Rebuild Upstate hires new office coordinator
September 2, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Andy Sherwood to be its new office coordinator. Sherwood graduated from Cornerstone University in 2014 with a degree in social work. Sherwood then earned his…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names new Vice President of Sales, Broker
September 2, 2021
Laura McDonald, an experienced luxury real estate agent and successful litigator for 15 years, has joined Coldwell Banker Caine as Vice President of Sales, Broker for the Greenville office, giving the…
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Duke Energy helps build South Carolina workforce with nearly $200,000 in grants with focus on veterans, underserved communities
September 2, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s…
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Midlands executive to lead NSF-funded Engineering Research Visioning Alliance
September 2, 2021
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) has named a veteran of STEM research and innovation to lead the organization as its inaugural full-time executive director. Jennifer Carinci, Ed.D., PMP, will…
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SYNNEX and Tech Data complete merger to become TD SYNNEX, a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem
September 2, 2021
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) and Tech Data Corporation announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company is now TD SYNNEX, led by Rich Hume as CEO. Dennis Polk,…
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Mira International Foods, Inc. establishing operations in Beaufort County
September 2, 2021
More than $2 million investment will create 28 new jobs Mira International Foods, Inc. (Mira), a food crafting and distributing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The…
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Colliers Report: Service-focused shops succeed
September 1, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, most retail activity was concentrated in service-oriented establishments like day spas,…
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Trinity Power opens first office location in the Southeast at 555 John Ross Court in Pelzer, SC
September 1, 2021
Colliers’ Richard Barrett, MCR represented TBH Investments Inc. in leasing 9,600 square feet of flex space at 555 John Ross Court in Pelzer to Trinity Power Rentals, Inc. Trinity Power…
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The Best Lawyers in America recognizes 40 Womble Bond Dickinson Lawyers in South Carolina
September 1, 2021
Thirty-six attorneys in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices have been named to the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This includes five attorneys receiving “Lawyer…
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Leaders gather to discuss events targeting disastrous flooding in S.C.
September 1, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. An organizationally diverse gathering of state leaders led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Tom Mullikin held a solutions-seeking, event-planning, flood-mitigation session at the Palmetto Club in…
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Greenville-based Graycliff Capital enters NC’s Triangle market with upscale multi-family development in Wake Forest
September 1, 2021Greenville (S.C.)-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, announces the development of Encore at Heritage Apartments – Luxury Apartment…
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Nearly $300,000 in grant funding now available for projects aimed at reducing diesel engine emissions
September 1, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that grant funding is available for the replacement or upgrade of older diesel engines in an effort to help…
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LS3P welcomes Marvin Murillo
August 31, 2021
LS3P is pleased to welcome Marvin Murillo, who joins the firm’s Greenville office as a Human Resources Coordinator. In his new role, Murillo will be assisting the Human Resources team…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces 2021-22 Executive Board
August 31, 2021
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announced its complete 2021-22 Executive Board, featuring a host of community and business leaders from across Spartanburg County. Spartanburg Medical Center President Phil Feisal was named Chair of…
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Palmetto Trail welcomes new Palmetto Conservation Corps Program Director
August 31, 2021Catie Hutchison likes to hike and travel. Her new role as the Program Director for the Palmetto Conservation Corps will have her traveling throughout the state as she supervises work…
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SC tax credits available for education-related expenses
August 31, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds teachers and parents that Income Tax credits are available for certain education related expenses. Information for teachers: Classroom Teachers Expenses Credit: Classroom teachers…
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Infinity Marketing promotes social team members
August 31, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Nicole Day to Social Media Specialist, Gina O’Donnell to Social Media Manager and Shannon Kohn…
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Upstate nonprofit meeting critical community needs awarded Dominion Energy grant
August 31, 2021
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 to 26 local nonprofits engaged in meeting the critical needs of South Carolina communities, including food, housing and medical care.…
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Connect America establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.
