Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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The NEA Foundation names Columbia educator as finalist for prestigious national education award
December 2, 2014Terri Butts to be honored at awards gala in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC – The NEA Foundation announced that Terri Butts, a curriculum specialist at the Richland Two Child…
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Landmark Builders Named General Contractor for Phase II Renovations at Nickelodeon Theatre
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders has been named General Contractor the Phase II Renovations of the historic Nickelodeon Theatre on Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The 9,700-square-foot renovation project…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
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Private Therapy Services celebrates 12 years in business One year at new expanded location West Ashley
December 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Private Therapy Services (PTS) Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center celebrates their 12th anniversary in December, with the successful opening just over a year ago at an expanded…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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Maid Simple House Cleaning brings franchise opportunity to Upstate
December 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – As Greenville’s entrepreneurial movement continues to grow, Maid Simple House Cleaning is introducing a unique opportunity to Upstate residents with an entrepreneurial itch. Maid Simple is focusing…
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PropertyBoss and RentCheck Align for Tenant Screening
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – PropertyBoss Solutions, a provider of enterprise property management software solutions, today announced a direct system interface to RentCheck, Canada’s leading provider of the largest, most relevant and…
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Two New Agents Join North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates. Meryl McGinley and Kennie Norris join the company’s North Pleasantburg office as…
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Conservation Voters of South Carolina #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Whether you were on a hunt for a deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, CVSC has a priceless offer we hope you can’t turn down. Help us protect the…
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CBRE Named 2014 Power Partner by Duke Energy
December 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE was awarded the Duke Energy 2014 Power Partner Award, based on its commitment to responsible energy use and focus in creating lasting value in its organization…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic to Present Checks to Upstate Children’s Charities
December 2, 2014Year-long fundraising initiative raises record amounts for children in need across the Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charity fundraiser created by SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), announced…
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Anthony Carden Named Director of IT Security Services for EDTS
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Senior information systems security executive Anthony Carden has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
PropertyBoss and RentCheck Align for Tenant Screening
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – PropertyBoss Solutions, a provider of enterprise property management software solutions, today announced a direct system interface to RentCheck, Canada’s leading provider of the largest, most relevant and…
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Maid Simple House Cleaning brings franchise opportunity to Upstate
December 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – As Greenville’s entrepreneurial movement continues to grow, Maid Simple House Cleaning is introducing a unique opportunity to Upstate residents with an entrepreneurial itch. Maid Simple is focusing…
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Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee Earns Perfect 2400 on the SAT
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spring Valley High School Senior Sarah Song Lee recently received a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT – a total combining test results from three 800-point…
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SC BlueCross Hosts Free Day at Children’s Museum as Holiday Gift to Community
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Admission to EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia will be free to the public on Saturday, Dec. 20, courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a gift to…
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Carolina One Welcomes Five New Agents
December 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina One Real Estate Services is proud to announce that five new sales associates have signed on with the company in four of its local offices. In…
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Riverstar International Appoints Netherlands Distributor of Snoozer Pet Products
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has appointed ZooZel as the exclusive Netherlands distributor of Piedmont, South Carolina-based Snoozer Pet Products. Snoozer Pet Products, founded…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Welcomes New Board Members
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce five new members joining the their Board of Directors for 2015: Frank Bentley, Bank of America Stephanie Tarbet,…
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SC Forestry Commission selling tree seedlings for winter planting
December 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The first day of December is traditionally the start of planting season for tree seedlings, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their…
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MV Commercial Construction Receives Associated Builders and Contractors Diamond Award for Safety for the Third Consecutive Year
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the third year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part of…
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Filtration Group expanding York County operation
December 1, 2014
Global filtration leader increasing York County presence with $1.5 million investment, 11 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Filtration Group is expanding one of its two facilities in York County. The…
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Duke Energy names Selim Bingol chief communications officer
December 1, 2014
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has named Selim Bingol senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective Jan. 5, 2015. Bingol will be responsible for directing Duke Energy’s communications strategy…
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BNC Bancorp Completes Merger With Harbor Bank Group, Inc.
December 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ: BNCN), the parent company of Bank of North Carolina (“BNC” or “the Bank”), announced the successful completion of its merger with Harbor Bank Group, Inc. (“Harbor”),…
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Avison Young Welcomes Courtney Marous
December 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young is pleased to welcome Courtney Marous as an Associate in the Charleston office’s Industrial Services Group. Courtney will specialize in industrial brokerage, representing landlords, tenants, and investors…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from October
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg –…
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Tony McGuirt Named Director of Younts Center at Furman University
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Tony McGuirt has been named director of the Younts Conference Center at Furman University. He began his new position at Furman on Nov. 24. McGuirt comes to…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Announces New Micro-Loan Program for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
December 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Axeso, a new micro-loan program for Hispanic entrepreneurs, at the Chamber’s annual ¡Impacto! Awards event last Thursday in Greenville. Axeso…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 298 acres in Columbia, South Carolina
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Woody Moore, CCIM and Pendleton Grove completed the sale of 298 acres to the University of South Carolina Development Foundation. The University plans to use the…
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Crawford Strategy Receives Five MarCom Awards
December 1, 2014Agency’s recognized work includes brand development, website development, public relations writing, and graphic design GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and public relations agency, recently received five…
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MGC Opens Office in Wilmington, NC
December 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that has opened its eleventh office in Wilmington, NC. Attorneys Ryan Bisplinghoff and Joshua Engel are located in the firm’s Wilmington…
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NAI Earle Furman’s Ted Lyerly Honored with the South Carolina CCIM Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Ted Lyerly, CCIM was honored with South Carolina CCIM Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service. The South Carolina chapter of the CCIM Institute presented Lyerly with this award…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 480 East Bay Street
December 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, Huguenot Square, LLC in the leasing of an office…
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Swell Combines Cool Shades with Environmentally Friendly Materials for One Hot Pair of Sunglasses
November 30, 2014PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Who hasn’t lost a pair of sunglasses at the beach? One minute you’re having a blast with your friends. Next minute you’ve burned your retinas out…
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Bob Moffatt Named 2014 Realtor Of The Year
November 30, 2014
For Second Year in a Row, a C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® Real Estate Professional Earns Distinguished Award from Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Fundraising at Shine the Light
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County, The Graham Foundation, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and…
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Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors
November 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness to its Board of Directors on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition…
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Immedion Hires Cheryl Morlan as NOC Supervisor
November 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Cheryl Morlan…
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Therapy Dogs visit Spartanburg Methodist College
November 30, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College’s Psi Beta chapter, the national Psychology honor society, hosted the Spartanburg Chapter of Therapy Dog International on Thursday, November 20 in the Davis Mission Chapel.…
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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…
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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…
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Peak Corporation to establish U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County
November 29, 2014$6.6 million investment expected to result in the creation of 59 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – A firm specializing in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park Blvd.
November 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the leasing of an…
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FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company establishing Anderson County manufacturing facility
November 28, 2014$6.9 million investment expected to result in 27 new jobs ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family business that specializes in the manufacturing of garden products, premium potting soils and both…
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