business". Please feel free to call us at(803)939-8519 or
look us up at tera-store.com for more information.
VC3is
celebrating their 10th year in business providing high quality IT services
to both the private and public sectors. Since its founding in 1994, VC3's
focus has been to help clients find economically efficient paths to better
leverage information technology. Headquartered in Columbia, SC with
additional offices in Atlanta, GA, and Raleigh, NC, VC3 offers a wide range
of services including Internet/Intranet & Data Center Services, Web
and Application Development Services, Computer & Network Support, Network
Design, Configuration & Optimization, Technology Assessments, and Security
Audits. VC3 also offers a complete suite of hosted e-government solutions
for local governments, web content management solutions, and web-based
solutions for educational institutions. Through its success in supplying
these services, VC3 has established an excellent reputation for expertise
and reliability among their clients. |
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Internet Services - Development
| Domain Registration | Email | Hosting | ISP | Security | SEO
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Road
Runner Business Class is an industry leader
providing high-speed internet service and broadband solutions to businesses
of all sizes. The product has been the South Carolina market for about
4 years and has received JD Power’s Award for best Customer Service and
won the coveted PC Magazine Readers’ Choice Award in 2003 for Customer
Satisfaction.
Not only
do we provide excellent internet service but Business Class offers these
outstanding added-value services:
· Managed
Storage and Managed Security
· Email
and Domain Name Services
· Web
Hosting and Static IP
· Dedicated
Fiber Connections
· Wireless
Access (SOHO users)
· Teleworker
Solutions
Road Runner Business Class is the
right choice – simply better! |
ASKaPRO
Online Services - 803-361-2739
Headquartered in the Columbia area,
ASKaPRO provides web development and hosting services for organizations
throughout the nation. ASKaPRO specializes in creating websites
which can be easily updated by anyone using familiar tools such as Microsoft
Word, Excel and Publisher. Their advanced but simple-to-use hosting
features give you complete control over all aspects of your website, including
e-mail, autoresponders, spam blocking, statistics, cron jobs, protected
directories and much more.
ASKaPRO
has also recently become a domain registrar, able to register domain names
for only $8.75 per year through its www.RegisterSC.com
service.
ASKaPRO
is also a proven SEO leader - providing top search results for its clients
in the major search engines.
Since 1998,
ASKaPRO has provided advice and services for clients throughout South Carolina,
as well as in 15 other states and 3 foreign countries.
ASKaPRO
owns and manages this website, as well as a variety of specialized websites
for Medical Managers, Lake
Murray enthusiasts, Technogeeks,
Communication, and others. |
Cyberfieds
Cyberfieds.com
is among the world's leaders in SEO - Search Engine Optimization headed
by one of the pioneers in the industry, Karen D. Hill since 1996. Staffed
24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated staff in Columbia, SC and the
RTP area in NC, Cyberfieds.com produces interactive and static web sites
for all ranges of companies.
Cyberfieds.com
features the latest multimedia technologies, from live video streaming
to highly-customized web applications to searchable archives of news features
and background information. Our latest online application available is
"Master Scheduler" developed for multiple agents, multiple locations and
multiple time scheduling completely online with an exclusive client web
interface separate from the administration interface.
Cyberfieds.com
site is updated continuously and features a rich portfolio of projects
both in the SEO industry and in web design. Cyberfieds owns CarolinaCoolHost.com
and our web design clients enjoy affordable, feature-rich web hosting with
99.9% proven uptime. |
SC
Web TV
SCwebTV.com
is the newest brain-child of Cyberfieds.com. SCwebTV.com is launching
in South Carolina with a mission to utilize our exclusive high-compression
software for video presentations over the internet without using streaming
media servers. Our focus is on business interviews, business press releases
and news, community-at-large news and informational videos for both business
and personal topics. Businesses and individuals will be able to run a weekly
or monthly "show" that is produced and edited by the SCwebTV.com media
crew on location. Shows can be 10, 30, or 60 minutes in length with the
option for custom time rates. We are pioneering the use of our compression
software to provide businesses and individuals with the opportunity to
have their own training videos, infomercials, video statements or online
media ads without the excessive cost of streaming.
SCwebTV.com
is destined to be one of the top reference and informational sites for
South Carolina - with professional quality online videos and promotional
opportunities not offered by other development companies. We will be covering
business awards ceremonies, business press conferences, community events
and more. In addition, SCwebTV.com is building a network of SC Press Release
members free of charge. Press releases sent to SCwebTV.com will be distributed
to the opt-in list of press release recipients free of charge. |
Communications
Associates
At Communication
Associates, we belive in providing solutions, not just services. We specialize
in web solutions, wireless voice and data, marketing and advertising, local
and wide area networks, IT solutions, business development and telecommunications.
We are the provider of choice for clients looking to extract maximum returns
on their communication investments. We are built on a heritage of deliver
excellence, industry knowledge, and a world-class technical infrastructure
and the expertise of its people. |
Watchdog
ISP is a nationwide filtered Internet Service
Provider, located in Columbia, SC. We recognize that the Internet is a
very dangerous place for you and your family. Our filtering technology
is state-of-the-art and unique. Our servers filter web browsing and email
efficiently and effectively.
