The Value of Going the Extra Mile
February 2, 2021
By Michelle Legaspi NP Strategy For businesses, success can look like many things: bottom-line revenue; year-over-year growth, etc. Though, not all success is as easily defined as a metric…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, GoBeep
February 2, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in GoBeep, Inc., a Greenville-based software company. GoBeep became an SC Launch Member Company in 2019…
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Research team finds workers take more risks when they receive more training and safety equipment
February 2, 2021New high-rise buildings are reshaping the skyline of downtown Greenville while raising a critical question: What can be done to ensure that construction workers remain safe while working at dizzying…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes six spring interns
February 2, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has six interns for the spring semester across several departments throughout the agency. Alex King comes to Infinity as a…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces acquisition of assets of Snelling Staffing
February 1, 2021
Asset Purchase Adds 48 Locations in 24 States; Expands Franchise Opportunity to Include Traditional Commercial Staffing GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand and…
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South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use for second consecutive week
February 1, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina now ranks fifth in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses put into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review,…
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CNC Cabinetry expands into South Carolina with 109,000-square-foot lease facilitated by Colliers International
February 1, 2021
The largest manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops in the Northeast, CNC Cabinetry, was represented by Dillon Swayngim of Colliers International in the lease of their…
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Despite pandemic, Greenville County Economic Development enjoys record investment in 2020
February 1, 2021
County sees record capital investment levels, strong job growth, diverse industry attraction and promising outlook as business community enters new year Despite a brutal pandemic that took thousands of precious…
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Junior League of Greenville’s Shop for Greenville
January 31, 2021
Scheduled for January 31 through February 9 Discount Cards Are Now Available for Purchase The Junior League of Greenville’s (JLG) fourth annual Shop for Greenville event will be held from…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces a milestone of 16 million square feet of commercial property under management
January 31, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina recently announced that its real estate management portfolio of office, industrial, retail and medical properties now exceeds 16 million square feet across the state. Colliers’ Real…
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South Carolina public health officials detect state’s first known case of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in United Kingdom
January 30, 2021
Dr. Traxler: We Must All Remain Dedicated to Stopping the Spread – Wear a Mask, Stay Six Feet Apart The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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Creating a Budget: Empowerment Over Constraint
January 29, 2021
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® For many, budgeting has a lot of negative connotations. Tracking where money comes from and where it goes leaves some feeling frustrated and guilty.…
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Infinity Marketing expands partnership with Cancer Survivors Park Alliance
January 29, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is excited to strengthen its partnership with Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (CPSA) through campaign support and the addition of Cassie…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates Black History Month
January 29, 2021
Greenville Technical College is celebrating Black History Month with speakers, presentations, and an art show, all aimed at recognizing the contributions of African Americans and their significant impact on our…
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DHEC launches new COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, increases call center staff to nearly 300 as vaccine demand increases
January 29, 2021
In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions…
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SLG Investment Holdings makes second LINK Staffing acquisition
January 29, 2021
SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) has made its second acquisition of a LINK Staffing franchise in Norfolk, VA. LINK Staffing – Norfolk has been serving the “Hampton Roads” area of…
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BASF donates meals to Oconee frontline healthcare workers
January 28, 2021BASF continues to support the Oconee Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, BASF team members delivered 125 meals from Kentucky Fried Chicken to employees in the Intensive Care Unit,…
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United Community Bank welcomes Christopher Towery as Deputy General Counsel
January 28, 2021
United Community Bank expands its internal corporate legal team with the addition of Christopher M. Towery as Deputy General Counsel. In this role, Towery will support the General Counsel with…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown to celebrate Greenville through art and design
January 28, 2021
New downtown hotel will showcase local artists and feature unique design inspired by the destination Auro Hotels is delighted to announce that the AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown will…
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Countybank reaches goal of $5,000 for debit card donation swipe campaign
January 28, 2021
Countybank is excited to announce the results of its first debit card swipe campaign that occurred throughout December 2020. The bank reached its maximum contribution goal of $5,000. “We could…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 2021
2021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use
January 27, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Logisticus Group continues to grow with promotion of long-time employee
January 27, 2021Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, promotes long-term employee Travis Richardson to Operations Director. Richardson will be leading efforts to manage on-going projects across the…
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Lima One Capital adds three to its nationwide Business Development team
January 27, 2021
Lima One Capital, a leading private lending company specializing in financing for real estate investors and home builders, has strengthened its nationwide team of mortgage originators with three additions across…
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Colliers International announces 2020 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award Recipient
January 27, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2020, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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KDS Commercial Properties announces fourth quarter 2020 transactions
January 27, 2021
KDS Commercial Properties, LLC, a Greenville-based commercial real estate firm, announces transactions for the fourth quarter of 2020. KDS commercial real estate brokers had a solid quarter despite COVID disruption…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 26, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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Hughes Agency expands with four new team members
January 26, 2021Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Fields, Natalyn Klump, and Lauren Knight as senior account executives…
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Brittney Bolt joins Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
January 26, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added Brittney Kingsmore Bolt as an Associate. A Clemson University alumnus, Bolt has real estate in her blood. Her mother, father, aunt,…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate announces CEO transition
January 26, 2021
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice and personal care services, today announced that Charles McDonough has been named Chief Executive Officer. McDonough…
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Southern First reports 2020 financial results
January 26, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for three-month period and year ended December 31, 2020. “While 2020 was a…
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Countybank thanks Danner for help establishing bank in Greer market
January 26, 2021
Countybank shared its appreciation for Rick Danner, who played an integral part in establishing Countybank in the Greer market. Danner recently resigned from Countybank, having served as Business Development Officer…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
January 26, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its Web and Media Departments with the addition of Chase Martin, Lead Front End Developer and Jonathan Bolton,…
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South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant
January 26, 2021
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…
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Crawford welcomes Samantha Ferland as office manager
January 26, 2021
Crawford, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently welcomed Samantha Ferland as office manager. In this role, she is responsible for being the primary resource for a number of activities…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes James Malm to its brokerage team
January 26, 2021
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, recently welcomed James Malm to its brokerage team in Greenville, South Carolina. James started with NAIEF in January of 2021, and he…
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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies
January 26, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…
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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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GTCHS joins local non profits to tackle food insecurity and shortages in blood supply
January 25, 2021
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) will join Harvest Hope, Miracle Hill Food Warehouse, United Ministries and Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources (S.H.A.R.E.) for a Food Drive in addition to a Blood…
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Lucy Pressly joins residential salesforce at Coldwell Banker Caine
January 25, 2021
Lucy’s transition follows a seven-year career as a Caine employee Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lucy Pressly, former marketing professional at Caine, as a Realtor in the Greenville market. Lucy…
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Harry Croxton joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine in Greenville
January 25, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Upstate native Harry Croxton back to its Greenville office as a commercial broker. Harry has been in the commercial real estate business for nearly…
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SC DHEC partners with Greenville Technical College to expand vaccine access
January 25, 2021
In an effort to enhance vaccine distribution efforts, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) will use a vacant property owned by Greenville Technical College to…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member
January 25, 2021
Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…
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Tax season delay may cause financial burden for families in the Upstate
January 25, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that this year’s tax season start, which usually occurs in January, is delayed to February 12. Following a year of increased financial hardship for…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference adds top executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA
January 25, 2021
A newly announced group of national and state leaders will join Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in headlining SCBIO’s “The Power of Us” virtual conference…
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United Community Bank strengthens commercial lending leadership
January 25, 2021
United Community Bank announced a new leader for its growing Middle Market and Asset Based Lending divisions. Experienced banker John Thompson has been named Middle Market and Asset Based Lending…
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