M.B. Kahn adds Whit Kennedy as Vice President of Business Development
April 4, 2018
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. has named Whit Kennedy its Vice President of Business Development? for its Greenville Division?.? Hired to further M. B. Kahn’s position in support of…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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SC Works Trident partners with Trident Technical College on incarcerated veteran re-entry program
March 20, 2018
Program’s first graduates released and employed An incarcerated veteran’s transition back into society is often long and arduous. A new re-entry program at MacDougall Correctional Institution, led by SC Works…
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Complete PR promotes Hudson to Creative Director
March 14, 2018
Complete Public Relations has named Kaitlyn Hudson as the firm’s new Creative Director. A native to Greenville, Hudson began her career with Complete Public Relations as an intern in 2012.…
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Complete PR promotes Hudson to Creative Director
March 14, 2018
Complete Public Relations has named Kaitlyn Hudson as the firm’s new Creative Director. A native to Greenville, Hudson began her career with Complete Public Relations as an intern in 2012.…
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Prysmian Group launches recruitment programs for engineering and sales professionals
March 12, 2018
Company Reintroduces “Make It” and “Sell It” Programs to Attract Top-Tier Talent Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced the return of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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MPA Strategies welcomes new Public Relations and Association Management interns
March 6, 2018MPA Strategies welcomes Megan Guglielmo and Maelyn Henninger as the newest additions to their team. Megan is a Senior Political Science Major at the University of South Carolina. Her primary…
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MPA Strategies welcomes new Public Relations and Association Management interns
March 6, 2018
MPA Strategies welcomes Megan Guglielmo and Maelyn Henninger as the newest additions to their team. Megan is a Senior Political Science Major at the University of South Carolina. Her primary…
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Orlando Jones joins BANDWAGON’s Board of Advisors
February 28, 2018
Actor and comedian Orlando Jones has joined the Board of Advisors for BANDWAGON, a sports technology company that captures and enhances the game day experience for teams and brands. With…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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Emily DeRoberts appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
February 12, 2018
Emily DeRoberts has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. DeRoberts is an Upstate native and graduate of Wren…
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Emily DeRoberts appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
February 12, 2018
Emily DeRoberts has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. DeRoberts is an Upstate native and graduate of Wren…
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The Insurance Source adds First Impressions Specialist
January 24, 2018
The Insurance Source has hired Rachel Love as the company’s First Impressions Specialist. A native of Rock Hill, Love graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in…
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The Insurance Source adds First Impressions Specialist
January 24, 2018
The Insurance Source has hired Rachel Love as the company’s First Impressions Specialist. A native of Rock Hill, Love graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – December 2017
January 23, 2018
S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the Hospitality and Tourism and Construction sectors…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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Qualifying Midlands taxpayers will receive free tax preparation
January 17, 2018
Households with less than $54,000 in annual income may qualify for free tax preparation assistance, which can lead to much-needed refunds and guidance toward using the refund as part of…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018
United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – November 2017
December 22, 2017
S.C. business payrolls set record, unemployment rate edges up South Carolina businesses continued to set record job levels in November with manufacturing leading the way by adding 3,800 jobs over…
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Port of Charleston drivers vote to join Teamsters Local 509
December 14, 2017
In a national move to modernize the port trucking industry to respect the rights of drivers and stabilize their families’ income, drivers at a South Carolina port drayage company have voted to…
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Businesses eligible for $100 million potential tax saving
December 12, 2017
Businesses in South Carolina were eligible for more than $100 million in potential tax savings so far this year through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, the S.C. Department…
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Why Employee Onboarding is Critical to Small Business Success
December 12, 2017
By Matt Vaadi Every small business leader wants to get the most out of new team members as fast as possible and then keep them as long as possible.…
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Stantec broadens their landscape architecture design group with young talent
December 6, 2017
Stantec’s Charleston office made an addition to their growing landscape architecture team with the hire of Blake Thomas as landscape designer. Blake will work with the Charleston group to continue…
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Carolina One welcomes new agents in 3 offices
December 4, 2017
Carolina One Real Estate Services announced that 3 new real estate associates have joined the company in offices ranging from Summerville to Mt. Pleasant and Johns Island. Debbie Allen, Cindy…
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Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths
November 30, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board is making $400,000 available to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. Organizations can apply for up to $200,000 to be…
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JDRF welcomes Beth Inman as National Director, Prospect Management
November 28, 2017Beth Trammell Inman has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as the new National Director, Prospect Management based in Columbia, SC. Over the course of the past ten years, Inman…
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JDRF welcomes Beth Inman as National Director, Prospect Management
November 28, 2017
Beth Trammell Inman has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as the new National Director, Prospect Management based in Columbia, SC. Over the course of the past ten years, Inman…
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Fuel brings on seasoned leader to spearhead Business Development
November 27, 2017
FUEL, an integrated marketing firm in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Annalynn Barnett to lead the Business Development Team. Annalynn, who has two…
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Folly Beach Association of Business appoints Festival and Event Coordinator: Experienced Event Planner and Folly resident, Kelly Russ, takes the reigns on Folly’s Festivals
November 15, 2017
The Folly Beach Association of Business (FAB) has hired a new Event Coordinator to manage all FAB sponsored festivals and events. The organization announced last week that they have chosen…
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Infinity welcomes new team members
November 13, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes new team members Nicole Yee, Direct Mail Program Coordinator, Sarah Kaye Mohammed, Digital Coordinator, and Darian Villalobos, Media Assistant. Nicole Yee is a graduate of Clemson University…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds project lead and content specialist
November 13, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Jessy Segal has joined the company as project lead and content specialist. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO Marketing, Segal worked as account executive at EP+CO. She brings five…
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Greenville Chamber seeks applicants for 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program
November 13, 2017
The Greenville Chamber is seeking applicants for its 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program (MBA), designed to advance economic inclusion by increasing the overall capacity of locally-based, high-potential Minority Business Enterprises…
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Southern Community Services welcomes new management, promotions to Charleston communities
November 8, 2017
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, has named eight new employees and one promotion in the Charleston area. “Our new…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Reservoir Manager
November 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water announced the hiring of Ron O’Neill as the new Reservoir Manager to replace the retiring Eddie Dearybury. Ron began his career in law enforcement in 1977 with the…
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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
November 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water announced the new hire of Steven A. Robertson, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Steven Robertson will manage water and sewer…
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Infinity Marketing announces new client, Greenwood Capital Associates
November 8, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced a new client recently added to their roster, Greenwood Capital. Infinity is working with Greenwood Capital on an array of services including branding, public relations, and website…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds public relations specialist to the team
November 8, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Mary Pat Buchanan Minor has joined the company as public relations specialist and project manager. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO Marketing, Minor has served as public relations and…
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Amazon now hiring for over 120,000 jobs in the U.S. this holiday season
October 12, 2017
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced it is creating more than 120,000 positions this season across its U.S. network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers and customer service sites. Last year, thousands of holiday positions…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks employer participation for upcoming Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair
September 28, 2017United Way of the Midlands is seeking employer participation in the upcoming Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 18 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Richland Library Main. The event, hosted…
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Recruiting Solutions hosts Office and Professional Job Fair – September 21st
September 18, 2017
Recruiting Solutions is hosting a recruitment event for their Office and Professional job openings on Thursday, September 21st, from 10 AM – 3 PM. This event will be located at…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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