A Conversation with Chip Felkel, President of The Felkel Group
March 5, 2014By Alan Cooper March 5, 2014 UpstateBizSC: Where were you born and raised? Chip Felkel: I was raised in the small town of Kingstree, South Carolina. I graduated in…
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Joan Moore, Christmas in Action, Spartanburg, SC
March 1, 2014March 1, 2014 Christmas In Action is a non-profit organization with a vision to be a force in preventing sub-standard housing in the Upstate. They achieve this vision by…
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Dan Carter, Executive Director, Edisto Chamber of Commerce
February 27, 2014By Alan Cooper February 27, 2014 Dan Carter, Executive Director of the Edisto Chamber of Commerce talks about new marketing initiatives to bring visitors to the island year round. LowcountryBizSC:…
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Cody Owens, Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg
February 4, 2014February 3, 2014 Chapman Cultural Center, owned and operated by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, is the community’s preeminent common ground where the people of Spartanburg County and…
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Jamey Arthur, Vinyet Architecture
February 3, 2014February 2, 2014 This interview is available in both written and video format. LowcountryBizSC: What is your education and professional background? Jamey Arthur: I graduated from Clemson…
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Tracey Jackson, Executive Director, Piedmont Care
January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 Piedmont Care is the only organization in Spartanburg that is dedicated to the fight against HIV and AIDS. Piedmont Care is the nonprofit, 501c3, organization providing…
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Patrick Bryant and John Osborne, Co-founders of The Harbor Accelerator
January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 The Harbor Accelerator is a business accelerator program designed with the entrepreneur in mind. It has one goal… build scalable business for the Charleston region. Each…
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Chris Nowell, Principal at Jarrard, Nowell and Russell
January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 After gaining extensive experience in corporate financial management and public accounting, Bill Jarrard, Chris Nowell and Will Russell sought an opportunity to form a public accounting…
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Lora High, Development Director, Spartanburg Area Conservancy
January 20, 2014January 20, 2014 The Spartanburg Area Conservancy (of SPACE as it is known) protects and conserves land for Spartanburg area citizens, volunteer landowners, and visitors by building strong relationships…
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A Conversation with Kathy Dunleavy, President & CEO, Mary Black Foundation
January 13, 2014January 13, 2014 In 1996, the Mary Black Foundation was established as an independent grantmaking organization focused on improving the health and wellness of the people and communities of…
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Amanda Stephenson, Owner of Rolling Rack Boutique
January 7, 2014Charleston, SCJanuary 7, 2014 In 2011, Amanda Stephenson set out on her entrepreneurial venture by launching an online clothing boutique. Later, after attending a Food Truck Rodeo last fall, she…
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A Conversation with Rick Davis, Managing Shareholder of Elliott Davis
December 16, 2013By Alan Cooper December 16, 2013 UpstateBizSC: What is your education and background? Rick Davis: I attended Clemson University and graduated in 1984 with a degree in accounting. I entered…
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Joey Ryan, Co-Owner of Xiao Bao Biscuit
December 13, 2013CHARLESTON, SC – December 17, 2013 – Owners Joey Ryan, Josh Walker (and his wife Duolan) have something special going on with their Charleston restaurant, Xiao Bao Biscuit. They serve…
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A Conversation with Peter Fennelly about the Nexton project, Summerville
December 11, 2013Nexton is a 4,500 acre development at the intersection of 17A and Highway 26 in Summerville, SC.Building I is 100,000 square feet with 75,000 square feet of class A office…
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A Conversation with Mac Burdette, Executive Director of Patriots Point
December 8, 2013By Alan Cooper December 8, 2013 LowcountryBizSC: What is Patriots Point? Mac Burdette: First and foremost, we are South Carolina’s naval and maritime museum. As such, we are a…
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A Conversation with Bob Nachman, Partner at Nachman, Norwood, & Parrott
November 25, 2013November 25, 2013 By Alan Cooper UpstateBizSC: What is your education and background? Bob Nachman: As an undergraduate, I majored in political science and economics at Tulane University in…
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A Conversation with Andrew Adams, CEO of Charleston Freight Station
