VentureSouth announces investment in SENTIO
November 29, 2018
VentureSouth announced its investment in SENTIO, a South Carolina-based software-as-a-service human resource tool. SENTIO’s proprietary platform aims to make the hiring process more effective by discovering what top performers within an…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation completes private placement of $10 million of subordinated notes
November 25, 2018
GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, completed a private issuance of 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Term Notes, in the principal amount of $10 million. Unless prepaid earlier, the notes mature…
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Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
November 20, 2018FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…
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FinTrust hires Bethany Thompson as Client Service Administrator
November 20, 2018
FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients…
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Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
November 20, 2018
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…
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Greenville Housing Fund announced The Homeowner Preservation Funding Program
November 15, 2018
The Greenville Housing Fund, an organization that provides innovative funding and investments for affordable and workforce housing, is excited to announce its newest program, The Homeowner Preservation Program (HOPP). With support…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase and a share repurchase program increase
November 12, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per common share. The dividend is…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018
Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports financial literacy and community service at Greenville Technical College
November 8, 2018(Left to right) Anna McNinch of The Hughes Agency, AmeriCorps member Diamond Boiling, student veteran Aras Van Bibber, Jr., Greenville Tech Foundation Vice President for Advancement Ann Wright, Academic Connections…
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FinTrust adds Holland Leah Church as Portfolio Administrator
November 6, 2018FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Holland Leah Church has been selected for the position of Portfolio Administrator. Holland will assist the FinTrust portfolio management team with collecting data, reviewing allocations,…
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FinTrust adds Holland Leah Church as Portfolio Administrator
November 6, 2018
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Holland Leah Church has been selected for the position of Portfolio Administrator. Holland will assist the FinTrust portfolio management team with collecting data, reviewing allocations,…
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First Community Bank completes record pacesetter campaign
November 5, 2018First Community Bank, a longtime United Way supporter, recently completed its annual United Way giving campaign in August, raising more than $32,000 for United Way of the Midlands. In total,…
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First Community Bank completes record pacesetter campaign
November 5, 2018
First Community Bank, a longtime United Way supporter, recently completed its annual United Way giving campaign in August, raising more than $32,000 for United Way of the Midlands. In total,…
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The Innovate Fund provides $13.75 million in new markets tax credits for renovation of Brown Packing
November 1, 2018
Investment will support 32 construction jobs and 396 permanent jobs in non-metropolitan Cherokee County The Innovate Fund, a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C.,…
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Palmetto Heritage Shareholders approve proposed merger with First Citizens Bank
October 30, 2018First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (Palmetto Heritage) announced that Palmetto Heritage shareholders have approved First Citizens’ pending acquisition of Palmetto Heritage and…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors leadership presents at national conference
October 30, 2018Members of the FinTrust Capital Advisors senior leadership team have recently given presentations at three nationally recognized conferences. Allen Gillespie, Chip Hardy, and Scott Soltau presented “Opportunity Zones and AL…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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Tax Advantage Group secures funding for low-income community development project
October 30, 2018Thanks to a financing tool designed to attract private investments to Low-Income Communities, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is building a new 80,600-square-foot health and wellness center in downtown Evansville,…
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Tax Advantage Group secures funding for low-income community development project
October 30, 2018
Thanks to a financing tool designed to attract private investments to Low-Income Communities, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is building a new 80,600-square-foot health and wellness center in downtown Evansville,…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors leadership presents at national conference
October 30, 2018
Members of the FinTrust Capital Advisors senior leadership team have recently given presentations at three nationally recognized conferences. Allen Gillespie, Chip Hardy, and Scott Soltau presented “Opportunity Zones and AL…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018
United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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TD Bank names David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter Senior Relationship Managers
October 29, 2018Accomplished Commercial Banking Executives to Lead Upstate Team TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter as Senior Relationship Managers. Chapman and Summermatter will serve…
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Capital Bank promotes Landon Davis to Business Banking Relationship Manager
October 29, 2018Capital Bank, which recently merged with First Tennessee Bank, is proud to announce that Landon Davis has been promoted to business banking relationship manager, vice president. Davis will focus on…
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Bank of America invests over $420,000 to support long-term workforce development in South Carolina
October 29, 2018
Funding provides access to workforce development and apprenticeship programs Bank of America announced $421,000 in funding in workforce development programs across the state at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s…
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TD Bank names David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter Senior Relationship Managers
October 29, 2018
Accomplished Commercial Banking Executives to Lead Upstate Team TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter as Senior Relationship Managers. Chapman and Summermatter will serve…
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Capital Bank promotes Landon Davis to Business Banking Relationship Manager
October 29, 2018
Capital Bank, which recently merged with First Tennessee Bank, is proud to announce that Landon Davis has been promoted to business banking relationship manager, vice president. Davis will focus on…
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Kevin Gause named leader for Wells Fargo’s business banking team in Pee Dee
October 25, 2018
Continuing to serve the financial needs of its Business Banking Group (BBG) customers, Wells Fargo & Company announced that Kevin Gause has been named Pee Dee Market President. Gause will…
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Are you actually saving money by renting?
