Greenville Women Giving turns “Sweet 16”
September 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) officially kicks off its sixteenth season of giving. Since its founding in 2006, GWG has awarded 134 grants totaling over $7 million…
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Countybank featured in new Greenwood museum exhibit
September 14, 2021The Museum in Greenwood recently opened a new permanent exhibit featuring Countybank. The exhibit displays many historical items from the bank’s almost 90-year history, including old photographs of the bank’s…
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Fortuna Credit launches new multi-lender platform for non-prime consumers and lenders
September 14, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Fortuna Credit today announces the launch of a new platform that will transform the online lending marketplace and empower non-prime consumers to take control of their financial…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding commercial lending
September 14, 2021
First Community Bank was recognized with three awards for commercial lending excellence during the annual meeting of the Business Development Corporation Of South Carolina (BDC) and its associate company Certified…
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Colliers promotes Macy Trainor to Marketing Coordinator in its Greenville office
September 14, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Macy Trainor has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Greenville office. Trainor has been the Marketing Assistant in Greenville for two years and will…
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Jackson bolsters Associate roster
September 14, 2021
Jackson, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Heidi Williams as Copywriter, Lainie Fickau as Social Media Specialist and Mike McKinnis as CDL, Event Specialist. Williams…
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Bob Jones University ranked by U.S. News & World Report
September 13, 2021
In its 2022 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. Additionally, U.S News recognized BJU in other major…
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Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2021
Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
September 13, 2021
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey S. Crown, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Crown will manage water and…
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Furman climbs in US News ranking, voted ‘Most Innovative’ fifth straight year
September 13, 2021For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best…
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The official 2021 SC Fastest Growing Companies are announced
September 13, 2021
Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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IoT Reference Platform solves common engineering roadblocks
September 13, 2021
Cary, NC – Three leaders in IoT design and solutions have come together to deliver an all -in-one, comprehensive IoT Reference Platform. Internet of Things (IoT) design engineering firm, Connected…
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Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital announce formation of strategic alliance to better serve home builders and developers across the country
September 13, 2021
Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital, two leading residential real estate finance companies, announced today the formation of a strategic alliance through a joint marketing arrangement under which they…
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Integrated Biometrics announces advancements in contactless fingerprint intellectual property
September 13, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Integrated Biometrics (IB), the world leader in mobile FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanners, today announced its strategic partner, Sciometrics LLC, has applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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Chambers partner to launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced today that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Ben Talbert, CEO of Better Than Found Search Firm, appointed to SEAL Future Foundation Networking Committee
September 12, 2021
Ben Talbert, founder and CEO of Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, has been appointed to the SEAL…
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OTO Development acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
September 10, 2021
OTO Development has added DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to its growing portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest under 35
September 10, 2021
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of Greenville’s Best and Brightest under age 35. A real estate agent with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, she is a…
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CAMS’ Tara Armstrong takes on new role as Director of Vendor Relations
September 10, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that long-time Community Manager Tara Armstrong is taking on the new role of Director…
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Evanesce establishing operations in Hampton County
September 10, 2021
$17 million investment will create 78 new jobs Evanesce, a sustainable technology innovator, today announced new operations in Hampton County. The $17 million investment will create 78 new jobs. Founded…
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BJU expanding School of Education
September 9, 2021
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that the BJU School of Education is expanding its name to the School of Education and Human Services to better reflect its growing academic…
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Amber Govero named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month
September 9, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville has named Amber Govero its August Teacher of the Month. Govero earned her bachelor’s degree from Anderson University in 2014 and her master’s in education…
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Kopis named to SC Biz News Roaring Twenties list
September 9, 2021
Kopis has been named as one of the twenty fastest growing small companies in South Carolina in 2021 as part of SC Biz News’ annual Roaring Twenties List. Roaring Twenties…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. seeks feedback for second five-year community and economic development strategy
September 9, 2021
OneSpartanburg, Inc. has begun the process of creating the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 2.0, Spartanburg County’s second five-year community & economic development strategy. Nearing five transformative years under the initial OneSpartanburg…
