Entrepreneur Minute – Jason Blumer, Blumer CPAs and Thriveal
September 21, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SEO After Coffee
September 20, 2021
SEO Agency that helps startups and small/medium businesses get ranked on the major search engines. On and Off page optimization, backlinks, local citations, Google My Business management and Blog writing.
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Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence
August 30, 2021
Integrated marketing agency earns three awards for media relations, marketing, advertising and brand communication Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, S.C., was honored…
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307 Job Opportunities Open at Concentrix Greenville
August 30, 2021
Concentrix Greenville continues to grow with more than 307 Customer Service Advisor, Transaction Processors, Sales Advisors positions available to the Greenville community, including both on-site and work-at-home opportunities. Concentrix is…
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PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal surpasses expectations, accepts more than 340K submissions
August 19, 2021
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
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A Conversation with Laura McGorman, Facebook’s Data For Good team
August 17, 2021
What can Facebook activity tell us about the area’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s the subject of new data released recently by Facebook’s Data for Good project and the…
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Global Location Strategies makes Inc. 5000 list
August 17, 2021
Inc. magazine revealed that Greenville, SC-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) ranked No. 3981 on its annual Inc. 5000 list. It is GLS’s first appearance on the Inc.…
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Small Business Association (SBA) partners present workshop series on mastering hard conversations for business owners
August 12, 2021
Ten at the Top’s Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem and local SBA partners to present ways to handle tough conversations with clients, peers, and employees as a business owner. The South Carolina…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management announces 51 new members
August 10, 2021
The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced their roster of 51 new members for 2021. The roster includes all approved applicants from January through…
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Endeavor’s Business Team memberships offer best of both worlds
August 10, 2021Companies keep their HQ but add discounted, flexible work & meeting options for employees, teams Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, has created a new annual…
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Vault Consulting expands to the Carolinas
August 9, 2021
DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…
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Giant Oak expands footprint to Greenville
July 28, 2021
Giant Oak, Inc. announced its expansion to Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2013, Giant Oak is the leading data-screening innovator that operates at the frontiers of behavioral science and machine…
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SLG Investment Holdings forms SLG Staffing, LLC ‐ spins off Holdings
July 20, 2021
SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”), the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services of Upstate SC, based in Greenville, SC and Snelling Staffing Services of Southeastern VA, based in Norfolk,…
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Golden Career Strategies adds Change Management to portfolio of services
July 13, 2021
President Stacey Bevill Now an APMG® Certified Local Change Agent Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is pleased to announce the company has added another valuable offering to its portfolio of services:…
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Marketing Minute: Advocacy
July 6, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy While advocacy is usually reserved for discussions involving lobbyists and elected officials, many of the same principles can be applied to any marketing campaign.…
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Samantha Snyder of Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty promoted to Broker Associate
July 1, 2021
Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s Samantha Snyder has been promoted to a Broker Associate following her completion of the South Carolina Broker’s Exam. Snyder earned a degree in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 24, 2021
Summer has officially arrived, including the rain and humidity which provide a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the…
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Noble Aim Consulting partners with Disability:IN
June 22, 2021
Greenville, S.C.-based change management firm Noble Aim Consulting has been chosen to provide consulting services for Disability:IN, the world’s leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion. Under the agreement, Noble…
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International best selling author of Contagious, Jonah Berger, to headline Columbia’s 2021 Growth Summit
June 21, 2021
GrowCo is thrilled to announce Jonah Berger, a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on, will be headlining the…
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EPIC and WellSpent Southeast announces date for July conference
June 15, 2021The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its third WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on July 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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Lima One Capital adds two Business Development Representatives
June 14, 2021
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired Yael Boster (pictured) and Jack McGinness as Business Development Representatives. Boster earned her bachelor’s degree in Business…
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StartGrow Upstate launches website to provide entrepreneurs and business owners resources vital to success
June 9, 2021
Online Entrepreneurial Resource Connector will Give Self-Starters Resources to Thrive Long-Term After months of planning, StartGrow Upstate is excited to officially announce their website launch, StartGrowUpstate.com. The Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem,…
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Ard’s Appliance expands service to Florence, South Carolina
June 2, 2021
Ard’s Appliance, who have served all the Sumter, South Carolina area’s appliance sales and service needs since C.W. Ard first opened his own store in 1978, has expanded their service…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in Converse
June 1, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Converse, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims…
