Posts by Amanda Long
Greenville County automation industry expands with Idealworks establishing US headquarters
April 16, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, announces that Idealworks, a global industrial automation company founded in Germany in 2020, with roots in…
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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation
March 19, 2026
$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…
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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees fund Watts of Love, an assistance and energy-efficiency grant program to help members’ power bills
February 12, 2026
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees have donated $30,000 to launch a new bill and home energy-efficiency assistance program designed to help members in need. The seed money from employees supports…
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Greenville County secured $725 million in new investments and 1,293 new jobs in 2025
February 3, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, reports that it secured $725 million in new investments from nine organizations in 2025. These companies…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes new Industry Engagement Manager to team
November 20, 2025
Haley Rhoton Joins the GADC to Lead Industry Engagement & Business Support Across Greenville County The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announced the appointment of Haley Rhoton as Industry Engagement…
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Hispanic Alliance’s Homes for the Holidays tour returns December 13 with elegant décor, Latin flair, and a mission to uplift
October 16, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance invites Upstate residents to step inside a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that blends exquisite home design, gourmet Latin cuisine, and a legacy of community impact. Homes for the…
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Greenville Convention Center’s General Manager Matt Hollander to serve as second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers’ Board of Directors
September 17, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that its General Manager Matt Hollander, CVE, has been elected as the second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors…
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Blue Ridge Electric’s employees exceed $85,000 fundraising goal in honor of the co-op’s 85th anniversary
September 8, 2025
The second annual Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative (BREC) Employee Days of Giving campaign exceeded its $85,000 fundraising goal to donate to area nonprofits as the co-op celebrates its 85th anniversary…
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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op celebrates 85 years of service with commitment to the future
August 15, 2025
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative celebrates 85 years of powering rural communities through quality service and reliability. Over the next year, the co-op will reinvest in our local community by supporting…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
July 28, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $15,000 to three Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $18,000 to local Upstate nonprofit
May 6, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has awarded six local nonprofit organizations $18,000 from its fourth quarter 2024…
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Upcountry Fiber and the Foundation for Rural Service award $5,000 joint grant to Clemson Rural Health Mobile Clinic
December 16, 2024
Grant will support essential health services for rural communities in Upstate South Carolina Upcountry Fiber, together with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic branch of NTCA–The Rural Broadband…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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Sam Franklin chosen to lead YMCA of Greenville as its new president and chief executive officer
September 10, 2024
Sam Franklin, who has served the YMCA of Greenville as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, will begin leading the $24 million mission-driven, health and human services nonprofit…
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YMCA of Greenville announces President and CEO Scot Baddley’s upcoming retirement and successor appointment
July 11, 2024
After more than 20 years leading one of the largest health and human services organizations in Greenville County, YMCA of Greenville’s President and CEO Scot Baddley will be retiring at…
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YMCA of Greenville receives inaugural Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation Grant, expanding Youth Sports access
June 12, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville announced it has received the inaugural grant from the Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation. The $100,000 gift will significantly enhance the YMCA of Greenville’s Youth…
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Upcountry Fiber to build broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of Pickens County to reach more than 9,100 addresses
March 27, 2024
$17.75 million project to help bridge the “digital divide” for the underserved Underserved areas of Pickens County in parts of the Liberty, Dacusville and Six Mile areas will soon have…
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New United Methodist Church plant opens to serve the faith needs of the Greenville community
December 19, 2023
A new United Methodist Church (UMC) plant has opened at 2703 Augusta Street in Greenville called Open Hearts United Methodist Church. The new church plant intentionally embraces the UMC’s “Open…
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Venue management and tourism expert Matt Hollander chosen to lead Greenville Convention Center as GM
November 8, 2023
Greenville Convention Center, managed by OVG360, has hired Matt Hollander as its general manager. With more than 30 years of venue management leadership, Hollander will contribute to strengthening the overall…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has launched a new…
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YMCA of Greenville unveils vision for serving Southern Greenville County through expansion of Prisma Health Family YMCA
May 23, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its vision and conceptual site plans for the expansion of its Prisma Health Family YMCA. As one of Greenville County’s leading nonprofit health and human…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $24,320 to its inaugural class of non-profit grant recipients
May 15, 2023
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, gave $24,320 to three Upstate non-profit organizations. This is the first time the foundation, which…
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Upcountry Fiber to offer free digital literacy classes in Easley
May 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has partnered with Tri-County…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to 8,200 more customers through American Rescue Plan Act
February 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has been awarded a…
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YMCA of Greenville and XP League Greenville partner to bring team esports to Greenville County youth
