Better Business Bureau of the Upstate announces 2022 Board of Directors Chair
January 19, 2022
Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of David Slade, Vice President of Employee Health & Benefits for Marsh & McLennan Agency in Greenville,…
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Susie White joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 19, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Susie White to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Susie grew up in Spartanburg and moved to Greenville 30 years ago to begin her…
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PTC to launch Fire Science Certificate Program this fall
January 19, 2022
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…
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Spartanburg Community College announces free tuition to be extended through 2022-2023 academic year
January 19, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College announced an extension of its free tuition initiative through the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The announcement comes just months after an update showing the tuition free initiative…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 69th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
January 19, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The…
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Premier Medical Laboratory Services response to DHEC testing delays
January 19, 2022
By Kevin Murdock Chief Executive Officer Premier Medical Laboratory Services Premier Medical Laboratory Services has worked with DHEC throughout the pandemic to deliver test results to South Carolinians in a…
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Kostwein establishes U.S. operations, creates jobs in Greenville County, S.C.
January 19, 2022
Kostwein, a high-tech machine manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $8.5 million investment will create 95 new jobs. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Austria,…
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More SC families say “YES” to organ donation in 2021 than any previous year
January 19, 2022
479 lives saved, 45,000 lives healed by SC donors During unprecedented times, South Carolinians find the courage to give. On their darkest day after learning of the loss of a…
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Jennifer Moorefield named to Greenville County Workforce Development Board’s SC Works Committee
January 19, 2022
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Economic Development and Corporate Training at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the Greenville County Workforce Development Board’s SC Works Committee. The SC…
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Chapman Cultural Center announces its newest President & CEO
January 19, 2022
After an extensive search, Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Mayer as its next President and CEO. He will lead the organization beginning February 10th,…
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Blane Brooks joins FinTrust Capital Advisors as Director of Advisor Support Group
January 19, 2022
FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Blane Brooks has joined the Company’s senior management team. His focus will be in providing support to the Company’s financial advisors, assisting…
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Countybank recognizes Dayle Mumford with new business development role
January 19, 2022
Countybank is pleased to recognize Dayle Mumford as she transitions into her new role as Vice President, Professional and Executive Relationship Manager. Mumford joined Countybank in 2001 as a Relationship…
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Sylvan Learning Center hosting free webinars on importance of testing in college applications
January 18, 2022
Sylvan Learning Center and Bright Horizons College Coach will be hosting two free webinars discussing the importance of standardized testing as it relates to the changes in the college application…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” People
January 18, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2021 by the Greenville…
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DHEC updates widespread vendor testing delays
January 18, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is continuing to actively address issues with multiple COVID-19 testing vendors and reporting facilities for failures to process…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Nicole Day and Madison Warner
January 18, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to announce Nicole Day has been promoted to Social Media Lead and Madison Warner has been promoted…
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Audience Engagement in 2022 – Digital Platforms and Events
January 17, 2022
By Emily Almasy, NP Strategy Rarely does the entire business world go through such significant change as it has since March 2020. Organizations have had to make change in every…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 17, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
January 17, 2022
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM and T Cox of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
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Local students assist with food and service needs amidst the COVID surge
January 17, 2022
On Friday, January 14, over 450 Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students will participate in their annual Serve Day event, volunteering at more than 20 local businesses and organizations across…
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Teresa Jones joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 17, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Teresa Jones to its Greenville office as a residential agent. After living in several other areas of the United States, Teresa and her husband fell…
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Students participate in $70 million capital funding campaign
January 17, 2022
Furman issued $67.3 million in premium bonds to finance construction project Finance-savvy students might geek out at the prospect of sitting in class learning about debt instruments and how institutions…
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State Guard volunteers help people during emergencies
January 17, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller One Saturday a month, hundreds of folks from across the state come together at sites in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville for a day of military-style…
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Elastrin Therapeutics announces newly formed scientific advisory board
January 17, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Elastrin Therapeutics Inc., a privately held biotechnology company leveraging a platform technology to develop therapeutics that render calcified tissue and organs supple again, announced the formation of…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 14, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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UCW Logistics hires Allgary as Vice President of Sales to propel growth
January 14, 2022
UCW Logistics, a leading North American third-party logistics provider headquartered in Greenville, SC, today announced the hiring of trucking industry executive, Rob Allgary, to lead and execute the company’s vision…
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What’s in store for IoT in 2022?
