McCrory delivers a design-build process manufacturing facility for Pregis in record time
November 23, 2021
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Ashley Clark named ATHENA Young Professional
November 23, 2021
The Greenville Chamber named Ashley Clark, owner of Kilwins Greenville, the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The award was presented at the 10th Annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium on November…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: chamber, entrepreneurship, on-the-move
Upstate biochemistry senior named Clemson’s first Rhodes Scholar
November 23, 2021
Louise Franke, a Clemson senior from Spartanburg, S.C., made University history today when she became the first Clemson student named a Rhodes Scholar. Franke, an Honors College student majoring in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, headlines, on-the-move
Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: education, on-the-move
S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library announce partnership to provide virtual tutoring support to South Carolina students
November 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration
November 22, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Attorney Ellis R. Forest, III joins LawyerLisa, LLC
November 22, 2021
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Ellis Forest has joined the firm in their upstate real estate division in Greenville, SC. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Ellis has been a practicing…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
FerebeeLane expands creative team with two senior-level hires
November 22, 2021
FerebeeLane, a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville, has expanded its creative team with the addition of two senior-level professionals with deep experience in both luxury brands…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Greenville Technical College earns four NCMPR Awards
November 22, 2021Greenville Technical College’s Marketing and Communications department has been honored with four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Awards. The awards were presented at the NCMPR Medallion Awards…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, hospitality, on-the-move
BASF expands apprenticeship program in Clemson, Seneca
November 22, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Clemson, South Carolina site and for its expanded apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina site. The program is…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: employment, energy, engineering, on-the-move
William McKinney elected to the SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Hood Construction reaches 2.5 million hours without a lost time incident
November 22, 2021
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
Delta Apparel reports fiscal year 2021 full year diluted earnings of $2.86 per share
November 20, 2021
Net Sales Increase 15% from the Prior Year; Gross Margin Expands 540 Basis Points to 23.3% GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 donation to Greenwood Area Habitat
November 20, 2021The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move
Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Executive Director
November 20, 2021
The Board of Directors of Pendleton Place has named Anne Marie (“Annie”) Maertens as Executive Director (ED), effective November 2021. Maertens assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: architecture, construction, engineering, on-the-move
FUEL continues grant program in 2022
November 19, 2021
Currently Accepting Applications for First Quarter Continuing its commitment to community service, FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move
Your Guide to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
November 19, 2021
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, can be used at any level of any organization to evaluate success toward specified goals. …
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: accounting, advice, on-the-move
S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website
November 19, 2021
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Wyche, P.A. announces “City of Women” exhibit as its first Centennial Legacy Project
November 18, 2021
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
SLG Investment Holdings acquires majority stake in Avalanche Bars
November 18, 2021
Greenville based business investor and management company SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) completed its latest acquisition taking a majority stake in Foothills Food Group, LLC the manufacturer and distributor of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
Laurens County resident leads initiative for South Carolina to host 49th annual Vietnam POW Reunion
November 17, 2021The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to partner with the chair of the Vietnam POW (Prisoner of War) Reunion Foundation to host a news conference announcing…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, military, on-the-move
Contour Airlines begins new nonstop service from GSP to Nashville
November 17, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomed its seventh airline today, November 17, 2021, as Contour Airlines began nonstop service to Nashville, TN (BNA.) “We are delighted to connect the Upstate region…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Colliers Report: Activity slowed, but still healthy, following tourist season
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech establishing operations in Spartanburg County
November 17, 2021
$500,000 investment to create 24 new jobs MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech, a cloud-based, emergency medical services (EMS) software and billing solutions company, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Agape Care Group selects Spartanburg County as new home for corporate headquarters
November 17, 2021
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, health-care, on-the-move
Colliers Report: Unprecedented industrial demand continues
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Industrial demand in South Carolina is expected to continue at unprecedented levels throughout 2022. Online ordering…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Grandmom’s Fabulous Fried Pies
November 17, 2021
By Tom Poland She dried sliced apple, peaches, and pears on a slanted wooden table facing the sun. Nails prevented the fruit from sliding to the ground. Once it…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, on-the-move, the-arts
The Barbara Stone Foundation gives over $30,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
November 17, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $31,580 to Upstate non-profits in October…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Engenius launches podcast series hosted by CEO Chris Manley
November 17, 2021
Engenius, a digital marketing agency in Greenville, S.C., has launched a new podcast hosted by CEO Chris Manley with special guests who will share the latest effective marketing strategies with…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Just Say Something hosts FUNraiser of the year
November 17, 2021
Everyone is invited to attend Just Say Something’s FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, life, non-profit, on-the-move
Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
CAMS’ Director of Operations Cathy Wade named Chief Operating Officer
November 17, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is thrilled to share that Director of Operations Cathy Wade has been named Chief Operating…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Infinity Marketing welcomes Senior Media Strategists
November 17, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Darian Villalobos to Senior Media Strategist and welcome Caroline Sievers to the team as Senior Media Strategist. “We are…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
South Carolina’s role in the fight against suicide
November 17, 2021
By Jim Harris The statistics concerning suicide are sobering, and the issue impacts many more people than most of us realize. We see the headlines when we lose celebrities like…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, op-ed
The Poinsett Bride announces new ownership under Paige Gillespie
November 17, 2021
The Poinsett Bride, a full-service bridal destination located at 101 West Court Street in downtown Greenville, recently announced new ownership. Paige Gillespie, who purchased the business in October 2021, intends…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: entrepreneurship, on-the-move, retail
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for October
November 16, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announced its top agents for October. Patrick Furman and Matt Nocks as well as Pat McNamara were top agents for listings sold. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, headlines, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Just say Something Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future
November 16, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online fundraiser, Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future starting now until Friday, December 31, 2021 at midnight. This fundraiser is a delicious way…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
M Peters Group to develop at Clifton Mill #2 Site
November 16, 2021Announces Mixed-Use Development at Site of Mill Number Two OneSpartanburg, Inc. is proud to announce a transformative public-private partnership with Spartanburg County and the M Peters Group, an upstate real…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, economic-development, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Kendall Graham joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 15, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kendall Graham to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Greenville native, Kendall has witnessed first-hand the growth and development of the Upstate, equipping…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Bon Secours wins Zero Harm Award for commitment to patient safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
November 15, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside is proud to be recognized as a 2021 Zero Harm Award recipient for eliminating medical errors and creating a culture of high reliability throughout our…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Greenville Theatre welcomes you back this holiday season with the premiere of Elf: The Musical!
November 15, 2021
The modern-day classic holiday movie is coming to life on Greenville Theatre’s stage! Join Buddy the Elf on his journey from the North Pole to New York City in search…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Nikki Huber graduates from Institute for Organization Management
November 15, 2021
Greenville Chamber’s Legislative Director Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Leadership Training Program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Willio.com offers most complete, easy-to-use online estate planning platform
November 15, 2021
Willio marries expertise and expedience to make estate planning more accessible, cost-effective for broader range of people Greenville, S.C. based Willio.com, the only online estate planning tool developed by a…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, technology
PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system
November 15, 2021
Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