We focus
diligently to ensure our service is dependable, easy-to-use, and effective.
The technology used to filter our networks has been in production for over
three years with thousands of users across the globe. |
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Software - Packaged
| Development | DataBase | Security
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4th
Dimension Business Solutions, LLC is a Columbia,
South Carolina owned and operated Technology Solutions Provider that services
businesses of all sizes throughout the Southeastern United States. With
a staff of knowledgeable personnel collectively having many years of experience
in Software Development, IT Systems Design, Integration, Support and Security
arena, we have found that creating solutions is a better fit for our clients
than just patching problems.
The sole
purpose of 4th Dimension Business Solutions, LLC is to be preeminent in
the process of solving client business problems through the use of Information
Systems Technology |
CGH
Technologies, Inc.
The Southeast
Division of CGH, located in Columbia, SC, has been actively involved in
State and Local Government, as well as Commercial Information Technology
solutions, with particular emphasis on Public Health data and applications,
non-profit organization support, and Commercial Information Security solutions,
since 2000.
From Information
Architectures to Systems and Database Development and Integration, CGH
is uniquely equipped to provide real world, technology-based solutions
for you and your organization.
Working
with the various states, CGH has developed and implemented Health Services
Enterprise databases, successfully implemented the NEDSS Base System, developed
various Disease Surveillance applications, initiated an Electronic Laboratory
Reporting capability, conducted numerous organizational and process modeling
engagements, developed websites, and completed numerous other projects.
In addition, CGH, SE Div. has developed a Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1995 (HIPAA) compliant electronic health insurance
claims and other EDI capability for OPM and South Carolina. |
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Training & Consulting - Computer
| Leadership | Communication
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Midlands
Technical College
Midlands
Technical College offers hundreds of the highly demanded, relevant courses
in areas like computer training, career development, business, healthcare,
and special interests. Once in the classroom, you'll find that MTC has
assembled some of the region's most respected professionals to teach our
Continuing Education courses. With one of the Southeast's most comprehensive
continuing education programs right here in Columbia, the time has never
been better to enhance your career skill or explore a new interest.
FastTrack
is a program offered at Midlands Technical College offering people who
own or are starting a business assistance and support in a classroom setting. |
USC
BusinessLink
What does USC businessLINK do?
USC businessLINK
brings together five USC economic development and research resources important
to the business and economic development communities, and provides these
communities immediate access to the services these USC business and economic
development resources can provide. No delays, no hassles, no red tape.
How does USC businessLINK benefit
the business and economic development community?
USC businessLINK
offers one point of contact, making it simple to get information or assistance
from USC on things like developing a basic business or finance plan, solving
productivity and capacity utilization issues, developing a technology business
start-up, outsourcing expensive research and development, and licensing
inventions and innovations. |
Toastmasters
TOASTMASTERS
is an all volunteer organization dedicated to helping people develop communication
and leadership skills.
Do
you want to improve your communication skills or become more confident
in leadership roles? A Toastmasters Club will help you succeed. You
are invited to visit any of the Columbia area clubs and meet members who
are working hard to achieve such goals. Dress is casual and no prearrangement
is needed.
SUCCESS
TRAINING -- Whatever your goals in life may be, your success depends on
your ability to communicate. Individuals who can verbalize their
ideas - so that they are heard, understood and acted upon - possess one
of the primary qualities of leadership. By joining a Toastmasters
club, you will embark on a program that will multiply your communication
and leadership skills. |
Palmetto
PC Club
Located
in the Columbia, South Carolina area, the Palmetto Personal Computer Club
(PPCC) is an enthusiastic group of IBM PC and compatible personal computer
users banded together to provide education, assistance, quality programs
and SIGs (Special Interest Groups) on many topics.
The club
meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of each month in the Christian Life
Center at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, in the Forest
Acres area. SIGs (Special Interest Groups, or Classes) meet at various
times throughout the month.
Membership,
which includes unlimited support, is $35/year, but visitors are able to
attend two meetings free before joining. |
Microstaff
IT Holdings
MicroStaff
IT is an information technology education and consulting firm that was
founded in 1994 and is focused primarily on emerging Microsoft technologies.
As a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center and Microsoft Certified
Partner, MicroStaff IT provides an expert level of quality and service
both as an education and consulting firm.
Knowledge
transfer is our core business. In addition to our Microsoft focus, as Sponsored
Organization of Element K, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner, we offer
authorized Cisco Curriculum; and through additional strategic partnerships,
a variety of other leading technology vendors. One of our goals is for
our clients to be able to get the lion’s share of their technical education
requirements fulfilled without having to leave the state of South Carolina.
We also
maintain a small consulting practice focused around a handful of technology
progressive customers that we are very close to and typically have worked
with for years. This enables our staff instructors to continually add to
their real world experience and work with the technologies of the day in
production environments, ultimately bringing this experience to the classroom. |
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