November 19, 2013November 19, 2013 Charleston Freight Station is a key player in today’s global supply chain and logistics industries. They offer packing solutions, warehousing, consolidation, damage control, export regulation compliance,…
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Taylor Drayton Nelson, Magnolia Plantation
November 5, 2013CHARLESTON, SC November 5, 2013 Taylor Drayton Nelson, 11th generation member of the Drayton family, and board member of Magnolia Plantation, talks about the challenges of reinterpreting a Charleston…
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A Conversation with Deb Sofield
October 28, 2013October 28, 2013 Deb Sofield is a dynamic keynote speaker, an author and a coach. She loves to help people find their voice and learn to use it for…
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Bob Hervey, Executive Director, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity
October 22, 2013October 22, 2013 East Cooper Habitat for Humanity (ECHFH) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. ECHFH is active in Mount Pleasant, Awendaw, McClellanville, Cainhoy, Huger, Isle of…
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A Conversation with Keith Simmons of Traveler of Charleston
October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 Keith A. Simmons Publisher/Founder Traveler of Charleston Magazine Recently, Charleston’s earned its third consecutive “No. 1 City in the United States” title from Condé Nast. As…
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Jim Newsome, President & CEO, The South Carolina State Ports Authorityv
October 15, 2013October 14, 2013 Opening this month, the South Carolina Inland Port (SCIP) in Greer, SC will extend the reach of the South Carolina Ports Authority’s marine facilities more than…
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Jim Newsome, President & CEO, The South Carolina State Ports Authority
October 14, 2013October 14, 2013 Opening this month, the South Carolina Inland Port (SCIP) in Greer, SC will extend the reach of the South Carolina Ports Authority’s marine facilities more than…
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A Conversation with Virginia Hayes
October 9, 2013Virginia Hayes is the number one selling residential real estate agent for Prudential C. Dan Joyner Realtors and among the top 3% in the country over all of Prudential. A…
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The Fitzgerald at Grove Park Inn, Dan Whalen
September 30, 2013According to the most recent report compiled by Asheville-based Beverly-Hanks & Associates, the local luxury real estate market is experiencing a surge of activity, with sales of properties valued at…
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Fashion on the Town: Kate Banner and Bentley DeGarmo
September 23, 2013October 17-18! Fashion on the TOWN is a signature two-night Fashion Crawl held each fall in Greenville involving more than 30 different retail shops across the City. The idea behind…
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A Conversation with Mickey Layden, President of LCK
September 12, 2013September 12, 2013 Alan Cooper recently talked with Mickey Layden, President of LCK, about the recent rebranding of the company and significant projects underway in the Midlands.…
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STEM Premier, Co-founders Donald Tylinski Ed.D and Casey Welch
September 10, 2013STEM Premier connects academic institutions, corporate partners, and government agencies to a pool of qualified STEM talent in the U.S. and global markets. Founded in 2013, STEM Premier is the…
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Dr. Edwin Cordero, President, Sherman College of Chiropractic
September 9, 2013GREENVILLE, SCSeptember 10, 2013 Did you know that Spartanburg is home to one of only three colleges on the east coast that offer a degree in chiropractic? Founded in…
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Don Tylinski and Casey Welch of STEMPremier
September 7, 2013Founded in 2013, STEM Premier is the first online platform for STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students thatintegrates guidance, ranking, rating, tracking and recruiting. STEMPremier is subscription based multi-channel network…
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Mike Switzer, The South Carolina Business Review on SCETV
August 16, 2013CHARLESTON, SCAugust 15, 2013LowcountryBizSC has long admired Mike Switzer and his radio show, The South Carolina Business Review on SCETV. An entrepreneur himself, he has a great talent for interviewing…
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Josh Bell, Executive Director, Teach for America, South Carolina
July 23, 2013July 23, 2013 Here is an organization that you need to know about. A couple of years ago, Teach for America brought 30 young men and women to South…
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Danny Joyner, President, and David Crigler, Executive VP, Prudential C Dan Joyner
June 27, 2013Locally owned and operated since 1964, Prudential C. Dan Joyner’s business is built on relationships. They are expanding on that notion even further by launching two new divisions: New Business…
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Danny Joyner, President, and David Crigler, Executive VP, Prudential C Dan Joyner
