Keep an eye out for the Locally Epic billboard truck to get more offers
December 6, 2017
A 10-by-20 billboard truck is driving around the Upstate as another way to let people know about the promos and offers on the Locally Epic app as well as put…
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Keep an eye out for the Locally Epic billboard truck to get more offers
December 6, 2017
A 10-by-20 billboard truck is driving around the Upstate as another way to let people know about the promos and offers on the Locally Epic app as well as put…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, retail
Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Greenville County announces its Grand Opening – December 2nd
November 29, 2017
3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard Habitat for Humanity ReStore will open its new location at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville on December 2, 2017 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.…
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Greenville County announces its Grand Opening – December 2nd
November 29, 2017
3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard Habitat for Humanity ReStore will open its new location at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville on December 2, 2017 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.…
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Share the Warmth with Mast Store and Columbia
November 6, 2017There’s a decided chill to the temperatures, so Winter is just around the corner. Mast Store is helping Share the Warmth in all its communities by holding a coat collection…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 6, 2017Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 6, 2017
Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…
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Carolina Bauernhaus™ claims Gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival®
October 16, 2017
Carolina Bauernhaus received a Gold medal at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world…
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Chicken Salad Chick to make its debut in Easley
September 20, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its first location in Easley. Located at 5709 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new…
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Spinx Recognized as “Top 100” Convenience Store in U.S.
August 28, 2017The Spinx Company, an operator of nearly 80 convenience retail stores throughout South Carolina, received national recognition as one of the largest U.S. convenience stores in the July issue of Convenience…
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Small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items worldwide
July 31, 2017
Amazon announced that small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items in a record-breaking first half of 2017. With more than 300 million active customers, Amazon offers small businesses the…
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Small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items worldwide
July 31, 2017
Amazon announced that small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items in a record-breaking first half of 2017. With more than 300 million active customers, Amazon offers small businesses the…
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7-Eleven® hosts seminars for franchisees in North and South Carolina
July 31, 2017
7-Eleven, Inc. has a number of prime locations and options for franchise operations available in the Charlotte, N.C., Winston-Salem, N.C., area and the upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville, S.C,…
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7-Eleven® hosts seminars for franchisees in North and South Carolina
July 31, 2017
7-Eleven, Inc. has a number of prime locations and options for franchise operations available in the Charlotte, N.C., Winston-Salem, N.C., area and the upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville, S.C,…
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The Beautiful Co. opens in downtown Greenville
July 13, 2017
Adding to the growth of Greenville’s downtown and the exciting redevelopment of the West End, The Beautiful Co. has opened at 100 Green Avenue. Owner and head stylist Jessica Heckman…
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A Conversation with Grover and Tonya Martin, Owners, ProSource
July 13, 2017
By Alan Cooper UpstateBizSC: What is your education? Grover Martin: I graduated from NC State for my undergraduate degree and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for my graduate…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care continues statewide expansion with new location in Indian Land
May 22, 2017Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting last Friday to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center that just opened…
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Lidl coming to Greenville and Spartanburg
May 17, 2017
Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, announced it will open its first stores in the United States on Thursday, June 15. Lidl also unveiled the location of 20 stores…
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Cabela’s Outfitters make campout experience a reality for students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
May 17, 2017
Nights under the stars, the smell of a campfire, and the taste of s’mores. These were the experiences Cabela’s of Greenville outfitters dreamed about for the students at the SC…
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9Round opens 500th location
May 1, 2017
9Round, the world’s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida. This monumental opening showcases the brand’s commitment to continued growth by bringing specialized kickboxing fitness…
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Tucanos Brazilian Grill announces one year celebration
April 27, 2017
