Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier
January 20, 2021Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…
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Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
January 15, 2021The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are once again working together to encourage those who…
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BASF donates $5,000 to Project Lifesaver
January 13, 2021BASF’s Converse, South Carolina location has donated $5,000 to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office to aid Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces 2020 Peacemaker Award
January 11, 2021The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peacemaker Award recipient is Meliah Bowers Jefferson. Ms. Jefferson was nominated for her work in organizing the Lawyers Standing…
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Endeavor hosts virtual Collaborators & Cocktails with TED Talks Daily podcast host and NPR newswoman Elise Hu
January 11, 2021Endeavor, a coworking space in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that it will host its next Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series with TED Talks Daily podcast host and NPR…
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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series
December 8, 2020Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…
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Q+ Architects expands leadership team: Robyn Rogers, Spencer Hutchinson named firm associates
December 7, 2020Quackenbush Architects + Planners named Robyn Rogers and Spencer Hutchinson firm associates, expanding their roles to reflect the firm’s growing list of projects and clients. “As key members of our…
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Curiosity Corner: Yes, sometimes lakes stink. It’s normal
December 7, 2020Question: This fall the lake in our development had a foul odor. What causes this? (Asked by a concerned, anonymous lake dweller, of Greenwood, S.C.) Reply: Most likely, it is…
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Old Cigar Warehouse honored by App NACE
December 1, 2020The Old Cigar Warehouse has been honored as the Venue of the Year by the Appalachian chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events. Located in downtown Greenville, The…
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National real estate app launches in Greenville
October 21, 2020An app designed to streamline the home buying and selling process has launched exclusively with listings from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors. Quitchet allows buyers to access accurate direct…
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Local organizations partner for community-wide Day of Action event, Sunday September 27th at 5pm, Barnet Park
September 24, 2020On Sunday September 27th at 5pm United Way of the Piedmont, the Spartanburg County Public Library, the Spartanburg Clergy Initiative and The Purpose Place will host a community activation in…
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Kopis’ Dant named to Best and Brightest Under 35
September 15, 2020Sarah Dant, an account manager with software developer Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest Under 35 List. Dant joined Kopis as an Account Manager in…
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Kopis named fifth best place to work in South Carolina
September 10, 2020Kopis is at it again. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and SC Biz News named Greenville software company Kopis the fifth best place to work in South Carolina. The designation…
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Hayne Hipp, Founder of the Liberty Fellowship
September 1, 2020By Alan Cooper This article was originally published on our sites in 2010. UpstateBizSC: What is your professional background? Hayne Hipp: For 26 years, I was CEO of Liberty Corporation,…
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Greenville based software company Kopis named to Inc. 5000 list for second time
August 14, 2020One of South Carolina’s technology leaders has earned its second consecutive ranking on the Inc. 5000 list. Kopis was ranked 2,901 on the list – up from 3,001 last year.…
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Survey respondents needed to Build it Back Better
August 3, 2020South Carolina leaders urge parent to fill out Child Care Survey The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and the United Way Association of South Carolina want to hear…
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July 10, 2020Coming Soon!
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BRIGHT+CO CEO Jennifer Sutton honored as 2020 Woman of Influence
February 20, 2020BRIGHT+CO Marketing Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Sutton has been recognized as one of the Upstate South Carolina region’s Women of Influence by GSA Business Report. Nominated by readers…
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Second annual On the Table survey showcases optimism and empowerment for change
February 14, 2020Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
February 6, 2020United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are…
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Talented Tenth to host annual conference, The 2020 Convening: Access. Service. Elevation
January 31, 2020Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2020 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., celebrates 30th anniversary
December 3, 2019Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant commemorates milestone with December specials It has been three decades since Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C. — one of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants — first opened…
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Richland One cubing craze continues at December 7 competition
December 3, 2019How many different ways are there to solve a Rubik’s Cube? According to therubikzone.com it is 43 quintillion. But it only takes the first one to be the fastest. For…
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Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 13
December 2, 2019Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Friday, December 13 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Palmetto…
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United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
November 27, 2019United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 29, 2019Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Second year a success with more residents participating in On the Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 29, 2019Transform On the Table ideas into action with Beyond the Table mini-grants; applications now open The second annual On the Table day of conversations brought more than 2,160 Richland and…
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Stevens & Wilkinson hosts MIRCI for On the Table (OTT) event
October 22, 2019OTT is an Annual Day-Long Event Implemented by Central Carolina Community Foundation Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C.,…
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United Way of the Midlands grows its professional development programs with the launch of new leadership series on October 9
October 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands expands its professional development opportunities with the launch of a new program called the Leadership Learning Lab Series for local small business professionals. The Leadership…
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Ten at the Top to hold workshop focused on senior transportation needs
August 12, 2019As part of an ongoing series addressing issues facing seniors in the Upstate, Ten at the Top will be hosting a workshop focused on transportation needs of seniors on Thursday,…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay
February 25, 2019International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…
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Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay
February 25, 2019International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts venue showcase
February 7, 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 7, 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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Tim Williams PK-12 School Design and Construction
January 30, 2019We love the idea of designing schools that foster learning and collaboration. Timothy D. Williams, AIA, from Stevens & Wilkinson, has more than 30 years of experience managing teams for K-12 facilities, hospitals,…
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A Conversation with Robby Aull and Christine Adams, Healthcare Trends, Including Tunable Lighting
August 27, 2018The healthcare field is ever-changing. With advancements in operational models and technology, architecture, engineering and interior design firm Stevens & Wilkinson shared their thoughts about some of the upcoming design…
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Osborne takes over as interim president of College of Charleston
July 3, 2018Stephen C. Osborne became the interim president of the College of Charleston on Monday, July 2, 2018, following the retirement of President Glenn F. McConnell ’69. Osborne, however, is not new to…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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College of Charleston’s African American Studies Director takes a deeper look at Black History Month
February 20, 2018History is a collection of past events relative to a particular subject, place, time or culture. And Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on both the significant history…
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Ashby Gressette, AIA, Stevens & Wilkinson
February 12, 2018MidlandsBiz: What is your education and background? Ashby Gressette: I’m a St. Matthews native and attended Clemson University from 1970 through 1976 where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Gold for blog writing 2018
February 5, 2018Complete Public Relations’ blog earned a Gold Award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
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Complete Public Relations honored with AVA Gold for blog writing 2018
February 5, 2018Complete Public Relations’ blog earned a Gold Award from AVA Digital. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction,…
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A Conversation with Spann Laffitte of Delta Dental of South Carolina
August 15, 2017H. Spann Laffitte, Jr. is vice president of sales and account management at Delta Dental of South Carolina, a dental benefits leader and a non-profit organization with a social mission…
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Municipal Association elects Cayce Mayor Elise Partin president of its 2017-2018 board of directors
July 27, 2017Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting unanimously elected Elise Partin, mayor of the City of Cayce, as the Association’s president. She will serve a one year term. Elections took place…
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A Conversation with Grover and Tonya Martin, Owners, ProSource
July 13, 2017By 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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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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A Conversation with Lex Knox, Chairman & CEO, Terminix Service
May 8, 2017Terminix Service, Inc. was founded in 1947 in Columbia, S.C. when Thomas P. Knox started the franchise with his three adult children—Juddie Knox Fortson, T.P. Knox Jr. and Marion Knox…
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