New members join South Carolina First Steps leadership team
June 22, 2021
South Carolina First Steps has two new members of its leadership team. Karen Oliver joined the agency in February as the Early Childhood Advisory Council’s (ECAC) Program Manager, and Derek…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes three new team members
June 22, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Erica Gregory, SEO Specialist; Deiontre Hill, Media Coordinator; and Meghan McMenamy,…
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Congressman Clyburn announces families will start receiving expanded Child Tax Credit checks in July
June 22, 2021U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is reminding all South Carolinians that the major expansion of the Child Tax Credit for 2021 included in the American Rescue Plan will…
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Colliers represents Gissing North America in ±135,745-square-foot lease at Fox Hill Business Park
June 22, 2021
Dillon Swayngim of Colliers | South Carolina has successfully facilitated the first lease transaction at Fox Hill Business Park, a new development initiative by New Jersey-based Sudler Companies located in…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Community Engagement Specialist
June 22, 2021
Ryan Pendergraph has joined Rebuild Upstate as the AmeriCorps Senior RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Project Director. Pendergraph graduated from the University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. For…
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Bon Secours announces community vaccination events
June 22, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System knows that vaccination is key to stopping the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine is safe and has proven effective in reducing your risk of getting…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces FY2022 fellows
June 22, 2021
South Carolina artists exhibiting hard work and exceptional ability in visual art, craft, and media production and screenwriting are recipients of fiscal year 2022 South Carolina Arts Commission fellowships. The…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. reaches $80 million grant funding milestone during 25th anniversary
June 22, 2021
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 91 grants totaling $1.5 million to South Carolina nonprofits working to make life better for people experiencing poverty. This latest round…
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FUEL moving headquarters to Legacy Square at Verdae
June 22, 2021
After seven years in its iconic location in the heart of downtown Greenville, FUEL is relocating its headquarters to The Sumerel building at Legacy Square at Verdae. The Greenville-based marketing…
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Cassidy Murphy joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
June 22, 2021
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Cassidy Murphy has joined the FinTrust team as a Financial Planner. She will be responsible for collecting and analyzing client data, and the development of…
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Noble Aim Consulting partners with Disability:IN
June 22, 2021
Greenville, S.C.-based change management firm Noble Aim Consulting has been chosen to provide consulting services for Disability:IN, the world’s leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion. Under the agreement, Noble…
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Oshkosh Defense establishing operations in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2021
$155 million investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $155…
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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure
June 22, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…
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Bank of America Private Bank expands Upstate team with new hires
June 21, 2021
Bank of America Private Bank announced several new hires in Greenville, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to expanding its presence across the United States and serving clients at the local level.…
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International best selling author of Contagious, Jonah Berger, to headline Columbia’s 2021 Growth Summit
June 21, 2021
GrowCo is thrilled to announce Jonah Berger, a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on, will be headlining the…
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Adam Artigliere elected to Palmetto Land Title Association board
June 21, 2021
Burr & Forman LLP Greenville-based partner Adam R. Artigliere has been elected to the board of directors of the Palmetto Land Title Association (PLTA). The association, composed of title insurance…
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United Community Bank expands lending capabilities with USDA loans
June 21, 2021
United Community Bank welcomes David Matthews as a Business Development Officer under its newly created USDA Lending Group. Matthews brings extensive experience to this role, having recently served as the…
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Sync.MD establishing operations in Anderson County
June 21, 2021
Medical data company relocating headquarters in the Upstate, creating 10 new jobs Sync.MD, a medical data company, announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County, creating 10 new jobs.…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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Marketing Minute: Communicating Effectively to Diverse Audiences
June 21, 2021
Marketing Minute with Valentina Rojas, NP Strategy With an increasingly diverse nation, your audience is likely to speak various languages or have differing backgrounds. This week’s video shares tips on…
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Let’s Go Somewhere
June 21, 2021
By Amy Coward Events are back! Every day I get an email or see a post that a theatre is reopening, ball parks are welcoming fans and restaurants and stores…
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Alexandra Goffer joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 19, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alexandra Goffer has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Originally from Pennsylvania, Alexandra Goffer relocated to South…
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Todd Harper joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 19, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Todd Harper has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Todd Harper is a Greenville area real estate…