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Southern First appoints Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer
September 9, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer. Shugart is a Certified Mortgage…
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Phase IIB Matching Fund launched for S.C. small businesses
September 9, 2021
The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) and 3Phase, today announced the launch of the state’s first Phase IIB…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC series final event Sept. 10
September 9, 2021
Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow, Friday, September 10. Upstate International’s free public event is…
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Infinity Marketing promotes three team members
September 9, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Joshua Tankersley to Lead Copywriter, Sara Tompkins to Lead Web Designer and Programmer and Laurel…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces strategic partnerships
September 9, 2021
As the 20th anniversary of September 11th approaches, Upstate Warrior Solution, in accordance with the foundation’s mission, is proud to announce its role as a supporting sponsor of the 7th annual LEAD…
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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
September 9, 2021
$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…
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Tina Zwolinski, CEO of workforce gaming apps company skillsgapp, appointed to Skilled Trades Alliance Academic Advisory Council
September 9, 2021
Tina Zwolinski, CEO of soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp, has been appointed to the Academic Advisory Council of the Skilled Trades Alliance, a national non-profit of public…
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Regional Management’s Maria Contreras-Sweet named to the NACD Directorship 100
September 8, 2021NACD Directorship 100 Recognizes the Most Influential Corporate Directors and Governance Experts Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, today announced that its director Maria Contreras-Sweet has…
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Harvest Hope joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign to ensure food isn’t an impossible choice
September 8, 2021
Hunger Action Month inspires the local community to take action to help the 54,560 individuals facing hunger in Greenville and Laurens counties For Hunger Action Month® this September, Harvest Hope…
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Engenius partners with NEXT and the Clemson Center for Career and Professional Development to expose college interns to entrepreneurship
September 8, 2021
Engenius, a digital marketing agency in Greenville, S.C., partnered with Clemson University‘s Center for Career and Professional Development office and NEXT, a Greenville entrepreneurial support organization, to offer Clemson’s students…
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Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails returns with entrepreneur Joe Erwin and Triumph head coach John Harkes
September 8, 2021
Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, announces that it will host its next Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series with Erwin Creates and Greenville Triumph founder Joe…
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Turner Padget associate Frank Stern honored with Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest award
September 8, 2021
Turner Padget announced that Frank Stern, associate in the firm’s Greenville office, has been named as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under – an…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021
Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Lander alumnus Leon Lott earns national, state honors
September 8, 2021Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Matt Foster announces new commercial real estate firm
September 7, 2021
Matt Foster, an Upstate-based commercial real estate agent, recently announced the creation of Foster Commercial Properties, a commercial real estate firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to general…
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Hampton Inn by Hilton opens new property in Greer
September 7, 2021
Hampton Inn by Hilton Greer Greenville, a 4-story hotel located minutes from BMW Manufacturing and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) airport, opened today in downtown Greer, SC. The hotel, owned by Sycamore Greer,…
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AnMed Health promotes medical group leaders
September 7, 2021
AnMed Health is pleased to announce new titles for several of its medical group leaders to better reflect their growing scope of responsibility and strategic influence. Dr. Brad Mock, who…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces a safe return to live music
September 7, 2021
As the beginning of the 2021-2022 Season approaches, the Spartanburg Philharmonic announces safety guidelines designed to protect the health of concert-goers. “Our audience is ready for live music to return,”…
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SC Chamber names 2021 Legislators of the Year
September 7, 2021House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate LCI Chairman Thomas Alexander To Receive Inaugural Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to accelerate I-26 widening project
September 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 7, 2021
Advent Innovations, LLC and DPX Technologies, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and awarded grant funding. Parimer Scientific, LLC and Prewrite, Inc. have been…
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Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022
September 5, 2021
The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll announced that the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022:…
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2021 Eggs Benefit will now be held virtually – Sept 30
September 5, 2021
The 2021 Eggs Benefit for CDS is now virtual. The event will be livestreamed on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00am on www.EggsBenefit.com. This is the largest fundraiser for the…
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Lima One Capital’s Vinod Thomas named HousingWire Insider
September 3, 2021
HousingWire has recognized Vinod Thomas, a managing director with Lima One Capital, as one of the 100 HW Insiders for 2021. The 2021 HW Insider Award recognizes operational superstars in…
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