Posts by Anna Rice
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
Parents looking for summer camps aimed at bolstering their children’s science and math skills have plenty of options at Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville this July. The camps are as…
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Retrain Your Brain seminar aims to help Millennial and Gen X workers succeed
June 28, 2019
One of the most talked about workplace topics of the last decade has focused on how management can better learn to work with modern workers made up of Millennials and…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Columbia announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center of Columbia will be hosting four camps this July aimed at students looking to boost their math and study skills. The camps are as follows: • Fit…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Coding, science and STEM are the core of Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg’s July summer camps. The camps are as follows: • Creative Coding: Kids will learn…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Anderson announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
ANDERSON, S.C. – Parents looking for summer camps aimed at bolstering their children’s science and STEM skills have plenty of options at Sylvan Learning Center of Anderson this July. The…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
IRMO, S.C. – Creative Writing, Geometry and Algebra re the core of Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo’s July summer camps. The camps are as follows: • Creative Writing: Sylvan’s Writing…
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RealOp Investments acquires 360,000 SF industrial building in Tampa
June 13, 2019
RealOp Investments, a real estate private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, S.C., recently completed the acquisition of a 360,000 square-foot industrial building located at 5210 S. 16th Avenue near Port…
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SmashIt/AxIt now offering non-profit fundraising nights
June 12, 2019
The Upstate’s first aggressive entertainment center will be handing over their facilities on Mondays for local non-profit organizations to use for fundraising. SmashIt/Axit is part of a new wave of…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville to host Grand STEM Challenge
June 11, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville will kick-off summer with, The Grand STEM Challenge. The Greenville Center, located at 150 Tanner Road, will host the challenge from Monday, June 17 until…
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The Sweetery’s Wine Sticks going “small” just in time for New York Trade Show
June 3, 2019
The Sweetery will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks and Beer Buddies lines later this month at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York…
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Local software company, Kopis, creates new podcast
May 15, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, has started a new podcast called EDGE. The podcast is hosted and produced by the company’s own Cody Edgar with new episodes each month. This latest…
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RealOp Investments enters Atlanta office market with purchase of Breckinridge Office Portfolio
May 13, 2019
RealOp Investments has expanded its Southeastern footprint with the acquisition of three single-story office parks in the northeast submarket and I-85 corridor of Atlanta. The portfolio totals 560,000 square feet…
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The Sweetery’s Wine Sticks going “small” just in time for New York Trade Show
May 10, 2019
ANDERSON, S.C – The Sweetery will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks and Beer Buddies lines later this month at the Summer Fancy Food Show…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
Commander of the Royal Highland Fusiliers to serve as Honored Chief of the Scottish Games
May 10, 2019
The Greenville Scottish Games is thrilled to announce that Lt. Col. Campbell Close is going to be their Honored Chief of the Games on Saturday, May 25th at Furman University.…
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Kopis wins CommunityWorks’ Entrepreneurial Success Award
May 8, 2019
The 20-year saga of how a small tech firm led by a former accountant grew to become one of the largest software developers in the state was honored Tuesday night…
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Lucideon M+P signs deal with RealOp Investments at Patewood Business
May 3, 2019GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lucideon M+P, a subsidiary of Lucideon Group Limited, is expanding its local presence at one of RealOp Investments’ properties. The company announced today it will be moving…
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Are you ready to break something? Then SmashIt/AxIt has you covered
May 2, 2019
The Upstate’s first smash room, SmashIt/AxIt, is opening this weekend. SmashIt/Axit is part of a new wave of stress release where people can rent out a room to break things,…
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Kopis celebrates 20th anniversary this month
April 30, 2019
Andrew Kurtz had one clear goal when he decided to leave his job in 1999 and focus on creating custom software that lead to real solutions for customers. That was…
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Kopis hires Sarah Dant as new account manager
April 24, 2019
Greenville’s leading software development company, Kopis, has hired Sarah Dant as an account manager. Dant attended Clemson University for Business Management and brings a wide-range of experience into this new…
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Joe’s Place Bookstore to celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day
April 23, 2019
Join Joe’s Place Bookstore in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27. The all-day event kicks off with a special brunch option from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and…