August 31, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that Connect America, a nationally…
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Aligning Your Values with Your Investments
August 30, 2021
by Bailey O. Davis There are so many ways to help people, organizations, and causes that are special to you. You may donate your time by volunteering in your community.…
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Local non profit President/CEO, Don Oglesby, publishes book
August 30, 2021
Local non profit executive , Don Oglesby, is now a published author. Still Desperate in the Promised Land: The story of Homes of Hope, a South Carolina ministry chronicles the…
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Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence
August 30, 2021
Integrated marketing agency earns three awards for media relations, marketing, advertising and brand communication Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, S.C., was honored…
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Prisma Health begins construction at new Larry Winn, M.D. Cancer Care Unit at Baptist Easley Hospital
August 30, 2021Prisma Health recently celebrated the beginning of construction at a brand-new cancer care unit at Baptist Easley Hospital, named for longtime area physician, Larry Winn, M.D. The $1.9 million project…
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SCC Foundation announces gift to the School of Horticulture
August 30, 2021Spartanburg Community College horticulture students now have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year project focusing on ecology and environmental stewardship thanks to a generous gift to the SCC Foundation…
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Industrial Project Innovation jumps to No. 106 on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list
August 30, 2021
Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) rose to No. 106 in its second year on the annual Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. The ranking is an increase of 831 spots from…
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Experienced commercial real estate attorney Renée Maxey joins Womble Bond Dickinson
August 30, 2021
Commercial real estate attorney and former in-house counsel Renée Maxey is returning to private practice, joining Womble Bond Dickinson’s Greenville office as Of Counsel. Maxey guides clients in a wide…
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BASF in Seneca donates school supplies to Grace’s Closet, Blue Ridge Elementary
August 30, 2021
BASF in Seneca, SC recently donated school supplies to Blue Ridge Elementary School and Grace’s Closet. Items donated include 450 pencils, 275 notebooks, 225 packs of crayons, 100 glue sticks,…
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Marketing Minute: Stakeholder Engagement
August 30, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Stakeholders are everyone from industry partners, government leaders, education leaders, and community members. They have the potential to be your greatest champions or key…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 27, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year, Initiates annual financial outlook for FY22, Announces new $100 million share repurchase authorization GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:…
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Lima One Capital promotes Parsley, hires two for its Business Development Team
August 26, 2021
Lima One Capital has promoted Rob Parsley to Director of Business Development and added Jhonny Mejia and Aidan Mosher to its Business Development team. Parsley joined Lima One Capital in…
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Charleston-based FishBait Solutions marries country music, SEC football
August 26, 2021
When Luke Combs’ new single, South On Ya (https://lc.lnk.to/SOY), debuted as the SEC Network’s college football season anthem earlier this summer, it generated plenty of excitement for college football fans,…
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Greenville Theatre continues its “Welcome Back” season with THE PRODUCERS
August 26, 2021
Greenville Theatre is continuing its “Welcome Back” season with the hilarious Tony Award-Winning comedy, The Producers! This is the first production directed by new Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan. This…
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Chris Vincent joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 26, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Vincent to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Chris has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years and holds a vast knowledge…
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Fall 2021 foreign language class registration is now open
August 26, 2021
Register today for Foreign Language classes at Upstate International. There are 10 languages to choose from this Fall and over 30 classes: American Sign Language, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
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LEAD Upstate announces Project Blue Light to support law enforcement
August 26, 2021
LEAD Upstate, a local non-profit, is gearing up for its 7th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Over 500 law enforcement personnel from Greenville County are…
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Countybank’s JD Nelson promoted to SVP Mortgage Division Manager
August 26, 2021
Countybank is pleased to announce the promotion of JD Nelson III to Senior Vice President, Mortgage Division Manager. Nelson joined Countybank in 2010, following the acquisition of Palmetto Mortgage. During…
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Dominion Energy contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 26, 2021
Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including grants to eligible SCRA Member Companies and to…
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JEDA finances Affordable Housing acquisitions throughout South Carolina
August 25, 2021
The Foundation for Affordable Housing is using $180 million in bond financing through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to acquire the following seven (7) housing developments in…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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GSP opens first QDOBA Mexican Eats location in Upstate SC
August 25, 2021
QDOBA Mexican Eats has opened in the Grand Hall of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). This is the first Upstate South Carolina restaurant location for the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Committed…
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GSHRM hosts Workplace Flexibility Workshop on Sept. 14
August 25, 2021
As hiring activity ramps up in the U.S. labor market, employers are discovering that leveraging flexible work arrangements is as fundamental to retaining and recruiting talent as crafting competitive pay…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 25, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced financial results for the fourth quarter…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
August 24, 2021Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon on August 24, 2021 on a new concept in student services made possible by a donation from a graduate who wanted to pay her…
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Five tips for Fix and Flip
August 24, 2021
By Dalton Elliott Lima One Capital The fix-and-flip market is red hot right now, and real estate investors are reaping the benefits. House flipping is when a real estate investor buys a…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
August 24, 2021
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is accepting applications for the FUEL for Good Grant program through…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Meghan Foreman Dimas to Director of Analytics and Insights
August 24, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has promoted Meghan Foreman Dimas to Director of Analytics and Insights. “Meghan’s promotion to the director level is well-deserved,” said…
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Graycliff Capital’s Seth Peterson named to GSA Forty Under 40
August 24, 2021
Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital) is pleased to announce that Seth Peterson, Director of Development, is among the elite group of Upstate professionals to be honored in GSA Business…
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TELUS International establishing operations in Charleston County
August 24, 2021
$3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs by 2022 TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, today announced…
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SCRA announces investment in cybersecurity startup, Hook Security
August 24, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in Hook Security. The Greenville-based startup is a cybersecurity training provider focused on reducing the risks…
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Colliers Report: Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking
August 23, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking Market Highlights Cap rates remained compressed with a nominal average change in single…
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