January 14, 2022
By Kevin Wentzel, Kopis The IoT industry went for a wild ride last year as there was a major slowdown in innovation and products getting to market due to chip…
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How to Buy a Car in 2022: Navigating The Automobile Shortage
January 14, 2022
By Mike DuBose The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic and wide-ranging impacts on the United States and the world as a whole. Most people are traveling, going to events, and…
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Clemson working with IBM and AgStack to globally expand and revolutionize Cooperative Extension Service
January 13, 2022
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish, and he eats for a lifetime. There are several variations of this proverb, but the…
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Spartanburg Community College announces nominees for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team of the Year Award
January 13, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce the nomination of Neil Griffin and Susan Moore from the Online Course Quality Leadership Team for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with student loan servicer Navient
January 13, 2022
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation; South Carolina borrowers will receive over $20 million in relief. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Navient, known as one of the…
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Furman’s $70 million renovation and construction project to break ground in February
January 13, 2022
New residence hall to be built; four others to be renovated This spring, Furman University will begin its largest construction project to date, a comprehensive renovation of South Housing that…
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SeamonWhiteside introduces new Women’s Initiative Steering Committee
January 13, 2022SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is introducing the six women leading the firm’s new company-wide Women’s Initiative, which was created this year as a step…
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Let’s Put South Carolina First
January 13, 2022
By John Boyanoski, Rosylin Weston and Chip Felkel The State of South Carolina has roughly $6 billion dollars in relatively unexpected money to spend in the next five years due…
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United Community Bank welcomes Jim Shofner as Senior Credit Officer
January 13, 2022
United Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Shofner as Senior Vice President & Senior Credit Officer. In this role, Shofner will be responsible for supporting the…
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Buncombe Street United Methodist Church welcomes Bishop William H. Willimon for special worship services
January 13, 2022
Internationally recognized American Theologian to visit Greenville Buncombe Street United Methodist Church is pleased to welcome the Bishop William H. Willimon to its Downtown Campus on Sunday, January 30th for three…
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Hartness announces new estate homesites and groundbreaking on new estate homes
January 13, 2022
Hartness announced the launch of new estate homesites and two estate homes planned to break ground in February. These latest residential offerings affirm Hartness’ vision for an artful assortment of…
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MycoWorks establishing operations in Union County
January 13, 2022
$107 million investment to create 400 new jobs MycoWorks, a biotechnology company that specializes in mycelium-grown materials for use as sustainable, luxury-quality leather alternatives, today announced plans to establish operations…
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The National Association of Landscape Professionals selects UniComm Media Group to launch new national media campaign for the Latino Landscape Network
January 13, 2022
The National Association of Landscape Professionals has retained UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, Hispanic advertising agency, to launch a national brand awareness campaign for members of the Latino…
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Colliers brings Forrester Park to 100% occupancy with the lease of ±19,200 square feet of industrial flex space
January 12, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina Senior Brokerage Associate Richard Barrett, MCR represented SunCap Properties in the lease of ±19,200 square feet of industrial flex space at 200 Forrester Drive in Greenville…
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Chief Buildings establishing operations in Lancaster County
January 12, 2022
$22.1 million investment will create 102 new jobs over the next five years Chief Buildings, a subsidiary of Chief Industries, Inc. and a premier metal building system manufacturer, today announced plans to…
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World Acceptance Corporation marks 30th anniversary as publicly traded company
January 12, 2022
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) celebrates its 30th anniversary as a publicly traded company. World Acceptance Corporation is a people-focused finance company that provides personal loan and tax preparation solutions in…
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Countybank reaches goal of $5,000 for debit card donations swipe campaign
January 12, 2022
Countybank announced the results of its second annual debit card swipe campaign that occurred throughout December 2021. The bank reached its maximum contribution goal of $5,000. “We could not be…
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The ART of Real Estate announces promotion of Cole Warren to Market Manager
January 12, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announced Cole Warren has been named the company’s Market Manager. Warren joined The ART of Real Estate in 2019 as an Associate Agent with their…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County
January 12, 2022
$19.4 million investment to create new growth opportunities Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), one of the world’s largest processors and developers of specialty natural and synthetic wax additives, today announced plans…
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Greenville First Steps taps Noble Aim Consulting for program needs
January 12, 2022
Local non-profit Greenville First Steps has retained Noble Aim Consulting to help determine the need for community-wide home visits for parents of newborns. Led by well-known change management consultants Dr.…
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Tindall Corporation realigns to reflect strategic vision
January 12, 2022
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions in North America, is excited to announce that the organization is officially becoming two distinct business groups: Tindall Building…
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Affordable Upstate and Easlan Management announce acquisition of two Upstate properties
January 11, 2022
Local Partners Expand Multi-Family Portfolio with locations in Spartanburg and Greenville Affordable Upstate, a regional multi-family investment firm, in partnership with Easlan Management, a full-service property management company, announced today…
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South Carolina Federal will merge with G.H.S. Federal Credit Union
January 11, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its upcoming merger with G.H.S. Federal Credit Union after an affirmative member vote concluded on December 8, 2021. After the merger…
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Milliken & Company presents fourth-annual Milliken Honors
January 11, 2022
Now in its fourth year, Milliken & Company announces the 2021 Milliken Honors award recipients highlighting Milliken associates from around the globe who champion its five core company values. The…
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