Ask and Receive Coaching CEO Stacey Bevill earns Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential from Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
September 17, 2020
Stacey Bevill, Founder and President of Ask and Receive Coaching, recently earned the prestigious designation of Board Certified Coach (BCC) from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). The BCC…
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Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
September 17, 2020
$350,000 Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC (Driverge), an industry leader in commercial wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston…
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South Carolina nonprofit institutions need ‘all hands on deck’
September 17, 2020
On September 18, 2020, the College of Charleston, Together SC, SC Grantmakers Network and funding partners will release top line results of a statewide survey that examines the status South Carolina’s…
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US News ranks Furman a ‘Most Innovative School’ 4th year in a row
September 17, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Furman University among the nation’s “Most Innovative Schools” for a fourth consecutive year, in addition to recognizing Furman again as a leader among…
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Tax tips and reminders for extension filers: returns due October 15
September 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers who filed for an extension that their Individual Income Tax returns are due October 15. Here are some tips and reminders…
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Greenville artist Adam Schrimmer wins bid to create mural for the City of Laurens
September 17, 2020
Adam Schrimmer, lead artist and owner of Blank Canvas Mural Company in Greenville, South Carolina has won the bid to design and paint the first mural for the City of Laurens,…
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NARENCO establishing operations in Florence County
September 17, 2020
Company Investing $20 Million Into Solar Power Project NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company is investing $20…
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SC Lowcountry experiences record home sales throughout August
September 17, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its August 2020 statewide real estate market data. Factors such as home prices, months supply of inventory and how quickly homes sell, continue to set…
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Duke Energy reaches deal with Vote Solar, Sunrun, renewable energy advocates to modernize, expand rooftop solar in South Carolina
September 17, 2020
Duke Energy announced an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by regulators, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in…
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Forbes recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates
September 17, 2020
Forbes magazine has named BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to its 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates. BlueCross is one of two South Carolina-based companies to make…
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Infinity Marketing adds June Lake to growing client roster
September 17, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is delighted to welcome the June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce (JLLCOC) as a new client. The agency is providing various branding services…
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The Innovate Fund provides $16.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits for Judson Mill Redevelopment in Greenville
September 16, 2020
The Innovate Fund, a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group by Cherry Bekaert and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has allocated $16.5 million in New…
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Hire Me SC Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
September 16, 2020
Employers and human resource professionals in South Carolina can take the next step in building a hiring plan inclusive of individuals with disabilities at the Hire Me SC Employer Summit…
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ClickFold Plastics establishing operations in Lancaster County
September 16, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The $1.5 million investment will create 21…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Upstate Hospitality Awards
September 15, 2020
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 8th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the Upstate’s hospitality industry. The…
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Infinity Marketing receives seven fall interns
September 15, 2020Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is pleased to welcome seven interns for the fall semester across several departments throughout the agency. “As we face the challenge of moving…
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School, work, COVID, oh my
September 15, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy I continue to read stories about the demise of the working mother. Every night I scan my Facebook and Twitter feeds before going to…
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Kopis’ Dant named to Best and Brightest Under 35
September 15, 2020
Sarah Dant, an account manager with software developer Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest Under 35 List. Dant joined Kopis as an Account Manager in…
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Immedion hires Jeff Sluder as Customer Service Manager for Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg
September 15, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Jeff Sluder as Customer Service Manager for their Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg…
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SouthWest Water Company announces acquisition of Ni Pacolet Milliken’s Utilities
September 14, 2020SouthWest Water Company (SouthWest Water) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Carolina Utility Systems, Inc. has acquired the South Carolina wastewater utility operations of Ni Pacolet Milliken Utilities (Ni) from…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s What Women Bring event to honor 12 women leaders from 11 industries
September 14, 2020
At YWCA Greater Charleston’s third annual What Women Bring event on October 1, heralded by empowering music and eagerly awaited by an audience of all ages, genders, and races, 12…
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United Community Bank launches commercial real estate lending division in Florida
September 14, 2020
United Community Bank is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) lending division in Florida with the announcement of Chris Willman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In…
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Greenville Technical College awarded $2.3 million grant to help students
