Palmetto Innovation Center

05/18/2026

You’ve played the games… Now it’s time to BUILD them. 💻✨

This summer, Coding Career Connect is helping gamers level up from player to creator.

Learn real coding skills and discover how your love for gaming can turn into a future tech career.

No coding experience needed
Hands-on learning
Future-ready tech skills

📲 Apply now: https://palmettoinnovation.org/ccc/

04/27/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our latest Propel Business Lab graduates! 🎉 This incredible cohort of 10 businesses brought passion, creativity, and determination to the program, spanning industries from beverage brands and web design to impactful nonprofit work.

A special congratulations to Susan Poitier for winning the Propel Pitch Competition! 👏

To all of our graduates: we’re cheering you on as you continue your entrepreneurial journey. Wishing you continued success, growth, and impact in your businesses! 🚀

04/17/2026

Meet Tammy Miley, owner of Uplifted Wax Melts

Uplifted Wax Melts is a small batch hand poured brand dedicated to creating a more intentional and thoughtful home fragrance experience. Each melt is crafted using cleaner burning wax and carefully selected fragrance oils to provide a smooth, balanced scent that enhances your space without overwhelming it.

We wish you good luck, Tammy!
https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/propel-business-lab-pitch-competition-barnwell/

04/17/2026

Meet Altovise Ritter, owner of Iron Ritter Transport

Iron Ritter Transport, LLC is a South Carolina-based medical and legal courier service founded in July 2025 by Altovise Ritter. The company specializes in the secure, reliable, and timely transportation of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens, legal documents, and other sensitive materials across South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina.

Wish Altovise good luck at the Pitch Competition!
https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/propel-business-lab-pitch-competition-barnwell/

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Meet AJ Fredrick, owner of Graphic Slayr Design

Graphic Slayr is a creative digital design agency focused on helping businesses stand out through bold branding, modern web design, and high-quality visual content. The company serves small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs and organizations by providing affordable, professional design solutions that enhance brand identity and improve online presence.

Join us in wishing AJ good luck at the Pitch Competition!
https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/propel-business-lab-pitch-competition-barnwell/

04/16/2026

Meet Angela Mitchell, owner of Womens Wellness Center

Wellness Women’s is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring identity, healing brokenness, and inspiring women and youth to live their God-given destiny. Through counseling, workshops, and a structured curriculum rooted in scripture, we nurture personal growth, mental well being, and spiritual alignment.

Be sure to wish Angela good luck at the Pitch Competition this Saturday!
https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/propel-business-lab-pitch-competition-barnwell/

04/15/2026

Meet Laney Fox, owner of Sippin' Pretty Dirty Soda Co.

Sippin’ Pretty Dirty Soda Company is a mobile speciality beverage brand founded in 2025 by Laney Fox, a nursing student at ABAC with a creative spirit and a heart for the community. Inspired by late night Sonic runs and the quirky charm of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Laney began crafting her own “dirty sodas” which are premium, alcohol-free drinks made with syrups, creamers and fun toppings.

Join us in wishing Laney good luck at the pitch competition this Saturday!
Be sure to get your tickets HERE: https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/propel-business-lab-pitch-competition-barnwell/

04/14/2026

Meet Susan Poitier, owner of Noah's Bark and Bath!

Noah’s Bark and Bath is a faster and easier option for dog owners to maintain pet hygiene. It’s designed to fill the needed gap between bathing a pet at home and a professional groomer.

Join us in wishing Susan good luck at the Pitch Competition!
Grab your tickets and come support this SATURDAY
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/propelbarnwell