3Fold promotes Ann DiAntonio to Chief of Staff
June 27, 2018
Local growth agency, 3Fold, recently promoted Ann DiAntonio to Chief of Staff. DiAntonio began her career at 3Fold as a part-time contractor back in the fall of 2016 and has…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018
June 18, 2018
Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…
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9 Employee Recognition Ideas for Small Businesses
June 18, 2018
By Matt Vaadi We’ve all had the conversation. “Got a minute.” One of your valued teammates sits you down to tell you they are leaving. “It’s not you,…
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Serendipity Labs select Ashley Stidfole as new Director of Sales
June 6, 2018
Serendipity Labs has hired Ashley Stidfole as the new Director of Sales. Stidfole graduated from Georgia Southern University with a major in business and communications with a minor in public…
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Team South Carolina Economic Development efforts result in over 100,000 announced jobs since 2011
May 21, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg County…
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The Heirloom Companies expands operations team
April 23, 2018
The Heirloom Companies welcomes Michael Malsch to its operations team as Project Coordinator. Malsch’s critical role involves coordinating and scheduling the company’s numerous projects and employees. “Michael’s role is integral…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment 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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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017
Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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MTC offers educational and job search resources to former V.C. summer employees and the community
August 22, 2017
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting two community educational resource fairs for former employees at the V.C. Summer Plant and others within the community to receive help in their job…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Employ SC Job Fair – August 24
August 17, 2017Governor Henry McMaster will hold an additional Employ SC job fair in Winnsboro on Wednesday, August 24. Employ SC is a rapid response coalition of public and private organizations that was…
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Carolinas AGC helps displaced workers fill construction jobs available throughout SC & NC
August 5, 2017
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is helping lead efforts to employ thousands of construction workers who have been displaced by the shutdown of the V.C. Summer nuclear project site earlier this week near Jenkinsville,…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2017
July 24, 2017
Unemployment rate hits 4 percent, number of unemployed drops 4,800 The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month to its lowest level since December 2000. The…
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