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MycoWorks' Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates its Next-Gen Material Fine Mycelium™ Production Facility in South Carolina

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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UNION, S.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MycoWorks celebrated the opening and start of production at its first full-scale Fine Mycelium™ facility in Union, S.C., with a ribbon-cutting attended by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, as well as other government officials, community leaders, brand partners, and supporters. The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™. Produced with the company's patented technology for partners including Hermès and Ligne Roset, MycoWorks' new plant has already made a significant impact by spurring new investment in Union's storefronts, housing, and employment portfolio.

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  • The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™.
  • South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster delivered impactful remarks on MycoWorks' arrival in the state.
  • "I was proud to join with MycoWorks to celebrate the grand opening of their new Union facility," said Governor Henry McMaster .
  • Our partnerships with the Upstate educational ecosystem and the leadership in South Carolina will enable us to bring continued training and high quality jobs."

Thompson Expands Therapeutic Services to South Carolina

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) has been selected as a direct service provider of Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) services for two regions in the state of South Carolina, in partnership with Evidence-Based Associates (EBA).

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) has been selected as a direct service provider of Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) services for two regions in the state of South Carolina, in partnership with Evidence-Based Associates (EBA).
  • "Thompson is honored to be partnering with EBA to expand our footprint into South Carolina and help fill some much-needed service gaps," stated Matt Simon, Chief Program Officer at Thompson.
  • "We are thrilled to engage with Thompson's team of talented, dedicated professionals for this project in South Carolina," she said.
  • Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Thompson Child & Family Focus is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services.

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Awards Contract to Evidence-Based Associates to Oversee Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs Statewide

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On August 27, 2021, the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) selected Evidence-Based Associates (EBA) to manage the high-fidelity implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) in communities throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On August 27, 2021, the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) selected Evidence-Based Associates (EBA) to manage the high-fidelity implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) in communities throughout the state.
  • These programs will serve as alternatives to incarceration for youth involved in or entering the juvenile justice system.
  • Both programs reduce the risk to commit or re-commit an offense, making a difference for adolescents in South Carolina.
  • We anticipate that the positive impact of the programs that we've seen in other states will be felt across South Carolina as well."