Marketing Minute: Speak Up
October 10, 2022
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…
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Master Data Management to assess data culture in partnership with Logicle Analytics
October 10, 2022
Master Data Management, the African specialist in data integrity, and Logicle Analytics, specialists in data culture and creators of the LDIS+ Analytics Framework have entered into an agreement to offer…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to speak at the library in Easley
October 9, 2022
Complete PR President John Boyanoski will be sharing some of the best Upstate ghost legends later this month at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. Before launching Complete…
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Solid gold: 50 years of the S.C. Arts Foundation
October 9, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities month, and this commemoration of the arts’ importance to our nation is an opportunity to recognize a milestone that the South Carolina Arts Foundation…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022
Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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Proactive MD welcomes 80 Simpsonville firefighters for annual physicals, stress tests
October 6, 2022
Advanced Primary Care provider serving multiple municipalities and first responders nationwide hosts 3-day check-up event for Simpsonville Fire Dept. Just weeks ahead of National First Responders Day, Proactive MD, the…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Milliken & Company named to Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022
October 6, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company was included among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022, a comprehensive ranking compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Best…
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CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star
October 6, 2022
Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…
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The CCC
October 6, 2022
By Tom Poland FDR’s Tree Army If my mother didn’t like something, she’d tell you. If she liked something, you knew that too, and she liked the Civilian Conservation…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022
Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Mercury announces agreement with Clemson Athletics to create a premium digital experience platform for athletes and fans
October 6, 2022
The collaboration will create innovative fan experiences through clemsontigers.io, a Clemson Athletics-tailored digital experience platform CLEMSON, SC – Mercury, the digital brand experience company for collegiate athletic programs, athletes, and…
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United Community Bank team celebrates World Animal Day with activities across footprint
October 5, 2022
Employees of United Community Bank (United) are coming together to support and advocate for creatures who cannot speak for themselves – animals. Throughout the first two weeks of October, teams…
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Don Warren to lead Omega Construction’s newly established Upstate division
October 5, 2022
Omega Construction, one of the Southeast’s leading general contracting firms, has tapped industry veteran Don Warren, FDBIA, to lead their newly established, full-service Upstate South Carolina operation. Warren joins Upstate-based…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on new Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences
October 5, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster joined Greenville Technical College leaders, elected leaders, and community members in breaking ground for the newest building on the college’s Barton Campus, a transformative facility where students…
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$0 tuition extended at Greenville Technical College through Spring 2023
October 5, 2022Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition for Spring Semester 2023 thanks to a decision today by the college’s governing board. The effort allows the college…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena announces inaugural Greenville Winter Invitational Basketball Tournament
October 5, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, in partnership with Furman University and VisitGreenvilleSC, is delighted to announce the inaugural Greenville Winter Invitational, a multiple-team basketball showcase taking place at The Well on…
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Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
October 5, 2022
Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…
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Financial recruiting veteran Amanda Plesser joins Broadstreet, Greenville-based private equity firm
October 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, recently announced that Amanda Plesser, owner of The Plesser Group, has been appointed as director of human resources and recruitment for Broadstreet. Plesser…
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Reynolds announces new leadership roles
October 5, 2022The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Neel Reynolds, CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Neel will continue to lead as Senior Advisor to…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts air quality program
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host an education session about local air quality. Panelists representing state and local organizations will discuss regulatory,…
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Greenville Women Giving opens grant application process
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2022. GWG seeks to fund non-profit organizations within Greenville County…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Don Clardy earns Chartered Special Needs Consultant® certification
October 5, 2022
Don Clardy, a partner and private wealth advisor with Upstate Legacy Planning Group, an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual, earned the Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) certification, the only credential specifically…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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RAIN Alliance names new President and CEO
October 4, 2022
Aileen Ryan Introduced To RAIN Members Today At Member Event In Greenville WAKEFIELD, MA and GREENVILLE, SC – The RAIN Alliance introduced Aileen Ryan as its new President and Chief…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena unveils ice rink and announces skating events and special programming