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Thomas Creek Brewery and the Greenville Scottish Games to release special ale next month
April 18, 2019
The Greenville Scottish Game’s Scottish Ale is coming back and with a new edition for 2019. The new limited special edition Whiskey Barrel Aged Gallabrae Scottish Ale will be released…
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Complete PR earns two Mercury Awards in SCPRSA competition
April 17, 2019
The 100th anniversary of Greenville’s involvement in the end of World War I as well as celebrating the region’s modern love of tacos earned Complete PR two Mercury Awards from…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta winners and record setting crowd
April 12, 2019
A record-setting 1,200 festival goers ate their favorite tacos and drank their favorite cocktails at the third Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila Sunday afternoon at…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta expands list of activities and sponsors
March 29, 2019
As if wowing your taste buds wasn’t enough, the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, will be entertaining attendees with professional wrestling matches, taco…
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Phil Hughes to kick off Poolside Chat series at Topside Pool Club
March 27, 2019
Topside Pool Club has started a new business series aimed at letting some of the Upstate’s biggest names in business tell their story in a new kind of setting. Poolside…
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RealOp Investments celebrates its 10th anniversary
March 21, 2019
RealOp Investments opened its doors during one of the worst economic downturns of the last half-century with a sole office and sole purpose: to create a unique investment platform for…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award
March 21, 2019The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…
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Joe’s Place now offering Upstate-made Wine Sticks
March 19, 2019
People looking to add some flavor to their wine purchases now have a new option from Joe’s Place downtown. The cozy bookstore and wine bar has added Wine Sticks, which…
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KOPIS hires Ashley Brown as new marketing specialist
March 13, 2019
Ashley Brown has joined Greenville’s leading software development company, Kopis, to serve in a newly developed marketing specialist role. Brown, a graduate of University of South Carolina, brings to Kopis…
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Joe’s Place celebrating fifth anniversary with some fun changes for customers and loyal fans
March 12, 2019
This month celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of Joe’s Place, a downtown bookstore and relaxing spot for wine, food and coffee. To celebrate, owners Mary and Alix Bernard…
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Reedy River Duck Derby pairs up with The Swamp Rabbits to offer fans free tickets
March 11, 2019
The Reedy River Duck Derby has teamed up with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits to give fans two free tickets to next year’s home opener. The Duck Derby will be selling…
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Cody Edgar joins Kopis as a project manager
March 6, 2019Kopis, a leading software development company, has added Cody Edgar as a project manager. Edgar earned a bachelor’s degree in communications as well as information technology from Furman University before…
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Upstate CEO’s come together to compete in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
March 6, 2019Locally Epic and iMAGINE Upstate are teaming up to challenge Greenville CEOs to shoot it out in a HORSE tournament for charity at the Peace Center on Saturday, April 6…
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Cody Edgar joins Kopis as a project manager
March 6, 2019
Kopis, a leading software development company, has added Cody Edgar as a project manager. Edgar earned a bachelor’s degree in communications as well as information technology from Furman University before…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: employment, on-the-move
Upstate CEO’s come together to compete in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
March 6, 2019
Locally Epic and iMAGINE Upstate are teaming up to challenge Greenville CEOs to shoot it out in a HORSE tournament for charity at the Peace Center on Saturday, April 6…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Topside Pool Club hires Jaci Willing as membership and events manager
March 5, 2019Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise…
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Topside Pool Club hires Jaci Willing as membership and events manager
March 5, 2019
Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019
The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
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RealOp Investments wins Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year honor
February 22, 2019RealOp Investments has been named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. RealOp was founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded commercial real estate…
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Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5
February 22, 2019The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase
February 22, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase
February 22, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
RealOp Investments wins Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year honor
February 22, 2019
RealOp Investments has been named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. RealOp was founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded commercial real estate…
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Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5
February 22, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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