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Local fastest growing companies in SC

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For 19 years, The Capital Corporation has released a list of the top 25 fastest growing public and privately held companies in SC. The awards are highly sought-after + recognize businesses’ contributions to the state’s economic vitality.

To be eligible for the award, businesses must be nominated, either by themselves or a third party. The businesses must be headquartered in South Carolina, have been in operation for at least three fiscal years + have reported at least $3 million in revenue in the most recent year. Judging for the awards considers businesses’ growth in both revenue and total employees.

Earlier this week, the list of 2020 winners was released, although businesses were not ranked. Rankings will be announced during the winners’ luncheon on Oct. 27. Two Columbia businesses are taking home an award this year, plus one in Irmo + one in Camden.

Check out these four rapidly-growing businesses in our local community. ⬇️

Columbia-area winners

  • Cantey Foundation Specialists (Camden) | These foundation repair specialists have a large service area throughout the Midlands and specialize in residential projects. Check out their vast array of services here.
  • Capital Waste Services | You may see these guys at the end of your driveway every week. Capital Waste Services is a waste services company that serves residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the Midlands.
  • Diesel Laptops (Irmo) | Diesel Laptops carries a full line of diagnostics tools, including software, hardware and laptop kits, for commercial trucks, construction, agriculture, automobile + off-highway vehicles.
  • Holt Consulting Company | This engineering firm supports the transportation industry + has worked on many airport and surface transportation projects across the state. Here is a full list of their services.


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