October 4, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, an award-winning state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Greenville, has lifted the curtain on its iconic ice rink for a new and exciting season…
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Boysen USA establishing operations in Spartanburg County
October 4, 2022
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 4, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Agape Care Group enters Alabama and Louisiana with the acquisition of Journey Hospice
October 4, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group, a provider of hospice and palliative care in the Southeast and portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, announced it has acquired Journey Hospice based in…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Ryker Webb
October 4, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to announce Ryker Webb has been promoted to Media Buyer. “Ryker has provided excellent support and strong results…
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Golden Career Strategies CEO Stacey Bevill earns specialty designations for Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
October 3, 2022
Stacey Bevill, Owner and CEO of Golden Career Strategies, recently earned two prestigious specialty designations for her Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).…
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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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Well Walkers dates announced for October
October 3, 2022
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced October dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Upstate SC Alliance hires Spratt
October 3, 2022
Hire brings international background to Business Recruitment role The Upstate SC Alliance has hired Samantha Spratt, a trilingual Brazilian-American dual national with extensive experience in international business development, as Business…
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Prisma Health invests $5 million and partners with five S.C. colleges to help counter critical nursing shortage
October 3, 2022
Pilot program initially provides up to 120 scholarships, will expand to additional schools GREENVILLE, SC – To help combat the state’s critical nursing shortage, Prisma Health will invest $5 million…
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Greenville-based Graycliff Capital announces Waterleaf at Salt Creek, upscale multi-family development in Savannah
October 3, 2022
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in coastal Georgia – Waterleaf at Salt Creek,…
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The Southern Bank announces Greenville branch team
October 3, 2022
After celebrating the new Greenville branch earlier this month, The Southern Bank announces its newest branch’s team, Alex Piper, Carey Scott, and Kaeley Jaworski. The branch employees include a customer…
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Carolina Handling’s Murphy is named among Best HR Professionals
October 3, 2022
Lauren Murphy, vice president of human resources at Carolina Handling, has been named Best HR Professional among large private companies in the Charlotte area. The annual HR Awards presented by…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s The Furman Group to host Shuck Cancer Golf Tournament
October 3, 2022
The Furman Group, the number one team with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, is hosting the inaugural Shuck Cancer Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 8 at 3’s Greenville…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kristin S. Mosley to the Company’s Anderson Office
September 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kristin S. Mosley has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Kristin will guide her clients through unlocking new…
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SCBIO debuts refreshed branding for life sciences organization, launches new website
September 30, 2022
Moves made as life sciences organization prepares to share South Carolina story more widely Reflective of South Carolina’s dynamic, leading-edge and fastest-growing industry, SCBIO has introduced refreshed branding across all…
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Winar Connection, Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County
September 29, 2022
$5 million investment creating 50 new jobs Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $5 million…
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State agencies preparing for potential impact from Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022On September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for…
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The Pull Of The Macon Music Scene
September 29, 2022
By Tom Poland I find my mind drifting back to Macon, and then I find myself driving kudzu-bordered roads. Macon, Georgia sits in the middle of Georgia. It’s not…
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South Carolina students outperform nation on Advanced Placement, SAT scores remain steady
September 29, 2022
The College Board has released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 28, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing…
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NP Strategy expands presence in the Carolinas
September 28, 2022
NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Denada Jackson to the growing team. Jackson, an award winning public relations expert with established…
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Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium CEO announced
September 28, 2022
William Blackford, Chairman of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission, announced that the Commission has selected Roger Newton as Chief Executive Officer of Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium effective October 3. “Roger’s extensive…
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Infinity Marketing promotes three media team members
September 28, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, named Caroline Sievers and Darian Steele as Media Managers, and Simone Corpora as Senior Media Buyer. These promotions will…
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VisionGreenwood establishes Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to help region prepare for the future
September 28, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, announces the establishment of the Lakelands Emerging Technology Council…
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