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ExecuSource relocates Greenville office to Endeavor
May 25, 2021
Atlanta-based recruiting firm leverages Endeavor’s location and coworking community to further integrate into Greenville business community Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, welcomed…
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Edward Wilson of Wilson Kibler obtains prestigious CCIM designation
May 24, 2021
Edward Wilson, a managing partner in Wilson Kibler’s Greenville office, recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate…
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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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Growth Summit reaches new heights with backing from the South Carolina Department of Commerce
May 11, 2021
GrowCo has announced the Sixth Annual Growth Summit to take place on November 18th at Pastides Alumni Center (UofSC) in Columbia, South Carolina. The Growth Summit is South Carolina’s up…
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Ten at the Top hosts workshop on COVID-19 rules and updates for employers
May 11, 2021
This Virtual Event Will Feature Attorney and Topic Expert Michael Nail as Guest Speaker On Thursday, May 6th, the Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem will host a “New COVID-19 Rules and Updates…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management recognizes Chapter Award Winners
April 19, 2021The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced their 2020 HR Award recipients, which include four awards received by chapter members John Serpa, Leslie Hayes,…
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YMCA of Greenville awarded $5,000 grant from United Bank for RECESS, its program for adults with diverse abilities
April 14, 2021
Greenville County adults with diverse abilities will benefit from grant support of RECESS programming YMCA of Greenville, a cause-driven, nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,…
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I Am Lander: Terrell Turner helps business owners turn dreams into success
April 5, 2021
Starting a new business during an international pandemic could be a bold move or a potential disaster. Photo: After working at several prestigious Fortune 500 companies, Lander University alumnus Terrell…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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Endeavor welcomes three new entrepreneurs to its coworking community
March 24, 2021
A restaurateur, accountant, and HR expert choose workspaces at Endeavor Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new members: Olivia Esquivel,…
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SBA awards $1.8M grant to SC Small Business Development Center Network
March 24, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration renewed its’ grant to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center Network and provided $1.8 million to four universities in the state. The University of…
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Renowned multifamily leader Stephanie Anderson joins Grace Hill as Senior Director, Content Strategy
March 11, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – Grace Hill, the innovator of the industry’s only talent management solution covering policies, training and assessment that is designed to drive property performance and reduce operating risk…
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Basware expanding North American headquarters in Lancaster County
March 11, 2021
Expansion will create approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years Basware, a Finland-based e-invoicing solutions provider for enterprises, today announced plans to expand the company’s North American headquarters…
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Willis HR recognizes not one but two employee promotions
March 11, 2021
Willis HR announced and recognized the promotions of Kayla Williams and Jennifer Row. Kayla Williams has been promoted to a Client Experience & Marketing Manager. Kayla has contributed greatly to…
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Golden Career Strategies adds Myers-Brigg Type Indicator to portfolio of services
March 10, 2021
Golden Career Strategies (GCS) announced the company has added another valuable assessment to its comprehensive portfolio of services, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment. This new offering comes on the…
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The YoPro Know launches E-Book to help young professionals make smart career decisions
March 9, 2021
The YoPro Know announces the launch of a new E-Book “The Young Professional Guide: Seven Smart Career Decisions to Make Now to Maximize Your Young Professional Years” on March 16,…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon
March 8, 2021
Rebuild Upstate recently received a $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon to support home repair for low-income homeowners in the Upstate. Rebuild Upstate receives public and private funds to…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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National Land Realty partners with East Tennessee land & forestry icon Windrock
February 24, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – National Land Realty, the nation’s fastest growing real estate land brokerage company specializing in farm, ranch, country estate, timber, recreational, and commercial development properties, announced that it…
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Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021
ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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Speakers announced for WellSpent Southeast
January 20, 2021
A host of leading business and healthcare leaders will be speakers at next week’s WellSpent Southeast. The goal of WellSpent Southeast will be to develop public-private partnership in advancing state…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021
VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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Introducing HR. Simplified. – A New Podcast for Small Businesses
January 12, 2021
We are excited to announce that ERG Payroll & HR now has a podcast – HR. Simplified. We take the most common HR questions and simplify them. For the small…
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BASF Kirkland named to Leadership Spartanburg
December 14, 2020
Jerome Kirkland, the Site Manager for BASF’s Converse manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, has been named to Leadership Spartanburg. Leadership Spartanburg offers a backstage pass to the county, preparing participants…
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BASF makes $9,500 donation to Converse Fire Department
December 11, 2020
BASF’s site in Converse, South Carolina has donated $9,500 to the Converse Fire Department for training equipment that will help the department improve readiness among its firefighters. The donation will…
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