October 25, 2018By William R. Jeter As a 27-year-old financial advisor, between my friends and clients, I am frequently questioned about whether or not to the rent or buy. Owning a…
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Estate planning for digital assets
October 25, 2018By Laird W. Green, CFP® You may have decided who inherits Grandma’s favorite vase at your death, but have you determined who gets your pictures on Shutterfly? Today, almost…
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Are you actually saving money by renting?
October 25, 2018
By William R. Jeter As a 27-year-old financial advisor, between my friends and clients, I am frequently questioned about whether or not to the rent or buy. Owning a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Estate planning for digital assets
October 25, 2018
By Laird W. Green, CFP® You may have decided who inherits Grandma’s favorite vase at your death, but have you determined who gets your pictures on Shutterfly? Today, almost…
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Abacus Planning Group announces Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 24, 2018Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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United Community Mortgage Services strengthens team with Jason Hultgren
October 24, 2018United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jason Hultgren to its growing mortgage team. In his role as Senior Vice President/Director of Mortgage Sales, Hultgren will utilize…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2018
October 24, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the third…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2018
October 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the third…
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United Community Mortgage Services strengthens team with Jason Hultgren
October 24, 2018
United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jason Hultgren to its growing mortgage team. In his role as Senior Vice President/Director of Mortgage Sales, Hultgren will utilize…
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Jon Presley strengthens United Community Bank team in Summerville
October 24, 2018
United Community Bank welcomed Jon Presley as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager to its Summerville location. In this role, Presley will focus on cultivating full-service banking relationships with new and…
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Abacus Planning Group announces Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 24, 2018
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Jon Presley strengthens United Community Bank team in Summerville
October 23, 2018United Community Bank welcomed Jon Presley as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager to its Summerville location. In this role, Presley will focus on cultivating full-service banking relationships with new and…
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Abacus Planning Group announced Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 23, 2018Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Abacus Planning Group announced Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 23, 2018
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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VentureSouth on pace for another record year
October 22, 2018
VentureSouth, one of the nation’s largest angel investment firms, is on a record-breaking pace for investments and returns in 2018. In September, the group announced its third exit of the year when OBMedical,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes winners
October 17, 2018Blythewood family wins Carolina Prize Pack, $529 College Savings Grant South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the winners of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Sarah Christopher of Awendaw,…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018
United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
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TD contributes additional $150,000 to expand support of Hurricane Florence disaster recovery efforts
October 1, 2018
Financial Commitment to Carolinas Totals $250,000 The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, today announced that TD is donating an additional $150,000 to support relief efforts…
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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
September 28, 2018
Innovative program brings together businesses, higher education and secondary education entities to create talent pipeline for in-demand jobs. The Columbia Chamber and Midlands Technical College (MTC) announce the launch of…
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United Community Banks, Inc. President of Community Banking to retire
September 27, 2018United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that President of Community Banking Bill Gilbert will retire effective February 2019, after 18 years with United and 42 years in banking. Gilbert joined…
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United Community Banks, Inc. President of Community Banking to retire
September 27, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that President of Community Banking Bill Gilbert will retire effective February 2019, after 18 years with United and 42 years in banking. Gilbert joined…
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