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Kathryn “Lea” Dwyer joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 19, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kathryn “Lea” Dwyer has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. As a 3rd generation Greenville native and…
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Crawford earns repeat spot on list of 2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 19, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency in Greenville, was named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. The distinction honors the best…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces second annual SC Leadership Exchange
June 18, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to partner with the Columbia and Greenville Chambers on the second annual SC Leadership Exchange, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. This two-day, virtual conference allows leaders from…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas promotes Katie Clark and adds Stewart McCain
June 17, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Clark as the new Events and Social Media Manager. In addition, the House has…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. expanding operations in Edgefield County
June 17, 2021
Expansion will create 300 new jobs Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to expand operations…
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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities
June 17, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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Natural killers: Using the body’s cells to target breast cancer
June 17, 2021
Study lays groundwork for possible new immunotherapy for the world’s most commonly diagnosed cancer It sounds like a plot from a Quentin Tarantino movie — something sets off natural killers…
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Flee Civilization For A Preserve
June 17, 2021
By Tom Poland Needing adventure, I took back roads and made my way to a tract belonging to nature. It’s a place where man is a guest, Stevens Creek…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents for May
June 17, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top agents for May. Patrick Furman and Lisa Vogel were the top agents for listings sold in May, while Vogel…
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The SCC Economic Visionaries event raises $90,000+ from local companies to assist students in need
June 17, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation announced that 26 area companies have contributed more than $90,000 to a gap scholarship fund for students in need in lieu of sponsoring SCC’s signature…
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SC Launch, Inc. portfolio company, Proterra, Inc., begins trading on Nasdaq
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies expanding operations in Charleston County
June 17, 2021
More than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., today announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations…
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Protecting Your Children’s Credit
June 16, 2021
By Brittany M. Midgette As you sort through your mail, you may notice that some mail has arrived that is addressed to your child. For example, your ten-year-old child may…
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In-person training for maintenance leaders resumes at Clemson’s Greenville location
June 16, 2021Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has announced the return of in-person classes at its partner institution, Clemson University. The Maintenance Management Skills…
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FUEL Hires Stephen Copeland as marketing manager, digital analytics
June 16, 2021
FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–has hired Stephen Copeland as marketing manager, digital analytics. In this newly created position, Copeland…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Katelyn LeBlanc and Anna Wofford as graphic design coordinators
June 16, 2021Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of their graphics division with the addition of Katelyn LeBlanc and Anna…
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GADC 20 year celebration virtual meeting “draws” hundreds
June 16, 2021
County celebrates 20 years of successes, welcomes 116 new jobs by Gissing North America as first tenant in new Fox Hill Business Park If two decades seem to go by…
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Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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NHE honored among Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2021
June 16, 2021
NHE, which provides professional association management, conventional and affordable apartment management, and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, has been named to the 2021 list of South Carolina’s Best…
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Southern First appoints Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer
June 15, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer. Favela joins Southern First with 14 years of…
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EPIC and WellSpent Southeast announces date for July conference
June 15, 2021The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its third WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on July 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes seven summer interns
June 15, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have seven interns for the summer semester across several departments throughout the agency. Caroline Price comes to…
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Bank of America supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Tech
June 15, 2021
Bank of America joins Greenville Technical College as a partner for an initiative that addresses racial and gender achievement gaps through intensive case management and personalized support services. The African…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) named Agency-of-Record for local, national brands as company expands account portfolio across multiple categories
June 15, 2021
Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR), a corporate communications agency specializing in strategic public relations, media relations, social media and digital strategy, announced an expansion of accounts across multiple categories with…
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