January 17, 2023
YMCA of Greenville and XP League Greenville have joined forces to bring a youth esports league to the community for gamers ages 7-17. YMCA of Greenville’s Caine Halter Family YMCA…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $124,655 for Upstate area non-profit
October 17, 2022
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $124,655 at its inaugural charity golf tournament on September 19 at The Cliffs at…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring 2,800 miles of high-speed fiber internet to unserved and underserved areas of Anderson County
January 28, 2022
Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL) announce they have been selected by Anderson County…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet access to Upstate Rural South Carolina
May 20, 2021
Partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative invests more than $150 million to help to bridge the “digital divide” Utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op…
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Endeavor launches unlimited day pass promotion for January 2021
December 14, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, is running a giveaway contest for a January 2021 unlimited day pass package to celebrate the…
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YMCA of Greenville awarded $30,000 in grants from The Allstate Foundation for youth development programs
December 14, 2020
More than 28,000 Greenville County children and teens will be impacted by grant support of youth development programming YMCA of Greenville, a cause-driven, nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy…
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Endeavor enhances corporate membership packages and offers new day pass 10-pack discount for more flexible coworking options
October 2, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has enhanced its corporate membership packages and is now offering a 10% discount off…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $8,500 to YMCA of Greenville’s Annual Campaign
September 9, 2020
Grant helps engage individuals and families through YMCA scholarships YMCA of Greenville announces that Publix Super Markets Charities has donated a $8,500 grant towards the Y’s 2020 Annual Campaign. This…
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Endeavor hires Kylie Miller as communications coordinator
September 9, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has hired Kylie Miller as its communications coordinator. Miller, who graduated magna cum laude…
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Coworking space Endeavor launches new website
July 15, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has launched a new website. The purpose of the upgraded website is to help…
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The Post and Courier selects coworking space Endeavor for its new Greenville operations headquarters
June 23, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking space in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that the largest news organization in the state, The Post and Courier, has chosen Endeavor as its headquarters for…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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Chick-fil-A’s Kevin Purcer to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 16, 2020
January 7, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Chick-fil-A’s director of customer digital experience, Kevin Purcer, will speak at…
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Endeavor to offer January 2020 unlimited day pass promotion
December 11, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, is running a promotion for a January 2020 unlimited day pass package to…
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Converse College names Holly Duncan chief communications officer
September 17, 2019
Converse College announces it has hired Holly Duncan as its new chief communications officer. Duncan is a member of the college’s leadership team, serves on the President’s Cabinet, and helps…
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Writers of Ribbons of Scarlet to speak at Converse College’s Author Talk on October 2
September 10, 2019
Converse College is hosting two of the writers of Ribbons of Scarlet, Kate Quinn and Laura Kaomie at its upcoming author talk on October 2. The free community event begins…
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Marie Benedict Author Talk to be held at Converse College on September 9
August 22, 2019
The public is invited to join author Marie Benedict as she discusses her acclaimed new novel The Only Woman in the Room at Converse College on Monday, September 9. The…
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Endeavor promotes Lindsay Odom to Communications Manager
July 10, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Lindsay Odom has been promoted to communications manager. Odom joined the…
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Denny’s Chief brand officer to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on May 21
May 8, 2019
Highly-lauded marketing executive will discuss brand turnaround Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Denny’s senior vice president…
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The Creative Circus’ David Haan to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 23
January 8, 2019Big ad agency veteran now leads one of the top portfolio schools in the country Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of…
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The Creative Circus’ David Haan to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 23
January 8, 2019
Big ad agency veteran now leads one of the top portfolio schools in the country Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of…
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Endeavor offers free coworking day trial November 5-9
October 31, 2018Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, SC, is offering one free coworking day for visitors during the week of…
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Endeavor offers free coworking day trial November 5-9
October 31, 2018
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, SC, is offering one free coworking day for visitors during the week of…
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Founders of the iconic local food hub Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails – October 18
October 5, 2018Duo’s shared passion for local farmers created a loyal community of brand ambassadors with a love for healthy, active lifestyles and quality food Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies…
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Founders of the iconic local food hub Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails – October 18
October 5, 2018
Duo’s shared passion for local farmers created a loyal community of brand ambassadors with a love for healthy, active lifestyles and quality food Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies…
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STORY LLC chooses Endeavor for new location
September 25, 2018Move into creative coworking community boosts agency’s brand image Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that STORY™, a creative agency that specializes in high-end…
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