Tucanos Brazilian Grill in Magnolia Park announced the celebration of its 1 year anniversary for Monday, May 1, 2017. The Brazilian churrascaria first opened its doors on April, 28, 2016.…
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Spinx stores raise over $160,000 for March of Dimes
April 6, 2017Spinx stores collectively raised $164,448 for March of Dimes during the month of March. The money raised helps area moms have healthier pregnancies, assist families with newborns in the Intensive…
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Duke celebrates 100th anniversary with new name, headquarters in Greenville
April 5, 2017
Duke Brands to identify and grow customer service driven businesses GREENVILLE, S.C. – One of Greenville’s oldest companies has a new name, look and location. Today, President and CEO Andrew Smart…
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West End Coffee Roasters celebrates 25 years in business
March 14, 2017
From their humble beginnings in 1992 as an Office Coffee Service Business with limited clients, today West End Coffee Roasters celebrates 25 years in business as a diversified provider of…
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Magnolia Park welcomes Kirkland’s Home Store and Elife Nail Spa
February 13, 2017
Magnolia Park, situated off of I-385 and I-85 on Woodruff Road, is the destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Greenville. Home to 30 stores, Magnolia Park is thrilled to…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017
Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept
January 9, 2017
Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…
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Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept
January 9, 2017
Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Vintage Now Modern expands as it relocates next door on South Main Street
October 30, 2016
New location for lifestyle and home furnishings store in former Postcard From Paris Home/Linda McDougald Design space Vintage Now Modern, (www.vintagenowmodern.com), Main Street’s French Country inspired home décor and lifestyle…
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The Kessler Collection announces luxury boutique hotel in Greenville, SC
October 21, 2016
The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels, continues its expansion of the “Bohemian” inspired brand throughout the southeast by announcing a new location in Greenville, S.C.…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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$25k Walmart Foundation grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 11, 2016
The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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Greenville escape room announces a new room
October 10, 2016
Today, Greenville Escape Room announced its opening of a new room, Licastro’s Lair. The new room brings an exciting adventure for friends, family and coworkers in the Upstate. “With…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Saidat, CocoBon Chocolatier
August 31, 2016
This UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer.…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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The Art Cellar to triple in size as Greenville’s art scene grows
August 25, 2016
North Main Street is getting a new art studio to add to its hip corridor of retail and arts. The Art Cellar, owned by potter and printmaker Lindsay Louise McPhail,…
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The Art Cellar to triple in size as Greenville’s art scene grows
August 25, 2016
North Main Street is getting a new art studio to add to its hip corridor of retail and arts. The Art Cellar, owned by potter and printmaker Lindsay Louise McPhail,…
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Whatta Wash Car Wash celebrates opening of new location in Spartanburg
August 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 15, to celebrate the grand opening of Whatta Wash Car Wash East. Whatta Wash…
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Verizon Wireless opens new ‘Smart Store’ in Easley, S.C.
August 17, 2016
Company celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting event and $20,000 HopeLine grant to Safe Harbor EASLEY, S.C. – Verizon Wireless has opened its first “Smart Store” in Easley, now located at 4867 Calhoun…
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Ziff Properties sells Hardee’s outparcel
August 16, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of a 0.96 acre outparcel within the mixed-use Cedar Springs Shopping Center, located in Spartanburg, SC. The sale price for the parcel, which…
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Ziff Properties sells Hardee’s outparcel
August 16, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of a 0.96 acre outparcel within the mixed-use Cedar Springs Shopping Center, located in Spartanburg, SC. The sale price for the parcel, which…
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Lion’s Roar CrossFit announces grand opening
May 16, 2016
First tenant to sign lease in Hampton Station opens doors GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville’s newest CrossFit box and Olympic Weightlifting gym, Lion’s Roar CrossFit, is proud to announce their grand…
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The Association of Corporate Counsel names Ogletree Deakins a 2016 ACC “Value Champion”
May 12, 2016
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Ogletree Deakins as a 2016 ACC Value Champion for the firm’s value-based fee arrangement with hhgregg. The arrangement, leveraging the tools in…
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The Association of Corporate Counsel names Ogletree Deakins a 2016 ACC “Value Champion”
May 12, 2016
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Ogletree Deakins as a 2016 ACC Value Champion for the firm’s value-based fee arrangement with hhgregg. The arrangement, leveraging the tools in…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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