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NEWS
President Biden Takes Virtual Tour of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company Proterra
President Biden Participated in a Virtual Tour of the Proterra Inc Electric Battery Facility in Greenville on Tuesday.

SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, Proterra, is a leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and Proterra-powered electric vehicle technology solutions for heavy-duty applications. Since 2004, Proterra technology has produced and delivered over 500 buses on the road to date, which has accumulated more than 11 million miles on the road in our purpose-built electric transit buses. Watch the webcast.
SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, Citibot Sees Growth as Governments Serve Virtually
As local governments continue to deliver virtual services, a Charleston AI-powered chat technology company is seeing an increased adoption of its platform.

Citibot, an SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, provides interactive chat solutions for local governments to support municipalities as they communicate and engage with residents. The company’s mission is to help governments be more accessible to every citizen. Read more.
Watch the SCRA Webinar: Do You Really Know Your Customers?
The webinar focused on the step by step walk through utilizing the Empathy Map in conjunction with interview, survey and observation methods to help validate a better understanding of your customer needs. The session aids in ensuring that your value proposition is properly stated and optimized in your sales and marketing plan to meet your target customer segment. Watch the webinar. Click here to view the presentation.
APR 27 @4:00 p.m.
InnoVision Forum Series
Collaborating to Innovate
Prospecting for Opportunities.
MAY 4 @11:00 a.m.
SCRA Webinar: Essential Business Administrative Services – Efficiently Operate and Grow Your Business. Learn more.
MAY 11-13
2021 SC Automotive Summit. SCRA is a proud Silver Sponsor.
Palmetto Tech Bridge
TECH TUESDAY
April 27 | 8:00 a.m.

Join the Palmetto Tech Bridge for their first monthly Tech Tuesday as they present this recurring concept to the tech bridge community!

Presentation by
Palmetto Tech Bridge
8:15-8:45 a.m.

Open Networking
8:45-9:30 a.m.
 
This event is limited to 30 attendees and extra precautions are being taken in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are required.
Resource Partner Network Spotlight: Burr & Forman
Burr & Forman assists startup and mid-sized companies strategically grow their business by helping them anticipate and address corporate ownership and governance issues, fully leverage their innovations and intellectual property and navigate the capital fundraising process. As their business grows, Burr Forman also helps companies negotiate and manage their contractual relationships, develop and manage their growing workforce, minimize their tax exposure, reduce risk and resolve corporate disputes. As a Southeastern firm with 340 attorneys in 19 offices, Burr & Forman provides multiple practice areas to serve the influential industries that are propelling growth across the state and region. Our attorneys draw from a diverse range of resources to help clients efficiently achieve their business goals and navigate their complex legal needs. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.burr.com.
South Carolina Research Authority