September 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education announced recently that Greenville Technical College (GTC) will receive a federal Student Support Services grant of $2.3 million over five years to help students succeed…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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FinTrust hires Donna Rasile as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor
September 14, 2020
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Donna Rasile has joined the FinTrust team as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor. Throughout her 30 years of experience, Donna has become a trusted advisor…
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Bob Jones University ranked by U.S. News & World report
September 14, 2020
In its 2021 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South, the second Best Value Regional…
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CEO of ZWO launches new company, skillsgapp, to address skills-based talent shortages
September 13, 2020
Tina Zwolinski, CEO and founder of ZWO, a South Carolina-based branding and marketing firm, and Cynthia Jenkins, partner and CCO of ZWO, have launched skillsgapp, a company designed to address…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering event at the Drive goes virtual – September 27
September 11, 2020
The Greenville Drive, BMW, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College will host the annual Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering event on Sunday, September 27 at 2 p.m. The goal of this…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Brandon Warner as Lead Full Stack Web Developer
September 11, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have Brandon Warner join the team as Lead Full Stack Web Developer. The Web Team continues to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds
September 10, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today released recommendations to the General Assembly for how the Phase II expenditure of CARES Act funds should be invested. To view the governor’s letter to the…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic to celebrate 10 years of helping Upstate children’s charities
September 10, 2020
SYNNEX Share the Magic, the charitable fundraising initiative created in 2011 by Peter Larocque, President of North American Technology Solutions for SYNNEX Corporation, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a…
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Grace Hill welcomes two real estate industry veterans to lead commercial expansion, Field Sales for property management talent solutions
September 10, 2020
Grace Hill, a provider of policy, training and assessment tools to develop and retain property management talent, announced today that Perry Levine and Darcey Forbes have joined the company as…
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Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry is ‘a dream come true’
September 10, 2020
Lander University unveiled its new “Bear Necessities Food Pantry” Wednesday (September 9) to address the problem of food insecurity among its students. A crowd of University students, faculty and staff…
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South Carolina selected for new, first-of-its-kind national program to redesign child welfare program
September 10, 2020
First tier of participants also include Los Angeles County, Nebraska and Colorado The State of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $2 million to establish Flex Lab One Building at Clemson University to support advanced manufacturing in South Carolina
September 10, 2020Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to LICAR, LLC., Greenville, South Carolina, to construct the Clemson…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 10, 2020
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Kopis named fifth best place to work in South Carolina
September 10, 2020
Kopis is at it again. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and SC Biz News named Greenville software company Kopis the fifth best place to work in South Carolina. The designation…
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Craft Axe Throwing to resume competitive leagues
September 10, 2020
Craft Axe Throwing is excited to announce that they will their competitive league play beginning next week. The 2020 Fall Axe Throwing League will begin its play on September 15th.…
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IMS Solutions Group names Steve Newman Sales and Marketing Manager
September 10, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, is pleased to announce that Steve Newman has been named Sales and Marketing Manager for the company. In his new…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $8,500 to YMCA of Greenville’s Annual Campaign
September 9, 2020
Grant helps engage individuals and families through YMCA scholarships YMCA of Greenville announces that Publix Super Markets Charities has donated a $8,500 grant towards the Y’s 2020 Annual Campaign. This…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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Endeavor hires Kylie Miller as communications coordinator
September 9, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has hired Kylie Miller as its communications coordinator. Miller, who graduated magna cum laude…
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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested
September 9, 2020
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence recipients
September 9, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Graycliff Capital announces Waterleaf at Leland, upscale multi-family development near Wilmington, N.C.
September 9, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in the Coastal Carolinas region – Waterleaf at…
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DC BLOX establishing operations in Greenville County
September 9, 2020
Over $200 Million Combined Investment Will Initially Create Five New Jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider in the Southeast, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.…
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Milliken joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition to help ensure a circular future for PP-based packaging
September 9, 2020
As part of a multi-pronged strategy aimed to amplify plastic circularity, Milliken & Company joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration established by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene…
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SCRA client company Reporting Xpress becomes Tableau technology partner
September 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its SC Launch client company, Reporting Xpress, is now a technology partner of global business intelligence software company, Tableau. As part of Tableau’s partner…
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Teri Leigh Teed is Manhattan Arts International’s featured artist member of the week
September 9, 2020
Manhattan Arts International announces artist/author Teri Leigh Teed is the gallery’s featured artist member of the week of September 6, 2020. Owner and founder Renee Phillips states “Teri Leigh Teed…
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