June 27, 2013Locally owned and operated since 1964, Prudential C. Dan Joyner’s business is built on relationships. They are expanding on that notion even further by launching two new divisions: New Business…
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Dr. Roy Fluhrer, The Fine Arts Center of Greenville
June 10, 2013The Fine Arts Center prepares students for advanced study and career opportunities through studio classes taught by professional artists/teachers. It is the first specialized arts school in South Carolina and…
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Part Two, A Conversation with Scott Woods, President of SC Federal Credit Union
June 3, 2013Started in 1936 to serve the employees of the Charleston Navy Shipyard, the South Carolina Federal Credit Union has now grown into one of the largest credit unions in the…
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Part One, A Conversation with Scott Woods, President of SC Federal Credit Union
May 30, 2013Started in 1936 to serve the employees of the Charleston Navy Shipyard, the South Carolina Federal Credit Union has now grown into one of the largest credit unions in the…
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Dr. Darrel Staat, System President, SC Technical College System
May 28, 2013May 28, 2013 The SC Technical College System has done an excellent job over the past 52 years supporting business and industry. Its programs have received national attention and…
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Dr. Darrel Staat, System President, SC Technical College System
May 27, 2013May 27, 2013 A Conversation with Dr. Darrel Staat, System President, SC Technical College System The SC Technical College System has done an excellent job over the past 52…
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Frank Rudisill, Dean, Johnson College of Business and Economics, USC Upstate
May 22, 2013The purpose of the Johnson College of Business and Economics is to educate students and engage in strategic partnerships to enhance the economic development of the Upstate. The grand opening…
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Riley Haskell, Two Sisters Embroidery & Design
May 13, 2013Two Sisters Embroidery & Design is an AMAZING start-up story. Based in Greenville, they are a personalized gifting company that has been in business for only two years, but have…
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John Warner, Founder of Innoventure
May 8, 2013GREENVILLE, SCMay 8, 2013 May 8 and 9 is the 10th annual InnoVenture Conference in Grreenville. We sat down with Founder, John Warner, to talk about this year’s event,…
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A Conversation with Jamee Haley, Lowcountry Local First
May 7, 2013The mission of Lowcountry Local First is to advocate the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support of our local-independent businesses and farmers.
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Nika White, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
May 6, 2013Last August, the Greenville Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of Nika White, and the launch of the Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. The vision for this initiative is for…
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A Conversation with Frank Mobley, CEO of Immedion
May 1, 2013By Alan Cooper May 1, 2013 MidlandsBiz: Where were you born? What was your education? Where did you work in the early part of your career? Frank Mobley: I…
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Shannon Pierce, President & CEO, CareCam Innovations
May 1, 2013CareCam is a patient issued video documentation system. This patented invention and peripherals create a specific and complete electronic point of care health record whose interoperability will save time and…
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Angela Mack, Executive Director, Gibbes Museum
April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 Founded in 1905, the Gibbes Museum of Art exists preserve and promote the art of Charleston and the American South. Since becoming Executive Director and Chief Curator…
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Steve Johnson, President & CEO, CreatiVasc Medical LLC
April 19, 2013CreatiVasc Medical, founded in 2004, is delivering a stream of innovative, easy-to-use vascular technologies that address the universal problems of vascular access for dialysis patients and improve these patients’ survivability…
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Harry Lesesne, Executive Director, Charleston Parks Conservancy
April 15, 2013The mission of the Charleston Parks Conservancy is to increase the quality, awareness, appreciation and usage of Charleston’s parks and greenspaces. Founded in May 2007 by philanthropist and native born…
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Year of Altruism
April 2, 2013Interview with founder, Rabbi Marc Wilson and Program Director, Courtney Tollison The Year of Altruism (YOA) is a brand new non-profit organization with an amazing mission that has swept the…
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